Banana Tahini Date Smoothie
Why this recipe works
- Ready quickly: Everything is blended cold, so the smoothie comes together in minutes with no cooking or chilling time.
- Naturally creamy: Ripe banana and well-stirred tahini create body and richness without needing yoghurt or cream.
- Balanced sweetness: Dates sweeten the drink gently, while tahini adds a savoury, nutty note that keeps the flavour rounded.
Get the most out of this recipe
Ingredient notes
- Choose soft dates: Soft dates blend more easily and give a smoother finish. If they feel firm, let them sit briefly in the milk before blending.
- Stir the tahini well: Tahini separates in the jar, so mix it thoroughly before measuring to avoid an oily or uneven texture.
- Use a ripe banana: A ripe banana gives the smoothie more natural sweetness and a creamier consistency.
Texture tips
- Blend the dates first: Blending the dates with the milk before adding the banana helps break them down and reduces chewy pieces.
- Keep the milk well chilled: Cold milk gives the smoothie a fresher, thicker feel and makes it better to drink straight from the blender.
Ingredient swaps
- Make it dairy-free: Use almond drink instead of whole milk for a lighter smoothie with an extra nutty flavour.
Make-ahead tips
- Best served immediately: The smoothie has the smoothest texture and freshest flavour just after blending.
- If storing: Keep it sealed in the fridge for up to 1 day, then blend again briefly before drinking.
Equipment you'll need
Ingredients
Instructions
- Pit the dried dates if needed, then add them to a blender with the whole milk. Blend for 20 to 30 seconds until the dates are broken down.
- Peel the bananas and add them with the tahini and ground cinnamon. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides if needed.
- Divide between two glasses and serve straight away.
Recipe notes
Tips
- If your dried dates are a bit firm, let them sit in the measured whole milk for 5 minutes before blending for a smoother drink.
- Blend the dates with the milk first to avoid any chewy bits in the finished smoothie.
Substitutions
- Replace Whole milk with Almond drink for a lighter, nut-forward smoothie.
Storage
- Refrigerate up to 1 days
- Serve immediately for the best texture. If storing, refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 1 day and blend again briefly before drinking.
Ratings & reviews
Liked this recipe? Share your feedback to support our cooking community.
Tried this recipe?
Choose 1–5 stars. A comment is optional.
Stay inspired
Discover new recipes, seasonal favourites and cooking inspiration every day. Follow JustRecipes on Pinterest and Spillt.
Recipe overview
- Servings: 2 glasses
- Total time: 7min (7min active)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
-
Allergens:
Milk Sesame
Plan your meals and get a complete grocery list automatically.
Add to meal plannerEquipment you'll need
Got ingredients left?
Find recipes using ingredients from this recipe or what you already have at home.
Find recipes with these ingredients →
Caribbean Papaya Banana Smoothie
Papaya and banana smoothie with yoghurt, lime and coconut milk.
Cloudberry Oat Smoothie
Cloudberries, oats and skyr blended into a thick breakfast smoothie.
Avocado Palm Sugar Smoothie
Creamy avocado smoothie sweetened with palm sugar and coconut milk.
Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
Creamy peanut butter banana smoothie with milk, yoghurt and honey
Coconut Pandan Smoothie
A creamy coconut milk and pandan smoothie with banana.
Rose Mango Yogurt Smoothie
A chilled mango yoghurt smoothie lightly scented with rose.
Poha (Flattened Rice Breakfast)
Flattened rice poha with peas, lemon and peanuts
Tamagoyaki (Rolled Omelette)
Japanese rolled omelette flavoured with dashi, soy sauce and mirin
Apricot Almond Smoothie Bowl
A thick apricot almond smoothie bowl with Greek yoghurt.
Gyeran Mari (Korean Rolled Omelette)
Korean rolled omelette with spring onions and carrot
Tropical Fruit Smoothie Bowl
Mango and pineapple smoothie bowl with coconut yoghurt and granola.
Strawberry Banana Granola Smoothie Bowl
Strawberry and banana smoothie bowl topped with granola.
Date and Tahini Smoothie Bowl
Date and tahini smoothie bowl with banana and yoghurt
Date Smoothie (Moroccan-Inspired)
Creamy date smoothie with milk, yoghurt, honey and cinnamon
Banana Oat Breakfast Smoothie
Banana and oat smoothie blended with milk and honey.
Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
Creamy peanut butter banana smoothie with milk, yoghurt and honey
Espresso Banana Smoothie
A creamy espresso banana smoothie with milk and yoghurt.
Blueberry Breakfast Smoothie with Oats and Greek Yoghurt
Blueberry breakfast smoothie with oats and Greek yoghurt
You might also like
Tofu Sesame Poke Bowl
Sesame tofu poke bowl with sushi rice, cucumber and edamame.
Canja de Galinha (Portuguese Chicken and Rice Soup)
Light chicken and rice soup finished with parsley and lemon
Aligot (Stretchy Cheese Mashed Potatoes)
Stretchy cheese mash with potatoes, Tomme and garlic
Caponata Siciliana (Sicilian Sweet and Sour Aubergine Stew)
Sweet and sour aubergine stew with capers and olives
Air Fryer Avocado Fries
Crispy air-fried avocado fries with lime yoghurt dip.
Fregolotta (Venetian Crumbly Almond Cake)
Crumbly Venetian almond cake baked until golden
Enjoy cooking with JustRecipes?
Add JustRecipes as one of your preferred Google sources to discover our recipes more easily across Google Search.
Add JustRecipes to GoogleEvery recipe on JustRecipes follows the same structured editorial process. Learn how recipes are created, validated, translated, illustrated, and continuously improved across the platform. How we create recipes.
