Cinnamon Date Smoothie
Servings: 1 (16 oz)
This cinnamon date smoothie tastes like a cinnamon roll in a glass, with no baking and no added sugar. Medjool dates sweeten it, rolled oats make it milkshake-thick without banana, and cinnamon and vanilla do the rest in 5 minutes with 11 grams of fiber.
Ingredients
- ½ cup gluten-free 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 the oats in a blender until powdery.
- Add the milk, dates, vanilla and cinnamon and blend until smooth, 45 to 60 seconds.
- Pour over ice, if using, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Prep Tip: If your dates are dry or firm, soak them in warm water for 10 to 15 minutes so they blend smoothly. Double-check that each one is pitted.
- Lower Sugar: Start with 1 date and add more to taste. An extra pinch of cinnamon adds warmth without more sweetness.
- Protein Boost: Blend in a serving of homemade protein powder with the milk and dates.
- Storing: Best fresh, but it keeps in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours. The oats will thicken it, so shake and add a splash of milk before drinking.
Nutrition
Serving: 16oz, Calories: 324kcal, Carbohydrates: 62g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Sodium: 193mg, Potassium: 926mg, Fiber: 11g, Sugar: 26g, Vitamin A: 1403IU, Vitamin C: 26mg, Calcium: 583mg, Iron: 4mg
