Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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10
servings
4 unit

bananas

peeled, sliced, and frozen

8 unit

Medjool dates

pitted, coarsely chopped, and frozen

3 cup

canned coconut milk

chilled

0.5 tsp

freshly ground nutmeg

freshly ground

Step 1
~1 min

Peel, slice, and freeze 4 bananas.

Step 2
~1 min

Pit, coarsely chop, and freeze 8 Medjool dates.

Step 3
~1 min

Chill 3 cups of canned coconut milk.

Step 4
~1 min

In a blender, combine the frozen bananas, frozen dates, chilled coconut milk, and 1/2 tsp of freshly ground nutmeg.

Step 5
~1 min

Whirl until the bananas are smooth and the dates are finely chopped.

Step 6
~1 min

Pour the smoothie into 10 chilled 4-oz glasses.

Step 7
~1 min

Top each glass with a pinch of nutmeg.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of nutmeg to your preference.

For a thicker smoothie, add more frozen bananas.

If the smoothie is too thick, add a splash of water or coconut milk.

For a festive touch, rim the glasses with shredded coconut before pouring.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Ingredients can be prepped and frozen ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled immediately after blending.

Great as a breakfast smoothie or a festive treat.

Pairs well with holiday brunch items.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Pastries
Fruit Salad
Quiche

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Global

Cultural Significance

Smoothies are a modern global food trend.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Thanksgiving
New Year's

Occasion Tags

Holiday Breakfast
Christmas Brunch
New Years Celebration

Popularity Score

70/100

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