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Creamy Date Banana Smoothie

A naturally sweet, creamy smoothie made with bananas, dates, milk, and yogurt for a quick and energizing breakfast drink.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 glasses
Course: Beverages
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Smoothie Base
  • 2 ripe bananas peeled
  • 4 Medjool dates pitted
  • 1 cup milk dairy or plant-based
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp honey optional
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup ice cubes
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 tbsp peanut butter optional
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds optional

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Measuring cups
  • serving glasses

Method
 

  1. Soak the dates in warm water for 5 minutes if they are firm.
  2. Add bananas, dates, milk, yogurt, honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and ice to a blender.
  3. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
  4. Adjust thickness with extra milk if needed.
  5. Pour into glasses, garnish with banana slices or cinnamon, and serve immediately.

Notes

Freeze bananas beforehand for an extra thick smoothie texture.