How to Make Banana Milk (Vegan, Paleo, 5 Minutes!)
Learn how to make nut-free, vegan, and paleo banana milk in less than 5 minutes! It’s perfect for anyone with allergies and it tastes delicious!
WATCH THE VIDEO TO SEE HOW IT’S MADE:
Banana milk is one of my favourite homemade milk alternatives, right up there with Cashew Milk, Oat Milk, and Almond Milk. I like to use it when I want a change of pace or don’t have time to make other, more involved milk recipes, but if you have a nut allergy and are dairy-free, banana milk could be a game-changer for you!
Although banana milk isn’t technically milk, it looks like milk, tastes like other plant-based milks (with a hint of banana, of course), and it can be used just like milk in many recipes. I even like to use it in my coffee and Iced Matcha Lattes.
Notes on Ingredients
Please note that this is important information on the ingredients and instructions and the FULL recipe with amounts and details can be found DOWN BELOW (scroll to it) in the recipe card.
- Banana – Use a ripe (or over-ripe) banana for more sweetness and banana flavour. If you’re not a fan of bananas, use an under-ripe banana, which will give you a more neutral-flavoured banana milk.
- Cold water – I recommend using filtered water.
Optional Add-Ins
- Nutmeg
- Cinnamon
- Vanilla extract
- Turmeric (like my Pumpkin Spice Golden Milk!)
- Maple syrup
How to Make Banana Milk
Here’s how easy it is to make your own banana milk!
Blend. Place the banana and water in a blender and blend until the mixture is completely smooth, with no lumps.
Adjust. If you want thicker banana milk, add more bananas, or a frozen banana. For thinner milk, add more water.
How to Store
I recommend making this fresh whenever you need itd. If you do have some banana milk leftover, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Can You Freeze This Recipe?
Again, banana milk is best enjoyed fresh, but you can freeze it for up to 2 months and then let it thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
Ways to Use Banana Milk
Here are some of my favourite ways to use homemade banana milk:
- Baked Banana Bread Oatmeal Cups (Chunky Monkey)
- Gluten Free Pumpkin Pancakes
- One-Bowl Vegan Banana Bread
- With Pumpkin Granola Recipe for an easy breakfast
- Strawberry Lime Coconut Smoothie Bowl
Enjoy friends! If you make this vegan banana milk recipe, please snap a photo and tag #jessicainthekitchen on Instagram! We’d also love it if you would leave a comment below, and give the recipe a rating! Thanks so much!
How to Make Banana Milk
Ingredients
How to Make Banana Milk (Vegan, Paleo, 5 Minutes!)
- 1 small banana
- 1 cup cold water
Optional add-ins
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- maple syrup
Instructions
How to Make Banana Milk (Vegan, Paleo, 5 Minutes!)
- Blend the ingredients in a blender. If you want it thicker, add more bananas, or a frozen banana.
Notes
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Bet it’s delicious as it sounds like a lighter version of banana smoothie…
Yes!! Thanks Angie!
Whaattttt? How come I’ve never heard of this before? Banana milk is a genius idea! Making this tomorrow for my smoothie 🙂
Yes it is SO easy!! Thanks Bethany – I hope you enjoy!!
Definitely hesitant to try this one – I’m not a huge fan of bananas. BUT I think it’s the ice cold water that makes it awesome!! I really loved it. It was light and refreshing and it’s an awesome way for me to get a piece of fruit in without having to actually eat a banana. (I love bananas sliced or topped with PB but for some reason a whole banana at once is too much lol)
Thanks for the recipe!
Hey Sara,
I’m SO glad to hear – yay!! I’m loving it also over here. Thanks so much for sharing your feedback!!
Hi. I made this now and it’s pretty good but the spices are too much. I have always suspected my “teaspoon” is huge! But the spice quantity should be halved with my set of spoons. And I added some raw honey.
I didn’t have the cocoa, but the vanilla was a nice addition! It’s the nutmeg that’s too strong as I am savouring it in my coffee now. I can taste it a little too much. But otherwise I really like it. MMMMM!
I”m so happy to hear Kristina!! Thanks so much for your feedback – nutmeg is a pretty strong spice so I’ve cut it down from ½ teaspoon to ¼ teaspoon! So glad you enjoyed!!
I love these recipes.
Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for the kind comment!!
Really this post is interesting. It’s looking very healthy. Thanks For sharing this.
Hi Neha. Thank you for reading!
How long can I keep the milk in the fridge ?
Hi Svetla! The milk lasts in the fridge for a day but its best used fresh before losing the nutrients. It will also separate so you will have to shake it to get a homogenous mixture again.
This was such a delicious simple/quick recipe! I made it with all the optional suggestions….sooooooooo tasty!
Awesome Caiti! We’re so happy that you really like it.
This was such a delicious simple/quick recipe! I made it with all the optional suggestions….sooooooooo tasty! Absolutely making this again and again!
Thank you so much Caiti!! So happy you enjoyed!!! <3
hi Jessica
can I use frozen bananas? tysm
Hi Coco we haven’t tried that yet but I don’t believe it will work. I hope this answered your question.