How to Make Dates with Milk

Dates with milk is a popular, nutritious drink known for its health benefits. It’s especially common during Ramadan, often served at suhoor (pre-dawn meal) because it helps curb hunger during fasting hours. It’s also used as part of healthy diets and detox plans. Below are simple methods to prepare this drink, as well as other similar milk-based recipes like banana-date milkshake, fruit milk cocktail, and avocado smoothie.

1. Dates with Milk

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of pitted dates
• 1 cup of warm water
• 1 tablespoon of date syrup
• 1 cup of milk

How to Prepare:

1. Soak the dates in warm water for about 30 minutes to soften them.
2. Blend the soaked dates (along with the soaking water) in a blender.
3. Add the date syrup and milk, and blend everything for about 2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
4. Pour into serving glasses, and optionally drizzle some extra date syrup on top.

2. Banana and Date Milkshake

Ingredients:

• 400 ml liquid milk
• ¾ cup chopped banana
• 2 pitted dates

How to Prepare:

1. Peel and slice the banana.
2. Remove the pits from the dates.
3. Blend the banana, dates, and milk until smooth.
4. Pour into glasses and refrigerate until chilled before serving.

3. Fruit Milk Cocktail

Ingredients:

• 200 grams of strawberries (halved)
• 1 banana (sliced)
• 500 ml milk
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 3 ice cubes (crushed)

How to Prepare:

1. In a blender, combine the sliced banana, strawberries, and sugar.
2. Add milk and ice, then blend for one minute until smooth.
3. Serve cold in glasses.

4. Avocado Smoothie with Milk

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe avocados
• 6 tablespoons powdered milk
• 3½ cups water
• 1 tablespoon sugar or honey (adjust to taste)

How to Prepare:

1. Peel and cut the avocados into medium-sized cubes.
2. Dissolve the powdered milk in the water and set aside.
3. Add the avocado cubes and half of the milk mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.
4. Add the remaining milk and the sweetener, and blend again until the mixture is creamy and well combined.

5. Pour into glasses and chill in the fridge for 10 minutes before serving. You can top it with chopped nuts for added flavor and texture.

    

References:

• Dates with Milk Recipe
• Banana and Date Milkshake Video