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Batida de Tamar wa Louz

Name: Batida de Tamar wa Louz
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 120 g Medjool dates, pitted; 500 ml unsweetened almond milk; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp ground cardamom; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 120 g ice cubes; 1 small pinch fine sea salt; 1 pinch ground cinnamon; 10 g chopped almonds

This chilled Moroccan-style smoothie is creamy, naturally sweet, and warmly spiced with cinnamon and cardamom. Dates give it rich caramel notes, while almond milk keeps it light, refreshing, and fully vegan.

8 min

2 servings

227 kcal

Moroccan

Ingredients

Smoothie blend

120 gMedjool dates, pitted
500 mlunsweetened almond milk
1 tspground cinnamon
1/4 tspground cardamom
1 tspvanilla extract
120 gice cubes
1 small pinchfine sea salt

To finish

1 pinchground cinnamon
10 gchopped almonds

Instructions

1
If your dates feel firm or dry, cover them with very hot water for 3 minutes, then drain well. This helps them blend completely smooth without diluting the drink. If they are soft and sticky, skip this step.
2
Add the dates, almond milk, cinnamon, cardamom, vanilla extract, ice cubes, and a small pinch of salt to a blender.
3
Blend on high for 45-60 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth, lightly frothy, and very cold. Stop and scrape down the sides if you see date pieces clinging to the jug. Taste and adjust with a little more cinnamon if desired.
4
Pour into 2 glasses. Finish with a pinch of cinnamon and the chopped almonds for a little texture. Serve immediately while the smoothie is thick and chilled.

Nutrition per serving

227 kcal

Calories

Protein

39g

Carbs

Fat

Fiber

Notes

•For an even silkier texture, blend the dates with the almond milk first for 30 seconds, then add the ice and spices and blend again.
•If you prefer a thinner smoothie, add 50-100 ml more almond milk.
•A tiny pinch of salt sharpens the sweetness of the dates without making the drink taste salty.
•Keep the garnish light; too many almonds can overpower the soft date flavor.

Background

Date-based milk drinks are closely tied to North African hospitality and breakfast traditions, where dates are prized for both nourishment and symbolism. In Morocco, almonds, cinnamon, and orange-blossom or vanilla-like aromas often appear in festive beverages and sweets, making this style of smoothie a natural modern extension of classic flavor pairings.

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