Description
Licuado de Plátano is a classic Mexican smoothie made with ripe bananas, milk, vanilla, and a touch of cinnamon. This quick and easy drink is perfect for a nutritious breakfast or a refreshing snack, offering a creamy texture and naturally sweet flavor that energizes your day.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk
- 1 banana, peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (plus extra for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Peel and slice the banana to make it easier to blend and ensure a smooth consistency in the smoothie.
- Combine Ingredients in Blender: Place the milk, sliced banana, sugar (if using), and vanilla extract into your blender. This combination will provide the creamy base and natural sweetness for the smoothie.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend all ingredients until you achieve a very smooth and creamy consistency, free of lumps or chunks.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the smoothie into glasses and dust the top with cinnamon to add an extra touch of flavor and an appealing aroma.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and a creamy texture.
- Cinnamon adds both a garnish and enhances flavor.
- Optional add-ins: protein powder, chia seeds, or hemp seeds for extra nutrition.
- If the smoothie is too thick, add more milk to adjust the consistency.
- Serve chilled for the best taste and refreshing experience.
- Adjust sweetness by omitting sugar or substituting with alternatives like stevia, honey, or agave syrup.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
