This Walnut Smoothie is a healthy, creamy, naturally sweet, and chocolatey breakfast or snack. Made with 5 wholesome ingredients, it’s filling, fiber-rich, and indulgent — without any refined sugar.
Why You’ll Love This Walnut Smoothie
Packed with fiber from dates, healthy fats from walnuts, and natural energy from bananas, this date and walnut smoothie is creamy, sweet, and satisfying—without any refined sugar. It tastes indulgent, feels like a treat, and is perfect for kids or a filling breakfast that keeps you full until lunch - feel good smoothie!
- maria doss
Reader Review
A reader Amy writes, "I am obsessed with this smoothie right now, love it!! I do mine with 2 dates and I actually forgot to put the vanilla in today and it was still delicious. Thanks for such a great recipe!" 
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Dates are one of my favorite natural sweeteners for smoothie recipes because they make them thick, creamy, and subtly caramel-flavored, while adding extra fiber.
This breakfast walnut smoothie is packed with superfood ingredients and naturally sweetened with fruits like bananas and dates, just like our date banana smoothie.
For an extra nutrition boost, I sometimes soak the walnuts and dates in water a few hours—or even the night—before blending. Soaking not only makes them easier to digest but also creates an ultra-creamy, silky drink.
Ingredients
Scroll down to the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and amounts.
- Walnuts - Use raw walnuts or soaked the night before, if you are planning ahead.
- Banana - As I explain in ripe banana recipes, use a very ripe, heavily speckled banana for an intense fruity flavor and natural sweetness.
- Milk - Whole milk makes the walnut smoothie rich and creamy, like in avocado smoothie recipe or all smoothies without yogurt.
- Cocoa powder - As I explain in the round-up post cocoa powder recipes, it is the resulting powder after removing most of the cocoa butter and therefore has an intense chocolate flavor.
- Dates - I use soft Medjool dates which makes it easier to blend. If your dates are on the drier side or if using Noor variety, then soak the dates in milk for atleast 30 minutes before blending.
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Walnut Smoothie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 Banana (medium to large)
- ½ to ¾ cup walnuts (½ cup for medium sized banana and ¾ cup for a large one)
- 3 to 5 pitted Medjool dates (adjust according to desired sweetness)
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend for at least one minute, or until the smoothie is very smooth and creamy, then serve.
- 👉 Dates can be tough and fibrous, which makes blending into a creamy smoothie tricky. For the best texture, use soft Medjool dates, or soak drier dates in the milk for at least 30 minutes before blending.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information, based on third-party calculations, should be seen as estimates, not guarantees, as various factors like product types, brands, processing methods, and more can alter the nutritional content in recipes.
Watch How To Make It
Tips for Success
- Blender: Use a high-speed blender like Vitamix, or budget-friendly options like Breville or NutriBullet for single-serve smoothies.
- Vegan: Swap in plant-based milk like almond milk.
- Dates: Use soft, plump Medjool dates. If using firmer Noor dates, soak them in milk first.
- Blend well: Blend for at least one minute to get a smooth, creamy texture.
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How to make walnut smoothie?
You can find the full printable recipe below, but here is a quick overview of the procedure along with step-by-step photos.
1 & 2. Add chopped walnuts, pitted dates, cocoa powder, and sliced bananas into the blender.
3. Pour in milk and vanilla extract.
4. Blend until uniformly smooth and creamy.
How to use dates in a smoothie
Dates can be a little stubborn in the blender, sometimes leaving tiny chunks at the bottom of your glass. To get a creamy, smooth texture, I recommend using soft Medjool dates and a high-powered blender. Even Medjool dates can be slightly dry, which makes them harder to blend, so if yours are on the drier side, soak them in milk for about 30 minutes before blending. This not only softens them but also helps release their natural sweetness, giving your smoothie a silky, rich consistency.
👩🍳 Love recipe ideas with Medjool dates? Try my date balls or the date and nut bars next!
Hi, I’m Maria — a professional food blogger with over 9 years of experience sharing easy, healthy dinners, baking ideas, and high-protein recipes. I also love creating simple, flavorful dishes that you can make quickly in the air fryer or Instant Pot. My goal is to help you cook real food —but make it exciting, tasty, and never boring. More about maria ->
Amy
I am obsessed with this smoothie right now, love it!! I do mine with 2 dates and I actually forgot to put the vanilla in today and it was still delicious. Thanks for such a great recipe!
Maria Doss
That’s so great to hear, so glad you loved the smoothie - Maria ♡