What is banana milk? It’s made by blending a ripe banana and water into a creamy, milk-like consistency. When you use a ripe banana, it’s naturally sweet and breaks down quickly in the blender. This type of dairy-free milk is popular among the vegan community, particularly for those who need nut-free options. You can serve it over cereal, just like you would almond milk or oat milk. It is not to be confused with Korean banana milk, which is a banana-flavored dairy milk often made with banana juice concentrate and/or artificial flavors.
How to Make Banana Milk
Gather the ingredients.
All you need for this recipe is ripe bananas and water. If you want to get creative with it, you can also add a splash of vanilla extract, a pinch of cinnamon, or maple syrup, for extra flavor.
Blend.
Peel the banana and add it to a blender, along with the water. Blend until very smooth.
Enjoy!
As soon as it’s blended, serve it right away. With that being said, you can store the milk in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2, if you don’t mind the color difference. You will need to shake it before serving again, as separation is normal.
Flavor Variations
Add cinnamon. A 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon will give this milk a lovely spicy flavor. Add vanilla. It’s also delicious with a 1/4 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract. Add hemp hearts. Shelled hemp seeds are a complete source of plant-based protein, and will add even more creaminess.
You can also add a splash of maple syrup (or honey, if you’re not vegan) to this recipe if you prefer a sweeter drink.
How to Use Banana milk
Wondering how to use banana milk? Try one of these easy ideas.
Cook your oatmeal with it. Use banana milk instead of water, for added sweetness and nutrition. You can also use it to make overnight oats. Serve it over cereal. It makes a refreshing treat, especially if you serve it over cereal or healthy granola. Make pudding. Try banana milk as the liquid for chia seed pudding or sweet potato pudding. Use it in a smoothie. This isn’t necessary for a smoothie that already calls for banana like my peanut butter banana smoothie, but you can always add the extra banana flavor if you’d like to!
Looking for more dairy-free milk ideas? Try homemade almond milk, cashew milk, or hemp milk for more easy options. If you try this banana milk recipe, please leave a comment and star rating below letting me know how you like it.
