Date Shake

Have you ever been lucky enough to have a date shake? If you have, then you will understand just why we love them so much…if you have not, we are so sorry to hear that, and now it’s time to run to the store and buy these super simple ingredients! You are gonna freak out! Welcome to the most delicious sweet treat without any refined sugar. I literally have dates on hand all the time. They are a staple in our house, and we use them in tons of recipes like these salted dark chocolate date caramel cups (yes, they are amazing and you need to make them too).

Anywho…date shakes are a family favorite for us, but we actually hadn’t made them in quite some time. I was lucky enough to have my amazing friend send me a beautiful box of fresh dates from Rancho Meladuco Date Farm in California. Let me just say this….OMG!! They are literally candy!! So sweet and just pure perfection, and that was the real inspiration for the date shakes. They deserved to be the stars of the show! With these simple ingredients, though, you too can make your own date shake!

All you need is a banana, cinnamon, dates (of course), some Greek yogurt, pure vanilla, and almond milk (or milk of your choice). Who knows, you may even have all of these ingredients in your kitchen already! Just blend all of the deliciousness together, and you are good to go!! You are gonna be blown away by how good this shake is!

What to Eat with Date Shake

A Date Shake is so creamy and sweet, which I love to enjoy with some banana bread, oatmeal cookies, or a plate of fresh apple slices with peanut butter. I love this shake with desserts like No-Bake Lemon Blueberry Bran Bars or a homemade Cast Iron Blackberry Crisp.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 frozen banana
• 6 medjool dates, pitted
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup 0% Greek yogurt
• 1 cup almond milk
• ½ cup crushed ice
• *Optional: ground vanilla to sprinkle on top

How to Make a Date Shake?

Step 1:

First, make sure your banana is frozen, Take out the pits from your dates if they still have them inside. Put the frozen banana, pitted dates, cinnamon, vanilla, Greek yogurt, almond milk, and crushed ice into a blender. Blend everything until it looks smooth and creamy.

Step 2:

If you have ground vanilla, you can sprinkle a little on top of the shake when you pour it into a glass. Enjoy.

KITCHEN EQUIPMENT NEEDED

• Blender
• Measuring spoons
• Measuring cups
• Spoon or spatula
• Glass or cup for serving
• Straw or spoon for drinking

HOW TO STORE LEFTOVERS?

You can pour it into a jar with a lid and keep it in the fridge. It’s best to drink it within one day so it stays tasty. Shake it or stir it before drinking.

FAQ

How sweet is a Date Shake?

A Date Shake is naturally sweet from the medjool dates and banana.

Can I use regular milk instead of almond milk?

Yes. You can use any kind of milk you like.

What if I don’t have Greek yogurt?

If you don’t have Greek yogurt, you can use regular plain yogurt, or vanilla yogurt.

Can I use dried dates instead of medjool dates?

Yes, you can soak them in warm water for 10 minutes.

Do I have to freeze the banana?

Freezing the banana helps make the shake thick and cold.

Is this good for breakfast?

Yes, of course.

Can I add other ingredients?

You can add peanut butter, cocoa powder, or even a handful of oats.

Conclusion

The Date Shake is a super sweet treat that’s easy to make and even easier to love. Don’t forget to share this Date Shake recipe with your friends and family! If you liked this shake, subscribe to our blog for more shake recipes.