£1.99 – £2.79
The McCafé Strawberry Milkshake is a thick and creamy treat made with a dairy-based mix and sweet strawberry syrup. It has a smooth, indulgent texture that’s perfect for any sweet craving.
A classic favorite at McDonald’s UK, it’s great on its own or paired with fries for a fun sweet-and-salty combo.
Calories
Calories depend on the size of the shake:
- Medium: 340 kcal
- Large: 468 kcal
Ingredients
- Milkshake Mix: Fully skimmed milk, sugar, cream (milk), whey powder (milk), and stabilizers (guar gum, carrageenan).
- Strawberry Flavor Syrup: Water, sugar, glucose syrup, strawberry juice concentrate, natural flavoring, and coloring (beetroot red).
Nutrition
Typical values for a Medium Strawberry Milkshake:
| Nutrient | Amount | % RI |
| Fat | 6.5g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2g | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 23% |
| Sugars | 51g | 57% |
| Fibre | 0.5g | – |
| Protein | 8.8g | 18% |
| Salt | 0.44g | 7% |
Allergens
- Contains: Milk.
- Cross-contamination: While the syrup itself doesn’t contain many allergens, the milkshake machine often processes other flavors (like Chocolate or Banana), and the dairy base is handled in a kitchen that uses Wheat and Soya.
FAQs
1. Is the Strawberry Milkshake suitable for vegetarians?
Yes. It contains no meat or animal-based rennet, making it vegetarian-friendly.
2. Does the milkshake contain real strawberries?
Yes. It uses strawberry juice concentrate for flavor, but it does not contain whole fruit pieces.
3. Is it gluten-free?
The ingredients do not contain gluten, but cross-contamination is possible, so it is not guaranteed to be completely gluten-free.
4. Can I buy a Small Strawberry Milkshake?
Usually, only Medium and Large sizes are available. Small sizes are generally offered in Happy Meals.
5. Is the milkshake vegan?
No. It is made with a dairy-based mix containing milk and cream, so it is not vegan.