3-Ingredient Vegan Date Shake

Refreshing, creamy and actually good for you, this 3-ingredient vegan date shake is your ultimate sweet summer drink. Blend these three basic ingredients and enjoy a cool healthy milkshake in under 10 minutes.

What Is a Date Shake?

It’s simply a milkshake primarily flavoured with dates, usually made with vanilla ice cream. Invented in 1928, today date shake is one of the iconic symbols of Palm Springs.

While blending sweet dates with cool vanilla ice cream, sounds like a summer dream, I’m happy to say that there is a slightly healthier way to get your sweet milkshake fix.

How to Make a Healthier Date Shake 

A traditional date shake is made with dates and vanilla ice cream, but any milkshake made with dates can easily be called a date shake. This healthier, but just as simple version, calls for the following ingredients:

• Dates
• Almond milk
• Frozen banana

That’s it. The frozen banana gives the drink a refreshing, ice cream-like consistency, and the almond milk makes sure the shake is not too thick.

How Sweet Is This Drink?

This shake is a blend of Medjool dates, bananas and almond milk, so as you may have guesses, it's super sweet and just perfect if you're trying to satisfy your sugar cravings. But while it is sweet, it's a healthier alternative to the traditional date shake, which is typically made with dates and vanilla ice cream.

If you're looking for a more classic fruit smoothie, I recommend trying out this pineapple detox smoothie, strawberry banana peach smoothie, or even my frozen banana smoothie.

Extra Tips and Tricks for the Best Date Shake

While the basic idea of a date shake is simple, you can still have some fun with it. Here’s how to make sure your date shake turns out perfect:

• Don’t ignore the frozen banana. To make the drink actually resemble a milkshake, the banana needs to be frozen solid, and the shake served right away.
• Use Medjool dates. Although the shake will work with other types of dates, such as Deglet Noor, as well, the sweet and plump Medjool dates really take it to the next level.
• Add any extra flavours you like, such as a dash of cinnamon or vanilla, but don’t go overboard with the add-ins. You still want to be able to first taste the dates.

More Refreshing Vegan Drinks

• 3-Ingredient Banana Smoothie
• Pineapple Strawberry Smoothie
• Healthy Breakfast Strawberry Banana Smoothie