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A glass of creamy licuado de platano, is topped with cinnamon and sits on a floral embroidered cloth next to a small yellow bowl filled with ground cinnamon and a spoon.
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Licuado de Plátano (Mexican Banana Smoothie)

A creamy and traditional Mexican banana smoothie made with ripe bananas, milk, vanilla, and ice. Naturally sweet with no added sugar and ready in minutes.
Prep Time8 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time8 minutes
Course: drink
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 234kcal
Author: Nancy Lopez & MexicanMadeMeatless.com

Equipment

  • 1 blender

Ingredients

  • 1 large ripe banana
  • ¾ to 1 cup milk dairy-free or regular
  • ¼ cup ice cubes or a few large cubes
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon Ground cinnamon canela, for serving

Instructions

Add ingredients to the blender

  • Place the banana into the blender first, followed by the ice. Drizzle in the vanilla extract, then pour in the milk.
    A person pours milk from a measuring cup into a blender jar with bananas inside, preparing a Mexican licuado de plátano. Various small bowls with spices, a spoon, and overripe bananas sit on a floral-embroidered cloth. Books are in the background.

Blend until smooth and creamy

  • Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth, with no chunks remaining. (You can use a regular blender or immersion blender)
    A person uses an immersion blender to mix ingredients for a Mexican banana smoothie in a tall container. On the table are milk, spices, ripe bananas, and decorative cloth, with books in the background.

Adjust consistency if needed

  • If the licuado is too thick, add a little more milk and blend again until you reach your desired texture.
    A person wearing a colorful apron pours a creamy Mexican banana smoothie from a pitcher into a glass on a table with a decorative cloth, two small bowls, and a platter of ripe bananas. Books are visible in the background.

Serve immediately

  • Pour into a glass and sprinkle a pinch of ground cinnamon (canela) over the top before serving.
    Nancy Lopez sprinkles ground cinnamon over Mexican banana smoothie. Ripe bananas and a small bowl are nearby, with books and shelves in the background.

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Notes

  • Use a very ripe banana for natural sweetness
  • For a thicker drink, use frozen banana instead of ice
  • Best enjoyed immediately for optimal texture and flavor

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 123mg | Potassium: 824mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 1015IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 342mg | Iron: 2mg
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