A naturally sweetened smoothie with Medjool dates, pure vanilla extract, milk, and a pinch of sea salt for balance. Blended with ice for a smooth, refreshing drink without any added sugars.
No-Added-Sugar Vanilla Date Smoothie
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A naturally sweetened smoothie with Medjool dates, pure vanilla extract, milk, and a pinch of sea salt for balance. Blended with ice for a smooth, refreshing drink without any added sugars.
Prep
5 min
Cook
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Total
5 min
Servings
1
Diet
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Ingredients
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- ¾ cup (180.0 ml)milk
- 3.0pitted Medjool dates
- 1.0 tsp (5.0 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, pure 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. Blend in 1–2 tablespoons additional milk if too thick, or a few extra ice cubes if too thin.
- Pour into a 16-ounce glass and serve immediately.
Tips
- Use Medjool dates for natural sweetness without added sugar. For a creamier texture, substitute milk with unsweetened almond or oat milk.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make no-added-sugar vanilla date smoothie?
Plan on 5 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make no-added-sugar vanilla 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 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract. 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.
325
Calories / serving
6.3g
Fat
63.5g
Carbs
7.2g
Protein
57.5g
Sugar
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~325 cal · 6g fat · 64g carbs · 7g protein · 58g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 325 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 61 min·3.6 mi·~7150 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 44 min·2.2 mi·~4400 steps
- Moderate cycling 33 min·6.6 mi
- Swimming laps 46 min
- Jogging 32 min·2.7 mi·~5100 steps
- Stair climbing 30 min·~2700 steps
- Dancing 53 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 33 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 75 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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