Description
A creamy, energizing coffee smoothie with tahini, dates, and banana. A healthy and delicious way to start your day or enjoy as an afternoon pick-me-up!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 frozen banana, sliced
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 Medjool dates, pitted
- ½ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy, like almond or oat)
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of sea salt
- Optional: 1 tablespoon cocoa powder for a mocha twist
- Optional: Ice cubes, if needed for desired consistency
- Optional: Date syrup or maple syrup, to taste (if you prefer it sweeter)
- Optional toppings: sesame seeds, chopped dates, a drizzle of tahini
Instructions
- Prepare the Coffee: Brew a cup of strong coffee and let it cool completely.
- Prep the Dates: Pit the Medjool dates. If dry, soak in warm water for 5-10 minutes, then drain.
- Slice the Banana: Slice the frozen banana into smaller pieces.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooled coffee, tahini, pitted dates, sliced frozen banana, milk, cinnamon, and salt to your blender. Add cocoa powder if desired.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy (1-2 minutes). Scrape down the sides if needed.
- Adjust Consistency: If too thick, add more milk. If too thin, add ice cubes.
- Taste and Adjust Sweetness: Add date syrup or maple syrup to taste, if needed.
- Pour into a Glass: Pour the smoothie into a glass.
- Add Toppings (Optional): Top with sesame seeds, chopped dates, or a drizzle of tahini.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy immediately!
Notes
- For a Thicker Smoothie: Use more frozen banana or add ice cubes. Freeze coffee into ice cubes to avoid diluting the flavor.
- For a Vegan Smoothie: Use non-dairy milk.
- For a Protein Boost: Add a scoop of protein powder.
- Spice it Up: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Add Greens: Sneak in a handful of spinach or kale.
- Nut Butter Substitution: Substitute tahini with almond butter or peanut butter.
- Coffee Strength: Adjust the amount of coffee to your liking.
- Date Variety: Use other types of dates as well.
- Make it Ahead: Prepare the smoothie ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- Freezing for Later: Freeze the smoothie in ice cube trays or individual portions for later use.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes