Banana Dates Chia Smoothie - Banana Smoothie with Dates
A banana dates chia smoothie is a great way to start or end a long day. This simple, easy and effortless recipe makes a healthy, nutritious and filling banana smoothie that's creamy and bursting with energy from the superfood dates. Whether you make it with fresh or frozen fruits, this healthy smoothie can be enjoyed all year round.
Banana Dates Chia Smoothie - Banana Smoothie aka Healthy Summer Drinks
What could be better than to start the day with good delicious, healthy, nutritious smoothie? Yum yum yum, right? Nowadays, it's getting warmer in the day and eating breakfast gets boring for the kids. So, I have to think of creative ways to get kids to eat more scrumptious.
Banana Dates Chia Smoothie - Banana Smoothie aka Healthy Banana Drinks
Ingredients and substitutes (Save/Pin)
- Banana - This is a super food and a great fruit to eat at the start of a day. It is packed with nutrition and is low in calories.
- Dates - Whether fresh or dry, this is another super food and the benefits are countless. My husband believes in dates so much he eats minimum one a day.
- Protein powder – This is optional. Sometimes, I use and sometimes I do without. Today, I have not used any protein powder for this one. But, I often buy either whey, hemp or pea. The choices are plenty and you can choose which ever suits your diet.
- Ice – I use ice, but if I use frozen fruits I omit the ice so it’s not too icy. It’s a personal choice here.
- Coconut milk – I love the addition of mango and coconut – so refreshing and so creamy. If you prefer, you can stick to yogurt, milk, almond milk or even water.
- Chia – In my previous post, we spoke about chia and the benefits of chia. So, I’m going to let you go have a read – strawberry banana chai smoothie.
Banana Dates Chia Smoothie - Banana Smoothie aka Healthy Banana Drinks
How to make banana date chia smoothie - banana smoothie (Save/Pin)
Well, I'm all set for my day. Yum..
Banana Dates Chia Smoothie - Banana Smoothie with chia seeds or Healthy Banana Smoothie
Method
- Remove seeds from the dates.
- Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour into individual serving glasses
- Enjoy
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Banana Dates Chia Smoothie - banana smoothie aka healthy banana smoothie
Description
Ingredients
- 2 (2 ) Banana large
- 2 (2 ) Dates large
- 120 ml (0.48 cups) Coconut milk / Almond milk/ yogurt
- 2 tbsp (1.04 oz) Oats
- 1 tbsp (0.52 oz) Protein powder optional
- 1 tbsp (0.52 oz) Chia seeds
- 2 cup (2 cup) Ice
Instructions
- Remove seeds from the dates.
- Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour into individual serving glasses
- Enjoy
Nutrition Information
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Lottie
Made this last week, tuned out perfect. Definitely making it again
Veena Azmanov
Thank you, Lottie. So happy you have success with this recipe. Thank you for coming back to write this feedback. Have a wonderful day.
Lisa | Garlic & Zest
I currently have about 12 over ripe bananas in a deep hibernation on the top shelf of my freezer -- just waiting for this kind of inspiration! Thank you Veena! You always come through with the plan!
Veena Azmanov
Aww thank you so much Lisa!! Enjoy !
Julie
This sounds like an interesting recipe to try. I like the combination of dates and bananas so will try it at home.
Veena Azmanov
Thanks Julie
Sandhya Hariharan
who doesn't love a good smoothie.. specially when it has got dates and chia!
Veena Azmanov
Exactly!! Dates and chia... Thanks Sandhya
Sarah @ Champagne Tastes
I've got dates and chia in the cabinet right now! This sounds delicious!
Veena Azmanov
Go for it girl.. Enjoy!
fiona saluk
One of my favorite smoothies from a local shop is a banana date one! I have never been a protein powder person so I think I may sub with a nut butter and cross my fingers that I'm still getting enough protein but other than that substitute this recipe looks great! Love how you use dates and banana as natural sweeteners.
Veena Azmanov
Thanks Fliona.. Yes the dates and Bananas are great sweetness and texture. Thanks
Anya
I love adding dates to smoothies - they give just enough sweetness without added sugar.
Veena Azmanov
That is true Anya.. the dates add just the right amount of sweetness.