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

Banana Date Smoothie (4 Servings)

 This banana date smoothie is naturally sweet with no added sugar! Sophie calls it "banana candy shake" - creamy, healthy, and ready in 5 minutes. Makes 4 servings for the whole family!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast, smoothie, Snack
Cuisine: Dairyfree, Healthy, Vegan
Calories: 295
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large frozen bananas sliced
  • 8-10 Medjool dates pitted & soaked if dry
  • 3-4 cups almond milk Califia Farms or MALK
  • 4 tbsp peanut butter ¼ cup - Smucker's Natural
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 4 tsp chia seeds
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • High-speed blender (or blend in batches)
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife for banana and dates
  • 4 glasses or mason jars for serving

Method
 

  1. If your dates feel dry, soak them in warm water for 5–10 minutes.
  2. Add frozen bananas, drained dates, almond milk (start with 3 cups), and all optional ingredients to the blender. If using a smaller blender, blend in 2 batches.
  3. Blend until creamy and smooth (30-60 seconds). Add remaining milk if too thick.
  4. Pour into 4 glasses and enjoy cold. Garnish with cinnamon if desired.

Notes

  • Make ahead: Freeze banana slices in a zip bag for easy morning prep
  • Too thick? Add more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time
  • Too thin? Add more frozen banana or a few ice cubes
  • Small blender? Blend in 2 batches - don't overcrowd!
  • Nut-free? Use sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter
  • Vegan? This recipe is naturally vegan!
  • Storage: Store in fridge for up to 24 hours in airtight jars. Shake well before drinking.
  • Freezer-friendly: Pour into freezer-safe containers, leave room for expansion, freeze up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
  • Sophie's job: Pressing the blender button
  • Noah's job: Quality control (aka finishing whatever spills)

Nutrition (per serving - 1 glass):

Calories: 290 kcal | Carbs: 40g | Natural Sugar: 26g | Protein: 5g | Fiber: 6g | Fat: 10g | Potassium: 600mg | Iron: 1.2mg
Nutrition information estimated using USDA FoodData Central database. Values may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes.