Have you ever tried banana milk with coffee? If not, you're in for a treat! This recipe is a breeze to whip up and is easily made vegan.
It combines the creamy, nutritious goodness of banana milk with a bold kick of coffee, which is perfect for a pre-workout energy boost and packed with health benefits!
You can use any coffee preparation method for this recipe. Want it quick and cold? Use cold brew. Have a French press? Perfect, the milk cools the coffee quickly while blending. Just have espresso? That works as well. The key is using strong coffee to achieve the perfect flavor!
Ingredients you need
- Banana: Very ripe for maximum sweetness
- Milk: Can be substituted with any plant-based alternative
- Coffee: Strong coffee is recommended; cold brew, espresso, or French press all work well
- Optional sweeteners: Brown sugar or maple syrup. Personally, I skip the sweeteners for my banana coffee.
Step-by-step
How To Make Banana Coffee From Scratch
Step 1: Slice the banana, keeping two slices with the peel for garnish.
Step 2: In a blender, add the banana slices, milk, coffee, and optional sweetener.
Step 3: Blend until smooth and well combined.
Step 4: Pour the mixture into serving glasses.
Step 5: Garnish with a banana slice, if desired. Enjoy!
Milk Replacements for your Banana Coffee Drink
- Almond Milk
- Taste: Light and nutty
- Benefits: Low in calories, high in vitamin E, good for heart health
- Oat Milk
- Taste: Creamy and slightly sweet
- Benefits: Rich in fiber, good for digestion, often fortified with vitamins
- Soy Milk
- Taste: Mild and creamy
- Benefits: High in protein, contains all essential amino acids, often fortified with calcium and vitamin D
- Coconut Milk
- Taste: Rich and tropical
- Benefits: Contains healthy fats, adds a tropical twist, can improve cholesterol levels.
Each of these alternatives brings its own unique flavor and nutritional benefits, enhancing your banana coffee experience in different ways.
Products
- Coffee maker of any kind
- Blender
- Cutting board and sharp knife
- Serving glass
Frequently Asked Questions About Banana Coffee Milk
Yes, you can skip the sweeteners entirely. The natural sweetness of a very ripe banana is usually sufficient to make the drink delicious.
Banana Coffee Milk is highly nutritious, offering a good dose of potassium, vitamins, and antioxidants from the banana. Using plant-based milk can add additional nutrients like vitamin E and fiber, making it a healthy choice for an energy boost.
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📖 Recipe
Banana Coffee Recipe
Equipment
- Coffee maker
- Blender
- Cutting board and knife
- Serving Glass
Ingredients
- ½ Banana very ripe
- ½ Cup Milk can be substituted with a plant-based alternative
- ¼ Cup Coffee strong
Optional
- 1 teaspoon Brown sugar or maple syrup
Instructions
- Slice ½ Banana, keeping two small slices with the peel for garnish.½ Banana
- Place the banana slices, ½ Cup Milk, ¼ Cup Coffee, and optional 1 teaspoon Brown sugar or maple syrup in a blender.½ Cup Milk, ¼ Cup Coffee, 1 teaspoon Brown sugar or maple syrup
- Blend the mixture until it is smooth and well combined.
- Pour the blended mixture into serving glasses.
- Garnish each glass with a banana slice, if desired.
- Serve and enjoy your refreshing banana coffee!
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
Stephanie says
Oh la la! I'm in heaven with this delish banana coffee recipe. Just made it this morning and I hope to make again tomorrow and throw in a bit of protein powder. Great combination of flavors.
Nora says
Thank you, Stephanie! I am so glad you liked it!
Krystle says
Yum! This coffee was great! The banana also helps me feel full compared to a regular cup of joe.
Nora says
Thank you, Krystle! I am glad you enjoyed it!
Bernice says
I wanted a bit of a change from my usual morning smoothie and this was it! Love the flavour of coffee and bananas plus I added my protein powder and was good for the morning!
Nora says
Thank you, Bernice! I am so happy you liked it!
Melinda says
Yum! This coffee was great. It made me wonder why I haven’t enjoyed the banana and coffee combination before now. A real treat!
Nora says
Thank you so much, Melinda! I am glad you liked it!
Swathi says
Yesterday I tried banana coffee, it is delicious. This is going to in my menu forever.
Nora says
That is wonderful! Thank you, Swathi!