Banana Milk
Banana milk is a delicious alternative to regular cow's milk. People with lactose allergies should definitely keep this recipe. It is very easy to make, with just two ingredients: bananas and water. It only takes one minute and the milk is ready. You can add various flavorings to it, such as cinnamon or vanilla, which will be very good. But even without any additions, banana milk, thanks to its main ingredient, turns out to be flavorful and rich. The most important thing is that you can not only drink banana milk, but also use it as a substitute for cow's milk in recipes. Here are a few examples.
Information
Ingredients
- Water250 g
- Banana1 piece
- Vanillaoptional
Directions
Prepare the ingredients for banana milk. If you want a milder taste, you can partially or completely replace the water with almond or soy milk. The banana should be ripe and medium-sized. If you have a large banana, increase the amount of water to three hundred grams to prevent the milk from becoming too thick. Personally, I prefer to eat slightly unripe bananas with a touch of green on the skin. But unripe bananas are not suitable for banana milk. After preparation, they do not provide the desired smoothness to the drink, instead, you can feel many small pieces. So, only use ripe bananas.
Peel and slice the banana or simply break it into pieces and place it in a blender. If you decide to add vanilla, do it at this stage. I have vanilla extract, but it can also be essence or vanilla paste. I do not recommend adding artificial vanilla powder. If you want it sweeter, add vanilla sugar. It's up to you.
Pour water or plant-based milk. If you want an immediately cold drink, you can replace some of the water with ice. You can also use frozen bananas for banana milk. So, if you have a stock of bananas in your freezer, it's the perfect time to use them.
Blend everything until smooth. There should be no remaining chunks, and a fluffy, light froth will form on top.
Banana milk is ready. If you want it sweeter, you can add a little maple syrup or honey. But, in general, the banana itself is sweet, so the drink turns out sweet as well.
Banana milk can be used not only for drinking, but also in other recipes, replacing cow's milk. One example is the recipe for pancakes with milk. In the photo, pancakes are prepared with regular milk replaced with banana milk. Since banana milk is noticeably thicker than regular milk, you will need to add slightly less flour, approximately one tablespoon less. The pancakes will have a fairly strong banana flavor, so if you like that, feel free to prepare them, it has been tested :)
Banana milk can also be used in smoothies. Smoothies are thick cocktails with the addition of fruits, berries, greens, and vegetables, which can replace a full breakfast for many people. One of my favorites is a smoothie with kiwi and arugula. I also use banana milk for it.
There are really many options where banana milk is used. It can be used for baking, making cocktails, adding to oatmeal or rice porridge, or pouring over muesli. It is not advisable to store it, as it will begin to separate and lose its taste after some time. And why store it, when it only takes one minute to make? Enjoy your meal and stay healthy!
