Pistachio Date Smoothie
Why this recipe works
- Ready in minutes: Everything is blended together, making this a fast drink with very little prep or cleanup.
- Naturally thick and creamy: Pistachios add body while soft dates blend into the milk for a smooth, satisfying texture.
- Sweetness with balance: Dates provide natural sweetness, while vanilla and a little salt keep the flavour rounded rather than flat.
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Ingredient notes
- Use soft dates: Soft dried dates blend more easily and give the smoothie a silkier texture. If they feel firm, soak them briefly in some of the milk before blending.
- Choose fresh-tasting pistachios: Pistachios are the main flavour, so avoid nuts that taste stale or overly roasted.
- Keep the milk chilled: Cold milk gives the smoothie a thicker, more refreshing finish straight from the blender.
Texture tips
- Blend the nuts first: Blitzing the pistachios to a fine crumb before adding the dates helps prevent a gritty texture.
- Adjust the consistency: If the smoothie is too thick for your blender, add a little more milk and blend briefly until it loosens.
Timing notes
- Serve straight away: This smoothie is best immediately after blending, while it is cold, creamy and fully emulsified.
Make-ahead tips
- Short storage only: If needed, refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 24 hours, then stir well or re-blend briefly before serving.
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Instructions
- Put the pistachios in a blender and blitz to a fine crumb. Add a splash of the milk to help it catch if needed.
- Add the dates, remaining milk, vanilla and salt. Blend for 45 to 75 seconds, scraping down once, until very smooth and thick.
- Pour into a glass and serve immediately. If it is too thick for your blender, add a little extra milk and blend again for 5 to 10 seconds.
Recipe notes
Tips
- If your dates are a little dry, let them sit in a small bowl with a little of the milk for 2 minutes before blending for a silkier texture.
- For the thickest result, keep the milk well chilled before blending.
Substitutions
- Replace Pistachios with cashew nuts for a similarly creamy, mild nut flavour.
- Replace Vanilla extract with madagascar vanilla paste for a slightly richer vanilla note.
Storage
- Refrigerate up to 1 days
- Best served freshly blended. If storing, refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 24 hours; stir well or re-blend briefly as it will thicken.
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Recipe overview
- Servings: 1 glasses
- Total time: 9min (9min active)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
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Allergens:
Milk Pistachios Tree nuts
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