Walnut Smoothie with Dates, Banana, and Cocoa Recipe
This Walnut Smoothie is a delicious and nutritious breakfast drink made with simple, wholesome ingredients including walnuts, dates, cocoa powder, banana, and milk. It’s creamy, naturally sweetened with dates and banana, and packed with healthy fats and fiber, making it a satisfying way to start your day.
- Prep Time: 4 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Liquids
- 1 ½ cups milk (whole milk recommended for creaminess)
Fruits
- 1 large ripe banana (heavily speckled for intense sweetness)
- 3 to 4 large Medjool dates, pitted (adjust for sweetness)
Other
- ½ cup walnuts
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients including milk, ripe banana, pitted Medjool dates, walnuts, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract.
- Blend: Add all ingredients into a high-powered blender. Blend for at least one full minute until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring the dates are fully broken down.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve immediately for best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use a very ripe, heavily speckled banana to enhance natural sweetness and flavor.
- Whole milk contributes richness and creaminess to the smoothie.
- Medjool dates are preferred because they are soft and easier to blend; if using drier Noor dates, soak them in milk beforehand to soften.
- Blend at least one full minute to break down the fibrous dates and achieve a smooth texture.
