Chocolate Date Smoothie

Jul 19, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Drinks Drinks beverages Vanilla: Extract Easy

This smoothie blends milk, Medjool dates, unsweetened cocoa, honey or maple syrup, and a pinch of sea salt into a creamy, naturally sweet chocolate drink with ice.

Prep 7 min

Cook —

Total 7 min

Servings 1

Diet Gluten free

Ingredients

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servings

¾ cup (180.0 ml)milk
3.0pitted Medjool dates
1.0 tbsp (7.5 g)unsweetened cocoa powder
1.0 tbsp (15.0 ml)honey or maple syrup
½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
1.0 cup (240.0 ml)ice cubes
pinch of fine sea salt

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Instructions

Add the milk to a high-speed blender first.
Add the pitted Medjool dates, unsweetened cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and fine sea salt.
Add the ice cubes.
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 (15–30 ml) additional milk; if too thin, add a few extra ice cubes or frozen fruit and blend briefly again.
Pour into a 16-ounce (480 ml) glass and serve immediately.

Tips

Use whole milk or any preferred milk alternative. Dates add natural sweetness, so adjust sweetener according to taste.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make chocolate date smoothie?

Plan on 7 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.

Can I make chocolate 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.

This smoothie blends milk, Medjool dates, unsweetened cocoa, honey or maple syrup, and a pinch of sea salt into a creamy, naturally sweet chocolate drink with ice.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.

400 Calories / serving

7.3g Fat

84.1g Carbs

8.7g Protein

74.0g Sugar

Whole recipe (1 serving): ~400 cal · 7g fat · 84g carbs · 9g protein · 74g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 400 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

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Moderate cycling 41 min·8.2 mi
Swimming laps 56 min
Jogging 39 min·3.3 mi·~6250 steps
Stair climbing 37 min·~3350 steps
Dancing 65 min
Bodyweight circuit training 41 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 93 min

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