Moroccan Smoothie
Embark on a flavorful journey with this luxurious Moroccan Smoothie, a delightful blend of vibrant citrus, natural sweetness, and warm spices. Packed with nutrient-rich medjool dates, creamy yogurt, and almond milk, this smoothie is elevated by the exotic combination of cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg—delivering a fragrant, mildly spiced twist. A splash of fresh orange juice and ripe banana create a refreshing base, while a touch of honey rounds out the perfect balance of sweetness. Quick and easy to prepare in just 10 minutes, this smoothie is an ideal choice for a wholesome breakfast, post-workout treat, or mid-day pick-me-up. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or an orange slice for a visually stunning presentation. Sip your way to a taste of Morocco with this creamy, spiced delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup orange juice
- 3 pieces medjool dates
- 1 whole ripe banana
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 cup almond milk
- 6 pieces ice cubes
Instructions
Pit the medjool dates by slicing them open and removing the pits.
Peel the ripe banana and cut it into chunks for easier blending.
Add the orange juice, pitted dates, banana, plain yogurt, honey, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and almond milk to a blender.
Blend on high speed until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
Add the ice cubes to the blender and blend again until the ice is crushed and the smoothie is chilled.
Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness by adding a bit more honey, if desired.
Pour the smoothie into two serving glasses.
Optionally, garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or a slice of orange for presentation.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Moroccan Smoothie!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
698 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.7 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 242 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 151.1 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 125.5 g | ||
| Protein | 17.7 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.9 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 734 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 2011 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
