Spiced Banana Licuado
Indulge in the creamy, spiced goodness of a refreshing Spiced Banana Licuado, a delightful Latin-inspired smoothie that’s perfect for breakfast, a midday treat, or as a wholesome dessert. Made with ripe bananas, your choice of dairy or non-dairy milk, and a warming blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla, this drink is naturally sweet and full of cozy flavors. Customize your licuado with a touch of honey or sugar for added sweetness, and blend it with ice for a frothy, chilled texture that’s irresistibly smooth. Ready in just 5 minutes, this quick and easy recipe brings together the vibrant warmth of spices and the creamy richness of bananas, making it a perfect option for anyone craving healthy yet indulgent comfort. Garnished with a dash of cinnamon for an elegant finish, the Spiced Banana Licuado is sure to become a favorite in your smoothie repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces ripe bananas
- 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon honey or sugar (optional, for added sweetness)
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Peel the ripe bananas and break them into chunks. Add the banana pieces to a blender.
Pour the milk into the blender over the bananas.
Add the ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and vanilla extract.
If you like a sweeter drink, add honey or sugar to taste.
Add the ice cubes to the blender for a chilled and frothy texture.
Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 30–45 seconds.
Taste the licuado and adjust sweetness or spices if needed. Blend briefly again if adjustments are made.
Pour the spiced banana licuado into two glasses.
Optional: Garnish each glass with a light sprinkle of ground cinnamon before serving.
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Spiced Banana Licuado!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
540 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.8 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 218 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 98.2 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 70.6 g | ||
| Protein | 18.8 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.0 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 651 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 1609 mg | 34% | |
*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.
