Cinnamon Date Smoothie

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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.

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.

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: