A banana date smoothie is a great way to start or end a long day. It healthy, nutritious, and wholesome bursting with energy. Whether you make it with fresh or frozen fruits, this healthy smoothie can be enjoyed all year round.
What could be better than to start the day with a good delicious, healthy, nutritious smoothie? My Rhea has one every morning for breakfast so I'm always thinking of new ways to make them interesting and amazing for her. This banana date smoothie is one of our family favorites.
The best thing about a smoothie is that you can add or subtract any or as many of the ingredients.
- Banana - This is a superfood and a great fruit to eat at the start of the day. It is packed with nutrition and is low in calories.
- Dates - Whether fresh or dry, this is another superfood and the benefits are countless. My husband believes in dates so much he eats a minimum once a day.
- Protein powder – This is optional but also adds thickness to the smoothie.
- Oats - you can omit but it does make the smoothie thicker and filling.
- Ice – If you use frozen fruits you can omit the ice. A cold smoothie is so much tastier.
- Coconut milk – I'm using dairy milk but almond or coconut milk, are also delicious.
- Chia – You can omit the chai. It does add thickness and keeps you full longer.
Step by step instructions (pin)
- Remove seeds from the dates.
- Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour into individual serving glasses
- Enjoy.
Other smoothies you may like to try
- Strawberry Banana Milkshake
- Strawberry Banana Smoothie
- Blueberry Banana Smoothie
- Strawberry Chocolate Smoothie
- Berry Smoothie
- Mango Smoothie
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Description
Ingredients
- 2 Banana large
- 2 Dates large
- ½ cup (120 ml) Milk (dairy, almond, or coconut)
- 2 tbsp Oats
- 1 tbsp Protein powder (optional)
- 1 tbsp Chia seeds
- 2 cup Ice
Instructions
Equipment
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.