A creamy and naturally sweet smoothie blending frozen banana, Medjool dates, and milk with a touch of sea salt for balance. Perfect for a quick, nutritious drink.
Banana Date Smoothie
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A creamy and naturally sweet smoothie blending frozen banana, Medjool dates, and milk with a touch of sea salt for balance. Perfect for a quick, nutritious drink.
Prep
5 min
Cook
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Total
5 min
Servings
1
Diet
Gluten free
Ingredients
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servings
Scales by servings. Blend or brew in batches if your blender or pot is small.
- ¾ cup (180.0 ml)milk
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
- 1.0 mediumfrozen banana
- 3.0pitted Medjool dates
- ½ cup (120.0 ml)ice cubes
- pinch of fine sea salt
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Instructions
- Add the milk and vanilla extract to a high-speed blender.
- Add the frozen banana and pitted Medjool dates.
- Add the ice cubes and fine sea salt.
- Blend on low for 10 seconds, then increase to high and blend for 35–50 seconds until completely smooth.
- Check consistency; if too thick, blend in 1–2 tablespoons more milk, or add a few extra ice cubes if too thin.
- Pour into a 16-ounce glass and serve immediately.
Tips
- Use frozen banana to achieve a creamy texture without extra ice. Medjool dates add natural sweetness and fiber, so adjust the number of dates to your taste.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make banana date smoothie?
Plan on 5 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make banana date smoothie ahead?
Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed jar for up to 24 hours and shake or re-blend before drinking.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract (2.5 ml). You can swap in the seeds of 1/2 vanilla bean, 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder instead.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.
424
Calories / serving
6.6g
Fat
90.3g
Carbs
8.5g
Protein
71.4g
Sugar
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~424 cal · 7g fat · 90g carbs · 9g protein · 71g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 424 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
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- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 57 min·2.9 mi·~5700 steps
- Moderate cycling 43 min·8.6 mi
- Swimming laps 59 min
- Jogging 42 min·3.5 mi·~6700 steps
- Stair climbing 39 min·~3500 steps
- Dancing 69 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 43 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 98 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.
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