Banana licuados are a popular Latin American drink made by blending fruit, milk, and ice. A fresh and light drink perfect for using up ripe fruit including bananas, strawberries, peaches and more.
My dad spent a year in college living in Mexico, and he shared a love for authentic Mexican food with my sisters and me. A favorite of ours is also super easy to make! A Banana Licuado is a deliciously simple, refreshing drink that my boys and I love to drink in place of a traditional milkshake as a treat, or for a fun breakfast smoothie!
Ingredients
- Milk: You can use any type of milk, I usually use fat-free dairy milk, but you can make this dish vegan by using coconut milk or almond milk.
- Bananas: Naturally sweet and creamy, I like to use frozen bananas so that I can use less ice!
- Sugar: While I typically don’t add sugar to smoothies, this drink is on the sweeter side and requires some added sugar. You could also try using an alternative sweetener, like honey or agave syrup.
- Ice: Makes this drink somewhat of a frozen treat, and makes the licuado frosty and refreshing.
How to Make a Banana Licuado Smoothie
Start your banana licuado by adding the milk, sugar, banana, and ice to your blender.
Then blend until smooth.
Pour the licuado evenly into 4 glasses.
Finish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or ground nutmeg, serve, and enjoy your Banana Licuado Smoothie!
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Banana Licuado Smoothie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk
- 1 ripe banana
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- several handfuls of ice
- nutmeg (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Place milk, banana, sugar and ice in a high speed blender and pulse until smooth.
- Pour in glasses and sprinkle with nutmeg before serving.
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Liz’s Notes
Depending on the sweetness of fruit, you may need more or less sugar.
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