Apple and dates compliment each other so well…
While breaking the fast or for Iftar we first drink a glass of juice or smoothie before eating anything heavy. So lately, I’ve been making juices and smoothies with different fruits, veggies and dry fruits. I prefer fresh homemade juices over any store brought ones. If you have tried drinking homemade fresh orange juice and then drink Tropicana orange juice, you could feel the difference. I agree store bought juices are convenient especially in the morning when we are rushing for work. So, mostly in the evening or during weekends I try to make my own version of juices and milk shakes. I dare to combine different kinds of fruits, nuts and veggies while making my juices or smoothies. So far I haven’t made any weird tasting smoothies, most of the fruits and veggies when blended together seems to get along well.
Last night I tried combining apple and dates, as I didn’t have any other fruits left in my refrigerator. Pureed apple and dates along with milk and vanilla extract. I couldn’t get over the taste of this smoothie: it was rich, creamy and extremely delicious.
Apple Dates Smoothie
Ingredients:
Serving: 2 glass
- Apple, skinned and chopped- 1 large (red delicious or gala apple)
- Dates, pitted- 10
- Sugar- 2 1/2 tbsp
- Vanilla extract- 1 tsp
- Cold milk, skim- 1 1/2 cups
Instruction
- In a blender puree all the ingredients to a smooth consistency.
- Pour into a glass along with ice or without ice.
- Sip and enjoy this yummy creamy smoothie.
- Apple, skinned and chopped- 1 large (red delicious or gala apple)
- Dates, pitted- 10
- Sugar- 2½ tbsp
- Vanilla extract- 1 tsp
- Cold milk, skim- 1½ cups
- In a blender puree all the ingredients to a smooth consistency.
- Pour into a glass along with ice or without ice.
- Sip and enjoy this yummy creamy smoothie.
