Chocolate Banana Date Smoothie

Chocolate Banana Date Smoothie - This Chocolate Banana Date smoothie is easy to make, is nutrient dense and it is also extremely filling! In this recipe we use simple ingredients - Bananas blended with naturally sweet and soft Medjool Dates, Milk, Oats, Cocoa Powder. You can also add optional Spices like Cinnamon, Cardamom and a touch of Vanilla. Packed with healthy ingredients, this smoothie tastes like a chocolate milkshake and is the perfect Breakfast for busy days. This recipe is also the perfect way to use up overripe bananas!

Why you'll love this Date, Banana, Chocolate Smoothie

Refined Sugar Free

The Dates and Bananas in this smoothie are natural sweet so you don’t need to add any other sweetener.

Hearty and Filling

This Smoothie is extremely filling. It will keep you going till lunch whiteout the need to snack in between. It is also great for Suhoor.

Full of Nutrients

This Smoothie is packed fill of Fibre, Protein, Vitamins and Minerals.

Ingredients you'll need to make this Banana Date Smoothie

There are just a few ingredients in this delicious breakfast recipe. Here is what you need to make this healthy smoothie:

Bananas

Use  overripe bananas that are super sweet. They are full of natural sugars and give a creamy texture . You can use ripe fresh Bananas or a frozen Banana. Frozen Bananas make for a thicker texture.

Dates

Medjool Dates are what makes this Smoothie sweet and delicious. Medjool Dates have a natural sweetness, they are soft and easy to blend. Just make sure to pit them.

Rolled Oats

You can use any Oats here. Jumbo Oats, Rolled Oats or Porridge Oats.

Milk

You can use any Milk you like. Plant based milks work great such as  unsweetened almond milk, Oat Milk or Cashew milk.

Cocoa Powder

Use Unsweetened Cocoa Powder , Or Raw Cacao Powder for a rich chocolate flavor.

Spices

I like to add some Cinnamon and Cardamom. Both add some warmth.

Vanilla Extract/Vanilla Essence/Vanilla Bean Paste

This adds flavour but you can skip it.

How to make an Oat Banana Date Chocoalte Shake

This recipe is as easy as it gets. For the full recipe, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the page:

Place all the ingredients for the Smoothie in a blender.
Blend the ingredients until you have a smooth, thick and creamy Smoothie.

 

Tips for making  this delicious Chocolate Banana Smoothie recipe

Pre Soak the Dates

If your Dates are not soft, you will need to pre soak them for 10 minutes in hot water.

Bananas

Frozen Bananas make for a thicker and creamier smoothie but fresh Bananas work fine.

Blend till smooth

You will need a good high quality  high-speed blender to make this healthy breakfast so you can get a smooth texture.

Variations, Substitutions and Additions

Nuts - Many people like to add a handful of Nuts to make this recipe nutty and more substantial.

Nut Butter - Add a couple of tablespoons of your favorite nut butter such as Peanut Butter, Almond Butter, Cashew butter or Tahini. Or use Sunflower Seed Butter.

Play with the texture - If it is too thick, add more Milk. If it isn’t thick enough add more Oats.

Add Protein for Protein smoothies  - Add a scoop of Protein Powder for a extra boost of protein.

Add Toppings - If the Smoothie is being used for a smoothie bowl, add toppings like Granola, Flax Seeds, Chia Seeds, Cacao Nibs, Hemp Seeds or Fruit.

Sugar - If you have a super sweet tooth or if your Bananas are not too ripe, you can add a drizzle of a natural sweetener such as maple syrup.

How to store Date Smoothie

Fridge

This Date and Oat Smoothie is best enjoyed immediately but it can be stored in the fridge for 12 hours. Once ready to drink, remove from the fridge and give it a good shake before serving.

Freezer

You can also freeze the Smoothie into ice cubes or ice lollies to enjoy later. They will freeze well for up to 3 months.

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Chocolate Covered Snickers Stuffed Dates

Orange and Date Scones

Date and Peanut Butter Balls

Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Date Bars

Fudgy in the middle chocolate, oats and date bars

Easy Homemade Breakfast Date and Oat bars - Date Squares

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