With a busy schedule of holiday festivities and a never-ending lineup of sweets, treats and holiday feasts, it’s hard to make smart nutritional choices and keep your health and wellness goals on track. Thankfully, smoothies are a great, easy way to pack in the essential nutrients you need to stay energized.
While there’s a wide variety of smoothie ingredients to choose from, we believe Medjool dates should be at the top of your list. Here’s why:
- Naturally sweet and always delicious
- Packed with complex carbs for sustained energy
- More potassium by weight than bananas
- Non-GMO and pesticide-free
- Low on the Glycemic Index
Here's a few of our favorite smoothie recipes that include our fresh Medjool dates! They’ll help curb any craving during the holiday season and provide you the nutrients you need.
Medjool Date Green Smoothie
If you're a green smoothie newbie, this recipe will have you hooked in no time. Rich in antioxidants, fiber, iron, magnesium, potassium and calcium, you can get the greens you need in your day with this quick-to-mix smoothie.
Walnut Cinnamon Mocha Coffee Shake
The holiday smell of cinnamon and spice is intoxicating. Keep your freezer stocked with "coffee" ice cubes to quickly cure those cravings with this naturally sweet treat!
Blueberry Superfood Smoothie
Get the superfoods you need to power wrap all the gifts under the tree with this nutrient dense smoothie.
Medjool Date Cold Brew Recovery Smoothie
Just finished up an early morning jog or a quick afternoon workout? We’ve got the smoothie for you that delivers some well-needed recovery!