Banana-Coconut Pudding Smoothie

The best way to add sweetness to your smoothie without adding sugar? Dates.

By: Silvana Nardone

The best way to add sweetness to your smoothie without adding sugar? Dates. They're sweet and also full of soluble fiber to fill you up — just the solution for a morning meal.

Banana-Coconut Pudding Smoothie

Serves: 1

1 frozen banana, chopped

3/4 cup coconut water

1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

1 pitted date

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for sprinkling

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth, adding more liquid if necessary. To serve, pour into a glass and sprinkle with more cinnamon.

Silvana Nardone is the author of the Silvana's Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Kitchen: Timeless Favorites Transformed.

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