Ingredients
Smoothie Ingredients
- 2-3 Medjool dates, pitted
- 1 frozen banana (about 1 heaping cup of sliced frozen bananas)
- ½ cup milk, plus more as needed
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Ice cubes, as needed
- Cinnamon, optional
- Pinch sea salt, optional
Instructions
- Soften Dates (Optional): If your dates are firm, place them in a bowl with warm water and soak for 10 minutes to soften. Drain thoroughly before using.
- Blend Ingredients: Add the milk, soaked dates, and vanilla extract to a blender. Begin blending on low speed, gradually increasing to high until the mixture is creamy and smooth. Add more milk as needed to adjust the thickness to your preferred consistency.
- Add Ice (Optional): For an extra cold and refreshing smoothie, add ice cubes to the blender and pulse until crushed and well mixed.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the smoothie into a glass and optionally sprinkle with cinnamon and a pinch of sea salt for enhanced flavor. Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Soaking the dates helps create a smoother texture and sweeter flavor but can be skipped if dates are very soft.
- You can use any type of milk according to your preference, such as dairy, almond, soy, or oat milk.
- Adjust the quantity of milk and ice to customize the smoothie thickness and temperature to your liking.
- Adding cinnamon and sea salt is optional but adds depth to the flavor profile.
- Consume immediately for maximum freshness and nutritional benefit.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
