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!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 2

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)

Directions

Step 1

Peel the ripe bananas and break them into chunks. Add the banana pieces to a blender.

Step 2

Pour the milk into the blender over the bananas.

Step 3

Add the ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and vanilla extract.

Step 4

If you like a sweeter drink, add honey or sugar to taste.

Step 5

Add the ice cubes to the blender for a chilled and frothy texture.

Step 6

Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 30–45 seconds.

Step 7

Taste the licuado and adjust sweetness or spices if needed. Blend briefly again if adjustments are made.

Step 8

Pour the spiced banana licuado into two glasses.

Step 9

Optional: Garnish each glass with a light sprinkle of ground cinnamon before serving.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Spiced Banana Licuado!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(984.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	539.6

Total Fat 10.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 40.0mg	0%
Sodium 217.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 98.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.7g	0%
Total Sugars 70.6g
Protein 18.8g	0%

Vitamin D 200.0IU	0%
Calcium 650.7mg	0%
Iron 1.0mg	0%
Potassium 1609.0mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 17.2%

Protein: 13.3%

Carbs: 69.5%