Dates are an intensely sweet fruit with a chewy, jam-like texture. Think of them as big, caramel-flavored prunes. Despite their decadent flavor, dates are surprisingly healthy. Sure, they’re highly sugary, but they’re also packed with fiber, antioxidants, and nutrients. They’re delicious on their own, but they also make a great natural sweetener for smoothies. They’re fantastic for folks on Paleo! So for today’s roundup, I’m featuring 10 date smoothie recipes that show how great the fruit is at replacing sugar. Whether you’re out of sugar or looking for a healthier sweetener, read on to learn more. There’s no time to waste; let’s go make smoothies with dates!
1. Banana Peanut Butter and Date Smoothie
Let’s kick things off with a smoothie with classic flavors that never disappoint. I mean, it’s peanut butter and ripe bananas blended into a thick smoothie. I’ve yet to meet a person who doesn’t like this flavor combination. You can use any kind of milk here, but I find almond milk’s nutty flavor complements wonderfully. It makes it healthier, too! And of course, let’s not forget about our featured ingredient: dates! You’ll love how they don’t simply sweeten the smoothie but give it hints of caramel, as well. Pro-tip: use frozen bananas so that they can double as ice. It’ll make your smoothie stay cold longer.
2. Banana Almond Butter Date Smoothie
This banana almond butter date smoothie is packed with so much nutrition. It contains bananas, dates, flax, and chia seeds. This makes it a fantastic source of fiber. It also has protein powder, which helps a lot in building muscle and repairing tissue. It’s an excellent pre- or post-workout treat. More importantly, this smoothie is wildly delicious. Blended with almond butter and oat milk, this smoothie is thick and creamy. As an added bonus, it’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan. Pro-tip: while dates are enough to sweeten the smoothie, use over-ripe bananas to sweeten it even more.
3. Chocolate Banana Date Smoothie
Calling all chocolate lovers, this smoothie is for you! Just because you’re trying to lead a healthier lifestyle doesn’t mean you can’t indulge once in a while. With this smoothie recipe, you won’t just nourish your body with wholesome ingredients. You get to make your heart and tastebuds happy, as well. The combination of chocolate and ripe bananas makes this smoothie oh-so decadent and delicious. Blended with almond butter and flavored with vanilla, this smoothie is rich and creamy, with a heightened chocolate flavor. It’s incredibly easy to make, too! Simply drop the ingredients in a blender and blitz.
4. Apple Pie Smoothie
A day that starts with apple pie is an excellent day. But you want to kick-start your morning with something healthy, too. The best compromise is this apple pie smoothie. Made with apple, cinnamon, nutmeg, and walnuts, this smoothie has the sweet and warm flavors you love in the classic fall dessert. Rolled oats and hemp seeds are also thrown in to add fiber and protein. They make the smoothie so hearty. One serving will make and keep you full all morning! The oats also help thicken the smoothie, even without creamy elements like bananas, yogurt, and peanut butter. The original recipe calls for blackstrap molasses, but we’ll swap that out for dates.
5. Date Smoothie with Yogurt and Vanilla
This is a roundup that features dates, after all, so it’s only proper to feature a recipe for a date smoothie. If you’re getting bored with the usual smoothie flavors, be sure to try this smoothie. It’s so heavenly, I’m sure you’ll add it to your smoothie rotation. This recipe is inspired by a Persian shake named majoon. The term means “a combination of items.” And this smoothie is definitely one fun and flavorful combination of items. A blend of dates, bananas, yogurt, almond milk, and peanut butter, this smoothie is the stuff of legends. And it doesn’t even end there. The recipe also incorporates cinnamon and vanilla into the smoothie, making its flavors pop even more.
6. Cinnamon Date Smoothie
On your own for breakfast? Have a date with this date smoothie. Trust me, it’ll make your day. Unlike other smoothie recipes I’ve discussed so far, this one is unique because it highlights the dates as the main ingredient. This smoothie doesn’t have bananas or spoonfuls of nut butter to give it flavor. It’s just dates, oats, and milk. It has just a bit of cinnamon and vanilla to enhance its flavor, but other than that, it’s really all about the dates. If you want to add more nutritional value to it, though, you can drop a scoop of protein powder. It transforms the smoothie into an awesome pre-workout drink.
7. Green Breakfast Date Smoothie
Don’t turn your back on this smoothie just because it’s green! While I also try to stay away from green smoothies as much as I can, I’ll gladly make an exception for this. Sure, this smoothie has spinach in it. But it also has bananas, mangoes, almond butter, and dates. The sweet and creamy ingredients work together to mask the icky, vegetal taste of spinach. When blended with rolled oats, they turn into an irresistibly thick and creamy smoothie. So, if you’re looking for a delicious way to add greens to your and your family’s diet, this smoothie is the way to go.
8. Creamy Date Coffee Breakfast Smoothies
Have no time to eat breakfast and drink coffee in the morning? This 2-in-1 smoothie is exactly what you need. It’s a mouthwatering blend of coffee, almond milk, and bananas. It’s thickened with oats and chia seeds and sweetened with dates. In case you didn’t notice, almost all the ingredients I mentioned are healthy breakfast items. I can’t think of a better way to start the day than with this! This recipe calls for ice cubes, but if you’re a slow drinker, I suggest you skip the ice and just use frozen bananas instead.
9. Banana Date Smoothie With Ginger and Cardamom
This recipe takes the classic banana smoothie and transforms it into a tastier and cozier drink. It contains the typical ingredients found in a smoothie, such as bananas, Greek yogurt, milk, and dates. What makes this extra special is the addition of ginger and cardamom! The subtle heat from these spices gives the smoothie a hint of warmth and a ton of flavor. So despite it being cold, this smoothie will help warm and soothe your body in the cool weather. Pretty cool, amirite?
10. Avocado Date Smoothie
Are you only used to seeing avocados in savory recipes? It’s time to broaden your culinary knowledge with this recipe, then. Avocados aren’t just for making guacamole and toast. In fact, in some Asian countries, avocado is commonly used in making desserts, such as cakes and shakes. Rich, creamy, and mildly nutty, it’s really not surprising that avocados also make a great smoothie ingredient. For this recipe, you’ll puree the fruit with bananas, coconut milk, dates, and vanilla. You can also throw in some cacao nibs for a hint of chocolate flavor, but the smoothie already tastes epic as it is. Click on a star to rate it!
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