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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 is delicious! The cinnamon and vanilla as part of the ingredients make this a very tasty treat!
Absolutely loved this one! I love adding cinnamon to anything as it helps with inflammation and I have Hashimoto’s Disease. This was fabulous!
This one was very filling and good flavor too.
Of the first 6 Summer smoothies, this is my favorite.
This recipe introduced me to using these dates as a natural sweetener and got me hooked! I love this smoothie! It is like a cinnamon sticky bun! Yum!
Yum! I used 1 tsp cinnamon because 2 seemed like a whole lot. I also used quick oats, and a little scoop of yogurt instead of the extra 1/2 cup milk because I am trying to do more probiotics. I love the sweetness of the dates and the cinnamon at 1 tsp was fine for me.
I loved this smoothie to the last drop. (I even licked my cup). On the advice of others, I added in pumpkin pie spice and 1/4 of a small banana. My smoothie came out incredibly smooth, and thick, which I like. Next time I’ll try this as a smoothie bowl base. Blending the oats to a fine powder first was a great idea, I’d not tried that before. I’ll definitely be making this one again…it tastes like an oatmeal cookie!
Jen’s right, takes like a cinnamon roll. Yummy.
I really liked making this smoothie. It tastes good and it was quick. I like the idea that I got my oats and protein in one drink.
A bit too thick for me but a wonderful flavor. I think I might soak the oats and try it again. Perhaps that will make it less chalky.
This is really good. I loved it!
Loved it tried as soon as I saw recipe in my inbox . I may soak the dates abit next time so they mix up abit smoother .
Love the oats in it ! ( oatmeal my favourite for breakfast).
I would give this recipe 10 stars if I could. It was like drinking a milkshake!
This smoothie was so creamy and filling. A perfect healthy weekend breakfast! I liked how the instructions said to blend the oats to a powder first. I think that is what made the finished product so thick and rich. The dates, vanilla and cinnamon gave it such a homey, cozy feel – almost old-fashioned. I had oatmeal for breakfast as a kid many mornings and I think that’s why I got that nostalgic feeling from this. I would rate it 5 stars!!
What a delicious, healthy treat! I love cinnamon.
The taste was delicious. The texture seemed chalky with the oats and cinnamon. Not silky smooth like other smoothies.
Now this is my kind of smoothie! I loved the oatmeal and dates with almond milk, so thick and creamy
Thanks for the recipe! I never tried oats in a smoothie. I will definitely add 1/2 cup oats to other smoothies in the future and have it as a meal substitute! 🙂
Eating raw oats ooks me out, (It’s like eating raw flour to me!) so I toasted the oats until golden brown in my toaster oven before adding them. I broke the dates into little pieces and let them soak in the almond milk in the blender along with 1 T. chia seeds and 1 T. ground flax seeds while the oats were toasting. I also added 1/4 c. pepitas instead of protein powder. I thought 2 t. cinnamon was a lot, but it tasted okay. I would make this smoothie again.