Banana Nog
Indulge in the creamy, spiced decadence of Banana Nog—a luscious drink that’s perfect for cozy gatherings or a festive treat. This easy-to-make recipe blends ripe bananas with your choice of milk, rich heavy cream (or coconut cream for a dairy-free option), and a hint of maple syrup for natural sweetness. Infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, this flavorful nog delivers all the cozy comfort of traditional eggnog without the eggs. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile drink can be served chilled, blended with ice for a frothy texture, or elevated with a splash of dark rum or bourbon for an adult twist. Whether you garnish it with a sprinkle of cinnamon or enjoy it as is, Banana Nog is a wholesome and delicious upgrade to your holiday beverage repertoire! Perfect keywords: Banana Nog recipe, dairy-free nog, holiday banana drink, spiced banana beverage.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces ripe bananas
- 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 0.5 cups heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or sweetener of choice)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 pinch pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons optional dark rum or bourbon (for adults)
- 1 cup ice cubes (if serving chilled)
Instructions
Peel the ripe bananas and add them to a blender.
Pour the milk into the blender, followed by the heavy cream (or coconut cream, if using).
Add the maple syrup, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and a pinch of salt to the blender to enhance the flavor.
Blend everything together on high speed until smooth and creamy. If serving chilled, add ice cubes and blend again until frothy.
Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness or spices as desired.
If you’re making an adult version, stir in the optional dark rum or bourbon at this stage.
Pour the Banana Nog into serving glasses. Optionally, garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or a cinnamon stick for decoration.
Serve immediately and enjoy this luscious, spiced Banana Nog!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1051 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.4 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.8 g | 169% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 174 mg | 58% | |
| Sodium | 400 mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 109.8 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 80.7 g | ||
| Protein | 21.1 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.0 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 756 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 1716 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
