What is a licuado?
Licuados are milk-based drinks that often serve as a quick nutritious breakfast at home or more commonly on the run where people stop for one at the abundant street stands. Licuados are also known as batidos.
Is a licuado the same as a smoothie?
Licuados are blended milk and fruit similar to smoothies but not as thick.
How to Make a Banana Licuado
Making authentic licuados couldn’t be easier. Toss your ingredients into your blender and blend for 1 minute until frothy. Serve with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top. That’s it.
This licuado de plátano is a classic combination of banana, milk, cinnamon, and sugar. To make your licuado a little more substantial you can add a few tablespoons of rolled oats for extra energy.
If you want your licuado to be more smoothie-like, blend with a cup of ice.
Ingredients You’ll Need to Make a Banana Licuado
- ripe bananas
- cold milk
- sugar
- real vanilla extract
- ground cinnamon
Looks good, doesn’t it?
Enjoy!
Banana Licuado (Batido) Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 4 ½ cups cold milk
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ tsp. real vanilla extract
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 4 cinammon sticks for garnish optional
Instructions
- Blend the banana, milk, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon for 1 minute until frothy.
- Serve with a sprinkle of cinnamon and a cinnamon stick.
Notes
- If you prefer a thicker licuado, blend with 1 cup of ice.
- Optional: Add ¼ cup rolled oats when blending.
- You can substitute the fruit of your choice for the banana and it will be great too.
kt says
My Mexican husband loves when I make this banana licuado recipe. Thanks!
John says
I had a History assignment where I looked for a Mexican recipe, but I couldn’t find anything until I saw this.
Robin says
Anyone reading this, I implore you to try this recipe! It takes no time to make, but OH SOOO DELICIOUS!! I promise, you’ll be checking the blender, hoping there’s a smidge more in the bottom! I add oats for breakfast, and without for dessert. MMM
Anjeannette Ortega says
I remember my friend’s mom making this for us before school when I was young. She added an egg to the mixture and blended it well. I make them for my family on busy mornings.