A delicious Licuados De Plátano (Banana Smoothie) to start your day off on the right foot! Made with old fashioned oats, Greek yogurt and Bananas. This healthy breakfast is a great recipe to keep handy when you want something quick and nutritious.
Licuados are very popular in Mexico and can be found all over town but specially in “El Centro” (City Center) where the mornings are busy with people buying the meats and vegetables for the day. Other popular drinks that you can find in the same spot are agua frescas like Agua De Piña and Agua De Pepino.
I like to add oatmeal to keep us feeling full longer plus it’s a great way to get additional fiber. Adding nonfat plain Greek yogurt is optional but it adds a high dose of protein! Something to keep in mind.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Bananas are a nutritional powerhouse, rich in essential vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber. They provide an instant energy boost, making them an ideal base for smoothies.
- You can experiment with unique flavors. You’ll never be bored!
- They’re convenient and tasty way to pack essential nutrients into a single glass.
Enjoy this creamy & delicious drink just as much as you love my creamy Horchata. I guarantee it’ll be your favorite morning smoothie.
* Make sure to read the entire blog post. Every step matters, and I’ll provide helpful tips along the way!
Ingredients
Bananas with milk go hand in hand like peanut butter and jelly. So let’s make them into a smoothie! You don’t need much, just pick and choose the ingredients you have at home.
- A banana fresh or frozen
- Cold milk: use your preferred milk. Can be with dairy or plant based milk.
- Cinnamon plus more to garnish
- Vanilla extract
- Old-fashioned oats
- Nonfat plain Greek yogurt optional (my favorite brand is from Trader Joes due to the mild flavor). This is the perfect way to add protein and creaminess to your smoothie.
- Natural Sweetener or honey.
- Ice optional
How To Make Licuados
Making a smoothie is very simple!
- Peel and slice the bananas. Then just add all of your ingredients into a blender and mix for about 1 minute or until desired consistency has been reached.
The beauty of making this smoothie is that you can substitute any fruit you may have in hand. The key is you to add fruit and oatmeal for a fiber loaded breakfast!
Variation: Add berries, mango, pineapple, and peaches since they are excellent choices to complement the flavor of bananas.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy by itself or with a side of Coyotas, Coricos or something for hearty like Machaca Con Huevos. This will keep you full ALL DAY LONG! 🙂
Tips and Notes
- Make ahead: You can make this the night before and have it ready for the next day.
- Add protein powder to enhance the nutritional value.
- Ripe Bananas: Opt for ripe bananas with brown spots for maximum sweetness and flavor.
- Freeze Ahead: Peel and slice bananas before freezing, ensuring a creamy texture in your smoothie.
- Liquid Base: Choose a liquid base like milk, yogurt, or plant-based milk to achieve the desired consistency.
- Add Greens: Spinach or kale can be blended in for an extra nutrient boost without compromising taste.
FAQs
Absolutely! Substitute dairy milk with almond milk, coconut milk, or any other plant-based milk of your choice.
Yes, frozen bananas create a creamier texture and eliminate the need for ice.
Add ingredients like oats, nut butter, or Greek yogurt to thicken your smoothie.
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Licuado De Platano (Banana Smoothie)
Ingredients
- 1 large banana fresh or frozen
- 8 oz cold milk (use your preferred milk)
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon plus more to garnish
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup old-fashioned oats
- ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt optional
- 1 Natural Sweetener packet or more to taste
- ½ cup ice optional
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a blender and mix for about 1 minute or until desired consistency has been reached.
Muy Delish Notes:
- Instead of non calorie sweeteners, you can use 1 teaspoon of honey or more to taste.
- Make ahead: You can make this the night before and have it ready for the next day.
- Add protein powder to enhance the nutritional value.
- Ripe Bananas: Opt for ripe bananas with brown spots for maximum sweetness and flavor.
- Freeze Ahead: Peel and slice bananas before freezing, ensuring a creamy texture in your smoothie.
- Liquid Base: Choose a liquid base like milk, yogurt, or plant-based milk to achieve the desired consistency.
- Add Greens: Spinach or kale can be blended in for an extra nutrient boost without compromising taste.
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I made this with oat milk and it was absolutely delicious!
Thank you, Chenee!!!
Perfect for breakfast! Loaded with so much nutrients! thanks for sharing
Thank you, Charah!!!
I made one of these smoothies for breakfast this morning and WOW was it a great way to start my day!
Thank you, Tayler!! happy you liked it.
This is the best smoothie! It is packed with flavor and the addition of the oatmeal adds a nice texture, yet still creamy, and another subtle underlying taste profile to the drink.
Mmmmh Delicioso!!!
Gracias! Que bueno que te gusto este licuado!
Thanks so much for the recipe! I love fast and healthy ones.