Here’s a naturally sweet smoothie so delicious it can sub as a dessert. It would fool you for a milkshake if you didn’t know better. Flavored with “warm” spices like cinnamon and cloves, it gets a little kick from ginger, chile powder and cayenne (the hot spices are optional). It’s not a burn-your-tongue-kick but one you can feel creeping up the back of your throat. The dates lend an earthy, syrupy sweetness and banana is a classic ingredient for smoothies, and a natural to include with these spices.
I’m entering this in Maman & Gourmand’s Smoothie/Shake contest to win a $200 Health Master Emulsifier from Healthmaster.com . Update: The contest is over – I won – thanks for all your votes!
Spiced Banana Date Smoothie
(by Reeni)
1 cup Milk (I used Vanilla Soymilk)
4 Medjool dates, pitted, chopped
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ginger
1/8 teaspoon cloves
1/8 teaspoon Chile Powder*
1/16 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper*
3/4 cup sliced ripe banana
3/4 cup Ice
Add your milk and dates to a blender and blend on highest speed until
the dates are incorporated into the milk.
Add the rest of the ingredients and blend until smooth and creamy.
*Optional for a spicy kick.
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Hi- clearly this is an old post but it’s always nice to hear good things so I just wanted to say that I’m primarily eating smoothies right now and this has been a wonderful addition; it’s great for the season and a great way to break up the monotony of fruit smoothies.
Thanks Andrea! I’m glad to hear it!
Delish!!!!!!!
I voted for you! Gooooo Reeeeniiii!
Visiting from SITS. I haven’t had breakfast yet and your blog is making me seriously hungry. Yummy!