Recipes with hundreds of thousands of views captivate not only with their appearance but also with their simplicity – many of them can be made at home with just a few ingredients very cheaply. “Iki” chef Jolita Tamoševičienė invites you to try 3 banana drink recipes, according to the press release of this retail chain.
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Genius lies in simplicity
“Previously, people more often looked for recipe ideas in cooking shows or magazines, but now for many, the source of inspiration is social networks. We notice that when one or another ingredient becomes popular, interest grows not only in the product itself but also in its alternatives or additives used in recipes,” says G. Kitovė, a representative of the retail chain.
Accessibility is precisely one of the main reasons why bananas so easily became a new internet sensation. Unlike exotic or expensive ingredients, bananas can be found in practically every home, so trying a recipe seen on social networks takes just a few minutes.
Bananas naturally provide creaminess and sweetness, so they can replace some syrups or sugar. Moreover, their taste pairs perfectly with the most popular drinks today – coffee, cocoa, matcha, or plant-based milks. According to chef Jolita Tamoševičienė, this versatility is what determines the popularity of bananas in the kitchen.
Not only tasty but also sustainable
These drinks not only tempt with flavor but also offer the opportunity to use overripe bananas. It is precisely the very ripe fruits, covered with brown spots, that are best suited for such recipes – they accumulate more natural sugars, making them sweeter, softer, and more aromatic.
“You should not rush to throw away well-ripened bananas. On the contrary – such fruits are best suited for smoothies, coffee, or banana milk. They provide natural sweetness, so the amount of added sugar can be reduced. This is also a great way to reduce food waste because even softer, less visually appealing bananas reveal their full flavor in drinks,” says chef Jolita.
According to her, if you see that the bananas at home are ripening quickly, it is worth cutting them and freezing them. Later, they will be useful for preparing various drinks – giving them a pleasant, almost ice cream-like consistency and helping to avoid food waste.
BBL latte – a new social media sensation
One of the most famous recent trends is BBL latte. Despite the catchy name, it is simply banana, coffee, and milk. The inspiration for the drink was the very popular dessert banana bread.
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The essence of this drink is mashed banana mixed with milk and chilled espresso coffee. The result resembles a dessert in a glass.
BBL latte
Ingredients: 1 ripe banana, honey or sugar to taste, 150 ml milk or plant-based drink, 1 espresso shot, ice cubes, a pinch of cinnamon
Preparation:
Cut the banana lengthwise and fry it in a dry pan. When it softens a bit and starts to caramelize, drizzle with honey or sprinkle with sugar and finish frying.
Mash the banana into a smooth mass with a blender or fork.
Put ice cubes into a glass.
Pour in the banana mixture and milk.
Slowly pour espresso on top.
Sprinkle with cinnamon.
Matcha and banana – an unexpectedly perfect pair
Ingredients: 1 small banana, 200 ml favorite milk, 1 teaspoon matcha powder, 50 ml hot water, ice cubes.
Preparation:
Whisk matcha with hot water.
Mash the banana with milk. If using a less ripe banana, you can add a little honey or another sweetener to taste.
Put ice cubes into a glass.
Pour in the banana mixture.
Pour matcha tea on top.
Korean banana milk – a cult drink from Asia
In Korea, banana milk has been a true classic for many years. Recently, this nostalgic drink has become popular again worldwide. The original version is sold in small bottle-shaped packages, but at home, it can be made even more simply.
Ingredients: 1 ripe banana, 250 ml milk, 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, a few drops of vanilla extract
Preparation:
Blend all ingredients with a blender.
Chill in the refrigerator.
Serve with ice cubes.
