Fig, Almond & Date Smoothie

By Claire Georgiou, Reboot Naturopath, B.HSc ND

The figs looked so plump and yummy at the market that I knew I had to make a recipe with them. What I came up with reminds me of and tastes like a biscuit (or some of you may refer to it as a cookie!). You can use preservative free dried figs and soak them in coconut water/water or a milk alternative overnight to soften them up before blending them. Figs contain calcium, potassium, iron, manganese and are a good source of fibre.

Give it a try and enjoy!

Ingredients

2-3 fresh figs (dried can also be used)
1 cup (250 ml) almond milk (or coconut milk)
1 handful of ice
2 tbsp (about 15 – 20) almonds
1 tsp. honey
1 date

Directions

Wash and chop the fresh figs.
Place all ingredients in blender.
Blend on high for 45 – 60 seconds, until smooth.

Servings: 1

Serving Size: 16 - 18 oz (500 ml)

Substitutions

Figs – banana, berries
Coconut milk – rice, quinoa, hemp or almond milk
Almonds – cashews, macadamias, pecans
Honey – maple syrup, rice malt, date
Date – extra honey, maple syrup

Calories: 240

Fat: 11 g

Trans Fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: 0 g

Sodium: 180 mg

Carbohydrates: 30 g

Fiber: 6 g

Sugars: 15 g

Protein: 5 g