Easy Korean Banana Milk Recipe - Super Creamy 바나나 우유 (2024)

If you have loved our Korean strawberry milk recipe or Dalgona chocolate milk, you are going to love this easy Korean banana milk recipe. Now imagine waking up and in less than a couple of minutes you can have a creamy beverage in hand, no artificial ingredients involved and the perfect wake-up call for your taste buds. Sounds absolutely dreamy and the best part is that it’s all homemade!

If you love flavored milk as much as I do, or you are a banana lover, this Korean banana milk recipe needs to get in your books! When I started learning Korean almost three years ago during the pandemic, one of the first words I actually came by and learned was 우유 uyu, which is milk.

And it’s so satisfying to read bottles or other items and know what is written in another language. Fast forward, now I know far more Korean words, but you can never forget your first ones!

You might have also come by this popular drink as it’s BTS Jungkook’s favorite drink (any ARMY reading this?). But whether you are a fan or not, you will love this Korean banana milk recipe!

I decided to try this traditional banana milk from Drive Me Hungry and put my own spin on it. I even had another one the morning after and let me tell you, it was the perfect breakfast drink, refreshing in the summer heat.

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What is banana milk?

Banana milk, known as 바나나 우유 in Korean (banana uyu or banana mat uyu) is a delicious creamy and sweet drink made of fresh bananas, sugar and water. This popular Korean drink is loved both in Korea and in the rest of the world.

In the 1970s the South Korean government requested the population to up their milk consumption in answer to widespread malnutrition. People were not used to drinking plain milk, so in 1974 the Korean beverage company Binggrae created and launched on the market the famous Binggrae banana milk. Their bottle is said to be inspired by the traditional korean jar. (Wikipedia)

Are bananas good for you?

Bananas have plenty of health benefits for you. They are rich in nutrients, antioxidants and vitamin B6. As well as being a great source of vitamin C, potassium and fibre. Bananas are helpful to your digestive health, can boost your energy levels and are actually great for your skin. They can also support heart health and boost your mood! (Healthline)

What ingredients will I need for this Korean banana milk recipe?

This homemade version of this popular Korean drink requires very few simple ingredients. The main character of this recipe is of course a banana, a ripe or overripe works best for this recipe (if you are tired of using your overripe bananas for banana bread, this is the recipe for you!).

Then you will need water -help to create a creamy texture, pure vanilla extract, maple syrup, milk and ice – but that’s optional. As easy as it can get! And you will only need a blender, so what is better than a quick delicious drink recipe done in less than a minute?

Can I substitute anything in this homemade banana milk recipe?

Absolutely you can! You can sub only these ingredients:

• whole milk: you can use oat milk, almond milk, coconut milk, soy milk or any other plant-based milk of your choice. Personally, I found that oat works very well with it when I had a second one of this banana-flavoured drink;
• maple syrup: some recipes call for sugar instead, whether you prefer white or brown sugar, or you could use agave syrup or any other sweetener of choice;

How to make Korean banana milk recipe at home

In a high-powered blender, add the peeled banana, water, vanilla extract, maple syrup and milk and blend for a minute or until you won’t have any banana bits left. Pour it over ice in a serving glass and enjoy!

How long does Korean banana milk last?

As this easy banana milk takes less than a minute to make and because it tends to separate, we suggest you have it straight away and have it as fresh as possible. But it can keep in the fridge for another day, just make sure to mix it before serving as the ingredients separate.

Is this Korean banana milk recipe healthy?

Drinking banana milk is considered quite healthy if done in moderation and with a balanced diet as with everything we eat or drink. Banana milk is rich in potassium, vitamin C, calcium and fibre thanks to the two main ingredients it contains, bananas and milk. This easy recipe

Where can I buy banana milk?

If you can’t find banana milk at the grocery store, your local Asian grocery stores or Korean convenience stores will surely have it. And in case you can’t find one nearby, online is your best option. And if you are on the lookout for the most famous brand in Korea, you surely will have to try Binggrae’s banana milk. But I hope you will try to make your own homemade banana milk anyway!

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• chocolate milk tea
• crispy rice with spicy salmon
• soy garlic chicken wings
• boba smoothie
• onigirazu
• easiest banana bread
• strawberry milk tea
• iced hojicha latte

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