This cinnamon date oat smoothie blends familiar pantry ingredients into a creamy, gently spiced breakfast for busy mornings. It tastes like a cozy bowl of oatmeal in drinkable form, with soft sweetness from Medjool dates, warm cinnamon, and a boost of protein from Greek yogurt.
Ingredients
- 3 Medjool dates, pitted
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 medium ripe banana
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
How To Make It
Add the pitted dates, oats, cinnamon, banana, Greek yogurt, almond milk, vanilla extract, and ice cubes to a high-speed blender. Blend on high for 45 to 60 seconds, or until completely smooth and creamy. If the smoothie is too thick, add an extra splash of almond milk and blend again. Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.
Tips
For an extra smooth texture, soak the dates and oats in the almond milk for 10 minutes before blending. Use a frozen banana instead of a fresh one if you prefer a thicker, frostier smoothie. Plain Greek yogurt keeps the sweetness balanced, but vanilla Greek yogurt works well too. To make it dairy-free, swap the Greek yogurt for a plant-based yogurt.
Warm, creamy, and lightly spiced, this smoothie is a happy way to start any morning!