Are you ready for a combined shot of antioxidants, iron, dietary fiber, potassium, calcium, manganese, copper and magnesium? Oh, how about some vitamins and proteins? This smoothie has ‘em all! A sinful combination of dates and coconut, this winter smoothie is packed with all the goodness that nature can offer.
Coco-Date Smoothie
Ingredients:
Pitted dates – 1 cup
Coconut milk – 1 1/2 cups
Banana – 1
Cinnamon powder – 1/4 tsp
Turmeric – a pinch
Almonds – 1/4 cup (soaked overnight)
Jaggery powder – 1 tsp (This can be substituted with honey)
Warm water – 1 cup (or more depending on desired consistency)
Topping:
Sesame seeds
Basil seeds
Directions:
- Cook pitted dates in coconut milk along with cinnamon powder and turmeric powder. Bring it to a boil. Cool to room temperature.
- Combine date-coconut milk mixture, banana, almonds, jaggery powder and water in a blender and puree at high.
- Serve immediately with sesame seeds and basil seeds.
- This recipe serves two.
Enjoy! Thank you for reading! ❤
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