Try a creamy banana smoothie that tastes and feels almost like ice cream. This Batida de guineo is just a few ingredients and made in a few minutes. Kids and grownups will love it!
By - Reviewed: . Original: May 16, 2026
Why we ❤️ it
While Batida de guineo is not the most popular batida in the Dominican Republic (that title goes to Batida de lechosa) it is still a great pick for our collection of batidas recipes.
It is so naturally creamy and sweet that it can be made without adding sugar, and you won't waste those about-to-go-bad guineos.
Guineo?
This is how Dominicans, Puerto Ricans, and several other Latino nations, call bananas in Spanish. A language curiosity that we've explored in the article linked.
Batida de chinola con leche (passionfruit milkshake).
Serving suggestions
Serve a batida de guineo on its own as a snack or a light dinner, or with any of our Dominican sandwiches as a full meal (a Derretido de queso sandwich or a Sandwich de jamón y queso go great with it).
Top tip
- Lactose-free, vegan smoothies: You can make this with almond or oat milk for a vegan version, but be mindful the taste will not be identical to the dairy one.
- Sugar-free: Bear in mind that Dominican bananas are VERY sweet, which is why I make this without sugar, the same can't be said of imported bananas in other regions, that are cut green and forced to ripen once arrived.
In that case, sugar or sweetener will probably be needed. - Best bananas: The best banana for this recipe are the ones that are "turning", when they start to get mushy and the skin is blackening.
If you have those, you can peel them, chop them and freeze them to have ready anytime you want a batido.
About this recipe
Guineo is a very popular fruit in our country, and we are the largest producer of organic bananas in the world (mostly for export). Bananas are available in the quintessential fruteros carts strewn about cities, and perfect as the portable, nature-wrapped snack.
But when it comes to batidas, there are several smoothies that are more popular, like lechosa (papaya), níspero (sapodilla), granadillo (giant granadilla), and zapote (mamey).
But this batida de guineo is right up there with those for me.
Which one is your favorite? Let me know in the comments!
Salud!
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Recipe
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Batida de Guineo [Video+Recipe] Banana Smoothie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 very ripe bananas, (with blackening skin), peel and chopped
- 4 cup ice cubes
- 4 cups evaporated milk, (or preferred milk substitute)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup sugar (white, granulated), or equivalent of preferred sweetener (optional, I did not use any)
Instructions
1. Blending ingredients
In the blender vase, combine guineos, vanilla extract, ice, and milk.Blend until it is smooth. Try and add sugar to taste if you find it necessary.⚠️ My guineos were very sweet, so I didn't add any sugar.
2. Serving
- Pour into 4 tall glasses and serve right away.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is calculated automatically based on ingredients listed. Please consult your doctor if you need precise nutrition information.
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More guineo recipes
Aside from eating them as a snack, green bananas are cooked in a number of dishes like Tostones de guineo (fried), Guineitos en escabeche (boiled and sauteed), and Mangú de guineo verde (mashed).
If you want to try something non-traditional, check my No-sugar-added banana pancakes.
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