Homestyle Kunu Aya

Nov 1, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Homestyle Kunu Aya: Homestyle Kunu Aya, tigernut milk beverage

Tigernut milk beverage; ready-to-drink product recommended. A homestyle take on a drink from Nigeria, made with easy-to-find ingredients. Makes 2 glasses in about 22 minutes.

Prep 12 min

Flavor Classic

Serve Iced

Cooling 10 min

Total 22 min

Yield 2 glasses

Diet Gluten free

Ingredients

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glasses

1 ½ cups (360.0 ml)prepared tigernut beverage, unsweetened
⅓ cup (80.0 ml)pasteurized whole milk
1 ½ tbsp (35.0 g)honey
14.0 tbsp (120.0 g)ice cubes
½ tsp (2.0 ml)pure vanilla extract

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Instructions

Use commercially prepared, food-grade prepared tigernut beverage, unsweetened; check freshness and allergen labels.
Blend the signature nut or seed ingredient with milk and honey until smooth.
Add ice and vanilla and blend briefly until cold; strain only if traditionally appropriate and desired.
Pour into two glasses; serve promptly.

Tips

Perishables must not sit at room temperature longer than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F (32°C).

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make homestyle kunu aya?

Plan on 12 minutes of prep, plus 10 minutes to chill. The recipe makes 2 glasses.

How should I store homestyle kunu aya?

Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.

Can I make homestyle kunu aya ahead?

Best made just before serving. Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract (2 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Tigernut milk beverage; ready-to-drink product recommended. A homestyle take on a drink from Nigeria, made with easy-to-find ingredients. Makes 2 glasses in about 22 minutes.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 2 servings this recipe makes.

166 Calories / serving

5.1g Fat

27.6g Carbs

2.3g Protein

24.0g Sugar

Whole recipe (2 servings): ~332 cal · 10g fat · 55g carbs · 5g protein · 48g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.