Make a Strawberry Milkshake

1. Cut the tops off the strawberries, and slice them into a few pieces. In a medium bowl combine the sliced strawberries, sugar and vanilla extract and stir to combine well. Set aside and allow to sit, if you have time, for at least 20 minutes and up to 1 hour.
2. Place the strawberries with any juices, ice cream, and milk in a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into large glasses, and if desired put a strawberry on the rim of each glass. Serve immediately.

What else can you add?  

• A banana, for a Strawberry Banana Milkshake
• Other berries in addition to -- or with -- the strawberries for a mixed berry shake.  Try blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries.
• A scoop of malt powder for a Malted Strawberry Shake
• Some chocolate syrup for a Strawberry Chocolate Milkshake
• Whipped cream on top, and maybe some chocolate shavings or sprinkles

Also, you can use frozen strawberries, either ones that you buy already frozen in the freezer aisle or you can freeze fresh strawberries and use those if you want a very thick shake. You may need to add a bit more milk if the shake is too thick. Feel free to use any kind of milk you'd like, from 1% to whole, although whole would make a richer milkshake. You could also substitute dairy items with non-dairy milk and ice cream