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.
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 the coconut to get out 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.
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How to store: You can keep this milk in the fridge for up to 3 days.