This is a food trend on Tik Tok even though this popular beverage has been around since the 1970’s. It is not a smoothie but flavored milk originating in South Korea and introduced by Binggrae, a food and beverage company. It is a sweet and creamy beverage made with simple ingredients; very ripe bananas, milk and often a type of sweetener. There aren’t any traditional Korean ingredients but it’s the concept behind the famous brand of Binggrae that produces it. Very popular in Korea – I know you can buy it online (very expensive) and I am sure there are restaurants or stores that sell it. But it’s so cheap to make and what better way to use up those brown, spotty bananas!!!
If you’re interested in more banana drinks (smoothies) see my list at end of post.
Korean Banana Milk
Makes 4 servings
- 2 very ripe bananas
- 1 cup milk of your choice; whole, oatmilk, almond milk, soy (more fat the creamier)
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp. Michigan maple syrup
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- slice of banana per glass to garnish
- cinnamon or nutmeg to dust
Combine the first five ingredients in a high speed blender – I used my Vitamix. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or over night. In my opinion, it tastes much better cold. Strain if desired, sometimes the milk isn’t perfectly smooth. When ready to serve, add a banana slice and dust with cinnamon.
Recipe by cookingwithauntjuju.com
For more banana drinks check these out:
Strawberry, Banana and Mango Smoothies
WW Peanut Butter, Chocolate and Banana Smoothies
Orange, Banana and Strawberry Smoothies
Mango, Yogurt and Almond Milk Smoothies
Sounds delicious
For me it was as I love bananas 🙂
yes i can only think the colder the better:=) Those whacky Koreans …
sherry
Apparently, this beverage was a result of South Korea’s desire to get more Koreans to drink milk. If I could I would drink chocolate milk but for the calories so I understand flavoring milk 🙂
Hi Aunt JuJu, we made this tonight. It was easy and delicious! Perfect for a hot summer day. Thank you for the great recipe!
Thanks Al – I’m glad you and Bethany liked it. I love milk and bananas so it was a win-win for me 🙂