The transition between all the holiday goodies and real life can be a challenging one. But this luscious smoothie might help ease the pain!
Dates are naturally sweet with an almost caramel like flavor. Said to be high in a variety of nutritional values – great source of fiber, antioxidants and good things supporting brain health – all added benefits to their delectable taste!
Smoothies have been around since the 1930s and there’s no shortage of fun combinations of ingredients. Bananas add great flavor and creaminess. I always keep ripe bananas in the freezer. So don’t toss super ripe bananas. Though on the outside they look a bit rough they have an intense flavor and are wonderful for baking and can be used in place of ice cream for frosty drinks.
This smoothie blends dates with bananas along with familiar additions of milk and yogurt plus a touch of creamy peanut butter.
This isn’t a nutritional blog and we’re not offering medical advice – we just really like dates. And this is a delicious way to use them.
Dates were one of my Grandmother’s favorite things and after one sip of this beverage you’ll understand why!
Date Smoothies
½ cup milk
¾ cup vanilla yogurt
⅓ cup chopped pitted dates
3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
3 frozen bananas
1 ripe banana
Pour the milk into a blender followed by yogurt, chopped dates, and the peanut butter.
Cut the frozen and the ripe banana into pieces, add to the blender.
Process, starting on low, for about 10 seconds then on high speed for about 20 to 30 seconds until the dates are puréed and the drink is very smooth.
Serve well chilled.
Makes 2 large or 4 small drinks.
Date Smoothies
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- ¾ cup vanilla yogurt
- ½ cup milk
- ⅓ cup chopped pitted dates
- 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 3 frozen bananas
- 1 ripe banana
Instructions
- Pour the milk into a blender followed by yogurt.
- Add the chopped dates and the peanut butter.
- Cut the frozen and the ripe banana into thirds, add to the blender.
- Process, starting on low, for about 10 seconds then on high speed for about 20 to 30 seconds until the dates are puréed and the drink is very smooth.
- Serve well chilled.
