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    Ragi Banana Dates Smoothie

    Oct 23, 2023. by Bhavana Patil. No Comments | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Ragi Banana Dates Smoothie recipe is a delicious and nutritious drink made with ragi flour (finger millet), bananas, dates, and milk. Vegan and Gluten-free.

    One of the most significant meals of the day is breakfast, which literally means breaking the fast. Unfortunately, we frequently forget or miss this breakfast because of the early bustle.

    We present a quick breakfast meal that is flavorful and simple to prepare. It is called ragi banana date smoothie. Bananas are high in potassium, and when mixed with ragi and dates, they may do wonders for your health. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s get started with the recipe.

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    • Why I Love this Ragi Banana Smoothie Recipe
    • Ragi Banana Date Smoothie Ingredients
    • How to Make Ragi Date Banana Smoothie
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Storage Instructions
    • Tips to Make the Best Ragi Banana Smoothie
    • Variations
    • More Smoothie Recipes
    • Ragi Banana Date Smoothie

    Why I Love this Ragi Banana Smoothie Recipe

    • Ready in 15 minutes
    • Easy.
    • Filling and perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack.
    • Packed with fiber, calcium, potassium, protein, and omega-3.
    • No refined sugar.
    • Vegetarian, Vegan, gluten-free, and soy-free.
    ragi banana dates smoothie served in a glass topped with almonds with banana, dates and nuts on the side

      Ragi Banana Date Smoothie Ingredients

      You need very few ingredients to make this healthy ragi banana date smoothie recipe.

      • Ragi (finger millet) flour: Use regular or sprouted ragi flour. I used store-bought sprouted ragi flour. It is easily available in Indian grocery stores or on Amazon.
      • Dates: I used pitted dates. They naturally sweeten your smoothie without the need for added sugar. If you use Medjool dates, adjust the quantity according to your preference.
      • Banana: should be very ripe to get a smooth, creamy, and velvety texture. Fresh or frozen, both work.
      • Almonds: Soak almonds in hot water for 15 minutes and peel off the skin. Almonds are a great source of protein, fiber-rich and healthy fats.
      • Milk: I've used almond milk in this smoothie, but you can use dairy, soy, oat, or any other type of milk.
      • Flaxseeds: I like to add flaxseeds (or flaxseed meal) for extra protein, fiber as well as omega-3.
      • Chia seeds: Are a great source of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
      • Ground Cinnamon: adds a warm and slightly sweet flavor to the smoothie.
    Ragi Banana Date Smoothie Ingredients

    How to Make Ragi Date Banana Smoothie

    Add two tablespoons of ragi flour to ½ cup of water. Mix well to ensure there are no lumps.

    step to make the ragi slurry collage

    In a separate pot, bring 1 cup of water to a boil on medium-high heat.

    Then, slowly add the ragi mixture (slurry) to the boiling water.

    Reduce the heat to low and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring continuously, preferably using a whisk, until the mixture thickens. Turn off the stove, remove the pan from the heat, and let it cool completely.

    step to boil the water and add the slurry collage

    In a high-speed blender, Vitamix Blender add cooked ragi mixture, banana, dates, soaked almonds, flaxseeds, chia seeds, ground cinnamon, and almond milk.

    step to add all the ingredients into the blender

    Blend for a few seconds until smooth and creamy. If you prefer your smoothies to be a bit thinner, try adding extra almond milk.

    blended ragi banana date smoothie

    Pour into a glass, top it with some slivered almonds. Serve immediately!

    ragi banana dates smoothie served in a glass topped with almonds with banana, dates and nuts on the side

    Serving Suggestions

    Serve this ragi banana date smoothie alongside a slice of toast as a wholesome breakfast or healthy evening snack.

    Storage Instructions

    Refrigerator: Ragi date banana smoothie tastes best when served immediately after preparation. However, you can store any leftover smoothie overnight or for up to 24 hours in the fridge in an air-tight container.

    Tip: You can prepare the cooked ragi mixture the night before and store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container. This way, you can easily assemble your Ragi Date Banana Smoothie in the morning or whenever you're ready to enjoy it.

    Tips to Make the Best Ragi Banana Smoothie

    • Use ripe banana: using a ripe banana makes the smoothie naturally sweet, and creamy, and tastes better.
    • Pitted dates: Remove the pits from the dates before blending.
    • Pre-cooked ragi: Make sure to cool down the cooked ragi mixture completely before blending with the other ingredients. You can pre-cook the ragi mixture the night before and store it in the refrigerator overnight.
    • Use a high-speed blender: This will help to make the smoothie extra smooth. You will not run into any chunks of fruit in the mouth.

    Variations

    You can make this smoothie with your favorite add-ins. Here are a few suggestions.

    • Milk: use almond milk, coconut milk, oat milk, cashew milk, or dairy milk.
    • Nut butter: Instead of soaked almonds, you can also use nut butter like peanut, almond, cashew, walnut, sunflower seed, or pecan butter.
    • Flavoring: You can substitute ground cinnamon with cardamom powder or vanilla extract.
    • Oats: Add 2 tablespoons of rolled oats to this smoothie to make it wholesome, fiber-rich, and filling.

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    • Ragi Makhana Smoothie

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    ragi banana and dates smoothie served in a glass topped with almonds with banana, dates and nuts on the side

    Ragi Banana Date Smoothie

    Bhavana Patil
    Ragi Banana Dates Smoothie recipe is a delicious and nutritious drink made with ragi (finger millet), bananas, dates, and milk.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Servings: 1
    Calories : 426
    Course: Beverage, Breakfast
    Cuisine: Indian
    Diet: Vegan
    Method: Blender/Food Processor
    Prep Time : 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time : 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time : 20 minutes minutes

    Equipment

    • Blender

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoons ragi flour
    • 1.5 cups water divided
    • 1 medium banana ripened
    • 3 dates pitted
    • 6-7 almonds soaked
    • 1 tablespoon flaxseeds
    • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
    • â…› teaspoon cinnamon powder
    • ½ cup almond milk

    Instructions
     

    • Add two tablespoons of ragi flour to ½ cup of water. Mix well to ensure there are no lumps.
      step to make the ragi slurry collage
    • In a separate pot, bring 1 cup of water to a boil on medium-high heat.
      Then slowly add the ragi mixture (slurry) to the boiling water.
    • Reduce the heat to low and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring continuously, preferably using a whisk, until the mixture thickens. Turn off the stove, remove the pan from the heat, and let it cool completely.
      step to boil the water and add the slurry collage
    • In a high-speed blender, Vitamix Blender add cooked ragi mixture, banana, dates, soaked almonds, flaxseeds, chia seeds, ground cinnamon, and almond milk.
      step to add all the ingredients into the blender
    • Blend for a few seconds until smooth and creamy. If you prefer your smoothies to be a bit thinner, try adding extra almond milk.
      blended ragi banana date smoothie
    • Pour into a glass, top it with some slivered almonds. Serve immediately!
      ragi banana and dates smoothie served in a glass topped with almonds with banana, dates and nuts on the side

    Nutrition

    Calories: 426kcalCarbohydrates: 74gProtein: 10gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gSodium: 190mgPotassium: 856mgFiber: 13gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 85IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 396mgIron: 3mg
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