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When your sweet tooth strikes, this cinnamon date smoothie is your secret weapon. Naturally sweet from medjool dates, creamy with non-dairy milk, and packed with satisfying oats, it’s like sipping a cinnamon roll—without the sugar crash. Not a fan of dates? You won’t even notice once it’s blended into this dreamy, dessert-like treat.
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Why This Recipe Rawks
If you’ve ever wanted a sweet smoothie that actually does your body good, this one’s for you. It’s powered by dates—nature’s candy with benefits. Not only do they bring a rich, caramel-like sweetness, but they also deliver fiber, potassium, and long-lasting energy. Here are a few reasons this cinnamon date smoothie is a total win:
- Tastes like dessert: With warm cinnamon, sweet medjool dates, and a splash of vanilla, it’s basically a cinnamon roll in a glass—without the sugar crash.
- Ridiculously easy: Just toss everything in the blender and go. No chopping, peeling, or fancy ingredients.
- Naturally sweet: Medjool dates bring that rich, caramel-like sweetness—no need for added sugar. Plus, dates offer good-for-you dietary fiber, creating lasting energy without the crashes often associated with other sweeteners. Use any leftover dates in my dark chocolate covered dates, healthier date bars, or salted date caramel recipes.
- Actually filling: Rolled oats add a creamy texture and fiber boost, helping to keep you full longer.
Ingredients You’ll Need
This cinnamon date smoothie may be simple to make, but knowing exactly what to look for can make your shopping trip a breeze—and your smoothie even better.
- Medjool dates: Look for these in the produce section near the bananas or in the refrigerated area with dried fruits. They’re soft, sweet, and caramel-like—perfect for smoothies or snacking.
- Rolled oats: Find these in the cereal or baking aisle. Be sure to grab rolled oats (sometimes labeled as old-fashioned oats), not steel-cut or quick oats, for the best texture. If you want a smoother blend, soak them in water for 10–15 minutes before blending.
- Ground cinnamon & vanilla extract: Check the spice and baking aisle. Go for pure vanilla extract or use vanilla bean powder, not imitation, for the best flavor. Cinnamon adds that warm, cozy cinnamon roll vibe with zero added sugar.
- Non-dairy milk: Head to the refrigerated section or the shelf-stable milk aisle. Check out my favorite almond milk brands and oat milk brands to help you find a winner. Bonus if it says “no added sugar” and has 5+ grams of protein per serving. If you’re feeling adventurous, make almond milk or make oat milk at home.
- Protein powder: This is optional, but a simple way to add more protein in your diet and help you stay full longer. Try adding my homemade protein powder or a scoop of collagen—or both!
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Storage Tip
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.
More Smoothies with Dates To Try
Enjoying dates in your smoothie? I have a whole collection of date smoothie recipes for you to enjoy:
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Cinnamon Date Smoothie
Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 3 medjool dates pitted
- 1 ½ cup non-dairy milk ex: cashew, almond, or oat
- ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup ice optional
Instructions
- Blend rolled oats until powdery. I do this in my Vitamix blender. (You can also pre-soak the oats in non-dairy milk to soften them up and blend them with the liquid first, creating a fiber-rich smoothie.) Check out these other smoothie blenders if you need a new one.
- Add dates, non-dairy milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon to the blender, and blend again.
- Pour into a glass with ice. Since we’re not using any frozen fruit in this cinnamon date smoothie, the ice chills it down a bit.
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Notes
- Remove date pits before blending— I learned this hard way.
- Add a serving of my homemade protein powder or collagen peptides for a protein boost.
- Ice can be added to blender, yet blades tend to dull over time when blending ice, so I like to pour the smoothie over ice to chill it down.
- Soak dates if they’re dry and brittle. Soaking in warm water for 10-15 minutes will soften them, making it easier for your blender to get it creamy.
- Watching sugar? Start with just one date and add more as needed to achieve your desired level.
- What more blending tips? See my how to make a smoothie post.
Nutrition
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Leave a review for a chance to win signed copies of my cookbooks!Common Questions
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.Additionally, dates are rich in potassium, which aids in muscle recovery, making them ideal for pre- or post-workout smoothies.
Medjool dates are the best kind to use in smoothies. They’re naturally soft, sweet, and have a rich, caramel-like flavor that blends beautifully. Unlike other dates that can be drier or tougher (like Deglet Noor), Medjool dates are moist and easy to blend—no soaking required in most cases. Just be sure to remove the pits before tossing them in!
I suggested adding 1 to 3 dates to a smoothie, depending what other fruits you’re using and how sweet you like it. Begin with one, blend, and taste—then add more if needed. It’s easier to sweeten gradually than to tone it down if it gets too sugary.
I’ve had my first Cinnamon and Date smoothie and it was delicious !! I didn’t think I’d like it with oats and dates but I was WRONG!! This is Delicious ❣️❣️
Not my favorite due to texture from the oats
This was good. I did put 1/2 the cinnamon in it and don’t think that I would want the full amount. I also poured some of the leftover in the popsicle mold, so I’m looking forward to seeing how that comes out tomorrow!
I enjoyed the fruit smoothies more than this one, but this was a nice change and I would make it again.
Delish!!! Swapped this smoothie out for lunch.
Not my favorite, but really glad to give it a try. Too much cinnamon for me
This smoothie tasted great this morning— love the cinnamon
Nice afternoon treat. Love my Vitamix blender. Did it up very quickly and smoothly.
Very good smoothie with oatmeal- I would not have thought it would be so good! Love the dates and knowing they up the potassium is a nice surprise! I too love dates plain and buy a large container from Costco- to me, the date tastes like caramel- so that’s a nice bonus for a sweet, satisfying treat!
So yummy!! It was like having oats for breakfast 🙂 I’m going to add a banana next time just to add a bit of fruit!
It was a filling delicious breakfast for me. I didn’t have dates so I used a very ripe banana. I only used 1 tsp cinnamon and that was enough. I need to make this one more often!
I had no idea what to expect, I am normally a heavy on fruits and greens in my smoothies. This is delicious, easy to make, easy to add protein powder too. I did half the cinnamon as 2 tsp seemed like a lot.
This is different, like a liquid cookie. I used protein powder and oat milk because it was already open. Will try almond next time.
Ingredient list did not resonate with me, as the oats are not part of my diet for 3+ years, and never in my life ate dates. So I just repeated day 5.
Love it!
I liked the flavors and will make again, occasionally. Mine did not turn out thick like a milkshake and it had a bit of gritty texture.
This was very tasty. But to me a smoothie HAS to have greens, so not only did I add protein powder, added some greens powder as well.
I added spinach as well! Perfect
I agree with those who said it was funnier than I expected, but still great.
So glad to have a way to use oats; it seems like the perfect nutrition after my long Saturday run.
I used a tad less cinnamon and added a small scoop of protein powder (chocolate )
Runnier!! Not funnier!!
But this challenge is fun ☺️
This was a great after run breakfast and tasted so good!
Just love the cinnamon overload and the oatmeal
Added half a banana because i felt guilty about not adding greens to this to make an addition to my daily veggies. (Not that a banana is spinach, but it’s another fruit at least)
The taste was good, but I prefer a thicker consistency and I am still not a huge fan of the oatmeal, but I blended it a ton which helped.
Oatmeal on the go. Making an oatmeal smoothie for breakfast when you don’t have time to sit down for your favorite bowl of oatmeal. So good.