Vanilla "Cookie Dough" Date Smoothie for Pregnancy
An alternate name for this smoothie would be “cervix-ripening date smoothie” but I think we can all agree that doesn’t sound overly appetizing. ;) However, because this smoothie includes 3 medjool dates, it can have a softening effect on the cervix when consumed daily in the third trimester - this has been proven to be beneficial in shortening the first stage of labor!
I’ve also packed this smoothie full of hidden protein, healthy fats and fiber - you won’t even know it’s in there, and it makes this smoothie an entire meal for busy pregnant mamas on-the-go. Plus, it truly does taste like vanilla cookie dough in liquid form. My husband even said it’s delicious!
Date Smoothie For a Shorter Labor
Vanilla Cookie Dough Date Smoothie for Pregnancy
Let’s jump right into it. Here’s what you’ll need to whip up this Vanilla Cookie Dough Date Smoothie:
1 cup milk (I use whole milk)
1/2 cup 0% vanilla greek yogurt
1 small banana (or 1/2 large banana)
2-3 medjool dates, pitted and chopped
1 tbsp. ground chia seeds
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
How-to make:
Add all ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth.
Pour over ice, and enjoy!
As always thank you for visiting the blog! If you try making this vanilla cookie dough date smoothie for pregnancy please let me know how it goes in the comments below! Xx Julia Rae Connor
