Creamy Vegan Strawberry Milkshake Recipe for Summer

Why you will love this milkshake:

• This dairy-free strawberry milkshake offers an incredible flavour with a thick, creamy texture.
• It’s very quick to prepare—ready in minutes—and uses only a handful of ingredients.
• Besides being vegan, this shake is dairy-free, refined sugar free, paleo-friendly, gluten-free and made without ice cream.

Ingredients:

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• Strawberries – frozen strawberries give the shake its cold, creamy base.
• Coconut milk – full-fat coconut milk creates the richest, creamiest texture.
• Maple syrup – a natural sweetener to taste.
• Vanilla extract – enhances the strawberry flavour.

Recipe variations and add-ins:

• Thicker shake: Reduce the amount of coconut milk.
• Higher protein: Add a scoop of your favourite vegan protein powder.
• Extra nutrition: Stir in 1–2 tablespoons of hemp seeds for more protein and fibre.

How to make a vegan strawberry milkshake:

Step 1

Place all ingredients into a high-speed blender.

Step 2

Blend until smooth and thick.

Step 3

Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.

A vegan milkshake can be made from vegan ice cream, coconut butter, or non-dairy milks such as coconut or cashew milk along with fruit or sweeteners.

Full-fat coconut milk is ideal for milkshakes because of its thickness and creaminess. Lighter non-dairy milks tend to produce a thinner result.

No. This recipe is not keto or low-carb.

Yes, this version is paleo-friendly when made with paleo-approved ingredients.

Yes. Store any leftover milkshake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. Shake or blend briefly before serving to restore texture.

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