Pilar's Chilean Food & Garden

  • Chilean recipes
  • Chilean Pantry
  • Cookbook
  • Sitio en Español
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Chilean recipes
  • Chilean Pantry
  • Cookbook
  • Sitio en Español
search icon
Homepage link
  • Chilean recipes
  • Chilean Pantry
  • Cookbook
  • Sitio en Español
×

Leche con Plátano Milk with Banana

Published: Jul 27, 2022 · Modified: Nov 30, 2023 by Pilar Hernandez · This post may contain affiliate links.

Jump to Recipe

Versión en español

In Chile, common beverages for children include a variety of non-alcoholic options. One popular traditional drink is "leche con plátano," or banana milkshake. Bananas are a popular and widely consumed fruit in Chile. This beverage is popular during the summer and winter months.Leche con plátano Milk with bananas Chilean smoothie Other beloved fruit milkshakes in Chile are Leche con Frutillas (strawberries) and Leche con Duraznos (Peaches).

Other standard non-alcoholic drinks for children in Chile include:

  • Jugo (Fruit Juice): Chileans enjoy a variety of fresh fruit juices. Popular choices include orange juice (jugo de Naranja), apple juice (jugo de manzana), grape juice (jugo de uva), Mango, and Chirimoya. These juices can be found commercially bottled or freshly squeezed.
  • Bebidas Gaseosas (Carbonated Drinks): Popular soda brands offer a range of carbonated beverages in various flavors. Children widely consume these as a treat.
  • Flavored Milk: Available ready to drink or mix at home with powdered flavors.

Leche con plátano, Milk with bananas, Chilean smoothie

Water is a staple and healthy option for hydration for children in Chile, just as it is in many other places. 

In many ways, Leche con plátano, or Milk with Banana, is for the Chileans, what Horchata is for the Mexicans. It must be served on every kid's birthday, and it's also a popular flavor for the boxed milk to send as a snack to school. The recipe is dead simple and refreshing. Enjoy!

You may also be interested in the recipe Quinoa Breakfast Bar.

Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
Leche con plátano

Leche con Plátano Milk with Banana

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star No reviews
  • Author: Pilar Hernandez
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Blended
  • Cuisine: Chilean
Print Recipe
Pin Recipe

Description

A classic Chilean smoothie, quick and easy.


Ingredients

Units
  • 2 cups cold milk (skim or full)
  • 1 banana very ripe
  • ½ cup ice
  • 2 teaspoons sugar or to taste

Instructions

  1. Put all the ingredients in the blender and blend for 1 minute until well mixed.
  2. Serve immediately.

Did you make this recipe?

Tag @chileanfoodandgarden on Instagram and hashtag it #chileanfoodandgarden

 

Pin for leche con plátano. Milk with banana.

More Chilean Breakfast

  • Chilean Ulpo
  • Scrambled Eggs with Tomatoes
  • Huevos con cebolla Scrambled eggs with onions.
    Huevos revueltos con cebolla Scrambled Eggs with Onions
  • Sausage "Longaniza" Scrambled Eggs

Comments

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe rating 5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

  1. Herbert says

    December 15, 2017 at 11:43 am

    I like it better to just freeze the banana and leave out the ice. It makes it thicker and creamier.

    Reply
    • Pilar Hernandez says

      December 16, 2017 at 10:45 am

      Nice idea. This recipe is based on an old-time custom in Chile, where freezing was scarce.

      Reply

¡Hola!

Pilar Hernandez portrait
I'm Pilar Hernandez, a Latina mom, blogger since 2008, and urban farmer.

Chilean Kitchen cover
Buy my cookbook

Popular Recipes

  • Dulce de Leche Rice Pudding

  • Chilean Beef Empanadas de Pino

  • Chilean Sopaipillas with Pumpkin

  • Milhojas or Thousand Layers Cake

  • Pastel de Choclo Corn and Beef Casserole

  • Argentinian Medialunas

  • Calzones rotos
    Chilean Calzones Rotos

  • Traditional Chilean Alfajores

  • Raspberry Mousse

  • Pan Amasado Recipe
    Pan Amasado Chilean Country Bread

Footer

About me

Licensing

Privacy