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Original post published June 9th, 2017. Post last updated on January 21st, 2024.
This date smoothie smoothie is one of my favorite weekend breakfasts, especially for lazy mornings when I’m craving something sweet.
Why Is This Date Smoothie Recipe Great?
This date smoothie recipe is super simple to prepare, and takes just 10 minutes from start to finish.
The combination of chewy dates and flaky coconut, with an added boost of protein from the almond butter, create a filling breakfast smoothie. An ice-free version also works well as an afternoon snack. The latter is similar in consistency to a milkshake, but with a few added nutritional benefits (and a little less guilt!)
This recipe is dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan. (Just be sure to use agave rather than honey if making a vegan version!)
Date Smoothie Ingredient Substitutions
I prepared my smoothie with almond milk, but any type of plant-based milk (almond, coconut, soy, oat) will work for this recipe. I like this vanilla-almond-coconut blend by Almond Breeze. I don’t care for overly sweet smoothies, so I usully opt for the unsweetened version, but you can use a sweetened plant milk if you prefer a very sweet beverage.
Sweeten your almond milk smoothie with agave nectar, honey, date syrup, or brown sugar to taste. You can also omit the sweetener. Or, use sweetened flaked coconut for an ultra-sweet treat.
The smoothie photographed for this post does not contain ice. You can add ice (about 1 cup should work) or skip it for a milkshake-like smoothie.
For a thicker, creamier smoothie, use less almond milk, add a whole banana, or replace the almond milk with canned full-fat coconut milk.
For more texture, substitute crunchy almond butter or blend in a handful of whole almonds.
Tips and Tricks for Making This Smoothie Recipe with Dates
Be sure you are purchasing pitted dates, or you’ll risk ruining your blender (and your teeth!) And be sure the dates are finely chopped before adding them to the smoothie. Whole dates will get stuck in the blender, and large chunks make it difficult to drink this smoothie through a straw. It took me a few tries to determine that small-but-still-chewable dates (about 1/4-inch pieces) work best for this recipe.
You can use a high-speed blender or a food processor for to make this smoothie. I prefer a food processor, because it’s easier to blend the dates into the smoothie.
Other vegan recipes you might enjoy:
Vegan Mixed Berry Crumble
Almond Milk Chocolate Pudding
Coconut Whipped Cream
4-Ingredient Vegan Hot Chocolate
And if you do make these, or any of my recipes, don’t forget to tag me @bastecutfold or use the hashtag #bastecutfold on Instagram. I always love to see what you’re making!
Date Smoothie
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 large smoothie, or two smaller portions 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
A dairy-free and vegan almond date smoothie recipe made with almond milk, flaked coconut, and banana, plus just a hint of vanilla bean paste.
Ingredients
360 milliliters cold unsweetened almond milk (1 1/2 cups)
1/2 banana (fresh or frozen)
6 dates, pitted and chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
1 tablespoon almond butter
1 teaspoon agave nectar (if vegan) or honey
1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
Ice (optional, as desired)
Instructions
In a high-speed blender or the bowl of a food processor, combine almond milk, banana, chopped dates, coconut, almond butter, sweetener, and vanilla bean paste.
Blend on high speed for 30 seconds. Stir and then blend again, checking to make sure that the dates have been fully incorporated. Continue blending until smooth.
Add ice (if desired) and blend until smoothie reaches desired consistency.
Adjust sweetener to taste.
Pour into a glass. Serve immediately.
Notes
As mentioned above, it is important to make sure to finely chop your dates. Whole dates will get stuck in the blender, and large chunks make it difficult to drink this smoothie through a straw.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: Breakfast