Green Date Smoothie
Creamy, sweet, nutty, and full of caramelly date flavor, these Green Date Smoothies are a hidden gem. I love how they're easy to make, yet full of nutrition—my toddler freaks for them, too! With 21 grams of protein per serving, they're like a date shake, but with some greens and staying power.
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk dairy or unsweetened non-dairy
- 2 cups packed baby kale or spinach
- 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
- 2-4 tablespoons collagen powder or vanilla protein powder
- ½ frozen banana
- 3 large pitted Medjool dates
- 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
- 1 handful of ice
Instructions
- Add the ingredients to the blender in the order listed.
- Blend until smooth and creamy, about 30 seconds to 2 minutes, depending on the strength of your blender. Enjoy!
Notes
Storage Directions
- Refrigerating: The smoothie is best enjoyed fresh, though leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 12 hours. Refresh the smoothie by blending it with a handful of ice cubes before enjoying.
- Freezing: Pour leftover smoothie into an ice cube tray and freeze overnight or until solid before transferring the smoothie cubes to a freezer-safe container and freezing for up to 2 months. Defrost the smoothie in the fridge for a few hours or blitz the cubes with a splash of milk in the blender until creamy.
- Add the ingredients in the order listed — Ensure a smooth blending experience and the creamiest smoothie by adding the milk first, followed by the kale, protein powder, hemp seeds, and the rest of the ingredients.
- Thicken to your liking — For a thicker smoothie, use a whole frozen banana. For a smoothie bowl, use a whole banana and omit the ice.
- Make it a date shake — For a healthier, high-protein spin on a date shake, omit the baby greens.
- Add mix-ins — A handful of frozen blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries adds a bright fruitiness. For a warmer “spiced” version, add a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, or a tiny pinch of cloves. A pinch of salt can also help the flavors pop.
- Make it dairy-free and vegan — Use non-dairy milk (soy milk has the highest protein) and vegan protein powder to make it plant-based.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 21gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 118mgPotassium: 835mgFiber: 5gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 3045IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 286mgIron: 3mg
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