Description
A delicious and wholesome Creamy Banana Date Smoothie, perfect for a nutritious breakfast or a refreshing snack. Made with sweet Medjool dates, naturally creamy frozen bananas, and a hint of vanilla, this smoothie offers a smooth texture and rich flavor with optional cinnamon and sea salt toppings for added depth.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit & Sweeteners
- 2–3 Medjool dates, pitted
- 1 frozen banana (about 1 heaping cup of sliced frozen bananas)
Liquids
- ½ cup milk, plus more as needed
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Extras (Optional)
- Ice cubes, as needed
- Cinnamon, optional
- Pinch sea salt, optional
Instructions
- Soften Dates (Optional): If your Medjool dates are firm, place them in a bowl with warm water and soak for 10 minutes to soften. Drain the dates before blending.
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine the milk, softened dates, vanilla extract, and frozen banana slices. Blend starting on low speed gradually increasing to high until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add more milk as needed to achieve your desired smoothie consistency.
- Add Ice (Optional): For an extra cold and refreshing texture, add a few ice cubes into the blender and pulse until crushed and integrated.
- Serve with Toppings: Pour the smoothie into a glass and optionally sprinkle with cinnamon and a pinch of sea salt for enhanced flavor. Serve immediately to enjoy the freshest taste and texture.
Notes
- Soaking dates helps soften them for smoother blending but can be skipped if dates are already soft.
- Adjust the amount of milk to get your preferred smoothie thickness.
- Use plant-based milk alternatives to make the smoothie vegan.
- Add ice cubes for a colder, frostier drink.
- Sprinkling cinnamon and sea salt enhances the flavor but is optional.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothies
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: banana date smoothie, creamy smoothie, healthy smoothie, breakfast smoothie, Medjool dates smoothie, frozen banana smoothie
