Date Coffee Smoothie
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
464 kcal
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Date Coffee Smoothie
Description
The Date Coffee Smoothie combines ripe bananas and pitted Medjool dates with chia and flax seeds, tahini, instant coffee, milk, and ice to produce a creamy, textured drink. Blending these ingredients together results in a smooth mixture where the dates impart natural sweetness and the tahini introduces a subtle nuttiness that complements the coffee's boldness. The seeds provide additional fiber and a slight crunch, enhancing the mouthfeel. The resulting smoothie offers a balance of sweetness, earthiness, and coffee flavor, making it a practical choice for a morning beverage or an afternoon pick-me-up.
Adjusting coffee strength allows control over the caffeine intensity, and soaking dates beforehand helps achieve a smoother blend. Using frozen bananas can thicken the smoothie and reduce the need for ice. Experimenting with different milk types can customize both flavor and texture to preference.
Ingredients
- 2 banana
- 4 Medjool dates pitted
- 2 tsp chia seeds
- 2 tsp flax seeds
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp instant coffee
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup ice
Instructions
- Place the banana, pitted dates, chia seeds, flax seeds, tahini, instant coffee, milk and ice in a blender.
- Blend on high for 30 seconds to 1 minute until all the ingredients are completely blended and you have a smooth mixture.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Soak dates in warm water for 10-15 minutes before blending to improve texture.
- Freeze banana slices ahead of time for a creamier smoothie that needs less ice.
- Adjust the amount of instant coffee to increase or decrease the coffee flavor to your liking.
- Try different types of milk such as almond, coconut, or oat milk to change the flavor profile.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 464 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 464kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 81g | 27% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 106mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 1241mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 58g | 116% |
| Vitamin A | 622IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 392mg | 39% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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