9 Best Batidos Recipes - Batidas de Frutas y Leche

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Batidas (batidos or licuados in other Spanish-speaking countries) are very popular fruit milkshakes, and some of the favorite drinks in the Dominican Republic. We love an ice-cold, creamy batida with our favorite fruit to improve our day, so let me share my favorite batidos.

By Clara Gonzalez - Reviewed: May 16, 2026. Original: April 28, 2022

Dominican batidas

We drink these blended iced Dominican fruit and milk drinks as a mid-morning or afternoon snack, instead of breakfast or dinner, or --accompanied by a delicious cheese sandwich-- as a light meal. Among our collection of Dominican drink recipes, these are some of the most popular.

When ordering a batida remember to specify if you want it with or without milk - "con leche" or "natural". If you choose milk, you may have to specify if you want evaporated milk, which is the most popular choice.

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Papaya smoothie

The most popular fruit drink recipe on our blog, this batida de lechosa has a subtle floral taste of the fruit that blends beautifully with the creaminess of the milk. A great way to start the day but can be enjoyed at any time really. In the Dominican Republic, lechosa is what we call papaya. In other parts of Latin América, it is known also as papaya, and in Cuba, they call it "fruta bomba". In English, it is also known as 'pawpaw'.

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Batida de granadillo (giant sapodilla milkshake).

Giant granadilla smoothie

The delicate, pear-like taste of this tropical fruit makes an amazing batida de granadillo (Giant Granadilla Milkshake) that we Dominicans love and can never get enough of. It will help you stay cool even on the hottest summer day. Also known in English as granadilla, as well as giant granadilla, this fruit related to passionfruit has a slightly sour citrusy taste. With a pear-like texture, it is very aromatic and gently sweet.

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Batida de zapote (mamey)

Zapote or mamey xmoothie, a refreshing and creamy drink, is one of our favorites thanks to its distinctive, rich flavor.

If you want to try a new flavor, zapote is a great place to start, also known as mamey, zapote colorado, zapote rojo, and níspero in different Latin American countries. Note that in the Dominican Republic, níspero is a different fruit; you’ll see that below.

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Batida de níspero (sapodilla milkshake).

Sapodilla smoothie

Níspero (sapodilla) is a lovely, aromatic tropical fruit. Its soft and sweet flesh has a rich, malty taste, best enjoyed in a refreshing batida de níspero. You can drink it at any time of the day either as a snack, as a light dinner, or with a sandwich for lunch. Níspero (Manilkara sapota) is known in English as chicle, naseberry, mispel, sapodilla, and sapote). In other parts of Latin America it is also known as chico sapote, zapote and zapotillo.

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Banana smoothie

One of our favorite fruits can be made into an impossibly creamy smoothie that has the consistency of soft ice cream and a natural sweetness that will please children and grownups.

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Batida morir soñando de chinola (passionfruit milkshake).

Passionfruit smoothie

A lovely version of the traditional Morir soñando, this batida de morir soñando de chinola con leche is going to be a great hit with kids and grownups.

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Mango and passionfruit smoothie and cocktail

Mango and passionfruit (chinola) are two of our favorite fruits, and they get together so very well in this batida de mango y chinola that so reminds me of summer vacation days when mangos are in season in the Dominican Republic. We have added a little something something for the grownups too.

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Dragon fruit smoothie

A creamy, colorful, and refreshing smoothie, that every will love in the summer. This batida de pitahaya is also a great vegan mocktail.

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Strawberry oatmeal smoothie

Try this creamy and nutritional strawberry and oatmeal smoothie. My batida de fresa y avena is nicest afternoon snack for kids and grownups.

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