Ingredients
Liquid
- 1 ½ cups milk (whole milk recommended)
Fruits
- 1 large banana (very ripe, heavily speckled)
- 3 to 4 large Medjool dates, pitted (adjust sweetness as desired)
Other
- ½ cup walnuts
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Pit the Medjool dates if they are not already pitted. Peel the ripe banana and gather all ingredients.
- Add to Blender: Place 1 ½ cups milk, banana, walnuts, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and Medjool dates into a high-powered blender.
- Blend Smooth: Blend for at least one minute on high speed to break down the dates and combine all ingredients into a creamy and smooth mixture.
- Serve Immediately: Pour the walnut smoothie into a glass and serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use a very ripe banana for optimal natural sweetness and flavor.
- Whole milk yields a richer and creamier smoothie.
- Medjool dates are preferred for their softness and ease of blending.
- If using drier Noor dates, soak them in milk for a few hours to soften before blending.
- Blend for at least one minute to ensure the dates, which are fibrous and harder, break down completely for a smooth texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
