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    Walnut Smoothie

    Published: Jan 9, 2023 · Modified: May 29, 2023 by Maria Doss · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    This Walnut Smoothie is made using 5 wholesome ingredients like walnuts, dates, cocoa powder, banana and milk. It is tasty, nutritious and satisfying.

    chocolate walnut smoothie in glasses topped with chopped walnuts.

    This breakfast walnut smoothie is made using superfood ingredients and naturally sweetened with fruits like bananas and dates like in date smoothie.

    If you are planning, then I like to soak the walnuts and dates in a bowl of water, a few hours prior or even the night before. Soaking removes the phytic acid, is easier to digest, and also results in a super creamy drink.

    Dates are one of my favorite sweeteners to use in smoothie recipes because it makes it thick and creamy, add subtle caramelly notes, and pack it with more fiber.

    They also can be stubborn in a blender. If it's not blended well, you can end with tiny chunks of unblended dates, collected at the bottom of the glass. I like to use the Medjool variety and also a high-powdered blender to help make the blending easier.

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    • Walnut Smoothie

    Why you'll love this?

    • Nutritious and satisfying
    • Only 5 ingredients
    • Tastes decadent
    • Thick and creamy

    Ingredients

    Scroll down to the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and amounts.

    1. Walnuts - Use raw walnuts or soaked the night before, if you are planning ahead.
    2. Banana - Use a very ripe, heavily speckled banana for an intense fruity flavor and natural sweetness.
    3. Milk - Whole milk makes the walnut smoothie rich and creamy.
    4. Cocoa powder - It is the resulting powder after removing most of the cocoa butter and therefore has an intense chocolate flavor.
    5. Dates - I use Medjool dates which makes it easier to blend.
    6. Vanilla extract - Use the real thing. Although you might not notice much difference, when using imitation vanilla in baking recipes, real vanilla has innumerable flavor compounds, especially in a no-cook recipe.

    How to make?

    You can find the full printable recipe below, but here is a quick overview of the procedure along with step-by-step photos.

    chopped walnut halves in a blnder.
    sliced bananas inside a blender.

    1 & 2. Add chopped walnuts, pitted dates, cocoa powder, and sliced bananas into the blender.

    a hand pouring milk using a glass measuring cup into a blender.

    3. Pour in milk and vanilla extract.

    a blender blending brown smoothie.

    4. Blend until uniformly smooth and creamy.

    Pro tip: Dates are harder, super fibrous, and hence might be difficult to break down. Here are a few pointers to ensure you end with a smooth, creamy walnut smoothie.

    • Use soft Medjool dates, if possible
    • Use a high-powered blender
    • Soften your dates first, especially when using the drier Noor variety.

    pouring chocolate date smoothie into a glass.

    How to store?

    This walnut smoothie 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 like the oatmeal smoothie, so you will not have any leftovers.

    Helpful tips

    • Blenders to use – A high-speed blender like Vitamix is perfect for making morning smoothie recipes. Other cost-effective blenders I like are Breville or Nutri Bullet (as shown in photos), perfect for making a single-serve walnut smoothie.
    • Dairy-free - Use plant-based milk, such as almond or oat milk to make it dairy free.
    • Dates - I like to use the soft, plump Medjool variety. If using the Noor variety, then soak them in milk for a few hours before making the drink.
    • Blend for at least one minute - Make sure to blend for at least a minute to ensure the dates are blended well.

    chocolate walnut smoothie in glasses topped with chopped walnuts.

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    Walnut Smoothie

    This Walnut Smoothie is made using 5 wholesome ingredients like walnuts, dates, cocoa powder, banana and milk. It is tasty, nutritious and satisfying.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 4 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 4 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2 Serving
    Calories: 516kcal
    Author: Maria Doss

    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

    • Blender
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    Instructions

    • Add all ingredients into a blender, blend for at least a minute (until smooth) and serve.
      Tip: Dates are harder, super fibrous and hence might be difficult to break down. Here are few pointers to ensure you end with a smooth and creamy smoothie:
      1. Use soft medjool dates, if possible
      2. Use a high powdered blender
      3. Soften your dates first, especially when using the drier Noor variety.

    Notes

    Banana - Use a very ripe, heavily speckled banana for intense fruity flavor and natural sweetness.
    Milk - Whole milk makes the walnut smoothie rich and creamy.
    Dates - I use Medjool dates which makes it easier to blend.
    Soften dates -  I like to use the soft, plump Medjool variety. If using Noor variety, then soak them in milk for a few hours before make the drink.
    Blend for at least one minute - Make sure to blend for at least a minute to ensure the dates are blended well.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2g | Calories: 516kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 28g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 835mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 87IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 3mg

    Nutritional information is based on third party calculations, should be considered estimates and not be construed as a guarantee. Varying factors such as product types, brands purchased, produce, the way ingredients are processed and more change the nutritional information in any recipe.

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