Date, Tahini, and Cardamom Smoothie Recipe

Name: Date, Tahini, and Cardamom Smoothie Recipe
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 3/4 cup plain, unsweetened almond milk; 3 medjool dates, preferably fresh (about 1 1/2 ounces) pitted and torn into 1/2 inch pieces; 2 tablespoons tahini; 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom, plus more for garnish; 1 frozen banana, cut into 1/2 inch chunks; Pinch of salt

Caramely fresh medjool dates complement super-savory tahini in this smoothie.

Note: For the best flavor (and easy blending) seek out fresher dates—often found in the refrigerated section of the grocery store. If you use dried dates, it may take a little extra blending. For the smoothest texture, bring dates and tahini to room temperature before using. No need to bother getting out a cutting board to chop the dates; I simply tear them with my hands as I add them to the blender.

From the Blender: Date, Tahini, and Cardamom Smoothie

Date, Tahini, and Cardamom Smoothie Recipe

Active 5 mins

Total 5 mins

Serves 1 serving

3/4 cup plain, unsweetened almond milk
3 medjool dates, preferably fresh (about 1 1/2 ounces) pitted and torn into 1/2 inch pieces
2 tablespoons tahini
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom, plus more for garnish
1 frozen banana, cut into 1/2 inch chunks
Pinch salt

Combine almond milk, dates, and tahini in a blender. Pulse to break up the dates and then blend on high until a smooth paste forms, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed. Flecks of date should be visible, but the mixture should be smooth.
Add the cardamom, banana, and salt to the blender. Blend on high speed until smooth. Garnish with more ground cardamom and serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
424	Calories
18g	Fat
66g	Carbs
8g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories	424
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18g	23%
Saturated Fat 3g	13%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 146mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 66g	24%
Dietary Fiber 8g	28%
Total Sugars 43g
Protein 8g
Vitamin C 12mg	58%
Calcium 89mg	7%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 887mg	19%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)