If there’s one thing TikTok loves, it’s a food or drink trend. Recently, everything from okra water to cucumber salad and stretchy yogurt has taken off on the app. But if you usually dismiss these viral moments with an eye roll, the latest one might change your mind. It’s banana milk coffee. Yep—coffee made with milk made from bananas. Stay with us.
Dairy-free brand Mooala has been making banana milk for nearly a decade. During that time, the beverage—made with just a handful of ingredients, including banana, cinnamon, and sunflower seeds—has earned a cult following. But a recent packaging refresh has helped propel it into even more grocery carts, with many fans declaring it the perfect aesthetic addition to their TikTok coffee creations.
Mooala
“Banana milk’s explosion on TikTok is being fueled by viral recipes, ASMR pours, and health-focused creators highlighting its simple ingredients, organic recipe, and amazing flavor,” Jordan Campbell, VP of Marketing and Business Development at Mooala, told VegNews.
“Our refreshed packaging, which dropped in late 2025, has amplified the viral momentum,” He added. “The new buttery-yellow design is eye-catching and photogenic, which creates instant intrigue, both on shelf and on social.”
Why do people love banana milk coffee?
But banana milk, which Mooala offers in a few different flavors, isn’t just loved for its aesthetic. Fans also appreciate its flavor (which isn’t overly banana-forward but offers a subtle hint of tropical sweetness) along with its creamy texture and simple ingredient list.
Campbell speculates that rising concern over ultra-processed foods is also contributing to the product’s growing popularity.
“We see this as a lasting category shift,” he said. “Mooala banana milk has been a cult favorite for nearly 10 years, with steady year-over-year sales growth even before the TikTok surge.”
He added: “[Customers] may discover banana milk through viral trends, but they stick around for the clean organic recipe, natural sweetness, real appetite appeal, and everyday versatility in coffee, smoothies, cereal, and more.”
Okonomi Kitchen
Mooala isn’t the only banana milk option in the US. Almond Breeze has offered a banana almond milk—made with a blend of almonds and banana—since 2019, although it is not widely available at the time of writing.
It’s also easy to make your banana milk own at home. There are plenty of dairy-free banana milk recipes online, including this one from Okonomi Kitchen, which blends soy milk, banana, condensed coconut milk, and vanilla extract to create a vegan take on Binggrae—the popular Korean brand known for its sweet, dairy-based banana milk.
How to make banana milk coffee
Making banana milk coffee is simple: just swap it in for your usual dairy-free milk. Many tend to favor iced lattes or matcha, but it works in hot coffee or hot chocolate, too. If you want to dial up the banana flavor, you can even blend in fresh bananas.
“This isn’t just novelty,” says Campbell. “It’s a better everyday choice that fits long-term consumer priorities.”
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Charlotte is a VegNews editor and writer based in sunny Southsea on England's southern coast.
