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Banana Milk

Also known as Banana Milk (Nigerian Banana Smoothie)

Nigerian Banana Milk is a simple, nourishing, creamy fruit drink that has been made in Nigerian homes for generations — ripe bananas blended with evaporated milk or fresh whole milk into a smooth, sweet, naturally thick drink that children and adults love equally. It is one of the most commonly made home drinks in Nigeria, particularly for breakfast and as a children's afternoon snack.

Banana Milk, Nigerian cooking

Ingredients

  • 4 big very ripe bananas
  • 1 big tin of evaporated milk OR 2 big glasses of fresh whole cow's milk
  • 1 glass of cold water
  • 2 big tablespoons of sugar or honey — optional, the ripe banana may be sweet enough
  • A pinch of ground nutmeg — optional, for fragrance
  • A few ice cubes

Method

  1. 01

    Blending. Peel the very ripe bananas and break into chunks. Place in a blender with the evaporated milk or fresh milk, cold water, sugar or honey if using, nutmeg if using and ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 1 to 2 minutes until completely smooth, creamy and frothy.

  2. 02

    Serving. Pour into tall glasses immediately. Serve while the froth is still present on the surface.

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