Banana Date Protein Smoothie

Name: Banana Date Protein Smoothie for Suhoor
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 6 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 3 dates, pitted; 1 small banana; 1 tbsp Greek yogurt; 1 scoop vanilla protein powder; 1 tbsp peanut butter powder; ground cinnamon, to taste; 1 tbsp chia seeds; 1 cup milk

A nutrient-dense banana date smoothie combining whole dates, Greek yogurt, protein powder, and chia seeds for sustained energy during Ramadan fasting. Its blend of natural sugars, protein, and fiber makes it ideal as a pre-dawn meal or muscle-building shake.

🏷️Smoothie 🏷️Protein shake 🏷️Banana 🏷️Date 🏷️Ramadan Suhoor

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Total

6 min

Servings

1

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$17–$28

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

3 dates, pitted
1 small banana
1 tbsp Greek yogurt
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 tbsp peanut butter powderoptional
ground cinnamon, to taste
1 tbsp chia seedsoptional
1 cup milk

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Instructions

1
To a blender cup, add the pitted dates, banana, Greek yogurt, and vanilla protein powder.
2
Add the optional peanut butter powder, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and optional chia seeds for extra fiber.
3
Pour in the milk.
4
Secure the lid and blend until completely smooth.
5
Enjoy immediately.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Pit dates thoroughly and tear into smaller pieces before blending to ensure they break down fully and avoid a grainy texture.
Blend in this order: milk first, then dates, banana, and powder ingredients last—this prevents protein powder clumping on the blender walls.
Use room-temperature or slightly warm milk to help dates dissolve faster and create a creamier texture without ice diluting the drink.

Substitutions

Greek yogurt → plain yogurt (reduces protein by ~5g per serving)
Vanilla protein powder → chocolate protein powder (complements dates and banana well)
Peanut butter powder → almond butter powder (lighter flavor, same texture)
Chia seeds → ground flaxseed (similar fiber and nutrition, use same amount)

Storage & make-ahead

Blend fresh for best texture and nutrition retention. If made ahead, store in an airtight container for up to 24 hours refrigerated; shake well before serving.