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Tahini Date Shake (2-Ways!)

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Delicious plant-based protein shake with creamy tahini and sweetened with dates and frozen bananas. Mix it up by choosing vanilla or chocolate protein base.

Tahini Date Shake (2-Ways!) by Flora & Vino

Hi, how’s it going?

Lately I’ve been going back through the F&V archives, retesting and recreating some of my first ever recipes to make them new again.

I stumbled across this Tahini Date shake this past week and knew I had to recreate it for you, friend.

It’s hard to know when to share my protein shake recipes.

So many combinations, so little time, you know?

Honestly, I typically default to “don’t post” them because they seem, for lack of a better word, basic.

I mean, I know you know how to blend together some frozen fruit and milk!

This Tahini Date Shake, however, is some next level shaker-y.

Are you ready?

Tahini Date Shake (2-Ways!) Ingredients

The first time I heard of pairing tahini and dates I know I twisted up my features in disgust.

This might surprise you, knowing how much I *love* and use tahini on regular basis now.

 

Tahini Date Shake (2-Ways!) in blender

Here’s what you need:

  • frozen banana
  • steamed and frozen cauliflower
  • almond milk
  • plant-based protein powder
  • hemp hearts
  • cinnamon
  • tahini
  • Medjool dates
  • raw cacao powder

That’s it!

Tahini Date Shake (2-Ways!) in blender

The tahini adds a creamy tanginess that is the perfect compliment to sweet Medjool dates.

You can control the sweetness here by editing your number of dates.

I usually go with one pitted date, but you can add up to two to achieve your perfect sweetness.

I fluffed it all up with frozen banana and a secret hidden vegetable: frozen cauliflower!

Pre-steamed and frozen cauliflower is an excellent low-sugar way to boost your shakes texture without adding more frozen fruit.

This is particularly useful for anyone watching their sugar intake.

I promise you don’t even taste the cauliflower!

If that doesn’t appeal to you, no worries!

Feel free to substitute the frozen cauliflower with another 1/2 of a frozen banana for sweeter shakes.

Tahini Date Shake (2-Ways!) by Flora & Vino

Good news– you can control the consistency for this shake!

For thinner shakes, add more unsweetened almond milk.

To achieve thicker shakes, add less almond milk or more frozen banana of cauliflower to bulk it up.

You could even turn this Tahini Date Shake into a smoothie bowl by decreasing the liquid and increasing the frozen foods!

To serve, pour the mixture into a glass and serve immediately with a drizzle of tahini and a sprinkle of granola.

I love this shake because it transcends seasons.

It feels refreshing and light in the spring and summer and cozy and creamy enough to. drink by your space heater in the fall and winter.

Tahini Date Shake (2-Ways!) by Flora & Vino

Enjoy this Tahini Date Shake as an easy unique breakfast, snack, or even dessert.

I love to blend it up and slurp while still in yoga pants with my hair up after my morning workout.

It has all the nutrients you need to recharge after a workout!

Each sip is packed with complex carbs, healthy fats, and plant-based protein.

You can also enjoy it as a decadent breakfast, satiating snack, or healthy dessert.

Enjoy with or without cacao powder for an optional chocolate twist.

Hello, healthy milkshake!

Enjoy!

Tahini Date Shake (2-Ways!) by Flora & Vino

If you try these Tahini Date Shakes, let me know!  I’d love to hear how yours turned out.

Be sure to leave me a comment, rating, and review so I can use your feedback to create more yums.

Give me a shout on Instagram and use #floraandvino to show me your creations.

Check out my Pinterest page to pin more recipe like this one to make later.

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Want more fun shakes? Check out my Strawberry Avocado Layer Shakes, too!

XO Lauren

Tahini Date Shake (2-Ways!) by Flora & Vino

 

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2-Way Tahini Date Shake


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5 from 3 reviews

  • Author: Flora & Vino
  • Total Time: 5 mins
  • Yield: 1 shake
  • Diet: Vegan
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Description

Delicious plant-based protein shake with creamy tahini and sweetened with dates and frozen bananas. Mix it up by choosing vanilla or chocolate protein base.


Ingredients

  • 1 frozen banana
  • 1/2 cup steamed and frozen cauliflower (or sub 1/2 frozen banana for sweeter shakes)
  • 1 cup almond milk (+more if you want a thinner consistency)
  • 1 scoop chocolate or vanilla plant-based protein powder
  • 1 tsp hemp hearts (optional)
  • pinch of cinnamon
  • 1 TBSP runny tahini
  • 1–2 Medjool dates*, pitted
  • 1 TBSP raw cacao powder (optional, for chocolate version)
  • For serving: your favorite granola, tahini drizzle

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a high speed blender and blend until well incorporated.
  2. Serve immediately with your favorite granola and tahini drizzle!

Notes

*If you don’t have a high speed blender, you may want to pre-soak your dates in warm water first for easier blending!

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Category: Shake, Breakfast, Snack
  • Method: Blender
  • Cuisine: Vegan, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Refined Sugar-Free

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Filed Under: All Drink Recipes, Breakfast, Drink, Gluten-Free, Refined Sugar-Free, Shakes Tagged With: date, Gluten Free, protein shake, Shake, tahini

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Comments

  1. ashlee

    February 9, 2017 at 5:30 pm

    Hey there! Would you mind telling me which recipe input thing you use? I can’t, for the life of me, find out. I don’t know what my deal is haha.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Flora & Vino

      July 6, 2020 at 5:23 pm

      Hi Ashlee! I use Tasty Recipes for my recipe plug in.

      XOXO Lauren

      Reply
  2. Kellie

    June 5, 2019 at 7:39 am

    Hey, my children love this recipe. It’s the only smoothie my daughter will eat. We all love it so thank you for creating it!

    Reply
    • Flora & Vino

      June 5, 2019 at 7:41 am

      Kellie, Thanks so much for your comment! So glad you and your daughter enjoyed it! Do you use the frozen cauliflower or just go with banana?

      Reply
  3. Kellie

    June 5, 2019 at 7:40 am

    I fogot to rate it 😊

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Flora & Vino

      June 5, 2019 at 7:40 am

      Thank you, Kellie!!!

      Reply
  4. Bea

    July 5, 2020 at 10:42 pm

    Wow this looks amazing. Do you think I can leave out the protein powder?

    Reply
    • Flora & Vino

      July 6, 2020 at 5:24 pm

      Hi Bea,

      Yes, you can! I recommend using hemp hearts or maybe chia to add some bulk if you’d like some extra protein!

      XOXO Lauren

      Reply
      • Bea

        July 6, 2020 at 5:31 pm

        Great thanks! Excited to try this and so many of your other recipes too! Really enjoying your website.

        Reply
        • Flora & Vino

          July 6, 2020 at 5:33 pm

          I can’t wait to hear what you think of the things you try! Please let me know! 🙂

          Reply
  5. Patricia

    October 16, 2020 at 1:50 am

    Hi Lauren,
    Great recipe to try!. What protein powder and granola you use?
    Thank you!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Flora & Vino

      October 16, 2020 at 3:44 pm

      Hi Patricia!

      I like to use Aloha or Tone It Up protein and for granola I love Purely Elizabeth, Wildway, KitchFix, and Grandy Oats!

      XOXO Lauren

      Reply

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