Banana Date Smoothie

This banana date smoothie is thick, creamy, and naturally sweet with ripe banana and Medjool dates. A little fresh ginger and cinnamon add warmth and flavor, while whole milk and ice make it wonderfully creamy and refreshing. Best of all, it takes just 5 minutes in the blender.

I love using dates in smoothies because they add sweetness without making the drink taste overly sweet. And with banana, you already get that wonderful creamy texture without needing yogurt or anything else.

For this version, I add a little fresh ginger and cinnamon. It may seem like a small addition, but it makes such a difference. The ginger gives it a fresh little kick while the cinnamon works beautifully with the caramel-like sweetness of the dates.

This is one of those smoothies where you simply throw everything into the blender and you’re done. Five minutes and breakfast is ready.

Why you’ll love this banana date smoothie

• Naturally sweet – Ripe banana and dates give this smoothie plenty of sweetness without added sugar.
• Quick and easy – Everything goes into the blender and it’s ready in about 5 minutes.
• Creamy without yogurt – Banana and whole milk give it a lovely creamy consistency.
• A little different – Ginger and cinnamon balance the sweetness and give the smoothie much more flavor.

Ingredients and substitutes

• Banana – Use a nice ripe banana. The riper the banana, the sweeter and creamier your smoothie will be. You can also use frozen banana for an even thicker smoothie.
• Dates – I prefer Medjool dates because they’re soft, sweet, and blend easily. Always remove the pits before adding them to the blender.
• Whole milk – Gives this date smoothie a rich, creamy consistency. You can use reduced-fat milk or your favorite non-dairy milk if you prefer.
• Fresh ginger – Adds a little warmth and freshness that balances the sweetness of the banana and dates. You don’t need much.
• Cinnamon – Banana, dates, and cinnamon are such a lovely combination. Again, don’t overdo it — we still want the banana and dates to be the stars.
• Ice – Makes the smoothie cold and refreshing and gives it a slightly thicker consistency.

Step-by-step: Banana date smoothie

Prepare the fruit – Peel and roughly chop the banana. Remove the pits from the dates. If your dates are very firm or dry, soak them in warm water for about 10 minutes, then drain well.

Add to the blender – Place the banana, dates, whole milk, fresh ginger, cinnamon, and ice in the blender.

Blend – Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy. Dates sometimes need a little extra blending, so don’t stop too soon.

Serve – Pour into glasses and serve immediately while cold and creamy.

Variations

• Banana date smoothie with yogurt – Replace some of the milk with Greek yogurt for a thicker, tangier smoothie.
• Banana date smoothie with oats – Add a few tablespoons of rolled oats for a more substantial breakfast smoothie.
• Banana date smoothie with nut butter – A spoonful of almond or peanut butter works beautifully with dates and banana.
• Dairy-free date smoothie – Replace the whole milk with almond, oat, soy, or coconut milk.
• Extra thick smoothie – Use frozen banana and reduce the amount of ice.

Veena Azmanov

Banana Date Smoothie

5 from 8 votes

This banana date smoothie is creamy, naturally sweet, and ready in just 5 minutes. Made with ripe banana, Medjool dates, whole milk, fresh ginger, cinnamon, and ice, it’s an easy breakfast or refreshing snack with no added sugar.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Servings: 2 servings

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Calories: 269

Ingredients

 

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• 1 large (1½ cup) Ripe banana roughly chopped
• 4 Medjool dates pitted
• 240 ml (1 cup) Whole milk
• 1 tsp Fresh ginger
• Pinch of cinnamon
• ½ – 1 Ice cubes

Method

 

1. Prepare – Peel and break the banana into chunks. Remove the pits from the dates. If the dates are firm or dry, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes and drain well.
   1 large Ripe banana, 4 Medjool dates
2. Blend – Add the banana, dates, milk, ginger, cinnamon, and ice to a blender.
   240 ml Whole milk, 1 tsp Fresh ginger , Pinch of cinnamon , ½ – 1 Ice cubes
3. Finish – Blend on high for 30 to 60 seconds until completely smooth and creamy. Add a splash more milk if you prefer a thinner smoothie.
4. Serve – Pour into glasses and serve immediately.

Notes

• Use a ripe banana for the best natural sweetness and creamy texture.
• Medjool dates work best because they’re soft and blend easily. Firmer dates may need soaking first.
• Fresh ginger is quite strong, so 1 teaspoon gives this smoothie a noticeable ginger kick. Reduce it slightly if you prefer a milder flavor.
• Frozen banana works too. If using frozen banana, you can reduce the ice.
• Blend thoroughly. Dates can leave little pieces behind, especially with a lower-powered blender.
• No added sweetener is necessary for me—the ripe banana and four dates already provide plenty of sweetness.

Equipment you will need

Blender

Drinking Glasses

Nutrition

Serving: 66g | Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 49mg | Potassium: 767mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 316IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 187mg | Iron: 1mg

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Tips for the best date smoothie

• Use ripe bananas. A greenish banana won’t give you the same sweetness or creamy texture.
• Soft Medjool dates blend easiest. If yours are dry, soak them first.
• Start with less ginger. Fresh ginger can quickly take over the smoothie.
• Blend longer than you think you need to. You don’t want little pieces of date sitting at the bottom of the glass.
• Taste before adding anything sweet. Between the ripe banana and dates, you probably won’t need honey or sugar.
• If the smoothie is too thick, add milk a tablespoon or two at a time rather than pouring in a lot at once.

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