Description
This banana date smoothie recipe offers a delightful blend of natural sweetness from dates and the creamy texture of bananas, making it the perfect healthy treat or snack. It’s not only delicious but packed with nutrients, easy to prepare, and can be customized to your liking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large ripe bananas
- 4 Medjool dates, pitted
- 1 cup almond milk (unsweetened)
- Ice cubes (optional for a colder smoothie)
- A pinch of cinnamon or cardamom (optional for added flavor)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine bananas, pitted dates, and almond milk.
- Add a handful of ice cubes if you prefer a colder smoothie.
- Blend until smooth and creamy. Add a pinch of cinnamon or cardamom if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegan option, ensure the almond milk is certified vegan.
- You can adjust the thickness by adding more or less almond milk.
- For added nutritional benefits, consider incorporating a tablespoon of chia seeds or flaxseeds.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: per serving
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 35g (natural sugars from fruits)
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 2g