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Why You’ll Love This Date Smoothie Recipe
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.
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.
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.
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.
I actually had a hard time finding Medjool dates: every store just had dates, so I used regular ones instead. Now I’ll look again that I know all you said about them on your post! One drawback was in cinnamon: I love it, but it turned out to be a really weird flavor to have in the summer: SHOCKING!
Taste pretty good, not exactly expected. Wasn’t sure what to expect but better than I thought.
Enjoyed the taste but will definitely cool in the freezer before serving next time.
I enjoyed the smoothie. It was not a recipe I would usually pick so it pushed me outside of my box. Variety is the spice of life.
Oh yum! This smoothie is yet another dessert level smoothie! So easy to make. Thank you!
The smoothie is ok. I like the cinnamon and vanilla extract flavors with the almond milk. I froze my milk so I didn’t need to add any ice. I did care fire the chalky taste of the oats. I will try cooked and cooked oats next time. Maybe the chalky taste will be minimized. All in all the smoothie was good. Thank you.
I added hemp powder, flax and chia seeds to the oats.
Not a fan of this flavor. After tasting, I managed to drink some with chocolate syrup, coconut water and milk added. I was able to drink the rest later when well chilled. It tasted a bit better then. I was looking forward to this smoothie as I like all of the ingredients except almond milk which, for me, is “just okay” in smoothies. I was really disappointed. I have not given up on this one as it still has possibilities. I may try it without the almond milk, perhaps half the oats and with a nut butter.
I had all these dates and never thought about using them in a smoothie before. Different, but delicious!
I love Cinnamon! The dates were delicious with this combination and the oats gave it enough to oomph to keep me full.
I have never, ever, in my whole 59 years of living, ate a date!! ( Unless he wasn’t at least a gentleman that is! ). Just kidding!! But seriously!! These things are AMAZING!!! They are so sweet and plump!!! Better than raisins ever thought of being!! And to put them in a smoothie is pure GENIUS!!! I mean,! Com’On!!! This is what I was worried about all week because I never tasted a date before?!! WOW!!! I have found my new dessert!!! Y-U-M-M-Y!!!
That spells YUMMY!!!! Also DUMMY for not trying these sooner!!!!
Hi Jan – I laughed while reading your comment. Love it! And I am so excited that you got out of your comfort zone, tried a new fruit and LOVED IT! You totally RAWK, Jan!
Nice switch, I need to make the next one a little thicker.
Well, I had to leave out the dates because they are extremely high oxalate & used 3/4 of a small banana instead. I used scottish stone ground oats instead of rolled oats because I forgot to buy rolled oats. We liked it. My son complained but drank it with a little extra milk added. My grandson said it was pretty good. Not our favorite but pretty good.
Nice change up, but I prefer fruit/spinach smoothies. Used only two dates, 1 tsp cinnamon and protein powder.
Like a milk shake. Thick and creamy. I love cinnamon but actually use a little less because it is very over powering. I use Penzey’s Cinnamon
I really enjoyed this smoothie for breakfast and like the flavor. It is thick and creamy and tastes great and keeps you full through the morning.
Wow, this is a sweet delight