Ramadan is a few days away and Muslims around the world will be fasting in observance of the holy month. I guess smoothies are a great option to break your fast with. The good news is that no refined sugar is involved here; but still I am not talking about a skinny smoothie, dates and bananas have a sufficient amount of natural sugar, and dates are a common Ramadan fruit that pack loads of health benefits, they are rich in fibers, potassium, magnesium and calcium. Fasting can cause low blood sugar, and dates can help restore it back and provide you with immediate source of energy.
Banana Date Smoothie
Description
Break your fast with the banana date smoothie or even serve it for suhoor as a light meal. Feel free to add less milk for a heavier consistency. I like mine thin, especially for iftar. This is easy to make and also good for you.
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 4 cups milk
- 14 medjool dates pitted
- 2 ripe bananas peeled
- 1/3 cup oats
Topping:
- Strawberries or any berries of your choice
- Toasted pecans
Instructions
- Place the pitted dates, bananas, ground oats and milk in a blender and blend on high until smooth. Refrigerate
- Pour into glasses and top with with pecans and your favorite berries.
Notes
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6 Comments
The flavors are so unique to me in this. I would just imagine how its bursting with freshness and the sweetness from the banana and dates surely make it over the top special in flavor!
Just a unique recipe, Hadia. I’ve not seen dates used at all in smoothies and I love it! So full of flavor and healthiness. A great way to break the fast! xo
Unique recipe. I bet this taste so good.
OH! I could have this every morning!!
Is that one smoothie or several 14 dates seems like a lot
I tried this dry fruit banana smoothie for breakfast today. It was awesome and super tasty.