Bananas con Leche (Costa Rican Banana Smoothie Recipe)
Bananas con Leche is a Costa Rican Banana Milkshake recipe that's made with ripe bananas, sugar, vanilla, ice, and "crema de leche" (creamy milk)! This recipe is perfect for those hot summer days when you need something cool and refreshing!
Servings: 1 -2 servings
Ingredients
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 small to medium ripe bananas
- ½ cup ice cubes
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, or more as needed
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender. Blend until smooth and combined. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
Notes
Storage & Yield
- Store: This drink does not store well because it starts to separate and the color starts to degrade after 30 to 60 minutes. It's best made fresh just before serving.
- Yield: The recipe as written makes 1 large glass or 2 smaller servings. The nutrition was calculated for 1 large smoothie. The recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to make enough for a larger group.
Nutrition
Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 940mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 1mg
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