A Green Banana, Date, & Peanut Butter Breakfast Smoothie.

My family will tell you: it was only a matter of time before I shared a breakfast smoothie recipe. My son begins nearly every morning with one. While the ingredients typically vary, I am always sure to include some type of green. One of our favorite recipes is this banana, date & peanut butter smoothie (with a little sprinkle of green). I first discovered the combination of dates and bananas from a classic vegan influencer (probably long before the term "influencer" became mainstream) named Freelee the Banana Girl (if you know, you know; if not, check her out here: https://www.instagram.com/freeleethebananagirl/?hl=en). Many years later, I'm not entirely convinced that all her advice is sound, but she remains a nostalgic figure for those of us who have embraced the plant-based lifestyle since the days of Portland's vegan punk rock scene (shout out Black Water Bar & Hungry Tiger, too!) and before. Plus, Freelee recommends fantastic smoothie recipes. Dates are an extraordinary fruit. With the indulgent consistency of caramel, when combined with bananas, they create a creamy, sugary consistency that's hard to resist. Add the other ingredients I recommend for a truly yummy experience!