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    Home » Non-dairy milks

    Vegan strawberry cashew milk

    Updated: Apr 8, 2025 · Published: Jun 9, 2021 by Cadry Nelson · This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 18 Comments

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    Text overlay: dairy-free strawberry milk. Old school glass container with pink strawberry milk.

    Light and refreshing dairy-free strawberry milk is extra creamy by way of cashews.

    Sweetened with dates and strawberries, this enticing beverage tastes like summer itself.

    Tall glass bottles of strawberry milk by fresh strawberries.

    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.

    Old school style glass milk container filled with strawberry milk.

    As a kid, my strawberry milk was from Nestle Quik (which later came to be known as Nesquik). It was made with artificial powder.

    Today’s dairy-free 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. (And you can enjoy it in an adorable glass milk carton for fun!)

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

    In this post:

    Jump to:
    • Why readers love this recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Step by step instructions
    • Make it your own
    • Standard blender instructions
    • Serving ideas
    • Storage instructions
    • 📖 Recipe

    Why readers love this recipe

    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.” – Susan

    Ingredients

    Here are the ingredients you will need to make this recipe.

    Labeled ingredients for strawberry milk.

    Raw cashews: Raw cashews are essential for this creamy drink. Look for them in the nut section of the grocery store or online. I buy mine at Trader Joe’s.

    Because they’re going to be blended anyway, I recommend raw cashew pieces, which are usually cheaper than whole.

    Medjool dates: Pitted dates are used for sweetness. You can either buy them pitted or easily remove the pits yourself.

    Dates can be replaced with the sweetener of your choice like maple syrup, agave syrup, or date syrup.

    Strawberries: Either fresh or frozen strawberries will work for this recipe.

    Vanilla extract: This rounds out the flavor.

    Salt: A pinch of salt brings it all together.

    Step by step instructions

    This section shows how to make this recipe at a glance with process photos of the steps. For complete ingredient amounts & instructions, keep scrolling to the recipe card below.

    Strawberry milk ingredients in blender.

    Put the following ingredients into a high-speed blender:

    • Water
    • Raw cashews
    • Pitted dates
    • Fresh or frozen strawberries
    • Vanilla extract
    • Salt

    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.)

    Blended strawberry milk in blender pitcher.

    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.

    It tastes even better when it’s ice cold.

    The cashews continue to thicken it, making the drink even creamier & sweeter as it condenses.

    Make it your own

    Here are some easy ways to personalize your drink:

    • Make this drink your own by using fresh or frozen strawberries.
    • Add more dates for sweetness.
    • If you don’t have dates, use a couple squeezes of your favorite liquid sweetener like agave or maple syrup.
    • Instead of vanilla extract, scrape fresh vanilla from a pod or use vanilla powder.

    Standard blender instructions

    Overhead ingredients on table: strawberries, cashews, dates, and water.

    If you don’t have a high-speed blender for making strawberry milk, there are some easy workarounds.

    My favorite option is to grind dry raw cashews in a clean coffee grinder first.

    Grind until the cashews have the texture of flour. Then add it to your standard blender along with the other ingredients.

    It’s an easy & fast option with great results.

    If you don’t have a coffee grinder, you can soak the raw cashews in water for several hours to soften them first. Then drain & continue the recipe as written.

    Or you can pour boiling water over the raw cashews to soften for 10 to 30 minutes. (The microwave works here too.) Then drain & use them in the recipe.

    Serving ideas

    This refreshing drink is great on its own, as a snack, or light breakfast.

    It is delicious with brunch alongside vegan quiche or vegan frittata and breakfast-style air fryer potatoes. Or tote along a jar to a picnic.

    Storage instructions

    Store strawberry milk in the refrigerator in an airtight jar.

    I recommend using it within about 3 days. That’s when nut milks are at their best.

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

    Strawberry milk in tall bottle with straw & strawberries.

    If you try this recipe and love it, let me know! Leave a comment and ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating in the comment section below. It truly makes my day and is such a help!

    📖 Recipe

    Creamy cashew strawberry milk in a glass container by fresh strawberries.

    Vegan strawberry cashew milk

    Author: Cadry Nelson
    5 from 10 votes
    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 ⅔ cups strawberry milk.
    Print Pin Rate
    Prep Time: 3 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 2 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Course: Beverage
    Cuisine: American, Vegan
    Keyword: cashew milk, non-dairy, nut milk

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups water
    • 6 Tablespoons raw cashews*
    • 2 to 4 Medjool dates pitted
    • 2 cups strawberries frozen or fresh (about 32 small strawberries)
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Pinch of salt

    Instructions

    • Put water, raw cashews, pitted dates, fresh or frozen strawberries, vanilla extract, and salt into a high speed blender. (If your strawberries are very sweet you can use just 2 dates. Otherwise, I recommend using 4.)
      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 & sweeter. 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. You have a couple of workaround options:
    1. Grind the dry raw cashews in a clean coffee grinder until they become like a flour. Then add them to your standard blender, and continue with the recipe as written.
    2. Soak the cashews in water for several hours. Then drain the cashews, and continue with the recipe as written. 
    The strawberry milk may separate a little in the refrigerator. So 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.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 293mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg

    Content, recipe, and photos updated June 9, 2021. Originally posted May 6, 2019.

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    1. Gemma

      February 23, 2020 at 2:14 pm

      5 stars
      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

        February 25, 2020 at 6:56 am

        Thanks! I hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    2. Sarah De la Cruz

      May 13, 2019 at 10:51 pm

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

      Reply
      • Cadry

        May 20, 2019 at 9:57 am

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

        Reply
    3. Susan

      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

        May 13, 2019 at 10:09 am

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

        Reply
    4. Shellie

      May 08, 2019 at 1:16 pm

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

      Reply
      • Cadry

        May 08, 2019 at 1:20 pm

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

        Reply
    5. Shell

      May 07, 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

        May 08, 2019 at 9:51 am

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

        Reply
    6. Susan

      May 06, 2019 at 6:45 pm

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

      Reply
      • Cadry

        May 07, 2019 at 6:59 am

        Yay! It’s a sign!

        Reply
    7. Natasha Nadel

      May 06, 2019 at 6:38 pm

      5 stars
      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

        May 07, 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
    8. Bianca Phillips

      May 06, 2019 at 4:33 pm

      5 stars
      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

        May 07, 2019 at 6:53 am

        Awesome! Let me know what you think, Bianca!

        Reply
    9. Dianne

      May 06, 2019 at 2:35 pm

      5 stars
      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

        May 07, 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

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