Dates Milkshake (Khajoor Milkshake)
on May 03, 2022, Updated Apr 02, 2024
Dates Milkshake (Khajoor Milkshake) is a delicious and nutritious drink that people of all ages can enjoy. It is made with milk, seedless dates, and a few other healthy ingredients and is a great way to get your daily dose of calcium and other essential nutrients.
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About Dates Milkshake
Dates Milkshake (Khajoor Milkshake) is a delicious, nutritious beverage loved by people of all ages. It is a refreshing and healthy alternative to sugary drinks and can be enjoyed as a snack or a meal replacement.
Dates are a good source of calcium and other essential nutrients; including them in your diet is very good for the body. They provide instant energy and are known to lower body temperature.
This date shake recipe is a great way to incorporate dates into your diet.
Ingredients
Milk – For a rich and creamy milkshake, use whole (full-fat) milk. To make the shake healthier, you can use low-fat or skim milk.
To make a vegan milkshake, use plant-based milk, such as coconut, oat, soy, or almond milk.
Dates – To make dates shake, use the best quality seedless dates. I prefer Medjool dates, as they have thin skin, softer flesh, and a rich caramel-like taste.
Banana – Freezing the banana makes the shake super creamy and luscious. Do not miss this step.
Honey – Adjust it to your liking. For a vegan version, you can replace it with maple syrup or agave nectar.
Vanilla Extract – It gives a lovely flavor to this shake.
Variations
You can replace vanilla extract with ground cardamom powder, ground cinnamon powder, or ground nutmeg powder.
You can add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or Greek yogurt to make this shake creamy and luscious.
Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder and serve this shake as a pre or post-workout snack.
To make this khajoor shake chocolaty, add 2-3 tablespoon of chocolate syrup.
While blending, add some soaked nuts, such as almonds, cashew nuts, and walnuts, to make the shake even healthier.
Chia seeds, flax seeds, hemp seeds, etc., are other options for this nutty shake.
How To Make Khajoor Milkshake
Add the following ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.
- 1 and ½ cups of chilled whole milk
- ½ cup of chopped seedless dates
- 1 large banana (peeled, sliced, and frozen)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Check for sweetness and add more sweetener if needed.
Pour into serving glasses and serve immediately.
Add a few ice cubes to each glass if you like your milkshake super chilled.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can. Soak the dry dates in warm water in a small bowl for 3-4 hours. Then, use them in place of soft dates. Please don’t throw away the water they were soaked in; it has all the goodness of dates.
Serving and Storage
It is a great healthy drink to serve on hot summer days.
Enjoy as-is as a healthy breakfast or evening snack if you are on a weight loss journey. I love to sip on a big glass of date milkshake on busy mornings. It keeps me full for a long time.
Khajoor milkshake is popularly served during Ramadan.
It can be served for vrat days (Hindu Fasting) like Navratri, Shivratri, or Ekadashi.
For added flavor and nutrition, top this delicious date shake with fresh fruits, nuts, or seeds.
To store the dates banana milkshake, refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to 24 hours. Enjoy chilled!
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Dates Milkshake Recipe (Khajoor Milkshake)
Ingredients
- 1 and ½ cups chilled whole milk (full-fat milk) (use plant-based milk for vegan)
- ½ cup chopped seedless dates
- 1 large banana (peeled, sliced and frozen)
- 1 teaspoon honey (use maple syrup or agave nectar for vegan)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.
- Check for sweetness and add more sweetener if needed.
- Pour into serving glasses and serve chilled.
- Add a few ice cubes to each glass if you like your milkshake super chilled.
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