Description
Two delicious twists on Korean banana milk: creamy ube banana milk with a gorgeous purple hue and refreshing strawberry banana milk. Both are naturally sweet, quick to blend, and perfect served ice cold.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
For Ube Banana Milk:
- 1 Banana (ripe, yellow with a few brown spots)
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ube extract
- Ice for serving
For Strawberry Banana Milk:
- 1 Banana (ripe, yellow with a few brown spots)
- 2 fresh strawberries (hulled)
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Ice for serving
Equipment
Instructions
- Combine ingredients in blender: Add the banana (and strawberries if making strawberry version), milk, water, sugar, and extract to a blender.
- Blend until completely smooth: Blend on high for 30-45 seconds until no chunks remain and the mixture is silky smooth.
- Prepare your glass: Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
- Pour and serve: Pour the blended banana milk over the ice. Garnish with fresh fruit if desired and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Start with 1/4 teaspoon ube extract and add more to taste – some brands are much stronger than others and you can always add more but can’t remove it.
- Use a ripe banana that’s yellow with a few brown spots for the best sweetness and creaminess. Avoid overly green or fully brown bananas.
- The water is essential for achieving that authentic Korean banana milk consistency – don’t skip it or the drink will be too thick.
- Drink immediately after blending for the best color and freshness, as bananas can oxidize and turn brown if left sitting.
- You can use any milk you prefer (dairy or non-dairy), but whole milk gives the creamiest result.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, but shake or stir well before drinking as separation may occur.
- Prep Time: 5
- Category: Drinks
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg