Description
Korean Banana Milk is a luscious, creamy, and subtly sweet drink that captures the nostalgic flavors of South Korea. Made with ripe bananas, milk, and sweetened condensed milk, this easy-to-make beverage delivers a natural banana flavor with a silky texture. Perfect for any time of day, this refreshing homemade version uses simple ingredients and can be customized for dietary preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
Banana Milk Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana (the riper, the sweeter!)
- 1 cup cold milk (dairy or plant-based like almond, oat, soy, or coconut milk)
- 1–2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt (optional, enhances flavor)
Instructions
- Choose Your Banana: Select a ripe banana with brown spots to ensure maximum natural sweetness and flavor. The riper the banana, the better the taste of your drink.
- Blend the Ingredients: In a blender, add 1 ripe banana, 1 cup of cold milk, and 1 to 2 tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk. Optionally, add ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to enhance flavor. Blend on high for 20 to 30 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
- Chill and Serve: You can serve the banana milk immediately over ice for a refreshing drink or chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to serve cold. Garnish with a banana slice or a mint leaf if desired for an attractive presentation.
Notes
- Use fully ripe bananas with brown spots for natural sweetness.
- Avoid underripe bananas as they produce a bland taste and do not blend well.
- Overripe bananas work great, providing a soft and creamy texture.
- You can customize sweetness by adjusting the amount of sweetened condensed milk or substituting with honey, maple syrup, stevia, or monk fruit.
- For a dairy-free or vegan option, use plant-based milk and replace sweetened condensed milk with maple syrup or agave.
- Consume fresh for the best taste, or store in the fridge for up to 24 hours in an airtight container.
- Shake well before drinking if stored and separated.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute (blending)
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Korean
Keywords: Korean banana milk, banana milk recipe, creamy banana drink, sweet banana milk, homemade banana milk, Korean drink, banana milk tea, dairy-free banana milk, vegan banana milk
