This peanut butter smoothie without banana is thick, creamy, and naturally sweet with Medjool dates instead. Oats add body, Greek yogurt makes it extra smooth, and almond milk keeps it easy to sip. It has a cozy caramel-peanut flavor that works beautifully for a quick Breakfast Smoothie or a satisfying snack when you want something rich without reaching for a banana.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, plus more as needed
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 2 soft Medjool dates, pitted
- 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of fine salt
- 1/2 cup ice
- 1 teaspoon honey, for drizzling, optional
How To Make It
Add the almond milk to the blender first so the blades can move easily. Add the Greek yogurt, peanut butter, pitted dates, oats, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and ice.
Blend on high for 30 to 45 seconds, or until the dates and oats are fully incorporated and the smoothie looks silky. If your dates are a little firm, pause and scrape down the sides, then blend again until smooth.
Check the texture. For a thicker, spoonable smoothie, leave it as is or add a few extra ice cubes. For a thinner breakfast drink, blend in 1 to 3 tablespoons more almond milk until it reaches your favorite consistency.
Pour into a glass and finish with a small honey drizzle if you want a glossy, dessert-like touch. A tiny sprinkle of cinnamon or a few oats on top also makes it extra pretty for a breakfast smoothie moment.
Tips
Use soft, fresh Medjool dates for the best caramel-like sweetness. If your dates feel dry, soak them in warm water for 5 to 10 minutes, then drain before blending.
For the smoothest texture, blend the oats with the almond milk for a few seconds before adding the remaining ingredients. This helps them disappear into the smoothie instead of tasting gritty.
Choose natural creamy peanut butter if you like a deeper roasted flavor, or classic creamy peanut butter for a sweeter, more familiar shake-style taste.
If you want to prep ahead, pit the dates and portion the oats, cinnamon, and salt into a small container. In the morning, just add everything to the blender with the cold ingredients and blend.
For a colder, thicker smoothie without banana, use extra ice or chill the almond milk and yogurt before blending.
Grab a straw and enjoy this creamy peanut butter date smoothie!