Palestinian/Middle Eastern•healthy
Banana Date Smoothie (Mastic Gum Flavored)
This banana date smoothie is flavored with mastic gum, a unique and aromatic essence. This creamy, naturally sweet smoothie combines the richness of ripe bananas and the caramel-like sweetness of dates, creating a delightful blend that’s both nourishing and satisfying.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 4 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 ripe frozen banana
- 1.5 cup milk
- 2-3 Medjool Dates
- 1/4 teaspoon Mastic Gum
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon orange blossom water (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted almonds (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place sugar and mastic gum droplets in the grinder.
- 2
Grind sugar and mastic gum until the mixture turns into more powder.
- 3
In a blender place bananas, milk, Medjool dates (remove pit), and mastic gum powder mixture.
- 4
Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.
- 5
Once blended pour a few drops of Orange Blossom Water.
- 6
Pour into a glass or mason jars, sprinkle on top chopped toasted almonds (optional), and enjoy immediately.