The BEST Date Smoothie is an easy treat naturally sweetened with dates and banana, with a hint of vanilla for a healthy and delicious breakfast or snack!
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Why We Love This Recipe!
Just look at all those beautiful speckles of blended dates!
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Dates naturally sweeten smoothies with their vanilla-caramel flavor and make for a refined sugar-free treat that’s healthy and delicious!
Vanilla date smoothie is a perfect sweet treat any time of day! Whether for breakfast, snack or after the gym, it’s decadent and so easy to make!
After my workout today, I came home and made myself this date smoothie, and as always, it was a perfect sweet treat for a job well done!
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Earlier this month, I picked up this big beautiful box of dates from my local farmers’ market. How could I resist?!
These are Medjool dates, the extra fancy ones, and they are the most tender, soft, sweet, and caramel flavored dates I’ve had in a long time.
Fresh dates are simply the best! They are sweet and ready to be put to good use like this smoothie, Raw Vegan Brownies, or Kale + Date Salad.
If you have some dates and frozen bananas on hand, I suggest you treat yourself to a simple and wonderful smoothie!
Date Smoothie Ingredients
This date smoothie recipe requires only 5 simple ingredients!
- Unsweetened almond milk – You can use your favorite plant milk – cashew, oat, soy, coconut, etc.
- Frozen banana – adds creaminess and is good for gut health.
- Ice cubes – can be optional.
- Medjool dates – are best with they are fresh and soft.
- Vanilla extract – complements the dates and banana, adding a delicious layer of flavor.
How To Make Vanilla Date Smoothie
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Making a date smoothie is as easy as 1 – 2 – 3!
- Combine the dates, banana, vanilla, ice cubes, and plant milk into a blender cup.
- Blend until smooth, about 1 – 2 minutes. Add a splash of extra almond milk as needed.
- Pour into serving glass and enjoy.
You may have visually small pieces of dates within the shake, and that’s ok. Even with those bits of date, I didn’t have much trouble using my straw, only having to clear the bottom of it maybe once or twice. Those little chunks are caramelly and delicious!
More Healthy Smoothie Recipes!
Whether in a bowl or in a glass, you can never have too many smoothie recipes to try!
- Chocolate Almond Butter Smoothie Bowl
- Chocolate Cherry Smoothie
- Berry + Yogurt Smoothie
- Super Berry Acai Bowl
- Enlighten Smoothie Bowl
- Or see all vegan smoothie recipes on TSV!
If you try this date smoothie recipe or have a question, please let me know! Leave a comment and rate it below. I love to hear what you think, or any changes you make.
Updated: Date Smoothie was originally published in June 2014. It has been retested and updated with new photos and helpful tips in March 2021.
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