The amount called for in the recipe is the same at 1/2 cup, and they are both nice options. The u003ca href=u0022https://amzn.to/2CXsLe4u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noreferrer noopeneru0022u003efreeze-dried berriesu003c/au003e create a brighter color and more intense strawberry flavor. It's also a flavor more similar to store-bought strawberry milk.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe fresh berries create a berry milk that's a little bit less sweet and intensely flavored. They're both nice options!