Date Milk
on Aug 05, 2025
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Creamy, naturally sweet, and full of flavor, date milk is an easy-to-make drink that blends soft dates with milk for a wholesome and nourishing treat that’s perfect for any time of day.
Date milk might just become your new favorite drink. This simple drink is made by blending soft, sweet dates with regular milk to create a creamy, naturally sweet beverage that feels a little bit fancy but couldn’t be easier to make. It’s perfect for a quick energy boost during the day or as a cozy drink before bed. Serve it cold over ice for a refreshing treat, or warm it up for a comforting drink. All you need is a blender, and once you try it, you’ll want to keep a batch ready in the fridge all week long!
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Table of Contents
What You’ll Need
Here is what you’ll need to make this date milk:
- Dates: The main ingredient for this milk. I love using Medjool since they’re soft and the perfect texture on their own, but if you’re using a different variety like Deglet Noor, soak them beforehand to soften the texture.
- Milk: I used whole milk in this recipe, but dairy-free alternatives work as well.
- Ground Cinnamon: Warm spice for added flavor.
See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Ingredient Substitutions & Additions
- Milk: You may substitute the milk with any dairy-free alternative such as oat milk or coconut milk.
- Cinnamon: Ground cinnamon can be replaced with other warm spices like ground nutmeg or ground ginger. You can also add a small amount of nut butter for added fats.
Step-By-Step Instructions
STEP 1: Pit the dates. If your dates are hard, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes, or until softened.
STEP 2: Add the dates, milk, and ground cinnamon to a high-powered blender and blend on high until smooth and the dates have completely broken down. Taste the milk and adjust the taste as needed. If you prefer less sweetness, add more milk. If you prefer a sweeter milk, add in an extra date.
STEP 3: Pour the blended mixture through a fine sieve to ensure it is completely smooth. Pour into mini bottles or a large bottle.
STEP 4: Serve chilled over ice or warm gently on stovetop or in microwave.
Storage Instructions
Date milk can be stored in the fridge for 2 to 3 days. I like to store them in these 4-oz mini glass bottles because they’re perfect to grab and go for a quick drink. You will notice that the drink will separate when stored, but that’s perfectly normal! When you are ready to drink it, just give it a quick shake and you’ll be good to go! If you plan to store them in these mini glass bottles or a similar bottle, don’t fill them to the top and leave a little space off so that you’ll have room to shake the drink when ready to serve.
Tips For Success
- Use soft dates (Medjool) for caramel-like sweetness.
- If your blender struggles, soak dates first since it makes blending smoother.
- Adjust consistency: Add more milk for a thinner drink, less for richer.
- Customize with extra spices or nut butter based on your taste preference.
Recipe FAQs
Definitely! Warmed date milk makes a cozy drink, especially with a pinch of cinnamon. Just heat gently over the stove or in the microwave, don’t boil it.
It’s completely normal if your date milk separates in the fridge when stored, since the mixture doesn’t contain any preservatives. When you are ready to drink it, just give it a quick stir or shake, and you’ll be good to go!
Date milk it’s a wholesome treat, but it’s best to use dates in moderation since they are naturally high in sugar.
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Date Milk
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk, whole, or dairy-free alternative
- 4 Medjool dates
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Pit the dates. If your dates are hard, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes, or until softened.
- Add the dates, milk, and ground cinnamon to a high-powered blender and blend on high until smooth and the dates have completely broken down. Taste the milk and adjust the taste as needed. If you prefer less sweetness, add more milk. If you prefer a sweeter milk, add in an extra date.
- Pour the blended mixture through a fine sieve to ensure it is completely smooth. Pour into mini bottles or a large bottle.
- Serve chilled over ice or warm gently on stovetop or in microwave.
Notes
- Use soft dates (Medjool) for caramel-like sweetness.
- If your blender struggles, soak dates first since it makes blending smoother.
- Adjust consistency: Add more milk for a thinner drink, less for richer.
- Customize with extra spices or nut butter based on your taste preference.
