Description
This Tahini Coffee Smoothie is a creamy and energizing blend featuring ripe bananas, rich espresso, and nutty tahini. Perfect for a quick breakfast or afternoon pick-me-up, this smoothie balances the sweetness of dates with warming cinnamon and a hint of salt, topped with optional whipped cream and dark chocolate shavings for an indulgent finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Smoothie Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, fresh or frozen
- 1 1/2 cups non-dairy milk
- 2 shots of espresso or 1 cup strongly brewed coffee
- 2 tbsp tahini (sesame paste)
- 2 large medjool dates, pits removed (use 4 if using smaller dates)
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup ice
- Pinch of salt
Toppings (Optional)
- Cinnamon
- Whipped cream
- Shaved dark chocolate
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Gather all the smoothie ingredients including ripe bananas, non-dairy milk, espresso or brewed coffee, tahini, medjool dates, cinnamon, ice, and a pinch of salt.
- Blend: Combine all the smoothie ingredients in a blender. Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, ensuring the dates are fully incorporated.
- Serve: Pour the blended smoothie evenly into two cups.
- Add Toppings: Garnish each serving with a sprinkle of cinnamon, a dollop of whipped cream, and shaved dark chocolate according to your preference for added flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a thicker smoothie, use frozen bananas and add less ice.
- If you prefer a sweeter smoothie, add extra medjool dates as needed.
- Non-dairy milk options such as almond, oat, or soy milk work well in this recipe.
- Adjust coffee strength depending on your caffeine preference.
- The pinch of salt helps to balance and enhance the sweetness and flavors.
