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    Hungry Healthy Happy » Recipes » 10 Minute Recipes

    Easy Banana Milk

    Published: Sep 6, 2020 · Modified: Sep 13, 2021 by Dannii · This post may contain affiliate links · 19 Comments

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    Diet: Gluten Free / Low Fat / Vegan
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    Banana milk is a delicious dairy-free milk alternative that is made with just 2 ingredients. It is made in a matter of minutes, with just water and bananas all whizzed up in a blender. Kids love it too!

    Two bottles of banana milk with spotted straws.

    Almond milk and oat milk get all the attention when it comes to vegan milk alternatives, but what about banana milk? Never heard of it? You are missing out! Simply blend up bananas and milk (with a little sweetener if you like) and you have yourself a dairy free milk that kids will LOVE, and there is no need to strain it like other homemade vegan milks.

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    • Why you will love it
    • Ingredients needed
    • How to make banana milk - Step by step
    • What other flavours to add
    • How to store it
    • FAQs
    • Extra tips
    • More banana recipes
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    Why you will love it

    • Ready in only 1 minute
    • Vegan
    • 99 calories per portion
    • Kids will love it
    • Easy to add other flavours to

    Ingredients needed

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    • Bananas
    • Water
    • Vanilla
    • Cinnamon

    A full ingredients list with measurements is in the recipe card below.

    How to make banana milk - Step by step

    Simply place everything in a blender and blend until smooth.

    A blender jug filled with water and chunks of banana.

    What other flavours to add

    We added a little vanilla and cinnamon to ours, although you don't have to. If you are using really rip bananas, then it will have a strong banana flavour. However, the vanilla and cinnamon will really compliment it.

    If you want your milk sweeter, then a splash of maple syrup or honey will do that. Remember than honey won't make it vegan any more though.

    A bottle of banana milk topped with a slice of banana.

    How to store it

    This milk will separate fairly quickly after making it, so it's best to make it right before you want to use it. But luckily it only takes a couple of minutes to make, so just make sure to only make as much as you need so there are no leftover.

    Banana milk in bottles next to some muffins.

    FAQs

    Is banana milk healthy?

    If your kids love Nesquik banana milk shake, then this is a much healthier version. No added sugar (unless you want to) and no chemicals or additives. It's lower in calories and fat and easy to adapt.
    Not only are bananas filling, but they are full of potassium and electrolytes. We love using this milk on cereal, as it adds a nice extra sweetness to it. This isn't like a banana smoothie, it is much thinner (due to using water instead of milk).

    What does banana milk taste like?

    Well, banana would be the obvious answer here, but it isn't overly bananary. The more ripe a banana you use, the stronger the flavour will be.

    Is banana milk vegan?

    Yes, banana milk is a delicious vegan alternative to milk, as it is made with just banana and milk (and a few optional extras).

    Is banana milk suitable for kids?

    Yes, kids love banana milk. They feel like they have having a milkshake, but it's actually much healthier. We also serve it on a hot day when we are trying to increase their water intake and they are bored of plain water.

    How to make banana milk lollies

    Pour this mixture in to your favourite lolly moulds and then pop in the freezer for a few hours. It's a great healthy summer treat.

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    Extra tips

    • If your bananas are not very ripe, then a little honey or maple syrup will help to sweeten it. If you use really ripe bananas, then you shouldn't need to add any extra sweetener to it.
    • If you want really cold milk, then you can use slices of frozen banana. make sure you use a high powered blender, as it will be harder to blend them when they are frozen. You could always add a couple of ice cubes to make it cold too.
    • We used cinnamon to add a little extra flavour, however you could swap it for ginger or nutmeg.

    More banana recipes

    • Healthy Banana Pancakes
    • Honey Baked Bananas
    • Healthy Banana Bread
    • Banana Nice Cream

    If you’ve tried this banana milk, let us know how you got on in the comments below.
    Tag us in your creations on Instagram @hungryhealthyhappy - You can use the hashtag #hungryhealthyhappy too.

    Recipe

    Two bottles of easy banana milk in front of a purple towel

    Easy Banana Milk

    Banana milk is a delicious dairy-free milk alternatives that is made with just 2 ingredients. It is made in a matter of minutes, with just water and bananas all whizzed up in a blender.
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    Gluten Free
    the words low fat in a white circle.
    Low Fat
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    Vegan
    4.97 from 28 votes
    Author: Dannii
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: British
    Prep Time: 1 minute
    Total Time: 1 minute
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 99kcal
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    Ingredients

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    • 2 Banana
    • 500 ml Water
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
    • 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon

    Instructions

    • place all the ingredients in a blender.
    • Blend until smooth.

    Notes

    • If your bananas are not very ripe, then a little honey or maple syrup will help to sweeten it. If you use really ripe bananas, then you shouldn't need to add any extra sweetener to it. 
    • If you want really cold milk, then you can use slices of frozen banana. make sure you use a high powered blender, as it will be harder to blend them when they are frozen. You could always add a couple of ice cubes to make it cold too.
    • We used cinnamon to add a little extra flavour, however you could swap it for ginger or nutmeg.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1portion | Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 422mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 76IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
    DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Beth Sachs

      September 22, 2020 at 3:35 pm

      5 stars
      A delicious, healthy after-school 'treat' for the kids and keeps their tummies full until dinnertime.

      Reply
    2. Katie

      September 14, 2020 at 10:23 pm

      5 stars
      Looks amazing. Cannot wait to try this one!

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    3. Kelli

      September 14, 2020 at 10:21 pm

      5 stars
      Such a smart, budget-friendly plant-based milk idea! I'm trying it ASAP!

      Reply
    4. Angela

      September 14, 2020 at 10:13 pm

      5 stars
      This is brilliant! Love being able to use my bananas for "milk" - so healthy and easy to do. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    5. Irina

      September 14, 2020 at 10:00 pm

      5 stars
      Love your recipe, especially your creative idea of adding cinnamon! I would never ever guess to make such a banana and cinnamon combo :)

      Reply
    6. Amy

      September 14, 2020 at 9:59 pm

      5 stars
      What a great idea, sounds so simple!

      Reply
    7. Shinta Simon

      September 07, 2020 at 9:43 pm

      5 stars
      This is new to me! This would be simply perfect for my little ones to try. We love the flavor of bananas in our family so this is definitely something I'd want to try soon!

      Reply
    8. Pam Greer

      September 07, 2020 at 8:00 pm

      5 stars
      We just happen to have some bananas sitting on the counter right now! This banana milk will be a refreshing afternoon snack!

      Reply
    9. Beth

      September 07, 2020 at 7:21 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so delicious and tasty! My daughter is going to love this! So excited to make this!

      Reply
    10. Jen

      September 07, 2020 at 2:33 pm

      5 stars
      The cinnamon was a nice touch to the flavoring! My kids are already asking when we can make it again.

      Reply
    11. Sue

      September 07, 2020 at 2:07 pm

      5 stars
      What a lovely refreshing drink! Perfect for banana lovers like myself!

      Reply
    12. Mahy

      September 07, 2020 at 1:10 pm

      5 stars
      I can see why this banana milk is popular among kids, too - it is not only yummy but also fun to have on your table in the morning!

      Reply
    13. Caitlyn Erhardt

      September 07, 2020 at 12:37 pm

      5 stars
      Love this recipe so much. It is very flavorful and I adore how fast it comes together.

      Reply
    14. Jacqueline Meldrum

      September 07, 2020 at 12:18 pm

      5 stars
      I thought you would make it with milk. Must try it this way. You've made me wonder why I'm not making these for my son for breakfaat. He doesn't like bananas but loves banana milkshake.

      Reply
    15. Andrea Metlika

      September 06, 2020 at 8:00 pm

      5 stars
      Sounds so refreshing and I really like the idea of freezing this into popsicles.

      Reply
    16. Mirlene

      September 06, 2020 at 7:47 pm

      5 stars
      Banana milk makes my heart sing. LOL I just love the flavor and I love starting my days with it. Looks yum!

      Reply
    17. Tawnie Kroll

      September 06, 2020 at 7:27 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! first time making this and it was so good! Thank you!

      Reply
    18. Emmeline

      September 06, 2020 at 7:10 pm

      5 stars
      I really had never heard about this before! But I love the idea - will definitely try it!

      Reply
    19. Amy Desrosiers

      September 06, 2020 at 5:50 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a neat recipe. I have been out of "special" drinks so many times for the kids. Had I known I could have made this, I would have!

      Reply

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