Fresh Fruit Batidos
Quench your thirst with the tropical delight of Fresh Fruit Batidos, a popular Latin American smoothie brimming with vibrant flavors and creamy textures. This quick and easy recipe blends your favorite fresh fruits—think mango, papaya, banana, or pineapple—with milk (dairy or non-dairy), ice, and a touch of sweetened condensed milk or sugar for just the right balance of sweetness. Customize your drink with optional vanilla extract for an extra layer of flavor, and blend it to velvety perfection in just minutes. Ideal as a refreshing breakfast, midday pick-me-up, or a healthy dessert, these homemade batidos are best enjoyed chilled and fresh. Experiment with different fruit combinations for endless variations of this irresistible tropical treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh fruit (such as mango, papaya, banana, or pineapple)
- 1 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 cups ice cubes
- 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk or sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
Wash and prepare the fresh fruit by peeling, seeding, and chopping it into small pieces as needed.
In a blender, combine the fresh fruit, milk, and ice cubes.
Add the sweetened condensed milk or sugar to taste, adjusting based on the sweetness of the fruit.
Add the vanilla extract if desired for an extra flavor boost.
Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 1–2 minutes.
Taste the batido and adjust the sweetness or consistency. If too thick, add more milk a little at a time. If too thin, add more fruit or ice.
Pour the batido into glasses and serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
284 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.9 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 17 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 76 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.8 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.3 g | ||
| Protein | 6.9 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 211 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 686 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
