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!
Ingredients
- 250 ml Milk
- 2 tablespoon Oats Any type
- 4 Medjool Dates
- 1 Banana
- 1 teaspoon Cocoa Powder
Optional Extras
- ¼ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon Ground Cardamom
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients for the Smoothie in a blender.Blend the ingredients until you have a smooth, thick and creamy Smoothie.
Notes
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.Nutrition
Calories: 586kcalCarbohydrates: 122gProtein: 13gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 101mgPotassium: 1542mgFiber: 11gSugar: 92gVitamin A: 638IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 398mgIron: 2mg
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