Banana Date Smoothie
So I posted an “Image of the Day” of some Chinese Dates and it got me in the mood for some dates. I just happened to have some date rolls in the fridge, go figure! And for lunch I had already decided to make a banana smoothie, so what better confluence than to combine my love of “Date Shakes” with “Banana Smoothies” minus the ice cream.
I know it is cold outside for most folks in the northern hemisphere these days, but hey, I am toasty inside and I have these bananas getting really ripe!
The Ingredients…
Two medium ripe bananas
Two medium Ripe Bananas
Date Rolls, four ounces
Date Rolls
DanActive Immunity Drink, or three ounces yogurt
DanActive Immunity Drink
Tropical Fruit Blend or any frozen fruit
Tropical Fruit Blend
Two Cups Frozen Fruit
Two Cups Frozen Fruit
Here is the simple recipe for a refreshing and healthy treat.
| Ingredients | ||
| 4 | Ounces | Date rolls or pitted dates, diced (weight measure) |
| 2 | Medium | Bananas, ripe, peeled, cut into slices |
| 3 | Ounces | Immunity drink or yogurt (volume measure) |
| 1 | Cup | Filtered cool water |
| 2 | Cups | Frozen Tropical Fruit blend, or any frozen fruit |
| Procedure Steps: | |
| 1. | Combine all ingredients into the pitcher of a blender. |
| 2. | Blend until smooth and creamy. |
To Serve: Pour into glasses and add a straw!
Yield: 3 cups (24 fluid ounces)
Bon appetite!
CCR
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©2011 CCR
19 responses so far ↓
1 OC2Seattle // Jan 13, 2011 at 4:36 pm
Nice spin on the date shake!
2 Boudreaux Ryan // Jan 13, 2011 at 4:39 pm
Hey Sara,
Glad you like the re-mix!
Ryan
3 Gloria // Jan 13, 2011 at 4:47 pm
I like the idea of using dates. When using less sweet fruits in my smoothies I add a bit of honey but would be able to omit it if using dates. And no need to apologize to us northern folks for offering up a frosty treat recipe. We here in Winterpeg are the long time Slurpee capital of North America and we’re a balmy 17 F here today (normal high 9F).
4 Boudreaux Ryan // Jan 13, 2011 at 4:53 pm
Gloria,
Wow, 17 degrees F, oh boy! I have added honey in some smoothie recipes, but the natural sweetness of the frozen fruit and the dates in this case eliminates the need for any additional.
Ryan
5 Kate @ Diethood.com // Jan 13, 2011 at 6:24 pm
I’ve never had a date smoothie, yet it sounds delicious … I need to try it!
6 Drick // Jan 13, 2011 at 7:41 pm
very nice flavors I bet…. those are some pretty fabulous looking date rolls – and yep, it cold as you know what down here, too cold for a icy smoothie (I say that as I sip my bourbon & coke)
7 kitchenarian // Jan 13, 2011 at 9:29 pm
I love dates and I love smoothies, but I have never had dates in my smoothie. This I will have to try. Thanks for the recipe!
8 torviewtoronto // Jan 13, 2011 at 9:39 pm
delicious healthy combination
9 Terra // Jan 13, 2011 at 10:04 pm
This sounds so good, I have been craving a smoothie. Guess it is time to go get me a new blender, my blender died. I enjoyed a smoothie in Tucson with dates in it, was so so good:)
Take care,
Terra
10 Leanne @healthfulpursuit // Jan 14, 2011 at 12:21 am
Dates in a smoothie… mmm how delicious! I’m a huge dried fruit smoothie gal. Great combination!
11 Megan // Jan 14, 2011 at 12:53 am
I was wondering if we were going to see this recipe. I cant wait to try it! Thank you Chef Ryan. 😉
12 5 Star Foodie // Jan 14, 2011 at 9:03 am
A wonderfully delicious and healthy smoothie! It is just the perfect nutritious breakfast! I love the dates here!
13 Boudreaux Ryan // Jan 14, 2011 at 9:22 am
Hi Natasha,
Indeed, it is an amazing nutritious liquid meal for any time of day.
14 Boudreaux Ryan // Jan 14, 2011 at 9:38 am
@ Kate, please do give it a try.
@Drick, now I bet some rum added to the smoothie would not hurt either.
@kitchenarian, so glad to hear that.
@Terra, Indeed, a new blender sounds like a plan.
@Leanne, I bet dried pineapple would be good addition as well.
@Megan, You know the date image got me inspired too.
15 zerrin // Jan 14, 2011 at 5:22 pm
A great scrumptious dessert for me! Looks yummy!
16 Grace // Jan 18, 2011 at 9:55 pm
My son loves smoothies. I am always looking for creative new recipes. Never would have thought to add dates. Delicious, thank you!
17 sherry lee // Jan 19, 2011 at 7:52 am
great recipe!
18 A. L. Wiebe // Mar 20, 2011 at 4:41 pm
I just had to make this as soon as I read it, Ryan.
I found it to be a bit too thick for my blender to handle, so seeing as how it’s Sunday afternoon, and all my chores are done, I had to thin it with a bit of vodka (Ididn’t have any bourbon, Drick lol).
YUM!
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