A creamy, naturally sweet date shake inspired by Palm Springs, blending Medjool dates, frozen banana, almond milk, and warm spices for a delicious and refreshing treat.
Total Time:10 minutes
Yield:2 servings
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
5 soft Medjool dates (pitted)
1 frozen banana
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 tbsp plain or vanilla Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt
1 tbsp almond butter (optional)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup ice
1 scoop vanilla protein powder or collagen (optional)
Instructions
Soak Dates: Soak the pitted Medjool dates in warm water for 5 minutes to soften them, especially if they are not super soft.
Combine Ingredients: Add the soaked dates, frozen banana, unsweetened almond milk, Greek or coconut yogurt, almond butter (if using), vanilla extract, cinnamon, ice, and optional protein powder or collagen into a high-speed blender.
Blend Smoothly: Blend all ingredients until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and well combined.
Adjust Consistency and Sweetness: Taste the shake and adjust by adding more almond milk for a thinner consistency or additional dates if you prefer it sweeter.
Notes
For extra creaminess, use a well-frozen banana.
Substitute almond milk with any preferred milk such as oat, soy, or cow’s milk based on dietary preference.
Use coconut yogurt for a dairy-free version.
Adding almond butter enhances flavor but can be omitted for a lighter shake.
Protein powder or collagen is optional to boost protein content.
Adjust ice quantity for thicker or thinner shakes.
Ensure Medjool dates are soft for best blending results; soaking helps soften dried dates.
