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Korean Banana Milk Recipe

Learn about popular Korean banana milk and make it at home following my easy banana milk recipe!

When I was a child, I went nuts about banana milk. I definitely was one of those kids who didn’t like the regular “white milk”. But I could drink any flavored milk, particularly banana milk, non-stop.

I loved the flavor so much. You see, banana was a luxury food when I was a child. (So was the milk!)

I also particularly loved the banana milk container, which resembles Korean earthenware – hangari, where you store gochujang and kimchi etc. It was just perfect for my little hands to grip. I felt richer when I was holding on to it! Lol.

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Anyway, Korean banana milk has been around for more than 40 years now. And, if you’re an avid K-pop fan, I’m sure you’ve seen Korean idols drink it on TV a lot. So what’s the deal? Here goes.

What is Korean Banana Milk?

In essence, Korean banana milk (banana uyu, 바나나 우유) is banana flavored milk. It was first introduced in 1974 by Binggrae and it’s been a steady seller ever since.

Binggrae banana milk contains 85% milk, purified water, sugar, 0.32% banana juice concentrate, carotene, artificial flavors – banana and vanilla. This composition may differ if it is made for export as each countries customs regulations are different. Also, they may have to be adapted for international shipping.

There are other banana flavored milks in Korea and each brand’s ingredients vary. But by far, the most popular banana milk is made by Binggrae. (FYI, If Binggrae sounds familiar, it is also famous for melona – Korean honeydew melon ice pops.)

Binggrae Banana Milk | MyKoreanKitchen.com

What does Korean Banana Milk Taste Like?

Like banana? Duh! But you may also taste a subtle vanilla taste too.

Where to get Korean Banana Milk

Check your local Korean grocers! You might be able to find it if you’re very lucky. Not all Korean grocers sell this. Even I couldn’t get it!

My local Korean grocer owner told me that it was due to the strict Australian customs regulations. In case you’re wondering, the above picture was taken by my sister in Korea at my request. 😁

You can also find it on the Amazon US store too. (The container and listed ingredients are different here.)

If all fails, try it when you visit Korea next time. Of course, you can always make a healthier version of it at home using my recipe below. 😉

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Korean banana milk in rustic milk bottles

Ingredients for Banana Milk

  • 1 ripe banana, sliced or broken into pieces
  • 1/2 cup regular milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup
  • A small drop of pure vanilla extract

*1 Tbsp = 15 ml, 1 Cup = 250 ml

How to Make Korean Banana Milk

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and has milk like consistency. Serve immediately.

Blending banana milk ingredients in a Vitamix

Storing Homemade Banana Milk

It is best to consume the milk immediately as you will notice the separation and discoloration as time goes by. But if you must store it for later, refrigeration for up to 2 days is OK. Just shake the milk very well before you drink it.

Ingredients Variation Tips

  • To go dairy free, replace 1/2 cup milk with water instead. Alternatively, you could use almond milk, but I personally didn’t think the flavor mingled well together.
  • If you decide to omit the water and add more regular milk, you will end up with a banana smoothie. (A lot thicker texture.) I find that 1/2 milk and 1/2 water produces the sweet spot consistency.
  • You can use honey instead of maple syrup, but I preferred the outcome with maple syrup more. I think it gives a more smooth texture and lighter sweet flavor.

 

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Korean Banana Milk Recipe

Homemade Korean style banana milk
4.84 from 48 votes
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Korean
Prep Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 233kcal
Author: Sue | My Korean Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1 banana (ripe), sliced or broken into pieces
  • 1/2 cup milk , regular
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup
  • A small drop pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and has milk like consistency. Serve immediately.

Notes

*1 Tbsp = 15 ml, 1 Cup = 250 ml

Nutrition Info (per serving)

Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 628mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 275IU | Vitamin C: 10.2mg | Calcium: 160mg | Iron: 0.3mg

The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Haley
December 10, 2022 6:35 am

Omg I’ve always wanted to make banana milk

cole
October 18, 2022 2:12 am

i use to use this exact recipe 2 years ago and i came back to it today because i missed it. its one of the best drinks ive ever made and its so simple that even i, a 14 year old boy can make it with ease. also for how sweet it is, it has pretty low calories!

anna
January 9, 2023 12:38 pm
Reply to  cole

me a 15 yr old girl made it too!

Prefer not to say
January 27, 2024 12:37 am
Reply to  cole

i even made it as a 13 yr old girl

Tutu
June 23, 2022 5:15 am

so quick and easy, made no adjustments or changes and it tastes so good. banana milk is quite hard to find where I live, so it’s nice that I can make it from home

Cdb
May 17, 2022 10:52 pm

I doubled the liquid and used almond milk, it tasted so good to me! I probably put more vanilla than I should though 🙂

Isabelle
April 6, 2022 10:57 am

great recipie thx, i thought water with a bannana would be weird at first but as soon as i made it and tried it i was pleasantly surprised

Jess
November 16, 2021 12:28 am

It was really easy to make and it was delicious, really loved it ❤️❤️

AJ
October 27, 2021 6:03 am

This is fantastic! I don’t have to buy expensive banana milk anymore when i can make my own. I also don’t end up wasting bananas when they get ripe (I hate banana bread). This milk will go great in my coffee. Thanks so much!

Rasa
August 12, 2021 11:19 pm

It was very easy to make and it was amazing, really loved it ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

vishmi kaveesha
August 6, 2021 5:31 pm

hey i m in sri lanka i m 12 years old and i will come korean and i want learn korean drinks

Gena Bergeron
August 2, 2021 8:22 am

Soy milk substitute was good I believe.

Kylie
May 14, 2021 3:15 am

There’s a cafe in my area that has a drink where they pair cold brew coffee with banana milk. It sounds unusual, but the drink is actually so good because the sweetness of the banana cuts the acidity of the cold brew. However, it’s a bit pricey, so I decided to try out this banana milk recipe to recreate the drink at home. The banana milk came out perfectly, and, paired with my store bought cold brew concentrate, tasted amazing. I will be making this banana milk regularly, thank you for this recipe!

Shweta
May 1, 2021 8:35 pm

I am trying it just because I am an bts army (from ‘ India ‘ country) and I was not knowing about the banana milk but I saw jungkook drinking it so I thought that I should try it at home (because there is no banana milk store in India) and it taste very very tasty
Now I understood that why jungkook love drinking banana milk thanks for this great recipe I loved it very much
Thanks

Shauryaa
September 10, 2021 3:25 pm
Reply to  Shweta

OOOO I’m also a 12 years old BTS army from India! And I too clicked the link for jk😁😁

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