Banana Date Smoothie (High Protein)

Name: Banana Date Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1/2-1 frozen banana (sliced); 2 Medjool dates (pitted); 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1/3 cup milk; 1 tsp vanilla; optional: 1/2-1 scoop vanilla protein powder

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This banana date smoothie is sweet, creamy and absolutely delicious. It’s naturally sweetened from dates and bananas and packs a protein boost from Greek yogurt. Enjoy this easy smoothie as part of a nutritious breakfast or a healthy snack.

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Two banana date smoothies on a cutting board with sliced bananas, vanilla beans and dates.

Why you’ll love this

This delicious smoothie is made with just a few simple ingredients but it’s packed with flavor and nutrition. Plus there’s no refined sugar because the sweetness comes from dates and bananas.

It makes for an easy breakfast or even a great post-workout snack and it comes together in less than 5 minutes. It has a great balance of balance of protein and complex carbohydrates too!

One serving has 15 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber, so it’s going to be filling! It’s also a great way to give your body natural energy and electrolytes like potassium, magnesium and calcium.

Plus, this simple banana date smoothie is a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth with wholesome ingredients. Dates are naturally sweet with a delicious caramel-like flavor.

The fiber and natural sugar in bananas and dates paired with the protein from milk and Greek yogurt in this recipe will keep you satisfied and nourished.

Let’s get into what you need to make it!

Bananas, dates, vanilla extract, milk and Greek yogurt on a countertop with labels.

Ingredients

Banana: I like using frozen banana for this smoothie to add texture, natural sugar and flavor to this smoothie. If you’re using a fresh banana just add 3-4 ice cubes to help give it a thicker consistency. Note: Ripe bananas will make a sweeter smoothie vs. a banana that still has some green.
Dates: Large Medjool dates work best here for texture, sweetness and flavor but any type of date would work. They’re a great source of fiber and provide natural sweetness- they truly taste like candy!
Greek yogurt: Full fat plain Greek yogurt gives this smoothie a protein boost and a creamy consistency. You could also use vanilla Greek yogurt.
Milk: I use 2% dairy milk for a creamier texture and a little extra protein. You could also use any plant-based milk you like (soy milk, coconut milk, oat milk and unsweetened almond milk work well).
Vanilla: Vanilla extract brings out the flavor and natural sweetness of the banana and dates. If you have it, vanilla bean paste ups the vanilla flavor even more!
Optional: This smoothie already has about 15 grams of protein, but you can bump up the protein even more by adding 1/2-1 scoop of your favorite vanilla protein powder!

A banana date smoothie on a cutting board with sliced bananas, vanilla beans and dates.

How to make banana date smoothie

Add all ingredients to a high speed blender, blend 30 seconds to 1 minute until smooth. PS- This Ninja blender system is my personal favorite for making smoothies!

Ingredients for a banana date smoothie in a blender.

Banana date smoothie blended in a blender.

How to store

Store smoothie leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Once it’s in the fridge, just keep it in mind the smoothie won’t be as thick. You can re-blend with ice cubes to thicken.

You can also freeze leftovers into smoothie cubes.

Two banana date smoothies on a cutting board with one being picked up.

Variations

For a higher protein version add a scoop of your favorite protein powder or an extra scoop of Greek yogurt.
Add some spice- 1/4 tsp of cinnamon, cardamom or pumpkin pie spice adds a new depth of flavor to this simple recipe. Or a tiny pinch of nutmeg.
For more fiber and healthy fats add a tablespoon of chia seeds, flax seeds or hemp seeds.
For healthy fats add a tablespoon of natural almond butter, cashew butter or good old peanut butter! You can also drizzle some on top.
Up the fiber and antioxidants by adding ½ cup of frozen berries. Strawberries, blueberries or raspberries are some of my favorites.
Make it chocolatey by adding 1/2-1 tbsp cocoa powder or a handful of chocolate chips.
Use cottage cheese instead of Greek yogurt!
Pour your smoothie into popsicle molds for a fun frozen treat!

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