Ramazan Mubarak, everyone! Hope you are having a proper breakfast at Suhoor, for you have a busy day ahead at school on weekdays. But sleep can make it difficult for you to eat properly so early, and you can end up with insufficient nutrition to sustain you all day until iftar.

So here is an easy recipe for a banana date smoothie that is filled with nutrients to keep you full throughout the fast, and its natural ingredients result in a balanced meal. It’s easy to make and also easy to drink when you can’t bring yourself to munch on a full meal.

Plus, it’s so flavourful and very versatile, as you can tweak the ingredients to include your favourite one. For some extra protein, you can add peanut butter, and if you want a low-calorie option, you can omit the honey. This results in a perfect recipe for steady energy for the hours ahead.

Let’s get right to it!

Ingredients

• 1 banana

• 2 dates

• 1 tablespoon yoghurt (more if you like)

• 2–3 ice cubes

• 1 tablespoon honey

• 1 tablespoon peanut butter (optional)

• Milk (to preferred consistency)

Method

In a blender, add banana, deseeded dates, yoghurt, ice cubes, honey and optionally peanut butter.

Pour in the milk and blend until it reaches your desired consistency. For a thinner smoothie, you can add more milk.

Serve in a tall, chilled glass. Enjoy!

Published in Dawn, Young World, February 21st, 2026