Description
This Healthy Date Shake is a creamy, protein-packed, and dairy-free smoothie perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a healthy dessert. Made without ice cream or added sugar, it combines natural sweetness from medjool dates and banana with almond butter and vanilla protein powder for a thick, delicious treat.
Ingredients
Shake Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk, or milk of your choice
- 1 frozen banana, sliced
- 2 medjool dates, pitted and chopped
- 1 tablespoon almond butter, or peanut butter
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- Dash of cinnamon
- Pinch of flaky sea salt
- ½ to 1 cup ice (optional, for a thicker shake)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients including the unsweetened almond milk, frozen banana slices, pitted and chopped medjool dates, almond butter, vanilla protein powder, cinnamon, and flaky sea salt.
- Combine in Blender: Add the almond milk, frozen banana, chopped dates, almond butter, protein powder, cinnamon, and salt into a blender.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend all the ingredients until you have a smooth and creamy consistency.
- Adjust Thickness: If you prefer a thicker shake, add ½ to 1 cup of ice to the blender and blend again until smooth and chilled.
- Serve Immediately: Pour the shake into a glass and enjoy immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- The protein content varies depending on the type and brand of protein powder used.
- For best taste and texture, consume the shake fresh. It can be stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours; shake or stir well before drinking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
