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!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 2

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

Directions

Step 1

Pit the medjool dates by slicing them open and removing the pits.

Step 2

Peel the ripe banana and cut it into chunks for easier blending.

Step 3

Add the orange juice, pitted dates, banana, plain yogurt, honey, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and almond milk to a blender.

Step 4

Blend on high speed until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.

Step 5

Add the ice cubes to the blender and blend again until the ice is crushed and the smoothie is chilled.

Step 6

Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness by adding a bit more honey, if desired.

Step 7

Pour the smoothie into two serving glasses.

Step 8

Optionally, garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or a slice of orange for presentation.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy your Moroccan Smoothie!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1008.3 grams (1008.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	698

Total Fat 6.70g	9%
Saturated Fat 2.80g	14%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.50g
Cholesterol 15mg	5%
Sodium 242mg	11%
Total Carbohydrate 151.10g	55%
Dietary Fiber 9.60g	34%
Total Sugars 125.50g
Protein 17.70g	35%

Vitamin D 157IU	783%
Calcium 734mg	56%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 2011mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 8.2%

Protein: 9.6%

Carbs: 82.2%