Flavored K – Milk Recipe

Prepare milk

Chill the whole milk in the refrigerator until cold. If you want a richer drink, stir the heavy cream into the milk. Reserve the optional thinning milk (0.25 cup) in the fridge in case the blended mixture is too thick.

Blend banana milk

Place the sliced ripe banana, 1 cup of the chilled whole milk, 1 teaspoon of the granulated sugar (or 1 teaspoon simple syrup), 0.125 tsp vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, and 1 tablespoon banana syrup or puree (if using) into a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 30–45 seconds. Taste and adjust sweetness; add up to 1 additional teaspoon sugar or 1 tablespoon banana syrup if you prefer stronger flavor. If the mixture is too thick, add up to 2 tablespoons (0.125 cup) reserved milk and pulse to combine.

Strain (optional)

If you prefer an ultra-smooth milk without fibrous banana bits, pour the blended banana milk through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible.

Serve banana milk

Fill a serving glass with crushed ice if desired. Pour the banana milk into the glass. Top with a dollop of whipped cream and garnish with a banana slice. Serve immediately.

Prepare strawberries

If using fresh strawberries, hull and slice them. For a sweeter/firmer strawberry flavor, macerate sliced strawberries with 1 teaspoon sugar for 5–10 minutes to draw out juices before blending. Alternatively use store-bought strawberry jam or syrup.

Blend strawberry milk

Place the hulled sliced strawberries (3 oz), 1 cup chilled whole milk, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (or 1 teaspoon simple syrup), 0.125 tsp vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, and 1.5 tablespoons strawberry jam or syrup (if using) into a blender. Blend on high until smooth, about 30–45 seconds. Taste and adjust sweetness or strawberry intensity by adding up to 1 additional teaspoon sugar or another 0.5 tablespoon jam/syrup. If the mixture is too thick, add up to 2 tablespoons (0.125 cup) reserved milk and pulse briefly.

Strain (optional)

For an ultra-smooth texture, strain the blended strawberry milk through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove seeds and pulp.

Serve strawberry milk

Fill a serving glass with crushed ice if desired. Pour the strawberry milk into the glass. Top with whipped cream and garnish with a strawberry slice. Serve immediately.

Taste the prepared flavored milk and adjust: add a little more sugar, a splash of vanilla, or a tablespoon more fruit syrup/puree to intensify flavor. If making ahead, store the flavored milk in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours; shake or stir well before serving because separation may occur.