Homemade strawberry milk recipe that only requires 4 ingredients. This is a copycat Nesquik strawberry milk recipe but so much more healthy and natural, made with fresh ingredients and milk of your choice. Make this simple syrup and make yourself and your family a glass – enjoy the nostalgia!
Healthy Homemade Nesquik Milk
As a kid I loved Nesquik strawberry milk. Do you guys remember when Nesquik syrup used to come in bunny shaped bottles? I used to love those bottles so much that I would call it “bunny milk”!
Lately I’ve had a craving for Nesquik but I wanted to make my own Strawberry Milk recipe with fresh strawberries and simple ingredients that I felt good about. This has become one of my family’s favorite Summer drinks when we’re picking strawberries from the garden.
This makes 6 ounces of strawberry syrup, good for about 4 servings. The syrup can be stored in your refrigerator for 1-2 weeks. Feel free to double or triple the recipe if you want to make even more!
My daughters love it for breakfast or for a snack, but it’s even good for a dessert! I hope you make it soon and enjoy those nostalgic Nesquik memories!
Looking for more strawberry recipes? Try my Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream, Strawberry Donuts and Strawberry Jam.
Strawberry Milk Ingredients
The ingredients for this Strawberry Milk recipe are super simple. You probably already have everything on-hand you’ll need for this drink.
- fresh strawberries (btw here’s my guide on how to store strawberries)
- sugar (or honey)
- water
- milk (dairy or plant based – your choice)
How to Make
Gather all of your ingredients and let’s get started with our delicious recipe!
The first step of this recipe is to boil the strawberries, sugar and water in a saucepan, simmering it for about 10 minutes.
Now transfer it to a blender and blend until smooth. Alternatively you could use a immersion blender (I love this tool, especially for soups!). Either way, the boiled mixture will be hot, so please be careful.
After blending the strawberry sugar mixture, you’ll end up with a syrup. To serve add about 3-4 tablespoons of the strawberry syrup into a cup of milk and stir to fully combine.
Sit back and enjoy your healthier homemade strawberry milk!
How to Store Strawberry Milk Syrup
This recipe yields about 6 ounces of strawberry syrup, which will make 4 servings. Store syrup in a covered container or mason jar in the refrigerator. This will keep for 1-2 weeks.
What kind of milk can I use?
You can use dairy milk or plant based milk for this recipe depending on your diet. You can easily make this recipe vegan-friendly by replacing the regular milk with any favorite non-dairy milk, like almond, oat, cashew coconut milk. My favorite to use is unsweetened vanilla almond milk.
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Strawberry Milk (just like Nesquik!)
PrintIngredients
- 3 cups strawberries stems removed
- 2 tablespoons sugar (or honey)
- 1/2 cup water
- Milk (dairy or plant)
Instructions
- Put strawberries, sugar and water in a saucepan bringing to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Transfer strawberry mixture to blender, and blend until smooth.
- Place strawberry syrup in a jar and refrigerate.
- To make strawberry milk, add 3-4 tablespoons of strawberry syrup to 1 cup of milk. Stir and enjoy!
Tracy | Pale Yellow says
I have never considered making my own strawberry syrup before. I love a good glass of strawberry milk, but reserve it for a guilty pleasure or when I’m *cough* hungover *cough!* I look forward to making this at home in the bright light of day! When you make it yourself, it’s healthy, right!?!?
Pamela says
Enjoy it Tracy, hope it brightens up your day!
Kelly says
Hehe, that bunny carton is too cute! I always loved strawberry milk growing up too so this sounds incredible! Love that you made a much healthier version – need to make this soon for my son as I’m sure he’ll love it just as much as I did growing up 🙂 Thanks for sharing Pamela – pinning!
Pamela says
Hope you and your son both enjoy it Kelly! 🙂
Meghan @ Spoonful of Flour says
I never liked chocolate milk, but love strawberry milk! This sounds so good!
Jennifer @ Not Your Momma's Cookie says
Oh, this sounds amazing! My hubby loves flavored milk – I know he would adore this! 🙂
yummychunklet says
Cute bunny!
vanillasugarblog says
Homemade is always better.
No crap or chemicals or dye in there.
I love that shade of pink too
Pamela says
It’s definitely one of my favorite colors!
Amy (Savory Moments) says
Wow – I haven’t had strawberry milk since I was a kid! This definitely takes me back and it looks really, really good.
Cailee says
What a neat idea! I LOVE “cute” foods! They’re just so much more fun!
Jenny @ BAKE says
I was obsessed with nesquik when I was younger I can’t wait to try this recipe!
Pamela says
Enjoy Jenny!
Aimee / Wallflower Girl says
So sweet! ^.^ (< bunny face)
Pamela says
^.^ back to you.
Mary Frances @ The Sweet {Tooth} Life says
This is so awesome, Pamela! One, I love the story behind it, and two, its super easy and cute! I’ve never had bunny milk, but (if only for the color!) I want to try some asap!
Pamela says
The color sure is cute too! 🙂
Ashley says
I always loveddd strawberry milk as a kid. This sounds perfect – I love that I know exactly what is going in it and that it’s made with real strawberries! Happening at our house soon!
Pamela says
Enjoy Ashley!
Amy @ Elephant Eats says
I used to love Nestle strawberry syrup too! My mom used to make me strawberry milk when I was little, but I think it didn’t happen very often. I love that you made a natural version, and I bet it’s even tastier than the bunny one you remember. Also, I’m totally making a milk carton rabbit.
Pamela says
I want to see your milk carton rabbit Amy!
The Squishy Monster says
I adoooooore that this is made with real strawberries–the best!
Pam says
I’ve made homemade strawberry milk for my kids and they LOVED it. It’s so much better than the store bought brand.
Pamela says
I totally agree!
byeGeorge says
Aah…another winner…thx for your time……byeGeorge…(~.-)
Prudy @butter, basil, and breadcrumbs says
So cute…do you know that I have never had strawberry milk? I can’t even say that I’ve ever had a strawberry milkshake. After seeing this, I’m sitting here wondering why not? And I need to take care of that immediately!! I think I’ve spent a lifetime revolved around chocolate, and it’s time for a change!! A strawberry revolution of sorts? Maybe… 🙂 Thanks for sharing.. this is awesome. And I want to take a spoonful of that strawberry sauce and just eat it. Ok, maybe more than one spoonful… <3 I hope your day is beautiful..
Pamela says
A strawberry revolution, I love the sound of that! Let me know if you try it! Enjoy!
Vicki Bensinger says
Why purchase the box mix when you can have it fresh. This looks sooooo good. My daughter would go bananas over this. Thanks for sharing.
Pamela says
Hope you both enjoy Vicki!
Shundara@SavyNaturalista says
Great alternative to the bunny milk and reducing your carbon foot print 🙂 . I must remember this next time I buy a plastic carton of something; Can I make it at home? That cookie is calling my name…
Pamela says
Enjoy the milk and the cookie!
Dan from Platter Talk says
Who could resist strawberry bunny milk?! I love this – pure fun and pleasure!!
Jaclyn says
I bet this is wayyy better than nesquick! I’m more of a chocolate milk kind of girl myself, strawberry bunny milk is mighty cute though.
Francine says
” If the plastic bottles are reading this post, I miss you guys. ”
They are. We have your plastic bunny bottles. If you ever want to see them again, send several ooey, gooey cheesy casseroles to my house.
Pamela says
Hahahaha, you made my day. <3 Thanks Francine!
PS. Sending casseroles to your house.
Katie says
I was more of a Yoo-hoo girl and a chocolate Nesquick, but I am quite familiar with the yellow containers. I would BEG my mom to buy those every week!! Fresh strawberries and milk and sugar – can’t beat that combo!
Pamela says
Yoo-hoo knocks my socks off too!
Consuelo @ Honey & Figs says
This drink looks so lovely! I love bunny-related anything 😉
Pamela says
Me too Consuelo!
Davida @ The Healthy Maven says
Ok I am so happy I am not the only one who drinks this stuff! We have it in my house for when my niece and nephew visit but I am definitely known to drink it in between visits. I am SO making this for them!
Pamela says
Enjoy Davida!
Joanne says
I haven’t had strawberry milk in FOREVER because of the terrible nutritional stats on the bottle. But homemade HAS to be better for you. It just has to.
Kelly @ hidden fruits and veggies says
I’ve always just called this pink milk, because I wasn’t sure there were actually any strawberries in that (not bunny shaped around here!) bottle. I love this version, especially because I can’t pretend I’m being healthy and eating fruit when actually acting like a child with my pink milk 🙂
Pamela says
Pink milk sounds extra fun Kelly!
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says
Oh man. It’s probably bad that you discovered this. Because now, I’m absolutely going to become re-addicted! I love strawberry milk!
Pamela says
Hahaha, sorry Kim.. enjoy it! 🙂
Laura @ Lauras Baking Talent says
We love the can verson. I don’t think I have ever seen the bunny bottles. This recipe is great. Totally getting strawberries this weekend to try it 🙂
Pamela says
Enjoy Laura, let me know how you like it. 🙂
Corina Nika says
Aw!! hah that’s too adorable!!