Valentines Day is just around the corner! If you are the celebrating type and looking for an easy and fun dessert to share with your big love or little loves then this one is perfect. It’s made with simple ingredients but I call it a milkshake instead of a smoothie because it’s definitely a treat. This no milk, milkshake has coconut milk, strawberries, maple syrup and vanilla bean. The vanilla bean gives it an ice cream flavor but can easily be omitted if you are strict autoimmune protocol. Serve with a chocolate strawberry on the side (sadly not AIP) to make it a super special occasion. Enjoy!
Dairy Free Strawberry Milkshake
Author: Katie at WHOLELOVELYLIFE.COM
Recipe type: Treats + Snacks
Prep time:
Total time:
Serves: 2-4 servings
Paleo, Vegan, Dairy Free, Grain Free, Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, AIP (see note)
Ingredients
- 1 can coconut milk (cream only)
- 3 cups of frozen strawberries
- 2 vanilla beans scraped (can omit or use vanilla extract)
- 2 Tbsp grade B maple syrup (can omit or sweeten to taste)
- 1 cup of filtered water
- 1 pint fresh strawberries
- ¼ cup organic fair trade chocolate chips (I like Sunspire which have sugar but I do consume on occasion)
Instructions
- Place chocolate in a double boiler over low heat until melted.
- Scrape 1 vanilla bean and add to chocolate. Stir well.
- Dip all fresh strawberries in chocolate and place on a parchment lined pan. Allow to set before moving.
- To make milkshake refrigerate the can of coconut milk over night and when you remove it from the fridge flip the can upside down and open from the bottom. Scoop out just the cream and put in a blender.
- Add strawberries, maple syrup and water.
- Scrape the second vanilla bean and add to blender.
- Blend on high for 2 min or until well mixed and creamy.
Notes
To make milkshake AIP compliant omit the vanilla bean and add 1 Tbsp less maple syrup.
Chocolate strawberries are NOT AIP!
Use organic whenever possible!
Chocolate strawberries are NOT AIP!
Use organic whenever possible!