A fig smoothie made with dates, bananas, and fresh figs is a delicious and creamy start to the day. This breakfast smoothie recipe is easy to make (just 2 steps) and takes just 5 minutes!
It’s been a while since I posted. But this thick, naturally sweetened fig and date smoothie just begged to be shared. Plus, figs taste yummy with banana and a warming spice like cinnamon!
We love it for breakfast or an afternoon snack too. It's so filling and wholesome!
After this fig banana smoothie, do try my moist walnut and fig banana bread and easy fig bread— they are out of the world!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
You’ll absolutely love the flavor combination.
It’s one of the creamiest smoothies you’ll ever drink.
Healthy and delicious this smoothie is a wonderful snack or post-workout drink!
Fresh fig smoothie makes for a really refreshing, quick, and easy breakfast.
Fig Smoothie Recipe Ingredients
Figs: I used fresh green figs. Any other variety of figs will work in this recipe too. You can even use dried figs or frozen figs for this recipe.
Banana makes the smoothie creamy and gives it natural sweetness.
Dates are a key ingredient. They add a sweetness along with a lovely caramelly flavor.
Oats make the smoothie more filling. I like to use rolled oats, but instant or quick-cooking ones will also work here.
Cinnamon powder adds great flavor to the smoothie.
Milk: I used light coconut milk to make a dairy-free fig smoothie. You can use any milk you like, so everyone can enjoy it!
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How To Make Dates And Fig Smoothie?
Prep the fruits - Quarter the figs. Peel and slice the banana. Deseed the dates.
Step 1: Add figs,banana, dates, oats, coconut milk, and cinnamon powder to a blender.
Step 2: Blend until smooth and thick.
Final step: Adjust thickness with milk. Taste and adjust for sweetness with more dates.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Pro Tips
- Using a frozen banana makes the fig date smoothie creamier.
- Add chia seeds or flax seeds to make the smoothie even more nutritious.
- Add more milk if the smoothie is too thick for your liking. I prefer a thicker consistency. It’s more filling and keeps the hangry snack attacks at bay.
Recipe FAQs
Fresh figs have a wonderfully sweet taste and a soft texture. But they are highly perishable and barely last long. The dried fruit? That you can get all year round. So, if you don’t have fresh figs, make a dried fig smoothie.
Soak 2-3 dried figs in a little warm water for a few minutes. Use with the water and figs in your smoothie!
Don’t want to make a fig banana smoothie? Skip the banana and add apples, pears, mango, or even avocado.
I know fresh figs are available for a very short time. But you can do so much with them. So, save a few to make:
1. A fig and rosemary focaccia. It is the perfect snack.
2. Homemade fig jam. It is a delicious filling for crêpes, donuts, and cakes.
3. An easy, baked brie with fig jam—a no-fuss, low-effort appetizer for get-togethers.
📖 Recipe
Fig Smoothie With Dates
Ingredients
- 2 Figs, quartered
- 1 Banana, sliced
- 4 Dates, pitted
- 2 Tbsp Oats
- 1/4 tsp Cinnamon powder
- 3/4 cup Light coconut milk You can use any milk of your choice
- Handful of ice Optional
Instructions
- Put all the ingredients in your blender. Blend till everything is smooth and thick.
- You can add more milk if the smoothie is too thick for your liking. Taste and adjust for sweetness. Add more dates if you like. Enjoy!!
Notes
- Using a frozen banana makes the fig date smoothie creamier.
- Add more milk if the smoothie is too thick for your liking.
- You can add more dates if you like the smoothie sweeter.
Nutrition
Deepika|TheLoveOfCakes says
That's a lovely smoothie Tasha!! My mom will love it!! I have made a fig and date smoothie for her previously..But I love how adding the banana makes it even more creamy..Also, adding oats makes it more filling..I am going to try this super soon!
natashaminocha says
Thank you my lovely!!It is indeed a really creamy smoothie. I hope you enjoy it! Much love 🙂
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Ashika |Gardening Foodie says
The weather is warming up for summer here in South Africa, so this will make a really refreshing and healthy breakfast. Absolutely love the flavour combination.
Thank you for a delicious recipe!
natashaminocha says
Thank you so much for your kind words Ashika!!It makes for a hearty breakfast indeed. Have a wonderful day lovely 🙂
Cheers