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Vegan strawberry milk (Made with cashews!)

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Text: Vegan strawberry milk. Glass of milk with strawberry & plate of cookies.

Light and refreshing vegan strawberry milk is extra creamy by way of cashews. Sweetened with dates and strawberries, this enticing beverage tastes like summer itself.

Vegan strawberry milk in glass with straw & strawberry.

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Some things just take you back to childhood…

Camp songs.

The smell of the lake.

And drinking ice cold strawberry milk.

Add a straw and start slurping. Suddenly, you’re transported to a summer of bare feet & pigtails all over again.

But this time around, strawberry milk is even better than you remember.

Little plate with fresh strawberries in front of bottle of non-dairy milk with strawberries.

As a kid, my strawberry milk was made with artificial powder.

Today’s vegan strawberry milk recipe is made with actual strawberries. They are blended with raw cashews, water, Medjool dates for sweetness, and a splash of vanilla. Just a few natural ingredients.

The flavor bursts with ripe berries. And the milk has a viscous, full-bodied creaminess because of the cashews.

How to make this recipe

Bowl of frozen strawberries, dates, and raw cashews on table in front of blender.

Put water, cashews, frozen or fresh strawberries, pitted Medjool dates, a pinch of salt, and splash of vanilla into a high-speed blender.

(If you don’t have a high-speed blender, check out the notes section of the recipe box for workarounds.)

Blend until completely smooth. (You’ll know it’s totally smooth when you stop hearing any crunches from the raw cashews breaking up in the blender.)

Glass of vegan strawberry milk with straw on table.

You can drink the vegan strawberry milk right away. But if at all possible, I recommend transferring it to a covered container, and refrigerating it for at least an hour or two.

The vegan strawberry milk tastes even better when it’s ice cold. And the cashews continue to thicken, making the drink even more luscious.

Serve this drink on its own or as a tasty addition to brunch with vegan quiche and breakfast-style air fryer potatoes.

(Looking for more non-dairy milk recipes? Check out this post on how to make almond milk.)

Cadry holding strawberry milk & cookies on a tray outside.

Tray holding non-dairy cashew strawberry milk.

Strawberries on table with plate of cookies & non-dairy strawberry milk.

Vegan strawberry milk in glass with straw & strawberry.

Vegan strawberry milk

This refreshing strawberry milk is packed with berry flavor. And because it is made with cashews, it is wonderfully velvety & full-bodied. Makes about 2 2/3 cups strawberry milk.
5 from 3 votes
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Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American, Vegan
Keyword: milk, non-dairy
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 187kcal
Author: Cadry Nelson

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 6 Tablespoons raw cashews*
  • 2 Medjool dates pitted
  • 2 cups strawberries frozen or fresh (about 32 small strawberries)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch salt

Instructions

  • Put all of the ingredients into a high speed blender. Blend until completely smooth. (You'll know that the cashews are fully broken down once you stop hearing any crackles or crunches of them breaking up.)
  • You can drink the strawberry cashew milk right away. But for an even tastier drink, move it to a covered container, and refrigerate for at least an hour or two. The cashew milk will continue to thicken, making it even creamier. And the flavor is best when it's ice cold.

Notes

*If you aren't using a high speed blender, you will need to give your blender some help to break up the raw cashews. Your first option is to soak the cashews in water for several hours. Then drain the cashews, and continue with the recipe as written. Your second option is to grind the dry raw cashews in a clean coffee grinder. Add them to your standard blender, and continue with the recipe as written.
The strawberry milk will separate a little in the refrigerator. So always give it a stir before serving.
I recommend using all of the strawberry cashew milk within two or three days. That's when homemade nut milks are at their best.

Nutrition

Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 390mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 56.4mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1.9mg
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Posted On: May 6, 2019
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About Cadry

Cadry Nelson is the writer, photographer, and recipe creator behind Cadry’s Kitchen, a vegan food & lifestyle blog started in 2009. Through approachable recipes, vegan travel guides, and down-to-earth discussions on the social aspects of being vegan, Cadry shows that living a vegan lifestyle is deliciously uncomplicated. Cadry has been featured on NBC News, Mashable, Today, Reader's Digest, Yahoo, Delish, Shape, and Huffington Post.

Comments

  1. Dianne says

    May 6, 2019 at 2:35 pm

    5 stars
    That is one impressive blender! I never drank strawberry milk as a kid. For me it was all chocolate, all the time. But I’d gladly sip on this on a hot day now!

    Reply
    • Cadry says

      May 7, 2019 at 6:52 am

      It may be unusual, but as a kid, I always chose strawberry over chocolate. I probably still would now! I have a summer birthday, and I often would have strawberry shortcake as my birthday cake.

      Reply
  2. Becky Striepe says

    May 6, 2019 at 3:37 pm

    Oh my gosh, I haven’t had strawberry milk since I was a kid! I have got to make your recipe.

    Reply
    • Cadry says

      May 7, 2019 at 6:52 am

      Yes, you do! I hope you enjoy it, Becky, and that you share with D! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Bianca Phillips says

    May 6, 2019 at 4:33 pm

    This sounds so good!! And way better than the Strawberry Quik I used to drink! 🙂 I think I’ll try this later this week. Sounds perfect with cookies.

    Reply
    • Cadry says

      May 7, 2019 at 6:53 am

      Awesome! Let me know what you think, Bianca!

      Reply
  4. Natasha Nadel says

    May 6, 2019 at 6:38 pm

    This looks sooo delicious. Makes me wonder why people need the junk version when they can have real food. Oh I know, because they have no idea! Such a great way to introduce people to plant-based food. Thank you! On a side note, I love how your recipes are presented. What program do you use? I’m creating a new website right now. TIA!

    Reply
    • Cadry says

      May 7, 2019 at 6:59 am

      Thanks for your nice comments, Natasha! For my recipe card, I use WP Recipe Maker. I have the pro version. I highly recommend it! It has all of the JSON-LD metadata that Google wants for SEO. And I love how readers can click on the box next to the instructions & ingredients to cross things off as they complete the recipe. Very user friendly! Good luck with your website!

      Reply
  5. Susan says

    May 6, 2019 at 6:45 pm

    Looks amazing and I have all the ingredients in my house right now!

    Reply
    • Cadry says

      May 7, 2019 at 6:59 am

      Yay! It’s a sign!

      Reply
  6. Shell says

    May 7, 2019 at 2:35 pm

    5 stars
    Cad, I remember your love of strawberries waking me up to the their deliciousness when we were young. Still love them!

    Reply
    • Cadry says

      May 8, 2019 at 9:51 am

      Yay! I’m glad I was able to influence you early. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Shellie says

    May 8, 2019 at 1:16 pm

    Had this today. Just delicious. The strawberries were frozen, so it was very creamy.

    Reply
    • Cadry says

      May 8, 2019 at 1:20 pm

      I love to hear this! Thank you for letting me know, Shellie!

      Reply
  8. Susan says

    May 10, 2019 at 8:59 pm

    5 stars
    This was so easy and 100% perfect! Exactly like a drink I’d get from the markets, but now I can have it any time I want in my own home.

    Reply
    • Cadry says

      May 13, 2019 at 10:09 am

      That is such great feedback. Thanks, Susan! So glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  9. Sarah De la Cruz says

    May 13, 2019 at 10:51 pm

    Ooh, this looks so yummy! I grew up on the powdered strawberry shakes! This fresh version looks SO much better!

    Reply
    • Cadry says

      May 20, 2019 at 9:57 am

      Thanks, Sarah! I totally agree. Powdered strawberry flavor just can’t compete with actual strawberries.

      Reply
  10. Gemma says

    February 23, 2020 at 2:14 pm

    Wow I can’t believe this is vegan! I’d never think to use cashews, but I have to try it. It sounds like the most amazing strawberry milk xo

    Reply
    • Cadry says

      February 25, 2020 at 6:56 am

      Thanks! I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply

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