Fresh Fig and Date Shake

Many of us who frequent farmers’ markets this time of year bring home far more figs than we need. This thick, date-sweetened smoothie is a great way to get rid of the extras.

Ingredients

• 4 fresh ripe figs (about 4 ounces)
• 2 moist, plump Medjool dates (about 1 1/2 ounces)
• ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 4 ice cubes
• A few fig slices for the glass

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (1 serving)

    366 calories; 1 gram fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 94 grams carbohydrates; 10 grams dietary fiber; 81 grams sugars; 3 grams protein; 4 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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One serving

Preparation

1. Place all of the ingredients except the sliced fig in the blender. Blend until frothy, about one minute. Pour into a glass, garnish with fig slices, and serve at once.