Description
This refreshing Cinnamon Date Smoothie combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and medjool dates with the warm spice of cinnamon, all blended into a creamy and nutritious drink with low-fat buttermilk and optional Greek yogurt for extra protein and creaminess. Perfect for a quick breakfast or an energizing snack.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 1 ripe small banana, frozen and cut into pieces
- 2 medium medjool dates, pits removed
- ½ cup ice cubes
- 1 tablespoon flax seed or meal
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more to garnish
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla paste or extract
- Salt, to taste
- 1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the low-fat buttermilk into a blender and add the frozen banana pieces, pitted medjool dates, ice cubes, flax seed or meal, ground cinnamon, vanilla paste or extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Blend Smooth: Blend all ingredients on high speed until the mixture becomes thick and smooth. Taste the smoothie and add more salt if needed to enhance the flavors.
- Prepare Glass and Serve: If using Greek yogurt, use the back of a spoon to swirl it inside a serving glass, then pour the smoothie into the glass. Garnish with a pinch of additional ground cinnamon on top and serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Freezing the banana ahead of time helps create a creamy texture without needing additional ice.
- Medjool dates provide natural sweetness; you can adjust the number of dates based on your preferred sweetness level.
- Flax seed adds fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, but you can substitute with chia seeds if desired.
- Using Greek yogurt is optional but adds creaminess and extra protein.
- The vanilla paste elevates the flavor, but vanilla extract works just as well.
- Adjust salt carefully to balance sweetness and enhance the overall flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cinnamon Date Smoothie, healthy smoothie, buttermilk smoothie, banana date smoothie, breakfast smoothie, low-fat smoothie
