This 6-ingredients healthy, delightful, and satisfying Banana Date Smoothie is made with all-natural ingredients. Sweetened naturally with banana and dates — contains no added sugar.
Banana Date Smoothie is an extraordinary harmony of extravagant, comforting, and sumptuous flavors. This quick and easy smoothie is a perfectly delicious and satisfying on-the-go breakfast.
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This smooth, creamy, refreshing, and cold smoothie hits the next level of flavor with the addition of dates, cinnamon, and cardamom. The flavorings of cardamom and cinnamon in this smoothie are pure bliss.
Just taste it once, and this smoothie is going to be your new favorite breakfast on the go on a busy day.
About Banana Date Smoothie
Banana Date Smoothie is an excellent smoothie prepared using bananas and dates. It is a perfect smoothie recipe to enjoy as an easy breakfast, brunch, or afternoon meal.
It would charge you up for hours. Plus, it supplies the essential nutrients and energy that you need to start up your engines everyday.
Since the bananas and dates are loaded with natural sugars, they make this a filling breakfast. When you drink this up, you do not need anything else to start your day.
The great thing about this smoothie with dates is that bananas, dates, and milk would keep you full so that you will not feel hungry for the next 4-5 hours.
Easy to Make Smoothie
This banana dates smoothie is much more than a smoothie. A handful of wholesome and enjoyable ingredients are combined together to make this quick breakfast smoothie.
Making this smoothie is easy. You can actually say that this is child’s play. Just add some ingredients to a blender, blend, pour, and enjoy!
I love bananas, juicy dates, cardamom, and cinnamon, so this is a perfect drink for me.
You may also call this date and banana smoothie a natural energy drink which would instantly boost up your energy. Bananas and dates both are considered to be high energy foods. When someone lacks energy, these foods can give them an immediate elevation to their low energy levels.
I am a big smoothie lover, and I try to consume smoothies at least once a day. I have tried many types of smoothies until today and loved most of them.
I simply love every type of smoothie - from a sinful one like this 4-Ingredient Strawberry Cake Shake, to the detox one like this Green Tea Watermelon Detox Smoothie.
Bananas and dates together in a smoothie? I know it might seem too sweet for a smoothie, but trust me, this sweet smoothie is very gratifying & indulging that you would want to hook onto this for a couple of days every week.
This Banana Date Smoothie
✓ is naturally sweetened
✓ makes a wonderful post-workout drink
✓ is super sweet, tastes like a dessert
✓ is nourishing and healthful for you
✓ is delicious and made with only 6 ingredients
✓ is also a perfect after-dinner drink
✓ is a delight for anyone with the sweet tooth
✓ is a healthy alternative to satisfying sweet cravings
✓ is thick and creamy
✓ make an easy grab and go breakfast or pick-me-up snack
✓ is quick and easy to make, and takes only 5 minutes
✓ is gluten-free, paleo, vegan, & sugar-free
✓ keeps you satiated until lunch
✓ overflowing with banana, dates, cinnamon, and cardamom flavors
✓ helps you cool you down on a hot day
Variations to this Banana Date Smoothie
You can add any of these ingredients for a variation:
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Some lemon/lime juice/orange juice
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Pinch of sea salt
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Cocoa powder
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Peanut butter
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Almond butter
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Chocolate chips
You can also add some nuts to it. Here are some options for nuts:
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Walnuts, whole or powdered
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Chopped almonds or almond meal.
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Flax Seed Meal
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Cashews
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Pistachios
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Hazelnuts
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Shredded coconut
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Chia seeds, soaked or raw
If you like peanut date smoothies then you might also want to try this peanut date roll.
Banana Date Smoothie Benefits
✓ is great for weight-loss
✓ is rich in vitamins
✓ is loaded with protein
✓ high in fiber, which aids in digestion
✓ rich in natural sugars and carbohydrates
✓ helps maintain heart function
✓ maintains blood pressure levels
How to make Banana Date Smoothie
To make this healthy date smoothie, you just need to follow 3 easy and simple steps.
Step 1: Add all the smoothie ingredients to a blender jar and blitz on high speed until smooth.
Step 2: Pour immediately into serving glasses.
Step 3: Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Ingredients for Banana Date Smoothie
This dates and banana smoothie is prepared with 6 basic handy ingredients.
These ingredients are:
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Ripe bananas: Sweet and ripe bananas taste best in this smoothie recipe.
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Dates: Use Medjool dates, Medio dates, or any other dates of your choice.
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Ground cardamom & ground cinnamon: Both are added for their sweetly scented flavors and warmth.
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Ice cubes: They chill the smoothie and give it a thick texture.
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Milk: Use any milk of your choice.
Best for a Banana Date Smoothie
For this smoothie, you can pick any milk you prefer. Here are some options:
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Cashew Milk: Cashew milk tastes great in this smoothie. To make a banana date cashew smoothie, use cashew milk in the recipe.
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Coconut Milk: If you love coconut in smoothies, then use coconut milk to make a banana date coconut milk smoothie.
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Cow’s Milk or Other Dairy Milk: These are classic choices that blend well in smoothies.
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Oat Milk: You can prepare a banana date oat smoothie using oat milk.
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Rice Milk: For making a banana date rice milk smoothie, use rice milk.
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Unsweetened Almond Milk: Use unsweetened almond milk to make a banana date almond milk smoothie.
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Unsweetened Soy Milk: You can add unsweetened soy milk to make a banana date soy smoothie.
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Pro tips, tricks, and variations to make the perfect Banana Date Smoothie
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Frozen Bananas: You can also use frozen banana slices for this smoothie. If using frozen bananas, then reduce the amount of ice, or it might turn out too cold.
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Post-Workout: If making this smoothie as a post-workout drink, consider adding some vanilla protein powder.
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Milk: Try to use unsweetened milk. This ensures there is no added sugar. You can always adjust the sweetness by adding or reducing the number of dates.
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Ice: The amount of ice depends on your taste preference. The more ice you add, the thicker the smoothie will be.
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Nuts: Feel free to add any nuts of your choice, such as almonds, cashews, pistachios, or walnuts.
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Extracts: You can also add 1 teaspoon of vanilla or almond extract to enhance the flavor of this smoothie.
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Seeds: Consider adding chia seeds, flax seeds, or hemp seeds for additional nutrients.
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Oats: You can also incorporate some oats to make it a Banana Oats Date Smoothie.
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Coffee: To make a banana date coffee smoothie, add some freshly brewed cooled coffee or instant coffee powder.
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Fruits: Apples or avocado can also be added to this date banana shake for extra texture and flavor.
Other summer dessert drinks you would like to try are: falooda recipe, and mango falooda.
FAQ
Can I add nuts to this smoothie?
Yes, certainly you can. The addition of nuts would make this smoothie taste richer.
How to Make a Banana Date Smoothie thicker or thinner?
If you want to thicken this smoothie, then add more ice to it and blend until smooth and creamy.
If you want a smoothie on a thinner side, then thin it by adding more milk and blend it until it is smooth and has reached your desired consistency.
Banana Date Smoothie (Step-by-step photo instructions)
How To Make Banana Date Smoothie //
- Place all the smoothie ingredients in a blender jar.
- Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.
- Divide smoothie between 4 small or 2 large glasses.
- Sprinkle with sliced almonds and toasted coconut.
- Serve immediately with any of your favorite snacks.
Recipe Card
Banana Date Smoothie [Recipe]
★★★★★
(Rating: 5 from 43 reviews)
| Prep time 🕐 | Cook time 🕐 | Total time 🕐 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 mins | ||
| Category ☶ | Cuisine ♨ | Serves ☺ |
| Drinks | Indian | 4 small |
| Nutrition Info ⊛ | Serving size ⊚ | |
| 90 calories | 1 serving |
INGREDIENTS
For Banana Date Smoothie //
- 2 medium-sized ripe bananas, sliced
- 5-6 pitted dried dates (medjool, medina, or any other sweet types of taste)
- 2 cups almond milk (or any other milk of your choice)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup ice cubes
For Toppings //(Optional)
- Sliced almonds
- Toasted coconut flakes
INSTRUCTIONS:
How To Make Banana Date Smoothie //
- Place all the smoothie ingredients in a blender jar.
- Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.
- Divide smoothie between 4 small or 2 large glasses.
- Sprinkle with sliced almonds and toasted coconut.
- Serve immediately with any of your favorite snacks.
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NOTES:
- You can also use frozen banana slices for this smoothie. If using frozen bananas, then reduce the amount of ice or else it would turn out super cold.
- If making this smoothie for a post-workout drink, then you can also add some vanilla protein powder.
- Try to use unsweetened milk. This way you would make sure that there is no added sugar. You can always adjust the amount of sweetener by adding or reducing the number of dates.
- The amount of ice depends on your taste preference. The more ice you add, the thicker smoothie you will get.
- Feel free to add any nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios, or walnuts) of your choice.
- You can also add 1 teaspoon vanilla/almond extract to this smoothie.
- Chia seeds, flax seeds, or hemp seeds can also be added in this smoothie.
- You can also add some oats to make it Banana Oats Date Smoothie.
- To make banana date coffee smoothie, add some freshly brewed cooled coffee or instant coffee powder to it.
- Apples or avocado can also be added to this banana date smoothie.
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