Date Shake with Toasted Nuts (Majoon)

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
13%
Date Shake with Toasted Nuts (Majoon)
45 min.
2
481kcal

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Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors and nutrition with our Date Shake with Toasted Nuts (Majoon), a refreshing beverage that perfectly balances sweetness and creaminess. This vegetarian, gluten-free drink not only tantalizes your taste buds but also packs a nutritious punch that leaves you feeling satisfied and energized. With creamy bananas and luscious Medjool dates as the stars of the show, this shake is an incredible source of natural sweetness and dietary fiber.

To elevate the experience, we incorporate a medley of toasted nuts – almonds, walnuts, and pistachios – providing a satisfying crunch and rich flavor that complements the smoothness of the shake. The addition of toasted coconut flakes and sesame seeds brings a hint of tropical goodness and a delightful texture. Each sip is laced with a pinch of cinnamon, which enhances the drink's warmth, making it a perfect treat for any time of the day.

This invigorating shake is not just a beverage but a meal in itself, boasting approximately 481 calories per serving. It can serve as a delightful breakfast or a post-workout refresher. So, whether you are looking to whip up a nutritious drink for yourself or impress your friends with something unique, this Date Shake with Toasted Nuts is sure to captivate and satisfy!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon almonds toasted coarsely chopped
  •  banana frozen peeled
  • pinch ground cinnamon 
  • cups ice cubes 
  •  medjool dates pitted
  • tablespoon pistachios toasted coarsely chopped
  • 0.5 cup yogurt plain thick (not )
  • pinch sea salt 
  • tablespoon sesame seed toasted
  • tablespoon coconut flakes unsweetened toasted
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • tablespoon walnuts toasted coarsely chopped
  • 0.8 cup water 

Equipment

  • blender

Directions

  1. Cut the banana into 1-inch-thick slices and place them in a blender.
  2. Add the dates, yogurt, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, ice cubes, and 3/4 cup water and blend until smooth.
  3. Add an additional 1/4 cup water if the shake is too thick.
  4. Pour into glasses, top with rows of coconut flakes, almonds, walnuts, pistachios, and sesame seeds, and serve.
  5. Louisa Shafia's first cookbook, Lucid Food: Cooking for an Eco-Conscious Life, was nominated for an IACP award. She has cooked at notable restaurants in New York and San Francisco, including Aquavit, Pure Food and Wine, and Millennium. Her recipes have appeared in New York magazine, Yoga Journal, Food Network Magazine, and Every Day with Rachael Ray. Look for Louisa on the Cooking Channel's Taste in Translation series, and visit her at www.lucidfood.com.

Nutrition Facts

Calories481kcal
Protein6.09%
Fat23.01%
Carbs70.9%

Properties

Glycemic Index
80.89
Glycemic Load
7.47
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
16.90347817281%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.53mg
Catechin
3.8mg
Epigallocatechin
0.21mg
Epicatechin
0.07mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
0.13mg
Kaempferol
0.08mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.11mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:481.06kcal
24.05%
Fat:13.39g
20.6%
Saturated Fat:3.76g
23.52%
Carbohydrates:92.81g
30.94%
Net Carbohydrates:82.57g
30.02%
Sugar:74.82g
83.14%
Cholesterol:7.96mg
2.65%
Sodium:67.02mg
2.91%
Alcohol:0.34g
100%
Alcohol %:0.08%
100%
Protein:7.97g
15.94%
Manganese:0.96mg
48.14%
Fiber:10.24g
40.98%
Copper:0.82mg
40.76%
Potassium:1105.66mg
31.59%
Vitamin B6:0.61mg
30.61%
Magnesium:120.78mg
30.2%
Phosphorus:220.85mg
22.08%
Calcium:211.32mg
21.13%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
15.97%
Vitamin B5:1.3mg
13.02%
Vitamin B3:2.47mg
12.35%
Iron:2.2mg
12.23%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
11.82%
Zinc:1.66mg
11.07%
Folate:43.61µg
10.9%
Vitamin E:1.52mg
10.14%
Vitamin C:5.76mg
6.98%
Selenium:4.49µg
6.42%
Vitamin A:258.7IU
5.17%
Vitamin B12:0.23µg
3.78%
Vitamin K:3.18µg
3.03%
Source:Epicurious