🍌 Licuado de Plátano (Mexican Banana Smoothie)

Description

Creamy, comforting, and naturally sweet — this traditional banana smoothie is a childhood favorite across Mexico 🧋 With just a few simple ingredients, it’s ready in minutes and packed with energy, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon refresher.

Ingredients

• 🍌 1 ripe banana (approx. 120 g)
• 🥛 250 ml cold milk (1 cup) — dairy or plant-based
• 🍯 10 g honey (1 tsp) or to taste
• ❄️ 4–5 ice cubes
• 🌰 Optional: pinch of cinnamon or vanilla extract

Preparation

1. 1️⃣ Add banana, milk, honey, and ice cubes to a blender.
2. 2️⃣ Blend until completely smooth and frothy (about 30 seconds).
3. 3️⃣ Taste and adjust sweetness or add cinnamon if desired.
4. 4️⃣ Serve immediately in a tall glass with a straw 🍌🥤

Total Time

⏳ Prep time: 5 minutes
🔥 Cooking time: 0 minutes
🕒 Total time: 5 minutes

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