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Creamy banana date smoothie in glass with cinnamon dust and straw - healthy no-sugar breakfast drink
Lena Joy

Banana Date Smoothie

 This banana date smoothie is naturally sweet with no added sugar creamy, healthy, and ready in 5 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American, Vegan
Calories: 317
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • - 2-3 Medjool dates pitted
  • - 1 frozen banana about 1 heaping cup sliced
  • - ½ cup unsweetened almond milk or any milk
  • - 1 tbsp peanut butter
  • - ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Only use ice if using a fresh (not frozen) banana. With frozen banana, skip ice.
  • - Pinch of sea salt optional
  • - Cinnamon for topping optional

Equipment

  • High-speed blender (or blend in batches)
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife for banana and dates
  • 1 glass or mason jar for serving

Method
 

  1. If dates are firm, soak in warm water for 10 minutes. Drain.
  2. Add milk, dates, peanut butter, and vanilla to the blender. Blend until smooth.
  3. Add frozen banana and blend again until creamy. Add more milk it's too thick.
  4. Pour into a glass, top with cinnamon and sea salt if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

For creamiest results: Always use frozen bananas.
- Freezing bananas: Slice ripe bananas, freeze on a parchment-lined baking sheet, then transfer to a zip-top bag.
- Adjust consistency: Add more milk to thin, or more frozen banana to thicken.
- Storage: Best enjoyed fresh. Store in fridge for up to 24 hours; shake well before drinking. Freeze for up to 1 month.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 317 | Carbs: 69g | Sugar: 52g | Fiber: 6g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Potassium: 942mg
Nutrition information estimated using the USDA FoodData Central database. Values may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes.