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    Home » Recipe Course » Beverages

    Fresh Fig Smoothie with Dates & Almond Butter

    August 19, 2020 . By Meeta Arora . 9 Comments | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Fig smoothie with dates and almond butter

    Sweet & Creamy Fig Smoothie made with fresh figs, dates and almond butter is a healthy and decadent treat to start your morning right! 

    Fid smoothie with some figs lying beside the glass

    I was at Costco couple of weeks back and found a big box of fresh figs. Fresh figs are only available for a very short time when they are in season, so I always grab a box when I see them in a store.

    Did you know...in India, smoothies are called milkshakes. So this recipe would be called a fig milkshake or anjeer milkshake in India.

    My hubby who does not drink coffee or tea, has a smoothie every morning. So we like to switch it up and try a variety of fruits to make smoothies. And we always add some nuts to make the smoothies healthier. And a banana or date to sweeten the smoothie. As you can guess, we don't add any sugar to the smoothies. You got to have a healthy start to the day!

    This Fig Smoothie with Dates and Almond butter is so creamy and delicious, like my Mango Lassi and Fig Banana Smoothie. A healthy way to kickstart the morning, especially after a workout.

    Health Benefits of Figs

    • Figs are low in calories and have no fat. One ounce of dried figs have 3 grams of fiber.
    • They are also a good source of calcium and iron.
    • Figs are one of the richest plant sources of a variety of vitamins and minerals.

    With all the wonderful health benefits, it is great to add figs to your diet, whether fresh or dried.

    Figs have a mild sweet flavor, which some people like as is. However some people prefer more sweeter fruits. For them, figs are great to add to smoothies or jam's which can have other ingredients added.

    Ingredients for Fig Smoothie

    I used very basic ingredients which you will have in your pantry to make this smoothie - Fresh Figs, Milk, Dates and Almond Butter.

    Ingredients to make a smoothie - figs, milk, dates, almond butter

    I used fresh figs as they were easily available where I live in California. If fresh are not available, frozen figs will work well in this recipe too.

    You can also use dried figs. If they are too hard, soak them in water for some time before blending.

    You can even freeze the fresh figs before using, to get a cooler smoothie!

    I used whole milk to make this smoothie. To make this fig smoothie vegan, use almond milk.

    How to make Fig Smoothie?

    Figs, dates, almond butter and milk in a blender to make smoothie

    Just add all the ingredients in a blender and blend till they are well combined. I used my Vitamix to blend the smoothie. Oh..and I am loving the smaller jar of the Vitamix to make single serve smoothies or small quantities of dips.

    Fig smoothie in a glass with figs lying around

    Just five minutes and you have this creamy healthy treat ready to enjoy!

    You can switch up this fresh fig smoothie, by adding bananas or strawberries or some greens, or even pumpkin spice as it is almost Fall. Add cocoa powder to the smoothie, if your kids prefer a chocolatey version of fig smoothie!

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    Fig smoothie with some figs lying beside the glass

    Fresh Fig Smoothie with Dates & Almond Butter

    Meeta Arora
    Sweet & Creamy Fig Smoothie made with fresh figs, dates and almond butter is a healthy and decadent treat to start your morning right! 
    5 from 17 votes
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    Servings: 1
    Calories: 415
    Course: Beverage
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
    Method: Blender/Food Processor
    Prep Time: 5 mins
    Total Time: 5 mins

    Equipment

    • Blender

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 4 Figs halved
    • 1 Dates can use 2 if using small dates
    • 1 tablespoon Almond butter
    • 1 cup Milk chilled
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    Instructions
     

    • Place the figs, dates, almond butter and milk in the blender. Blend until smooth. Enjoy immediately.

    Notes

    Colder smoothie: If you would like a colder smoothie, freeze the figs before using in the recipe. 
    No fresh figs: If fresh figs are not available, buy frozen figs. You can also use dried figs. If they are too hard, soak them in water for some time before blending.
    Vegan Variation: To make this fig smoothie vegan, use almond milk.
     

    Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 415kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 13gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 108mgPotassium: 952mgFiber: 8gSugar: 50gVitamin A: 679IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 401mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword anjeer milkshake, fig smoothie, fresh fig recipes
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    Comments

    1. Stacy says

      August 13, 2022 at 7:42 am

      Super yummy! I added a touch of hemp and chia and protein powder and cinnamon.

      Reply
      • Piping Pot Curry says

        August 18, 2022 at 9:57 am

        Hi Stacy - So good to hear that 🙂

        Reply
    2. Millicent Borges Accardi says

      August 19, 2021 at 5:09 pm

      Oh my goodness this was delicious! I added flax and chia seeds,ice, and topped it off with almond milk creamer-- Better than a milkshake!

      Reply
      • Piping Pot Curry says

        August 23, 2021 at 1:27 pm

        Hello - I'm delighted to hear you enjoyed the recipe. Thank you for sharing it 🙂

        Reply
    3. Amy says

      October 25, 2020 at 10:29 am

      Really yummy! Used oat milk and added a pinch of turmeric.

      Reply
    4. Amy says

      August 06, 2020 at 8:05 am

      Very Good! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Jamie says

        May 13, 2021 at 12:49 pm

        Thank you for this recipe! I did "church" mine up a bit by using chunky almond butter, added some cinnamon, cardamom, a 1/4 cup of soaked rolled quick oates and about a teaspoon of flax meal to mine. It was SO SO delicious!

        Reply
        • Meeta Arora says

          May 19, 2021 at 2:21 pm

          Glad to hear you enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing the changes you made.

    5. Sun says

      November 13, 2019 at 9:40 am

      Thank you for sharing the idea of this healthy and tasty recipe.

      Good Article... Thank you so much once again and keep sharing with us.

      Reply

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