Description
This creamy smoothie blends ripe bananas, sweet Medjool dates, and warm cinnamon for a deliciously nutritious treat. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, it’s customizable with your favorite nut butter and optional chia seeds for an extra health boost. Enjoy it fresh for a delightful start to your day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup pitted Medjool dates (about 6–8 dates)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon almond butter (or any nut butter you prefer)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional for added nutrition)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ice cubes (optional, for a chilled smoothie)
Instructions
- Gather Your Ingredients: Start by collecting all the ingredients listed above.
- Prepare the Dates: If your Medjool dates are not already pitted, carefully slice them open and remove the pits.
- Slice the Banana: Peel the ripe banana and slice it into smaller pieces.
- Measure the Almond Milk: Pour 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk into a measuring cup.
- Gather Optional Ingredients: If youre using chia seeds, almond butter, or ice cubes, have them ready to go.
- Add Ingredients to Blender: In a high-speed blender, add the almond milk first, followed by the sliced banana, pitted dates, ground cinnamon, almond butter, chia seeds (if using), and vanilla extract.
- Blend Until Smooth: Secure the lid on your blender and start blending on a low speed, gradually increasing to high speed. Blend for about 30-60 seconds, or until smooth and creamy.
- Check the Consistency: Stop the blender and check the consistency. Adjust with more banana or dates for thickness, or almond milk for a thinner texture.
- Add Ice (Optional): If desired, add a handful of ice cubes and blend again until crushed and incorporated.
- Taste the Smoothie: Taste your smoothie and adjust sweetness or cinnamon as needed.
- Blend Again: If youve added any additional ingredients, blend for a few more seconds.
- Prepare Your Glasses: Grab your favorite smoothie glasses or mason jars.
- Pour the Smoothie: Carefully pour the smoothie into the prepared glasses.
- Garnish (Optional): Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon, banana slices, or whole dates.
- Enjoy Immediately: Smoothies are best enjoyed fresh, so grab a straw or spoon and dig in!
Notes
- Storing Leftovers: Store any leftover smoothie in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. The texture may change slightly due to chia seeds absorbing liquid.
- Re-blending: Shake or stir before enjoying leftovers. Add a splash of almond milk and blend again if too thick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes