Banana Milk Cold Brew Recipe
cold-pressed coffee, banana, choice of milk (iced only)
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Ingredients
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Cold Brew Base
Banana Milk Blend
Assembly & Garnish
Method
Cold Brew Base
Prepare cold-pressed coffee
If you already have cold-pressed coffee concentrate, measure 1 cup. If not, make a quick cold brew concentrate by coarsely grinding 3/4 cup coffee beans, combining with 1 cup cold filtered water in a jar, stirring, and steeping in the refrigerator for 12–18 hours. Strain through a fine mesh or coffee filter to yield roughly 1 cup concentrate. (If your concentrate is very strong, you can dilute with the additional 1 cup water to taste.)
If using concentrate, dilute with up to 1 cup filtered water to reach desired strength for drinking cold (use less water for stronger flavor). Chill in the refrigerator until cold.
Banana Milk Blend
Blend banana and milk
In a blender, place 1 peeled medium ripe banana and 1 cup choice of milk. Add 1 tablespoon simple syrup or honey if you want sweetness and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract if using. Blend on medium-high for 20–30 seconds until very smooth and slightly frothy. Taste and adjust sweetness; add up to 1 more tablespoon sweetener if needed.
Assembly & Serve
Assemble the drink
Fill a tall glass with about 1 cup ice cubes. Pour 3/4 cup of the chilled diluted cold brew over the ice (adjust quantity to taste). Slowly pour 3/4 cup of the banana milk blend over the cold brew to create a layered look, or stir to combine for a uniform drink. (Proportions can be adjusted; aim for roughly equal parts cold brew and banana milk.)