Banana Date Smoothie

Indulge in the naturally sweet and creamy goodness of this Banana Date Smoothie, a wholesome and nutrient-packed beverage perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a post-workout boost. Blending ripe bananas with chewy, caramel-like dates creates a velvety base that’s enhanced with silky almond milk, a hint of vanilla, and a warming dash of cinnamon. Customize it with optional Greek yogurt for added creaminess and protein, and enjoy the refreshing chill of blended ice. Ready in just 5 minutes, this quick and easy smoothie is dairy-free and refined sugar-free, making it a satisfying yet guilt-free treat for any time of day!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 large Banana
• 6 pitted Dates
• 1.5 cups Almond Milk
• 0.5 cups Greek Yogurt (optional)
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
• 1 cup Ice Cubes

Directions

Step 1

Peel the bananas and cut them into large chunks for easier blending.

Step 2

If your dates are not soft, soak them in warm water for 5-10 minutes, then drain before use.

Step 3

In a blender, combine the banana chunks, pitted dates, almond milk, and Greek yogurt (if using).

Step 4

Add the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ice cubes.

Step 5

Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no chunks of dates remaining.

Step 6

Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness or thickness by adding more dates or almond milk, if necessary.

Step 7

Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1046.1 grams (1046.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	637

Total Fat 5.90g	8%
Saturated Fat 1.10g	6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.10g
Cholesterol 4mg	1%
Sodium 246mg	11%
Total Carbohydrate 127.30g	46%
Dietary Fiber 9.10g	33%
Total Sugars 99.20g
Protein 13.20g	26%

Vitamin D 117IU	586%
Calcium 721mg	55%
Iron 2mg	10%
Potassium 1422mg	30%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 8.6%

Protein: 8.6%

Carbs: 82.8%