A creamy vegan smoothie made with coconut milk, Medjool dates, and pure vanilla extract, blended with ice for a refreshing drink without added sugars.
Vegan Vanilla Date Smoothie
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A creamy vegan smoothie made with coconut milk, Medjool dates, and pure vanilla extract, blended with ice for a refreshing drink without added sugars.
Prep
7 min
Cook
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Total
7 min
Servings
1
Diet
Dairy free, Vegan
Ingredients
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servings
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- ¾ cup (180.0 ml)unsweetened coconut milk beverage
- 3.0pitted Medjool dates
- 1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)pure vanilla extract
- 1.0 cup (240.0 g)ice cubes
- 1.0pinch fine sea salt
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Instructions
- Add the unsweetened coconut milk beverage to a high-speed blender.
- Add the pitted Medjool dates, pure vanilla extract, and a pinch of fine sea salt.
- Add the ice cubes to the blender.
- Blend on low for 10 seconds, then increase to high and blend for 35–50 seconds until completely smooth.
- Check the consistency and blend in 1–2 tablespoons additional liquid if too thick, or a few extra ice cubes if too thin.
- Pour into a 16-ounce glass and serve immediately.
Tips
- Use frozen Medjool dates to make the smoothie colder and thicker without adding extra ice.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make vegan vanilla date smoothie?
Plan on 7 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make vegan 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.
Is this drink vegan?
Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as syrups, sauces and toppings are labeled vegan.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.
249
Calories / serving
3.9g
Fat
56.4g
Carbs
1.7g
Protein
49.9g
Sugar
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~249 cal · 4g fat · 56g carbs · 2g protein · 50g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 249 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 47 min·2.7 mi·~5500 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 34 min·1.7 mi·~3400 steps
- Moderate cycling 25 min·5.0 mi
- Swimming laps 35 min
- Jogging 24 min·2.0 mi·~3850 steps
- Stair climbing 23 min·~2050 steps
- Dancing 40 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 25 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 58 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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