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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 thought this would be another favorite but it lacked creaminess.
Daughter rated it a 4 for flavor but said it did not resemble a milk shake. Husband gave it a 1.
I added tsp of raw honey and scoop of vital protein to mine and that helped but definitely not a milk shake. Did not do ice cuz thought that would dilute it. Thought about 4 dates at the beginning but didn’t want it too sweet (wish I had now) and adding an extra one after most of ingredients mixed … it would not get chopped up well so that’s why I did honey.
I’m loving all these I have even told my daughter about this to help her get the greens into my 4year old granddaughter and she made the melon 1 and said she loved it xx
Taste like a cinnamon roll. Love this smoothie. A definite remake
Very tasty and filling.
Love it!
Both my husband and I really like this one. The only thing we did different is we added a few more dates.
I enjoyed this a lot. Added SGS protein powder to be more filling
Love the taste, cinnamon and vanilla and oats so yummy. I have never had dates, but this is really delicious. I only don’t love the texture of this smoothie. Texture is one reason I don’t like a lot of things, which is truly why I’m doing this challenge, to get more good nutritious fruits and veggies I don’t normally like. So far I’ve really gone out of my comfort zone….prefer the fruity smoothies which is such a surprise to me!
Had to substitute prunes for the dates because our neighborhood store didn’t have any dates. Couldn’t get a good consistency, finally added vanilla protein powder and it was finally good enough.
This recipe was ok, however I prefer the fruity smoothies.
Tasty, but grainy texture. I swapped barley in place of the oats due to allergy and only had coconut cream available since I can’t use almond milk, added extra 1/4 tsp of vanilla (I make my own and it is soooo much better than the store version) and blended with an additional cup of ice. I gather from other reviews that the oats also leave a grainy texture. Also upped it to a full meal with collagen proteins. I would make this again, but not my first choice.
This was a delicious and filling smoothie. It reminded me more of my overnight oats than a cinnamon roll. I used oat milk and only 1/2 a teaspoon of cinnamon per serving. After reading other suggestions, I soaked my dates in the oat milk. I would suggest soaking them for several hours or even over night. Also, this was not very cold, so you might want to make it and let it chill before drinking. Of course, you could put it over ice as the directions suggested.
Loved this recipe.
Not quite what I though it would be. A little thick. I will make this again with a few alterations.
It was very runny and not really a “smoothie.” The oatmeal also gave it a grainy taste. Maybe if the ice was blended into the drink, rather than the drink poured over it, it would help to hide the texture. The flavor itself wasn’t bad, but with the thin consistency, all of the oatmeal powder settled to the bottom of the glass and made for a very thick final drink. I’d skip this one.
Oh wow! This was surprisingly good and felt like drinking a milkshake! The cinnamon in there was delicious!!
I’ve made this right before I have to play softball, so put protein into it for a light dinner. I really enjoyed it. Now to win a softball game. 🙂