Banana Milk
Banana Milk is smooth and creamy non-dairy and nut-free milk that is made using bananas, water, and a hint of lemon juice for freshness. It's easy to make and is a great milk alternative for smoothies and baked goods, especially quick bread and cookies, but it's also delicious to drink.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 48kcal
Equipment
- Nut Milk Bag or Mesh Sieve if using
Ingredients
- 1 large Banana
- 1 cup Water
- 2 teaspoons Lemon Juice
Optional Flavoring
- 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract optional
- 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon optional
- 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg optional
- 1/8 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Place the banana, water, and lemon juice as well as any flavorings into a blender and blend until smooth.
- For a smoother milk pour the mixture into a nut milk bag and strain or pour through a mesh sieve.
- Pour the milk into a jug with an air-tight lid and store in the fridge.
Notes
- Adding lemon juice is key to maintaining the flavor as well as the color, but you won't taste it at all in the milk.
- For thicker and creamier milk don't strainer it through the nut milk bag. This is a great option if you want to just drink the milk as it is.
- To make chilled milk for sipping immediately use chopped frozen bananas and water only. It makes a sort of thinner smoothie-like banana drink.
- The milk will separate if kept in the fridge so shake it up before you serve it or use it in a recipe.
Storage Information:
After you've strained the banana milk pour it into a jar. The jar will need to have an air-tight lid and it will need to be stored in the fridge. It will last for 1 week up to 10 days. Before using the milk give the jar a good shake to ensure it's evenly mixed.Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 23IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.1mg