Description
Creamy banana date smoothie blends Middle Eastern sweetness with rich, velvety texture. Wholesome ingredients unite in a delightful drink that nourishes and satisfies with each soothing sip.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 frozen banana
- 2 Medjool dates, pitted
- 1 cup milk of choice
Protein and Thickeners:
- 1 tablespoon instant or rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 tablespoon vanilla protein powder (optional)
Spice and Seasoning:
- 1 pinch of cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Gather ripe bananas, pitted dates, milk, yogurt, honey, and ice cubes from your kitchen counter.
- Break bananas into chunks and roughly chop dates to ensure smoother blending.
- Transfer banana pieces and chopped dates into the blender container.
- Add cold milk, creamy yogurt, and a drizzle of golden honey to enhance natural sweetness.
- Drop in a handful of ice cubes to create a refreshing, chilled texture.
- Secure the blender lid tightly and position the container onto the base.
- Activate the blender and pulse initially to break down larger fruit pieces.
- Increase speed to high and blend continuously for 45-60 seconds until mixture becomes silky and uniform.
- Check consistency, ensuring no date or banana chunks remain.
- Pause blender and taste, adjusting sweetness with additional honey if desired.
- Pour smoothie into a tall glass, allowing the creamy mixture to cascade gently.
- Optionally garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a small date slice on top.
- Serve immediately while the smoothie remains cold and frothy for optimal enjoyment.
Notes
- Swap cow’s milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk for a dairy-free version that’s equally creamy and delicious.
- Freeze ripe bananas beforehand to create an extra thick, frosty smoothie texture that feels like a decadent dessert.
- Add a scoop of protein powder or handful of rolled oats to transform this smoothie into a more substantial breakfast or post-workout drink that keeps you full longer.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-7 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg