Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Prepare for Blending
- Add all specified ingredients, including the pre-soaked, pitted Medjool dates, into your high-speed blender. Ensure all frozen fruit is truly frozen solid for optimal thickness and temperature.
Blend Until Smooth and Thick
- Blend until perfectly smooth and creamy. Avoid adding extra unsweetened almond milk unless absolutely necessary. Use a tamper if available, or employ the blend-stop-scrape method (blend, stop, scrape sides, repeat) to achieve a thick consistency that barely moves when tilted.
Serve Immediately
- Once blended to your desired thick, spoonable consistency, transfer the smoothie base to a bowl. Top with fresh berries, sliced bananas, homemade coconut granola, sliced almonds, coconut, nut butter, honey, or chia seeds as desired.
Nutrition
Notes
Using fully frozen fruit, especially bananas, is crucial for thickness. Peel and slice ripe bananas, then freeze them on a parchment-lined baking sheet before transferring to a freezer-safe bag. Pre-soak Medjool dates for 10 minutes in warm water to ensure smooth blending. Use a quality protein powder for best flavor. Minimize liquid; add only 1-2 tablespoons of almond milk at a time if needed to get the blades moving. Too much liquid or ice will result in a runny or icy bowl. For meal prep, portion out frozen fruit, protein powder, and dry add-ins into freezer-safe bags. The un-topped smoothie base can be refrigerated for 24 hours or frozen for up to 1 month. Re-blend with a splash of liquid to restore creaminess after storage. Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.