Licuados refer to one of the popular drinks in El Salvador. Licuados refer to blended
fruit drink made of milk or water, sugar and fruits.Licuados are popular and traditional in
Mexico and throughout Latin American countries, like Bolivia where Licuados are taken at breakfast time and Guatemala.
Moreover, Licuados are typically made with milk, fresh or frozen fruits and granulated sugar or
honey. Licuado is very easy to make and only take some minutes to make it using a blender at home, or can be purchased in a variety of flavors at Latino markets and fastfood establishments.
Although Licuados are most often associated with fresh fruits and milk,
juice or
water can be used instead of milk, if desired. In some countries strawberry or banana flavors are two (2) of the most popular flavors.
Licuados is also one of Honduras national
drink and refer to fruit juices and milk shakes made from fruits available in the coutry and seasonal, such as mangoes,
piñas (
pineapples),
watermelons and bananas.
"Licuado" means blended and in Guatemala, it is considered a part of the
country's culture. Licuado can be a
breakfast replacement or can be consumed later in the morning or in the afternoon as a "
pick-me-up"
snack.
Some Latin American
restaurants offer them already in their
menu. It is made with
milk with several varieties of fresh fruits, like
mango,
papaya,
banana,
strawberry. Customers can request Licuados based on their preferences - with or without ice, with vanilla
flavor or without, and with additional treat, like
granola, nuts (
almonds or
walnuts), shredded
coconut, chocolate
powder,
raisins or eggs, and
cinnamon as a
topping.
Licuado is a very versatile treat, and can be very healthy when there is no added
sugar and only pure fresh fruits are used.
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