We've got dates and, as usual, I've got frozen bananas. They're a fine combination, and I've been choosing to combine them in smoothies. They're both plenty sweet as they are, so all they really need is some milk. I also like the teensiest pinch of ground cardamom.Whenever I get to the smooth dates and banana stage I notice that this would probably make another fine banana icecream. My processor can't quite blend the dates to smoothness, so the 'icecream' is flecked with their caramel sweetness. They're a treat when I find them sunk into the last quarter of my smoothie, too.
Banana-date smoothie
Remove the pits from 6-8 dates and place them in a food processor. Process the dates until they're as mushy as they're gonna get (mine are usually still quite chunky when they're out of the blade's reach). Add a couple tablespoonfuls of milk (dairy or non-) before processing some more. Add a frozen banana and a pinch (just a pinch!) of ground cardamom and process it all until smooth. Then with the motor still running, gradually add more milk in a stream to get the quantity and consistency you want. Pour it into a glass and drink up!
I always think about posting drinks.. but never do, I really should make the effort. yep I love banana and dates... throw in a tablespoon of nut butter next time... YUM!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds so good, I have banana smoothies most morning but hadn't thought about adding dates.
ReplyDeleteI checked, it was you with the Soy Bombs! That's what I was trying to talk about at #eatdrinkblog on Sunday - I LOVE YOUR SOY BOMBS
ReplyDeleteWas great to meet you Cindy, what a fun day.
I love smoothies. Need to make it more before it gets too cold.
ReplyDeletedo'h you just reminded me I meant to make a smoothie this morn but was too tired to remember - I love berries with my banana in smoothies but the idea of dates sounnds good and means more iron which would give it a nutritional boost! Just checking do you have the dried dates or the fresher ones?
ReplyDeleteHey Carla! We don't post many drinks either. And nut butter is definitely on the to-eat list.
ReplyDeleteVicki - they're worth a shot, if you don't mind your smoothies a little chunky. :-)
Ha, thanks Zoe! I had a brilliant time too - it was likewise great to meet you.
Yes, Penny! I probably won't be making so many as winter approaches.
Johanna - these were dried, though I imagine either would work (as long as they're pitted!).