This creamy pistachio and tahini protein smoothie is the perfect post-workout pick-me-up for getting you through any tough workout! Packed with protein and nutrients—this unique recipe will make your taste buds sing! This recipe serves 2!
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup pistachios, unsalted and shelled
- 1 cup 2% plant based yogurt
- 4 ripe figs, stems removed and quartered
- 2 dates, pitted and diced
- 2 tsp tahini
- 1 cup 1% plant based milk
- 1⁄2 cup pomegranate arils and honey to taste (depending on how sweet your figs are) (optional)
Garnish (optional):
- 1 fig, quartered
- 2 Tbsp pistachios, unsalted, shelled, and crushed 2 Tbsp pomegranate arils
Instructions
In a blender, pulse the pistachios until they reach a ground up consistency. Add in the yogurt, figs, dates, tahini and milk. Puree until smooth. To serve, pour into two glasses. Top with sliced fig, crushed pistachios and pomegran- ate arils, if desired.
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Author
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Abbey Sharp is a registered dietitian, a TV and radio personality and a food writer and blogger. She is the founder of Abbey’s Kitchen Inc.