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Why You’ll Love This Smoothie
When your sweet tooth hits, you’re gonna want to blend this cinnamon date smoothie. It’s delicious without the guilt, thanks to the natural sweetness from the medjool dates, protein from plant-based milk and complex carbs from the rolled oats. If you’re not a date fan, no worries— this date smoothie recipe will take care of that at first sip.
Health Benefits of Dates in Smoothies
- Dates offer natural sugars paired with good-for-you dietary fiber, ensuring a steady release of energy to power you through your day. This combination provides lasting energy without the crashes often associated with other sweeteners.
- Rich in potassium, dates contain 50% more potassium by weight than bananas, which helps with muscle recovery and enhances workout performance.
- As an excellent natural smoothie sweetener, dates support sustained energy and contribute to overall health.
Ingredients You’ll Need
It’s amazing the delicious and nutritious treats you can create in a blender. If you’re trying to eat better and lose weight, a smoothie is a great way to combat craving while helping you stay full and satisfied. All you need are a few pantry staples to create this Cinnamon Date Smoothie:
- Medjool dates: I’m using Natural Delights pitted Medjool Dates, which are grown in the beautiful, sun-drenched Bard Valley, grown with the help of the Lower Colorado River. Dates are a natural sweetener, bringing sweetness and nutrients to the smoothie.
Fun fact: dates pack in 16 essential vitamins, minerals and disease-fighting antioxidants. - Rolled oats: Adds the fiber and whole grains to the date smoothie recipe, which keeps you full. You can soak the oats ahead of time to remove the gritty texture while still making it a fiber-rich smoothie.
- Ground cinnamon and vanilla extract: These spices give it the flavor of a cinnamon roll without any harmful artificial ingredients.
- Non-dairy milk: I like to use oat milk or almond milk in this recipe. Read the labels to make sure they don’t contain added sugars. Some brands will even be higher in protein, which is a great option.
- Protein powder: This is optional, but a great way to add more protein in your diet and help you stay full longer. I like to use my homemade protein powder.
How to Make Cinnamon Date Smoothie
- Blend rolled oats until powdery. I do this in my Vitamix blender. You can also pre-soak the oats in the non dairy milk to soften them up and blend them with the liquid first, creating a fiber-rich smoothie.
- Add dates, non dairy milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon to the blender, and blend again. Make sure your dates have already been pitted, or pit them yourself before adding to the blender.
- Pour into a glass containing 1 cup ice. Since we’re not using any frozen fruit in this cinnamon date smoothie, it requires ice to chill it down a bit. On a cold day, you can also serve this warm.
Date Smoothie Storage Tip
You can store any leftover cinnamon date smoothie in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 24 hours. Before drinking, make sure to shake it well, as the ingredients may naturally separate. For the best texture, consider blending it again for a few seconds to bring back the creamy consistency.
Cinnamon Date Smoothie Tips
- Soak your dates if they are dry by placing them in warm water for 10-15 minutes to soften, which will result in a smoother texture.
- Remove your date pits before blending (I learned this hard way).
- Adjust sweetness by starting with fewer dates and adding more as needed to achieve your desired level.
- Customize your milk by experimenting with different non-dairy options like almond, oat, or coconut milk to find the best flavor for your smoothie.
- Add a boost with a scoop of your favorite plant-based protein powder or a tablespoon of chia seeds for extra nutrition.
- Serve immediately to experience the optimal texture and flavor. If storing in fridge, shake well before drinking as ingredients may settle.
Common Questions
To make a date shake recipe, blend pitted dates with non-dairy milk, ice, and a touch of vanilla extract. You can also add blended oats with dates for extra fiber and cinnamon for a warm, spicy flavor. The result is a creamy, naturally sweet shake recipe that’s perfect as a nutritious dessert or post-workout snack.
Yes, dates are an excellent addition to smoothies. They provide natural sweetness, are packed with dietary fiber, and help sustain energy levels throughout the day. Medjool dates in smoothies also add a caramel-like flavor when blended, making them a healthier alternative to processed sweeteners.
Absolutely! Dates are not only good in smoothies but are also a nutritious sweetener. They offer a combination of natural sugars and dietary fiber, which helps provide lasting energy without the crash. Additionally, dates are rich in potassium, which aids in muscle recovery, making them ideal for pre- or post-workout smoothies.
To blend dates in a smoothie, first ensure that they are pitted. For a smoother consistency, you can soak the dates in warm water for a few minutes before blending. Then add them to your blender along with your chosen liquid base (like non-dairy milk) and other ingredients. Blend until smooth, and enjoy a naturally sweet, nutrient-packed smoothie.
8 More Date Recipes To Try
Starting to crave more sweet things, like this cinnamon date smoothie? Look no further than these smoothies and snacks that use dates as a natural sweetener:
Cinnamon Date Smoothie
Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 3 medjool dates pitted
- 1 ½ cups dairy-free milk ex: cashew, almond, or oat
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 serving homemade protein powder optional
- 1 cup ice optional
Instructions
- Blend oats until powdery.
- Add dates, non dairy milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon to blender, and blend again.
- Pour into a glass containing 1 cup ice, for an extra cold beverage.
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Notes
- Ice can be added to blender at blending stage, yet blades tend to dull over time when blending ice, so we like to add it to our drinking glass.
- If you prefer no ice in this smoothie, yet still want it to be cold, then place in freezer for 30 minutes before serving.
- Use the dairy-free milk of your choice.
- Swap homemade protein powder for unflavored collagen.
This smoothie was good but not really for breakfast, more of a treat
Great morning smoothie
Thoroughly enjoyed this recipe. I wanted a high fiber, oat type breakfast and here it was. Yummy! Love the dates as the sweetener and the cinnamon was wonderful. I have a pumpkin spice blend that I will try, and adding an apple would be awesome in this as well.
This is no doubt different. Maybe not one of my favorites, but filling, interesting and creative. Next time I make it, I’ll probably add some fruit.
Sweet and yummy nice mix up from usual “green” smoothie .
Very good, I used less cinnamon.
Easy to made, I was worried the oats would make it chalky without soaking them the night before. But this is decadent without being sweet!
Love the flavour profile in this smoothie! I added some ice to the blender and it gave it some frosty texture. I also added hemp hearts, collagen and Brazil nuts as I do to all smoothies. Thanks for the great recipe- I’ll definitely make it again.
Not my favorite. Too sweet for my liking and it ended up being a bit grainy – it was a little more liquidy than I would have preferred so maybe less liquid would have yielded a thicker smoothie and that would have corrected for the grainy-ness.
Absolutely loved this recipe. Very filling. I use oatmeal and cinnamon a lot because they are supposed to be good for lowering cholesterol.
Definitely a keeper! The dates give it a wonderfully sweet taste, although my blender had a little trouble getting them completely pureed. Made for a delicious breakfast.
Sounds delish, but couldn’t find dates. Any substitute for the dates?
Hey Michelle, great question! Figs or prunes are great substitutes for dates. 🙂
This is the best smoothie as I love the combination of dates and cinnamon! Definitely a five+++ star recipe!
Amazing! I love cinnamon.
Day 6 cinnamon smoothie
I love cinnamon but I can’t taste the other flavors in this smoothie. It’s good but not great like the other smoothies have been.
Good initial idea but the sugar load and resulting spike from drinking this is way too high. How about some recipes for those of us fighting insulin resistance?
Hey Joe, sorry this one didn’t work out for you. 🙁
We actually have a great article all about keeping sugar as low as possible in smoothies – Low Sugar Fruits for Smoothies
In that article, you’ll find links for some smoothie recipes with lower sugar content, plus a great go-to formula that you can apply to most other smoothies.
Hope this will be helpful
I’ve been waiting to try this one and it didn’t disappoint, love it! The date and cinnamon combo are perfect. This one definitely hits the mark if you have a sweet/dessert craving!
A bit sweet, great flavors, I will try with less dates next time. Thinking it would also make a delicious warm smoothie in the colder seasons.
This date smoothie is dessert for breakfast- what a treat! I added anti-inflammatory mushroom powder, cocoa powder, protein powder & mct oil as an added boost. This delectable smoothie will keep you satisfied throughout the entire morning.