Banana Milk Latte (Viral)
on Jun 28, 2025, Updated Sep 16, 2025
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This banana milk latte is B-A-N-A-N-A-S 🍌 (sorry, Gwen — had to). But truly, who knew blending a banana into your coffee could feel so fancy and taste so good? It’s giving smoothie bar meets café, but with zero effort and a whole lotta froth. The banana makes it silky and sweet, the espresso gives you that much-needed kick ⚡, and the whole thing feels like a little “I deserve nice things” moment ✨. Blend it, pour it over ice, and boom, you’re basically a barista (and yes, you should tip yourself for this masterpiece 💅💸).
Why You’ll Love Banana Milk Latte
This banana coffee is creamy, it’s dreamy, and it’s going to be your new favourite way to start your day. It gives that nostalgic banana milk vibe, but all grown up with some espresso added in ☕🍌. The banana adds a rich texture and natural sweetness so you don’t need a ton of extra sugar. And when you pour it over ice 🧊, it makes the perfect summer coffee drink. You get a café-level drink with less sugar, more fibre, and zero weird syrups. And bonus points: it’s a delicious way to use up that spotted banana staring at you from the counter like, “hello 🥹??”
Ingredients
Banana: The star of the show – banana 🍌 gives this latte its signature flavor. After you blend it with the milk, you can always pass it through a strainer if you don’t want any clumps.
Milk: You can use any milk of choice – just like at your favorite coffee shop! Half-and-half and whole milk are great because they get really frothy. You could also try these recipes for Homemade Almond Milk and Homemade Oat Milk if you’re dairy-free.
Sweetener: Barista’s choice! Maple syrup, monk fruit, vanilla syrup, sugar, and honey are all fair game!
Coffee or Espresso: Brew your favorite coffee ☕️ or a couple shots of espresso to form the base of your latte.
Ice: Chillllllll! This banana milk latte is best served over ice 🧊 for a decadent summertime drink.
Extras: I added pure vanilla extract to my banana milk for extra flavor. You could also add a dash of cinnamon, a pinch of salt, and even pureed dates (as sweetener).
Nonna’s Tip 🍌
Use super ripe bananas (brown spots = flavor bombs!) for the creamiest, naturally sweet result.
Variations and Substitutions for Banana Milk Latte
- If you’re dairy-free, make this banana milk latte 🍌🥛 with Homemade Almond Milk or Homemade Oat Milk.
- Use your choice of sweetener – monk fruit, pureed dates, and maple syrup are all healthier alternatives to refined sugar.
- Add whip or cold foam to the top if you’re feeling extra fancy 🎩.
- For stronger brewed coffee, try cold brew. It’s the ultimate pick-me-up!
- Conversely, opt for a decaf brew if you want to enjoy this banana milk latte without the heart palpitations 💓😅.
- Make this latte hot or cold! Serve with ice, or simply warm your banana milk and then pour over hot coffee ☕️ or espresso.
Best Served With
- Make it a 🍌 theme with a slice of Blender Banana Bread, some Healthy Banana Pancakes, or these Healthy Banana Brownies.
- Coffee + Easy Nutella Croissants = 🥰.
- Pair this latte with my Copycat Starbucks Egg-Bites and you’ll never go back!
- For a creamy breakfast twist, try it with Tiramisu Oatmeal or Custard Oatmeal.
- This latte and Gluten Free Baklava (Viral) are a match made in heaven ✨!
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Banana Milk Latte (Viral)
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Ingredients
- 1 banana
- 12 oz milk of choice
- ½ tsp pure vanilla
- 1 pinch salt
- sweetener, optional
- brewed coffee ☕️ or espresso
- ice 🧊
Instructions
- In a blender, add one ripe banana, milk of choice, pure vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth and frothy.
- optional: dash of cinnamon, sweetener like dates, maple syrup, or honey.
- Brew your favourite coffee or espresso, let it cool, and add it to a glass with ice.
- Pour the banana milk on top and enjoy!
Notes
- Banana ripeness: Use ripe bananas for added sweetness and the creamiest texture. You want the peel to have a few brown spots.
- Dairy-free: For a dairy-free version, make this recipe with almond milk, oat milk, or another non-dairy option.
- Sweeteners: Choose your sweetener based on preference. Monk fruit, pureed dates, and maple syrup are all great alternatives to refined sugar.
- Toppings: Add whipped cream or cold foam on top for an elevated presentation and extra creaminess. Sprinkle a dash of cinnamon or flake salt for extra flavor.
- Coffee options: For a stronger coffee flavor, use cold brew instead of regular brewed coffee or espresso. To make a caffeine-free version, simply use decaffeinated coffee or espresso.
- Serve warm: To serve hot, warm the banana milk gently on the stove or in the microwave, then pour over hot coffee or espresso.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Common Questions
Absolutely! You can use oat milk, almond milk, or even coconut milk to make this recipe.
Nope! Just blend it with the milk and strain before adding to the coffee to eliminate any clumps.
Espresso is ideal for an authentic latte, but you can also use strong brewed coffee or cold brew.
Yes! Simply leave out the ice and warm the banana milk before pouring over hot coffee.
Typically, yes. But it’s entirely up to you! You can always opt for a decaf coffee if you don’t want a caffeinated beverage.
Super ripe bananas, or bananas with a few brown spots, are going to be softer and sweeter – and also much easier to blend into a silky smooth milk.
I wouldn’t recommend it, as the banana milk is likely to separate. This recipe only takes ten minutes and is best enjoyed right away.
I was skeptical, but this banana latte actually surprised me! It’s creamy, just sweet enough, and honestly really refreshing! Love it!!!