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    Home » Recipes » Dessert

    Healthy Vegan Strawberry Milkshake

    Modified: Jun 1, 2025 • Published: Oct 27, 2014 by Dr. Erin Carter • This post may contain affiliate links • 3 Comments

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    A glass of strawberry milkshake with a straw in it.
    A glass with a strawberry milkshake in it with a straw in the shake.

    You are going to love this vegan strawberry milkshake recipe! It has the most amazing flavour and is easy to make in just a few minutes. Made with just four ingredients and without ice cream this healthy milkshake is also refined sugar free and dairy-free.

    A strawberry milkshake in a glass mug with a straw in it.

    Milkshakes were one of my favourite treats growing up and as I've gotten older I've been on a mission to make healthier versions of classic desserts, and the dairy-free strawberry milkshake recipe I am sharing with you today is one of those recipes!

    Table of Contents
    • Why you will love this recipe:
    • Ingredients and substitutions:
    • Recipe
    • Recipe variations and add ins:
    • How to make a vegan strawberry milkshake:
    • Vegan strawberry milkshake FAQs:
    • Other vegan desserts you will love:

    Why you will love this recipe:

    • This dairy free strawberry milkshake has the most incredible flavour and thick and creamy texture!
    • It's so easy to make and is ready in just a few minutes. It's made with just four ingredients!
    • Besides being vegan this healthy milkshake is also dairy-free, refined sugar free, paleo, glute- free, and made without ice cream.
    • It's delicious enough to eat for dessert but healthy enough to be called a strawberry smoothie and to have as a snack or after workout shake.

    If you love healthy milkshakes you also need to try my key lime pie smoothie and cherry cheesecake smoothie.

    Ingredients and substitutions:

    For the full ingredient list and exact measurements refer to the recipe card later in this post.

    Jump to the Recipe Card
    Frozen strawberries, milk, maple syrup and vanilla extract in separate bowls.
    • Strawberries - frozen strawberries are what make this milkshake cold and creamy.
    • Coconut milk - I recommend using full fat coconut milk for the most thick and creamy milkshake.
    • Maple syrup - this is used to naturally sweeten this vegan milkshake.

    If you are interested in all the extras including recipe variations, step-by-step photos, my top tips, and frequently asked questions, keep scrolling past the recipe card. Otherwise, enjoy the recipe below.

    Recipe

    A glass filled with a strawberry milkshake with a straw in it.

    Vegan Strawberry Milkshake

    You are going to love this vegan strawberry milkshake! It's thick and creamy and naturally sweetened to give it the most amazing flavour.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Inactive Time: 3 hours hours
    Total Time: 3 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 serving
    Calories: 728kcal
    Author: Dr. Erin Carter

    Equipment

    • Vitamix blender

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups chopped, frozen strawberries
    • 1 cup full fat coconut milk
    • 1-2 tablespoon maple syrup (to taste)
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions

    • Place all the ingredients into your blender and blend well until smooth.
    • Serve and enjoy! 

    Notes

    1. Nutritional values are an estimate and will vary depending on the exact ingredients used.
    2. You can easily double or triple this recipe if you are serving more people. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 728kcal | Carbohydrates: 97.9g | Protein: 2.6g | Fat: 12.8g | Saturated Fat: 10.6g | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 790mg | Fiber: 5.1g | Iron: 3mg
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    Recipe variations and add ins:

    • Feel free to double or triple this recipe if you are serving more people or want leftovers.
    • For a thicker shake: decrease the amount of coconut milk that you add.
    • Make it high in protein: by adding a scoop of your favourite vegan protein powder.
    • Add 1-2 tablespoon of hemp seeds for more protein and fibre.

    How to make a vegan strawberry milkshake:

    Frozen strawberries and milk in a blender.

    Step 1

    Place all the ingredients into your high speed blender.

    A blender with a blended strawberry milkshake in it.

    Step 2

    Blend the ingredients until you have a smooth, thick texture.

    A glass filled with a strawberry milkshake with a straw in it.

    Step 3

    Transfer the milkshake to a glass and enjoy!

    A strawberry milkshake in a glass mug topped with fresh strawberries.

    Vegan strawberry milkshake FAQs:

    What is a vegan milkshake made of?

    You can make a vegan milkshake with different ingredients including vegan ice cream, coconut butter or non-dairy milks such as coconut milk or cashew milk.

    Which non dairy milk is best for a milkshake?

    Full fat coconut milk is the best non-dairy milk for making milkshakes because it is really thick and creamy. Other non-dairy milks are more watery and thin which would lead to a thin, watery milkshake.

    Is this strawberry milkshake keto?

    No this milkshake recipe isn't keto or low carb.

    Is this milkshake paleo?

    Yes it is.

    Can I save this milkshake for later?

    Yes, you can store any leftovers of this strawberry milkshake in a jar or airtight container in the fridge for up to 48 hours.

    Other vegan desserts you will love:

    • Three strawberry vanilla popsicles on a white plate surrounded by fresh strawberries.
      The Best Strawberry Vanilla Popsicles (so easy!)
    • a batch of vegan cinnamon sugar donuts on a baking rack.
      Baked Cinnamon Sugar Vegan Donuts
    • A dessert bar with a crumble layer, white layer and pink layer on a plate.
      Vegan Berry Cheesecake Bars (no bake)
    • A vegan protein chocolate chip cookie on a baking sheet with cookie crumbs around it.
      Vegan Protein Cookies (gluten-free & dairy-free)

    Since you made it this far we are basically best friends so be sure to follow me on Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok and Facebook where I share even more recipes and healthy living tips! And don’t forget to leave this recipe a star review before you go!

    DISCLAIMERS: The statements made on this website have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration or Health Canada. The information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. You assume full responsibility for how you use this information. Always consult with your physician or other health professionals before making any diet or lifestyle changes. This post may contain affiliate links whereby if you purchase these products I receive a small percentage of the sale price. This allows me to keep the blog running and I thank you for allowing me to do that!

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    1. Vanessa

      March 30, 2015 at 4:04 pm

      Yum! Growing up strawberry was my milkshake flavor of choice!

      Reply
    2. Erin Carter

      February 10, 2015 at 8:52 pm

      They have it on amazon.ca and they ship to Canada 🙂

      Reply
    3. alanna dB

      February 10, 2015 at 6:39 pm

      I'm really intrigued by the gelatin for our smoothies in the morning...does the amazon.com site ship to Canada?

      Reply

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