Banana Smoothie from The Jungle Book: Baloo's Recipe

Banana Smoothie from The Jungle Book: Baloo's Recipe

Baloo from The Jungle Book loves simple pleasures: food, dancing and bananas. The 'Bare Necessities' of life is Baloo's philosophy in action. A refreshing banana smoothie in tropical style is a recipe in his spirit.

History and origin

Kipling's The Jungle Book (1894) depicts tropical India with its abundance of fruit. Bananas are one of the main crops of tropical countries: India, Brazil and China are among the top world producers. Wild bananas bear no resemblance to shop ones — they are smaller and full of seeds.

Key ingredients

Baloo's tropical banana smoothie: ripe bananas, coconut milk, pineapple juice, mango (fresh or frozen), lime and a pinch of turmeric for colour. Blend with ice.

How to cook at home

Freeze the banana in advance — this makes the smoothie thicker and colder without extra ice cubes that dilute the flavour. A ripe banana with black spots is sweeter and more fragrant than a green one.

This recipe will transport you to the atmosphere of your favourite film or series right at your dining table.