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If you’re a fan of the Star Wars movies, then you might recognize this blue milk – otherwise known as Bantha milk, made into a delicious plant-based coconut milk treat.
On my blog, there is a variety of drinks ranging from all-natural plant-based milks, golden milk, magic color-changing lemonade, and now this completely plant-based version of “Bantha Milk.” However, rather than coming from a Star Wars galaxy creature or the Disney theme parks, this Galaxy’s Edge Blue Milk can be made at home with all-natural ingredients – with a sweet coconut milk result. It’s also a great treat for kids who love bright-colored foods. Not only is this treat great for any Star Wars fan, but it’s also a delicious afternoon treat or a fun addition to a garden party.
Watch how to make it
The ingredients
- Coconut: Use fresh coconut flesh and water or bottled coconut milk.
- Vanilla: Choose from a vanilla pod, powder, or extract.
- Sweetener: I use Maple syrup.
- Butterfly Pea Flowers: For the magical blue color.
- Edible Lavender: Optional for a soothing floral scent.
How to make blue milk from Star Wars
Heat 1 cup of water and steep the butterfly pea flowers along with the lavender (which is optional). As they steep, they turn a gorgeous blue color—the longer you steep, the deeper the color.
Next, if using a whole coconut, you need to open it. First, carefully make 2-3 holes in the coconut to drain the water—I describe how to do this here. Then open the coconut shell and collect the flesh (coconut meat).
If using a vanilla pod, scrape the seeds from half of it (or all of the seeds if you like a very pronounced vanilla flavor). This will help your milk take on a dessert-like taste and make for a wonderful treat.
Then, add the coconut flesh to a blender/food processor and blitz until it resembles crumbs. Then add the rest of the ingredients and blend until smooth. It can take a minute or two to thoroughly blend for creamy coconut milk. Finally, run your milk through a nut milk bag or sieve to collect any bits and the butterfly pea flowers.
Pour into a glass container of your choice (or straight into some cups, to serve) and enjoy fresh! You can also serve your blue milk over ice or even with homemade “boba” – AKA tapioca pearls to make homemade bubble milk tea.
You can keep this milk in the fridge for up to 3 days.
If you try this fun recipe, let me know how it goes in the comments below. I’d appreciate a recipe card rating and would love to see your recipe recreations – tag me on Instagram @Alphafoodie!
Blue Milk from Star Wars
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 coconut both flesh and water
- 5 cups water
Or use
- 4 cups coconut milk bottled
The rest
- 7 dried butterfly pea flowers
- 1 cup water to steep the tea
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup or your preferred sweetener
- 1/2 tsp vanilla powder or 1/2 vanilla pod – optional
- 1 tsp dried edible lavender optional
Instructions
- Heat 1 cup of water and steep the butterfly pea flowers along with the lavender (which is optional). As it steeps, the water will turn a gorgeous blue color – the longer you steep, the deeper the color.
- If using a whole coconut, carefully make 2-3 holes in it to drain the coconut water – I describe in detail how to do this here. Then open the coconut shell and collect the flesh (coconut meat).
- If using a vanilla pod, scrape the seeds from half of it (or all of the seeds if you like a very pronounced vanilla flavor).
- Add the coconut flesh to a blender or food processor and blitz to crumbs. Add the rest of the ingredients and blend until smooth. It can take a minute or two to fully blend together for creamy coconut milk. If using bottled milk, just blend all the ingredients into a smooth mix.
- Pour the entire mixture through a nut milk bag or sieve.
- Enjoy fresh! You can serve your blue milk over ice or even with tapioca pearls to make homemade bubble milk tea.
Video
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Can you use butterfly pea powder instead of the flower?
Hi Adam,
Yes, you can use butterfly pea powder. Add a little powder (maybe 1/4 tsp) to 1 cup of heated water to dissolve it. Then you can add more if you want.
Can you use store bought coconut milk if you don’t have coconuts?
Hi Dawn,
That should work just as well, though I haven’t tried it myself. You will need to mix one box/carton of coconut milk (about 4 cups) with 1 cup of butterfly pea flowers “tea” to which you can add the other ingredients. Or if you prefer it more creamy, you can use a can of coconut milk – heat it over low and add 1-2 cups of water to reach your desired consistency. And add the “tea” and other ingredients to it. I hope you give it a try. 🙂