Date Shake

This date shake is just heaven, I absolutely love it! Whenever I need something sweet but don’t want to start baking or blending dates and nuts I head for this shake – it’s so sweet and creamy and sates any sweet craving perfectly. It couldn’t taste less healthy but yet it’s full of goodness as it’s made of the most beautiful blend of banana, almond butter, vanilla, date nectar and almond milk!

OVERVIEW

Serves: 1

Prep: 3M

Total: 3M

Difficulty: easy

Ingredients:

1 ripe banana

250ml of almond milk

2 tablespoons of almond butter

2 tablespoons of date nectar/syrup

1/4 of a teaspoon of vanilla powder

Method:

Peel the banana then place everything into a blender and blend until the shake is smooth and creamy

Eight Hours

Made this before work today. SO tasty.

https://theeighthours.wordpress.com/
Anna

sounds so easy and delicious!!!
ClareOF

Looks delicious! What kind of vanilla powder do you use? Is it a protein powder?
- ellawoodward
  
  Hi Clare, I use organic vanilla powder. You can order it online from Ocado. It’s different to vanilla protein powder. X
Annabelle Fulcher

with your smoothies do you add any extra water or ice?
Also was wondering what vanilla powder is and where you can get it?
Thanks! 🙂
- ellawoodward
  
  Hi Annabelle, I don’t add any extra water or ice to my smoothie recipes unless it’s stated in the recipe. I buy organic vanilla powder from Amazon or Ocado. Have a lovely day x
Molly Timlin

Hi Ella, just wondering where you buy medjool dates for all your recipes from? Where’s the cheapest but best place to go? X
- ellawoodward
  
  Hi Molly, you can find them in most supermarkets but I tend to buy them in bulk from Amazon as this works out slightly cheaper. Have a lovely day x
  - Barbara Hallsworth
    
    I found them much cheaper at the Llangefni asda! – £3.30 for 500 gms. Not all asdas have them though & they don’t have them on line. Maybe it’s something they’re trying out in Anglesey!
    - Donna Roberts
      
      Hiya Barbara. I’m originally from Llangefni but live in Somerset now! They have the dates in the ASDA here too 🙂 Love all your recipies Ella x
- holly bop
  
  Hi, I get mine from a Turkish Food Centre (local Turkish
  supermarket) near my house in South East London, places like that sell excellent dates, much cheaper than bigger supermarkets. 🙂
- holly bop
  
  Hi, I get mine from a Turkish Food Centre (local Turkish
  supermarket) near my house in South East London, places like that sell excellent dates, much cheaper than bigger supermarkets. 🙂
Lala Maria

This looks truly divine!
San

Ella, if you use almond butter and almond milk, can’t I just soak almonds in water and then blend it all together?
- ellawoodward
  
  Sadly this won’t create the same taste and consistency as using almond butter and almond milk. Hope you enjoy the shake! X
Charlene Phillips

Can I use fresh dates instead of date syrup?
- ellawoodward
  
  Hi Charlene, date syrup is a liquid so fresh dates will provide a very different consistency but I imagine that it would still taste delicious! X
  - Charlene Phillips
    
    Ok thank you. And for all your wonderful recipes. Xx
Sarah

I tried this after my jog this evening, it was so delicious and refreshing and was just what I needed. Thanks Ella!
Ellenor | Champagne Lifestyle

This looks lovely! I must try this for my morning smoothie!!

http://www.champagne-lifestyle.com/
Laura Brockway

Hi! I love your blog and it’s helping me stay excited about food whilst I’m bed bound and severely ill 🙂 but, I can’t eat bananas, they make me feel very poorly, but they seem to be in so much! Do you have any ideas for substitutes? Thank you xx
- ellawoodward
  
  Hi Laura, you could try using half an avocado instead as this has the same creamy consistency. For the date shake you could add medjool dates and oats to thicken it up. There’s a delicious banana-free pear and vanilla smoothie on the blog! X
AnnieH

Hi Ella – would rice milk instead of almond milk word in this recipe? My body doesn’t tolerate almonds too well – almond butter seems to be ok but for some reason my body doesn’t like almond milk! Looking forward to trying this shake : ) xx
- ellawoodward
  
  Hi Annie, yes rice milk is a great substitute for this recipe. Hope you love it! X
Johanne Chicoine

How we can do this shake with less carbs for hypoglycemia? Thank you
- ellawoodward
  
  Hi Johanne, sadly I haven’t tried any substitutions for this recipe. My recipes aren’t specifically focused on being low carb but you can always switch ingredients to suit your personal preference! X
  - London Unitarian
    
    You could substitute avocado for the banana to give you a classic Lebonese flavour combo. Possibly lower carb too.
Hayley Morgan

Hi Ella, I just bought your cookbook and I absolutely love how most of your recipes do not have a bazillion one of a kind ingredients and most of the stuff I already have in my cupboards! I have never owned a cookbook where on every page is something I feel I could put together easily and is so healthy and nutritious! I love how your aim is not on counting calories but to focus on eating simple nutritious meals. This should always be the focus when cooking! I find you very easy to relate to as we are the same age and I love your write up at the beginning of your cookbook that explains how you didn’t know how to cook and now you realize that cooking with vegetables is quite easy and fun! You are an inspiration. Thanks again.
- ellawoodward
  
  Hi Hayley, I am so happy to hear that you are loving the recipes and feel so inspired by the book. I really hope you continue to enjoy each recipe as you make them! Keep up your healthy journey and have a lovely day! Ella x
Susie pitcher

Hi Ella just wanted to say this shake is awesome
I adore the energy bites and hummus
Nutella and zucchini noodles with Brazil and advocardo butter
Keep up the good work
Can’t wait for book 2 have pre ordered it on amazon
Happy weekend
Love Susie
X
Ideas for Moments

Hi Ella, this looks amazing! Do you know if I could use vanilla extract instead of vanilla powder? And do you know where to find date syrup in London?
Thanks!
http://www.ideasformoments.blogspot.co.uk/
- ellawoodward
  
  I haven’t tried this recipe with vanilla essence before so unfrtunatelt I’m not too sure about flavours or the ratio but I imagine that it should work well too. I love using Beloved Date Nectar, you can buy it online or in Whole Foods! X
- holly bop
  
  I get date nectar from the Turkish Food Centre (TFC) in Dalston or Camberwell. Very good and inexpensive. xx
Bean

I’m suddenly coming round to the idea of Medjool dates, having been a bit wary about their sugar content. I took your idea Ella, and had one spread with almond butter last night and it was gorgeous, just so good! I don’t have date syrup or nectar but I’m going to try this after my run tomorrow with whole dates and I think it’s going to be just the sort of thing I need to recover. Thank you!
- Kelly Louise
  
  Hi, I’m interested to know if whole dates worked as I don’t have any syrup but a stack of medjool dates. Thanks.
Catherine Crossan

This is probably my favourite smoothie! It tastes like you’re drinking some delicious cake. I used peanut butter this morning as I’d run out of almond butter, and it’s just as good.
Eight Hours

Simple but so effective.
This is my fave recipe for when I desperately need a health boost. Amazing for your skin and overall wellbeing.

https://theeighthours.wordpress.com/2015/06/02/citrus-smoothie/
Laura Mountain

Hi Ella, can this recipe be made without banana? Banana gives me stomach cramps 🙁
- ellawoodward
  
  Hi Laura, sadly you need the banana to make it really smooth and creamy. You could try the pear and vanilla smoothie on the blog which is banana-free. Have a lovely day x
James Burch

Holy Moly. This is delish. It tasted like a malt milkshake from a good burger joint. I used 3 dates instead of nectar, plus van ess. It surely can’t be good for you??? tastes too damn good. Want another one. Thanks! I wouldn’t normally post something like this, but hey.
- ellawoodward
  
  Hi James, I am so happy you love the shake. I hope you continue to enjoy many more of the recipes! X
Brent Shishido

Hey Ella,

I was searching for some Organic health shakes today when I came across deliciouslyella.com

Awesome stuff!

Actually, I just launched a guide that teaches people how to lose weight off of an organic diet shake. I usually charge $200, but I’d be more than happy to send a sample over to you on the house. All I’d ask is that you’d consider mentioning it on your blog or writing a review.

Let me know how that sounds.

Cheers,

Brent Shishido
- ellawoodward
  
  Hi Brent, thanks so much but I really don’t like to focus on weight loss, I much prefer focusing on a healthy lifestyle using plant-based and nutrient dense ingredients! Really hope you enjoy many of the recipes! Have a lovely day x
Susan Bryant

Oh my word, this is so delicious. I have been enjoying this as an energy boost post-workout and it’s just perfect. And totally yummy. Thanks, Ella! Xx http://www.suzebryant.com
Lauren Toulson

Thank you for being so inspiring Ella! Your recipes are changing my life! With the help of your cookbook I was inspired to create my own Blackberry, ginger and mint smoothie, please check it out and let me know what you think? xx http://thisislaurentheblog.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/blackberry-and-ginger-smoothie-with-mint.html
- ellawoodward
  
  I am so happy to hear how inspired you are feeling! That looks and sounds so delicious – I hope you continue on in your healthy journey! X
Patrick

Awesome post, in case you guys were looking for some variety in your protein shake recipes, check out our websites! http://allaboutthatwhey.com/
Ronda Baucom

omg YUM! How many calories are in this? Tastes like a million!
- ellawoodward
  
  Hi Ronda, so sorry but I don’t have the calories content for any of my recipes as I much prefer to count goodness not calories. Hope you love the shake x
  - carri kessler
    
    love. love. love.
Kam

Hi Ella, can you please let me know what kind of coconut milk you use for your recipes? I bought the Biona Coconut milk cans in a pack of 6 via Amazon, but was wondering if its better to buy creamed coconut so you get more coconut and less water in the can, and less expensive. Please let me know, as I want to use this in a lot of your recipes, and don’t know if they’re the same thing. Thanks xx
- ellawoodward
  
  Hi, the Biona organic full fat coconut milk is a great one to use, I love using it in my recipes. Creamed coconut is more for when you need to use coconut cream so I would stick to the organic tinned ones. Hope you love the recipes x
  - Kam
    
    Thanks for your reply. So if for instance I was making your coconut porridge, I couldn’t melt the solid block of coconut cream for it to become like the thick cream that can be found at the top of the Biona cans? Sorry to be a pain, but I just want to make sure that’s the best way to use coconut in your recipes as it can be quite dear if I use it a lot! Thanks x
    - ellawoodward
      
      I’m not entirely sure how they make the coconut cream and I haven’t tried melting it into my porridge before but I imagine that it could taste good, but I’m just not sure about the consistency of it. Hope it turns out delicious! X
      - Kam
        
        Yes that’s true 🙂 I might give it a go! Thanks so much Ella!! X
gem_mummy

Hi Ella, which almond milk do you use?
Thanks.
- ellawoodward
  
  I love using Rude Health almond milk, you can get it from most health food stores x
Chelsea

Hi Ella, I would really love to try this recipe, but can I use actual dates instead? If yes, how many should I use?
- ellawoodward
  
  Regular dates aren’t as sweet or as easy to blend compared to medjool dates but they should still work. You could add one or two extra if they come up slightly smaller. Hope it’s delicious x
Mihaela Jakovac

Hi Ella,

I have a quick question. How long can medjool dates can be stored in the fridge in airtight container?

Thx,

Mihaela
- ellawoodward
  
  Hi Mihaela, it’s actually best to store them at room temperature. They also keep well for several weeks! X
- Loretta
  
  Good question on the me good dates ! How long do they last if kept in frig? Also how lonf for Almond milk?
  - ellawoodward
    
    Hi Loretta, I keep my dates at room temperature. They usually last about two weeks but it’s best to read the packet first! Almond should last for about 3 days in an airtight sealed bottle x
Rikke Jensen

Hi Ella, this shake is fantastic! I’m going to try it with actual dates (medjool) next time. Have a nice Sunday.
Ingrida Bareikyte

Hi Ella,

Thank you for the amazingly delicious recipes. Just wondering is I can use agave nectar, not the date?

Thank you
- ellawoodward
  
  Yes agave would work well for this recipe too. Hope you enjoy it x
Jana

I’m so excited to try this with my next work out! Looks so yummy, think I’ll add some plant protein to it!
Loretta

Can I only buy vanilla powder in health food stores? Or is there a substitute like lignin vanilla I could use or would that cause me to lose the benifit the power gives?
- ellawoodward
  
  You can also buy vanilla powder online from Amazon. I haven’t tried a substitute for this before sadly x
donna

HI can you use Vanilla Paste instead of the powder.
- ellawoodward
  
  I imagine that should work well too 🙂
Han.

I made this smoothie after looking through and didn’t have all the ingredients- didn’t matter! I used soya milk, honey, vanilla extract and added a few soft dates. Still tasted very yummy! x
Neal Noyce

Like the recipe I like smoothies made from banana , dates , ginger and some spinach for extra goodness 🙂 I also through in some mushrooms extracts to help boost the immune system !

http://vitalherbs.co.uk

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