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Looking for something to make with fresh strawberries? Here are 12 easy and delicious strawberry recipes that you need to try! Lots of amazing options to choose from including drinks, breakfast, snacks and desserts. The hardest part is deciding what to make first!

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I LOVE strawberries! Especially when they are in season. Nothing beats the smell and taste of local strawberries. They are just so incredibly good!

Wondering what to do with all those fresh strawberries? First, make sure to snack on them straight up by the bowlful. Then, once you have had your fill, make some of the delicious recipes below that I have rounded up for you.

Some of these strawberry recipes are healthy, some are super easy and all of them are made from real food ingredients. Everything from breakfast ideas, drinks, desserts and more!

5 Strawberry Fun Facts

Before we get to the recipes, here are a few fun facts about strawberries. You never know – they might come in handy during a future trivia game;)

  • The average strawberry has 200 seeds.
  • Strawberries are grown in every single U.S. state and Canadian province.
  • Strawberries aren’t true berries. Technically a berry has its seeds on the inside. Botanists actually consider each seed on the strawberry to be its own separate fruit. What?!?
  • Strawberries are a member of the rose family.
  • Strawberries contain more vitamin C than oranges.
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What To Make With Strawberries

Looking for things to make with strawberries? Here are 12 easy and delicious recipes using fresh strawberries to choose from. Enjoy!

Strawberry Compote

Learn how easy it is to make this super delicious strawberry compote recipe. Just 4 simple ingredients and so versatile! Use it as a topping on a variety of breakfast and dessert dishes.

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Strawberry Overnight Oats

This Strawberry Overnight Oats recipe is creamy, delicious and features sweet, juicy strawberries. Yum! Prep them in just 5 minutes for a quick and easy make ahead breakfast (or snack).

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Chocolate Coconut Cream Stuffed Strawberries

Chocolate + Strawberries are a perfect pairing! These Chocolate Coconut Cream Stuffed Strawberries are so decadent and easy to make. These disappear quickly! The perfect treat for date nights, parties or special occasions like Valentine’s Day.

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Healthy Strawberry Slushie

This refreshing Strawberry Slushie recipe is super easy to make with just four simple ingredients and a blender. Perfect for hot summer days, kid friendly and made with healthy real food ingredients that you can feel good about!

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Watermelon Strawberry Popsicles

This Watermelon Strawberry Popsicle recipe is made from real fruit and absolutely delicious! A healthy, refreshing treat that tastes like summer!

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Healthy Strawberry Gummies

Learn how to make Healthy Strawberry Gummies with real fruit. These homemade fruit snacks are chewy, addictive little treats that both kids and adults will love!

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Strawberry Mojito Mocktail

This Strawberry Mojito Mocktail is a delicious, light and refreshing drink recipe made with a few healthy, fresh ingredients. Perfect for hot summer days!

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Maple Custard With Strawberry Compote

This Maple Custard with Strawberry Compote is a simple dessert that is perfect for summer entertaining. The combination of creamy maple custard topped with a delicious strawberry compote is so yummy!

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Strawberry Coconut Crisp

This delicious Strawberry Coconut Crisp recipe is super easy to put together and perfect for strawberry season. The perfect summer dessert that is also packed full of healthy, whole ingredients.

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Spaghetti-Eis (German Spaghetti Ice Cream)

Spaghetti-Eis is a popular German ice cream sundae that looks like a plate of spaghetti. A super fun ice cream dessert that both kids and adults will love! Make some fresh strawberry sauce or strawberry compote to mimic tomato sauce.

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Strawberry Frosé (Wine Slushie)

This Strawberry Frosé recipe is the perfect summer frozen co*cktail. It is basically a cold, refreshing and delicious grown up slushie. This is one of my favorite ways to use an ice cream maker – creates the perfect slush texture.

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German Waffles With Strawberries And Cream

Waffles topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream are absolutely delicious. My favorite waffle recipe to use for this are these sweet German Waffles. Perfect for a weekend breakfast, brunch or even dessert!

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So the question is…which one will you make first? If you make any of these strawberry recipes, let me know by leaving a comment below or tagging me on Instagram so that I can see your beautiful creations.

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  1. AmyG

    I love the variation here on everything strawberries! At first I didn’t know what to make first but since breakfast is always a challenge I tried the strawberry overnight oats and it was a winner! Thanks for sharing.

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    • Vanessa | Maple + Mango

      Glad to hear it was a winner!!

      Reply

  2. Terri

    Great round up of strawberry recipes! I love that they are easy too!! Can’t wait to try the frose😋

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    • Vanessa | Maple + Mango

      That’s a great choice on a hot summer day!

      Reply

  3. Colleen

    I love strawberries! So much delicious-ness here, but I think my favourite has to be those chocolate stuffed strawberries. Yum!

    Reply

    • Vanessa | Maple + Mango

      Great choice! They always disappear fast!

      Reply

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FAQs

How to make strawberry Flavour at home? ›

Directions
  1. Combine water and sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat; stir until sugar is dissolved. Mix strawberries into saucepan and bring to a boil; boil for 10 minutes.
  2. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until strawberries are mushy and sauce is thick, about 10 minutes. Strain liquid into a bottle and refrigerate.

Can you mash up strawberries? ›

Fresh strawberries with sugar make a simple, tasty strawberry sauce that requires no cooking and is great for summer! You can mash the berries a bit if you prefer a softer sauce.

How to prepare and serve strawberries? ›

Eat raw with cream or ice cream or sprinkled with a little balsamic vinegar. Add to fruit salads. Use to make jam, tarts or to top puddings.

Is it okay to mix strawberries and milk? ›

Dry fruits such as raisins, dates, and figs may be taken with milk. Avoid mixing all berries (including strawberries) with milk. When we add berries to milk, the milk may not curdle right away – but it will curdle after our initial digestion.

What happens when you pour sugar on strawberries? ›

Sugar maceration is well-suited for strawberries because its hygroscopic properties draw out the water in the berries, creating a syrupy juice. As the berries macerate, they gently collapse, forming a jammy consistency that is ideal for spooning over ice cream, yogurt, or cake.

Is strawberry good for a 2 year old baby? ›

Are strawberries healthy for babies? Yes. Strawberries are packed with vitamin C, which strengthens immunity and helps baby's body absorb iron from plant-based foods. The fruit also contains fiber, which promotes a healthy gut, as well as folate that fuels a baby's metabolism, cell energy, and antioxidant activity.

What two fruits make a strawberry? ›

A strawberry is actually a multiple fruit which consists of many tiny individual fruits embedded in a fleshy receptacle. The brownish or whitish specks, which are commonly considered seeds, are the true fruits, called achenes, and each of them surrounds a tiny seed.

Can dogs eat strawberries? ›

Yes, dogs can eat strawberries. Strawberries are full of fiber and vitamin C. Along with that, they also contain an enzyme that can help whiten your dog's teeth as he or she eats them. Like all fruits, strawberries contain natural sugar, so offer them in moderation.

How to cut strawberries for a 12 month old? ›

Choose large, ripe and soft strawberries. If they are easy to smush with your fingers, then they are soft enough for babies. Once a baby develops their pincer grasp, cut the strawberries into quarters or thin slices when serving.

What can you use for strawberry flavoring? ›

While there is no direct replacement for fresh strawberries, especially as a garnish, natural strawberry extract allows you to add authentic strawberry flavor to any recipe. Strawberry extract can be used to flavor cakes, cookies, ice cream, beverages, breads, and more.

What chemical gives strawberry flavor? ›

Ethyl methylphenylglycidate, commonly known as strawberry aldehyde, is an organic compound used in the flavor industry in artificial fruit flavors, in particular strawberry.

How do you extract flavor from strawberries? ›

Place strawberries in quart size mason jar. Fill mason jar with Everclear making sure that strawberries are submerged. Allow strawberries to extract for 2 to 3 months depending on your preference of flavor. If you want a stronger flavor you can add another 4oz of fresh strawberries and wait another month or two.

What brings out the flavour of strawberries? ›

Just a little bit of sugar is all you need. Spoon it over chopped or sliced berries, stir together, then let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes before digging in. Want to up the flavor even more? Consider adding a splash of juice or your favorite booze to give berries a flavorful twist.

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