Fresh Fig Smoothie with Dates & Almond Butter
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Fresh Fig Smoothie with Dates & Almond Butter
Description
This smoothie blends fresh figs and dates with almond butter and chilled milk until smooth. The combination creates a creamy, naturally sweetened drink where the figs bring subtle fruitiness and softness, and the dates add extra sweetness and depth. Almond butter introduces a nutty richness, balancing the flavors. The milk ensures a smooth consistency and liquid base.
The method is simple, requiring only blending until smooth, making it suitable for a quick breakfast or snack. The smoothie is best enjoyed immediately to maintain its fresh flavor and texture.
To make it colder, freeze the figs beforehand. If fresh figs are unavailable, frozen or soaked dried figs can be used. Using almond milk instead of dairy milk creates a vegan version.
Ingredients
- 4 figs halved
- 1 dates can use 2 if using small dates
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 cup milk chilled
Instructions
- Place the figs, dates, almond butter and milk in the blender. Blend until smooth. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Freeze figs before blending to serve a colder smoothie.
- If fresh figs aren't available, substitute with frozen or soaked dried figs.
- For a vegan option, use almond milk as the liquid base.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 415 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 415kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 108mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 952mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 50g | 100% |
| Vitamin A | 679IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 401mg | 40% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.