Vitamina de Guarana

Nutrition · per serving

Steps

1. 1

   Slice the banana and chill the serving glasses if you want the drink to stay frosty longer. If the guarana pulp is frozen, let it soften just enough to blend smoothly.

   120 g ripe banana, peeled and sliced200 g guarana fruit pulp, chilled
2. 2

   Add the guarana pulp, sliced banana, condensed milk, cold milk, and ice cubes to a blender.

   200 g guarana fruit pulp, chilled120 g ripe banana, peeled and sliced80 g sweetened condensed milk250 ml cold whole milk120 g ice cubes
3. 3

   Blend on high for 30 to 45 seconds until completely smooth, creamy, and lightly foamy. If it seems too thick to move freely in the blender, add a small splash of extra milk; if too thin, blend in a little more ice.

   200 g guarana fruit pulp, chilled120 g ripe banana, peeled and sliced80 g sweetened condensed milk250 ml cold whole milk120 g ice cubes
4. 4

   Taste and adjust only if needed: a riper banana will make the vitamina naturally sweeter, while colder ingredients give the best thick texture.

5. 5

   Pour immediately into 2 glasses, garnish with the banana slices, and serve at once before the ice melts and the foam settles.

   20 g banana slices

Origin & History

Vitamina is a popular Brazilian style of fruit smoothie, commonly made with milk and fresh tropical fruit. In northern Brazil, guarana has long been valued as both a flavorful fruit and a stimulating ingredient, and blending its pulp into a creamy drink is a natural extension of regional food traditions. Sweetened condensed milk is also widely used in Brazilian home drinks and desserts for richness and sweetness.