Tahini Date Shake

Tahini Date Shake
  • Author: Cookie and Kate

Combining the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the nuttiness of tahini, this creamy and indulgent Tahini Banana Smoothie is a satisfying treat for any time of day. Blended with dates, vanilla, and a hint of cinnamon, this smoothie is a deliciously wholesome way to start your day or satisfy your sweet cravings. Enjoy it chilled with a sprinkle of cinnamon or sesame seeds for an extra touch of flavor.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond milk or milk of choice (nut-free if necessary)
  • 2 sliced and frozen ripe (but not overripe) bananas
  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 4 Medjool dates, pitted and torn into pieces
  • 1 drop of real vanilla extract
  • Pinch cinnamon
  • Optional garnishes: pinch of cinnamon and/or sesame seeds

Instructions

  • In a blender, combine the milk, frozen banana slices, tahini, dates, vanilla and cinnamon.
  • Blend until smooth. Taste and add more vanilla or cinnamon if desired. If you’d like to lighten it up, blend in some ice as well. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.

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Prep Time

PT5M

Yield

2 small shakes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 436 calories
  • Sugar Content: 46.4 g
  • Sodium Content: 105.2 mg
  • Fat Content: 17.8 g
  • Saturated Fat Content: 2.4 g
  • Trans Fat Content: 0 g
  • Carbohydrate Content: 70.3 g
  • Fiber Content: 7.8 g
  • Protein Content: 8.2 g
  • Cholesterol Content: 0 mg