Creamy, milkshake-thick smoothie with sweet dates, pistachios, and a whisper of rose water that tastes like a Middle Eastern dessert in a glass. π₯€
Hook
Blend soaked dates, nuts, and cold milk into a rich, naturally sweet smoothie that feels indulgent but keeps you full for hours. β¨
Ingredients
Servings: 4
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π΄ Soft Medjool dates, pitted: 70 g (4 large / 2.5 oz)
π§ Hot water (for soaking dates): 60 ml (ΒΌ cup / 2 fl oz)
π₯ Cold milk (dairy or unsweetened almond milk): 300 ml (1ΒΌ cups / 10 fl oz)
π₯£ Thick Greek yogurt (or coconut yogurt): 120 g (Β½ cup / 4.2 oz)
π₯ Shelled pistachios, unsalted: 30 g (ΒΌ cup / 1 oz)
π Ripe banana, sliced and frozen: 1 small (~90 g / 3.2 oz)
πΉ Food-grade rose water: 5 ml (1 tsp / 0.17 fl oz)
π― Honey or date syrup (optional): 5β10 ml (1β2 tsp / 0.2β0.34 fl oz)
π§ Ice cubes: 4β6 small cubes (~80 g / 2.8 oz)
Preparation
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Total Time
β±οΈ Prep: 10 min
π₯ Cook: 0 min
π Rest: 5β10 min (soaking dates)
π Total: 15β20 min
Nutritional Value
π½ Calories: ~320 kcal
πͺ Protein: ~11 g
πΎ Carbs: ~45 g
π§ Fat: ~10 g
π§ Sodium: ~120 mg
π₯ 320 kcalπͺ 11 g proteinπ 45 g carbsπ§ 10 g fat
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Advice
Blend dates and pistachios first with the liquid until perfectly smooth; then add frozen banana and ice so the smoothie stays extra creamy without any chewy bits.
Why it works π‘
Dates and banana provide natural sweetness and body, pistachios add healthy fats and flavor, and a tiny amount of rose water perfumes the whole glass without tasting soapy.
Twist πΆοΈ
Swap half the milk for strong chilled coffee for a rose pistachio latte smoothie, or add 1 tbsp cocoa powder for a chocolatey dessert-style shake.
Status
Thick, creamy, and delicately floralβlike sipping Middle Eastern dessert in smoothie form. π₯€β¨ #grannyzen #Smoothies #rose_pistachio_date_smoothie #middleeastern
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