Tahini Smoothie with Dates
If you like to add nut butter to your morning smoothie, you'll love this tahini smoothie with dates! Tahini adds a subtle nutty flavor to this smoothie made with frozen banana, dates, and vegan protein powder.
Servings: 1 smoothie
Calories: 472kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 frozen banana
- 3/4 cup unsweetened, plain soy milk
- 2 tablespoon tahini
- 1 scoop vegan vanilla protein powder*
- 1-2 medjool dates, pitted
- 1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Add all of your smoothie ingredients to a blender and puree until smooth.
Notes
- If you aren't using a vanilla protein powder, add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract to your smoothie.
- Use frozen fruit: I like to use frozen fruit to thicken smoothies rather than ice which can water your smoothie down.
- Don't skip the salt: It may sound strange, but adding a pinch of salt to your smoothie can really make the flavors sing! Just like you salt any other dish to enhance the flavors, the same can be helpful for your morning vegan smoothie.
- Soak the dates: If you find that your dates don't puree well in your blender, it can be helpful to let them soak in how water for 10-15 minutes to soften before adding them to your smoothie.
Nutrition
Serving: 1smoothie | Calories: 472kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 418mg | Potassium: 825mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 474IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 295mg | Iron: 8mg