Licuado De Platano (Banana Smoothie)
The perfect Licuado De Plátano Recipe! It's energizing and delicious, with a sweet, refreshing flavor from banana, cinnamon & oats. See how easy it is to make!
Servings 1 smoothie
Calories 356kcal
Ingredients
Licuado #1 Bananas
- 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.
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.
Nutrition
Serving: 10ounces | Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 166mg | Potassium: 838mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 47g | Vitamin A: 76IU