Having over-looked some strawberries in the fridge last weekend and feeling under pressure to use them as soon as possible I decided to make a milk shake with some of them. My daughter loves milkshakes and they usually involve bananas as strawberries tend to just get eaten whole here (or made into jam)! To give the milkshake a tropical flavour I decided to add some coconut paste which worked really well. I also used some clotted cream ice cream but any premium vanilla ice cream would be suitable.
The resulting Strawberry & Coconut Milkshake was absolutely delicious and I shall certainly be making it again soon. I’m sure frozen strawberries would work really well too and would also work out cheaper.
- 115g Strawberries, hulled
- 90g Vanilla ice cream, good quality
- 90 mls Milk
- ¼ - ½ tsp Coconut extract paste (or according to taste)
- 1 ½ tsp Caster sugar
- Garnish:
- Slice of strawberry
- Place the ingredients into a beaker and blend with stick blender (or use a blender) until smooth and frothy.
- Serve in a tall glass with a slice of strawberry to garnish.
For more liquid refreshment you might also like:
Banana, Walnut & Honey Shake from me
Guava Coconut Mocktail from Recipes from a Pantry
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Coconut Pineapple Banana Smoothie from Amuse Your Bouche
As strawberries are now in season I am entering my milkshake into Simple and in Season run by Ren Behan and hosted this month by Fuss Free Flavours. I am also entering Credit Crunch Munch as this milkshake is much cheaper to make at home than to buy out, which I run with Fuss Free Flavours and is hosted this month by Utterly Scrummy Food for Families.
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heather (delicious not gorgeous)
23/02/2017 at 8:16 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
clotted cream ice cream is a thing?! america is missing out. i’m betting this could also be really tasty with coconut ice cream, or coconut milk, or toasted coconut (or all three).
Camilla
23/02/2017 at 1:58 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Yes they all sound great:-)
Paul Wilson
30/05/2015 at 12:18 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Just the thing for a hot summer’s day.
Deborah Bird
24/05/2015 at 11:27 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
This sounds lovely! I am definitely going to try this as a healthier alternative to shop bought milkshakes as my son loves them!
Camilla
25/05/2015 at 12:03 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Deborah, I’m sure your son will love it:-)
Leila Benhamida
17/05/2015 at 4:45 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Mouthwatering.
Marion Weir
17/05/2015 at 4:37 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
My Grandkids will love this 😀
Camilla
17/05/2015 at 4:53 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I’m sure they would:-)
Ursula Hunt
17/05/2015 at 12:35 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I love milkshakes as a cool drink on a hot summers day
Paul Wilson
17/05/2015 at 12:07 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
How very summery.
Camilla
17/05/2015 at 12:11 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
We’ve made this so many times now:-)
NatalieWhite91
06/05/2015 at 9:38 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Oh I could really do with one of these right now! Coconut is one of my favourite flavours 🙂
Camilla
06/05/2015 at 1:08 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Natalie, we’ve made this so many times now:-)
Fuss Free Helen
04/05/2015 at 6:41 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Glorious smoothie Camilla, and a lovely photo! Thanks for linking up.
Camilla
04/05/2015 at 11:28 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you Helen:-) It’s a firm favourite here now!
Ursula Hunt
26/04/2015 at 11:27 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
lovely drink
Camilla
27/04/2015 at 9:11 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Ursular, it really is:-)
tiggerific1973
25/04/2015 at 5:23 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
oooh yum!!!
sandra ralph
25/04/2015 at 1:54 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
oh sounds so yummy, i will have to try this one
Camilla
25/04/2015 at 10:13 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I’m sure you’ll love it:-)
Jane McColl
22/04/2015 at 9:28 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I have everything in to make this today…yippee! can’t wait it sounds delish! x
Camilla
22/04/2015 at 9:53 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Excellent:-)
Catherine
21/04/2015 at 7:34 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Dear Camilla, I love the touch of coconut flavoring in this milk shake,,,such a pretty color, refreshing and delicious. I could enjoy this all year round. xo, Catherine
Camilla
21/04/2015 at 11:47 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you so much Catherine:-)
Joanne T Ferguson
21/04/2015 at 12:05 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Love the combination and wish I could try it now
Camilla
21/04/2015 at 7:19 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Joanne:-)
Peter @ Feed Your Soul Too
21/04/2015 at 3:37 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Such a great looking milkshake.
Camilla
21/04/2015 at 7:20 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Peter – it sure is a winner here:-)
Ursula Hunt
20/04/2015 at 10:26 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
This will be a great refreshing drink in the summer, thank you
Camilla
20/04/2015 at 2:33 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Gone down well here, even had it for dessert last night rather than just strawberries and icecream:-)
Made With Pink
20/04/2015 at 9:35 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I’m obsessed with coconut! I’ll gladly put it in anything & everything! I’ve just done coconut pancakes & a delicious coconut cake. Would love to know more about that coconut paste you used! It sounds amazing. I’m amazed if never heard of it before!
Camilla
20/04/2015 at 2:35 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
It’s new, see previous answers as a couple of people have asked:-)
DANIELLE VEDMORE
19/04/2015 at 9:20 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Delicious!! Camilla can I ask where you got the coconut paste from? Or is there anything I can use as a substitute? x
Camilla
19/04/2015 at 10:04 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I used Taylor & Colledge Natural Coconut Extract Paste which I can only find on-line. You could try using bottled Coconut Flavouring/Extract, in the same type of bottle you’d find vanilla extract!
DANIELLE VEDMORE
22/04/2015 at 7:50 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Camilla I’ll have a look for the paste 🙂 x
Diane
19/04/2015 at 4:41 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thick rich and refreshing. This shake looks so inviting. I have some strawberries that need to go into this recipe. Thanks!
Camilla
19/04/2015 at 10:07 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Diane – it’s so good we had it again tonight with a topping of whipped cream:-)
Urvashi
19/04/2015 at 3:39 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Looks lovely but I’m intrigued about the coconut paste. where do you buy it?
Camilla
19/04/2015 at 10:06 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I used Taylor & Colledge Natural Coconut Extract Paaste which is available on-line:-)
Margot @ Coffee & Vanilla
19/04/2015 at 11:51 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
That looks very yummy Camilla, perfect recipe for this weather! 🙂
Camilla
19/04/2015 at 10:09 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Margot:-)
William Gould
19/04/2015 at 9:33 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Very summery! Looks like a great twist on strawberries and cream! Glad you reminded me to buy some new strawberry plants this year….
Camilla
19/04/2015 at 10:10 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank William, all part of the servie:-)
Bintu @ Recipes From A Pantry
19/04/2015 at 7:48 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Funny enough I have all the ingredeints for this. Great minds right?
Camilla
19/04/2015 at 10:11 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Excellent, we had it again tonight insead of just having strawberries and ice cream:-)
Maya Russell
19/04/2015 at 6:19 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Looks fab. Like the addition of coconut. Mmmm.
Camilla
19/04/2015 at 10:12 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
It’s soo good:-)
Helen
18/04/2015 at 10:36 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Ooh yum! Bring on summer!
Camilla
18/04/2015 at 10:49 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Helen, we can pretend for the moment:-)
emmaatkins86
18/04/2015 at 10:00 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Now this is a must try 🙂 sounds gorgeous x
Camilla
18/04/2015 at 10:50 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Emma – it’s really fab:-)
Heather Haigh
18/04/2015 at 7:01 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Looks lovely. Strawberry and coconut is a really nice combination.
Camilla
18/04/2015 at 8:06 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks it really works well:-)
Jacqueline Meldrum
18/04/2015 at 5:40 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Oh that’s a bit luxurious Camilla. I’m in!!! Now pass me a straw! Thanks for linking to me too. Stumbed, yummed and tweeted.
Camilla
18/04/2015 at 8:07 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Aah, thanks Jacqueline – I’ll happily pass you a straw, just a straw mind:-)
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche
18/04/2015 at 5:33 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Ooh I’ve never used coconut paste before! Will have to keep an eye out for that. I LOVE that you used clotted cream ice cream, that stuff’s my favourite!
Camilla
18/04/2015 at 8:12 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Yes do, married off so well with the strawberries – I am a bit of a ice cream snob, none of this guar gum rubbish here LOL;-)
Leila Benhamida
18/04/2015 at 4:46 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Yum, a hint of coconut, love it.
Camilla
18/04/2015 at 8:12 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks, yes the flavours really teamed up well together:-)
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