Cinnamon Date Smoothie
Servings: 1 serving
Try this fiber-packed Cinnamon Date Smoothie that's perfectly sweet, creamy and filling. The Medjool dates naturally sweeten this smoothie, while the rolled oats thicken it to a milkshake consistency.
Equipment
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 cup ice optional
Instructions
- Blend rolled oats until powdery. I do this in my Vitamix blender. (You can also pre-soak the oats in 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.
- Pour into a glass with ice. Since we’re not using any frozen fruit in this cinnamon date smoothie, the ice chills it down a bit.
Notes
- Remove date pits before blending— I learned this hard way.
- Add a serving of my homemade protein powder or collagen for a protein boost.
- Ice can be added to blender, yet blades tend to dull over time when blending ice, so I like to pour the smoothie over ice to chill it down.
- Soak dates if they're dry and brittle. Soaking in warm water for 10-15 minutes will soften them, making it easier for your blender to get it creamy.
- Watching sugar? Start with just one date and add more as needed to achieve your desired level.
Nutrition
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