How to Make the Perfect Agua de Platano Banana Water
Mexican · Easy · 10 min · 4 servings
Agua de platano is a uniquely creamy Mexican banana agua fresca made by blending ripe bananas with milk and cinnamon for a naturally sweet and filling drink. This exotic banana water recipe is a popular street drink in Mexico that delivers potassium, natural sugars, and a smooth tropical flavor unlike any other agua fresca.
Why this recipe works
This Agua de Platano Banana Water recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 10 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 165 calories with 3g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 5 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 3 medium ripe bananas peeled and sliced
- 3 cups cold water
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp sugar
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Bananas
Use very ripe bananas with plenty of brown spots on the peel as they will be sweeter, creamier, and blend much more smoothly than underripe bananas for a better tasting agua fresca.
Step 2: Blend Until Creamy
Add the sliced ripe bananas, cold water, milk, ground cinnamon, and sugar to a blender. Blend on high speed for 90 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth, creamy, and frothy.
Step 3: Taste and Adjust
Taste the blended banana agua fresca and adjust the sweetness and cinnamon to your liking. If the consistency is too thick add another half cup of cold water and blend briefly to combine.
Step 4: Serve Immediately
Pour the agua de platano immediately over ice filled glasses as bananas oxidize quickly and the drink will darken if left sitting. Dust each glass with a pinch of cinnamon for a beautiful finish.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- whole milk → oat milk or coconut milk for a delicious dairy free vegan banana agua fresca
- sugar → skip the sugar entirely when using very ripe bananas as they provide sufficient natural sweetness
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Using underripe bananas which makes the agua fresca taste starchy and bland rather than naturally sweet and creamy
- Making the agua de platano too far in advance as bananas oxidize rapidly causing the beautiful pale yellow color to turn an unappetizing brown
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 165 calories, 3g protein, 35g carbs, 2g fat, 2g fiber.
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