This Walnut Smoothie is amazingly healthy made with walnuts, dates, cocoa powder, banana and milk - Delicious and Nutritious!
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Walnut Smoothie
We love healthy smoothies for breakfast especially to kick start the new year, better yet if it is tasty, hearty and filling like this Pina Colada Smoothie, orange smoothie or Spinach Smoothie.
This breakfast shake is made using superfood ingredients, naturally sweetened with dates and tastes decadent. If you are looking for more healthy ways to use dates, then try this Avocado Chocolate Mousse, Chocolate Date Balls or Date Caramels.
Made using few simple ingredients this milkshake comes together quickly. It is perfect on hectic mornings when you are running out the door for work or school. This is a delicious way to use farm fresh nuts like this caramel walnuts or orange cake.
Why You'll Love This Recipe?
- Healthy - It boasts anti oxidants, omega 3 fatty acids, fiber, protein, calcium, and rich in vitamins and minerals.
- Only 5 ingredients - It is made using 5 good for you ingredients along with vanilla extract.
- Tastes amazing - It's like dessert milkshake.
- Quick and easy - It is perfect for busy mornings for a quick grab and go drink.
- Thick and creamy - Dates, banana and walnuts makes it very thick and creamy.
INGREDIENTS
- Walnuts - Raw walnuts.
- Banana - Use a ripe fruit for natural sweetness.
- Milk - We used regular whole milk.
- Cocoa powder - We used Hershey's 100% cocoa.
- Dates - We use Medjool dates which makes it easier to blend.
- Vanilla extract - Elevates to taste like a dessert shake.
HELPFUL TIPS
- Blenders to use – A high speed blender like Vitamix or NutriBullet is great for milkshakes. Nutri bullet was perfect to make this single serve recipe.
- Dairy free - Use almond milk or oat milk to make it dairy free.
- Banana - Use a very ripe fruit or frozen one.
- Dates - Use pitted Medjool or Noor dates.
- Blend for at least one minute - Make sure to blend for at least a minute to make sure that dates are blended well.
How to Make?
Place all you ingredients into a powered blender and blend for about a minute or until very smooth. Pour into a glass and serve.
How to Store?
This drink is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored for up to a day. The best part of this recipe is that it makes just one serving so you will not have any leftovers.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
They are exceptionally nutritious loaded with anti oxidants, omega 3 fatty acids, reduces inflammation, reduce the risk of heart disease and adds a healthy boost to your breakfast drink.
Bananas and nuts make an excellent combination and are delicious blended together like this Banana Walnut Cake or Air Fryer Banana Cake.
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Walnut Smoothie
This Walnut Smoothie is amazingly healthy made with walnuts, dates, cocoa powder, banana and milk - Delicious and Nutritious!
Ingredients
- 1 cup + ½ cup milk
- 1 Banana, large
- ½ cup walnuts
- 3 to 4 large Medjool dates, pitted (adjust according to desired sweetness)
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Items used
Instructions
- Add all ingredients into a blender, blend for at least a minute (until smooth) and serve.
Notes
Dairy free - Use almond milk or oat milk to make it dairy free.
Dates - Use pitted Medjool or Noor dates.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 820Total Fat: 38gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 30gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 61mgCarbohydrates: 118gFiber: 15gSugar: 86gProtein: 17g
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