Licuado de Plátano

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    5 mins

  • Servings

    2 drinks

  • Calories

    238 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Licuado de Plátano

Licuado de Plátano is a creamy banana smoothie blending whole milk with ripe bananas, vanilla, cinnamon, and optional agave nectar. The result is a smooth, sweet beverage with warm spice notes and a fresh banana flavor, enjoyed chilled. This drink offers a simple and refreshing way to consume fruit and can be adjusted in sweetness to taste.

Description

This licuado uses chilled whole milk mixed with peeled ripe bananas, vanilla extract, and a dash of cinnamon for flavor depth. Agave nectar is optional, allowing customization of sweetness depending on the ripeness of the bananas. Blending until smooth creates a velvety texture without lumps.

The cinnamon garnish adds a subtle aroma and complements the banana’s natural sweetness. While whole milk is used for creaminess, the recipe notes that other milk types or dairy-free alternatives such as oat, almond, or cashew milk can be substituted based on preference.

This smoothie is served immediately to maintain freshness and a chilled temperature. The ripeness of bananas influences intensity and sweetness, so adjusting the agave syrup or omitting it altogether is a practical tip for personalizing the flavor.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 cups whole milk chilled
  • 2 medium banana peeled
  • 1 tablespoon agave nectar (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon plus more for garnish

Instructions

  1. Add the milk, bananas, agave nectar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon into a blender.
  2. Blend until completely smooth.
  3. Pour into glasses, garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of agave nectar or skipping it, based on banana ripeness.
  • Any milk can be used, including dairy-free options like oat, almond, or cashew milk, to suit dietary preferences.
  • Serve immediately to enjoy the smoothie at its freshest and chilled state.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 238kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 29mg (10%) Sodium 94mg (4%) Potassium 583mg (12%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 26g (52%) Vitamin A 435IU (9%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 308mg (31%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2drinks

Amount Per Serving

Calories 238 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 238kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 94mg 4%
Potassium 583mg 12%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 26g 52%
Vitamin A 435IU 9%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 308mg 31%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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