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Creamy Banana Latte (Hot or Cold) Recipe

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This Creamy Banana Latte is a delicious and nutritious twist on your classic latte, combining the natural sweetness of banana with bold coffee and dairy-free milk. Perfect served hot or cold, it’s a quick and easy recipe that blends creamy texture with the comforting flavors of cinnamon and optional protein or sweeteners for a customizable energizing beverage.

  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 small ripe banana (fresh for hot latte; frozen for cold latte)
  • 4 ounces dairy-free milk or creamer (plain or vanilla; higher fat for creamier latte)
  • 8 to 10 ounces freshly brewed bold coffee or 2-3 ounces bold espresso diluted with 4 to 6 ounces hot water (adjust to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Optional Boosters

  • 1 scoop collagen or protein powder (choose a mild-flavored type like vanilla or unflavored for best results)

Optional Sweeteners

  • Maple syrup to taste
  • Honey to taste

Instructions

  1. Blend Ingredients: Add the dairy-free milk or creamer, banana, and ground cinnamon to a high-speed blender. If using, add any optional sweeteners like maple syrup or honey, and protein powder. Blend all ingredients until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
  2. Strain Mixture (Optional): If your blender isn’t very powerful and you notice banana bits in the mixture, strain through a fine mesh sieve to achieve a silky smooth texture.
  3. Prepare the Coffee: For a hot latte, pour freshly brewed bold coffee or diluted espresso into a tall, heatproof mug or glass.
  4. Warm the Banana Milk: Gently warm the blended banana milk mixture on the stove over low heat. Avoid boiling to maintain creamy texture and flavor.
  5. Combine and Adjust: Pour the warmed banana milk over the coffee, stir well, and taste. Adjust sweetness by adding more sweetener if desired.
  6. Add Froth (Optional): For an extra frothy latte, finish by frothing the milk mixture with a milk frother before or after pouring into the coffee. Stir gently and enjoy your creamy banana latte.

Notes

  • For a cold latte, use a frozen banana and cold brewed coffee or chilled espresso diluted with cold water.
  • Use higher fat dairy-free milk (like coconut cream or oat milk) for a richer and creamier latte.
  • Choose flavor-neutral or complementary protein powders, such as collagen or vanilla-flavored whey or plant-based proteins.
  • Adjust coffee strength and milk quantity to suit personal taste preferences.
  • Do not boil the banana milk to preserve flavor and prevent curdling.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 3 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 minutes
  • Category: Beverage
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/creamy-banana-latte-hot-or-cold-recipe/