Coffee Date Smoothie

Ingredients

For 2 servings

• •2 to 3 Medjool dates, pitted, and chopped (about 1 1/3 ounces to 2 ounces) (see notes)
• •1 medium banana, peeled, sliced, and frozen (about 5 1/2 ounces; 156 g)
• •1 /2 cup (120 ml) unsweetened milk (see notes)
• •1 /4 cup (60 g) full-fat strained (Greek-style) yogurt
• •3 c. à soupe (45 ml) cold brew concentrate or strong home-brewed coffee, chilled (see notes)
• •2 c. à soupe (about 18 g) hemp hearts (see notes)
• •1 /4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• •1 /8 teaspoon ground cardamom
• •1 /8 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume

Method

1. 1.In a small heatproof bowl, add dates and cover with hot water. Soak until softened, about 10 minutes. Drain well.
2. 2.Combine soaked dates, frozen banana, milk, yogurt, cold brew, hemp hearts, cinnamon, cardamom, and salt in a blender.
3. 3.Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 60 seconds. Pour into 1 or 2 glasses and serve.