Banana Milk
June 27, 2008
Posted by: Y
In Korea, they sell a popular beverage called “Banana Oo-Yoo” (Banana Milk). It is delicious, light and a great way to drink milk and intake calcium. Alot of Koreans don’t like drinking plain milk because they don’t enjoy the taste (also most Asians are lactose intolerant to some degree). So Koreans love banana milk even if it makes them a little sick. That is the definition of good stuff. Unfortunately, they do not sell Banana Oo-Yoo in the US (at least not that I know of). I have been craving it so I found a way to make it here at home:
Banana Milk Recipe
Ingredients:
1 banana, ripe
1-2 tbsp sugar, depending on your taste
1 cup milk (fat free works here, but the taste is richer with whole milk)
Directions:
Liquefy all ingredients in a blender. Makes 1 tall cup or 2 smaller servings.
This banana milk is thicker than the Korean variety, but it is really tasty and serves as a great alternative for Banana Oo-Yoo. Great as a snack, or an accompaniment to breakfast! I have the day off from work, so I just made myself a glass after lunch (soy sauce whole wheat couscous w/egg). Yum!
June 27, 2008 at 1:44 pm
Nice writing style. Looking forward to reading more from you.
Chris Moran
July 2, 2008 at 10:59 am
I made something like this once with frozen banana pieces, and it must have been the low temperature, because despite using only whole milk it doubled in volume and became as thick as whipped cream. It was delicious :)
July 6, 2008 at 10:56 pm
I was able to find banana milk at the supermarket in Korea-town. Instead of the plastic container, they were in 200mL boxes (like juice boxes). $1 each. Completely worth it to satisfy the craving!
July 8, 2008 at 4:55 pm
you eat slimjims?! im disappointed!
January 26, 2009 at 4:08 am
yumm, i’m drinking some right now!
Nesquik sells Banana milk! haha