A rich, earth tone smoothie in a tall glass garnished with finely sliced pieces of figs on top. Bright arugula leaves, a dusting of cinnamon, and a drizzle of tahini give it a luxurious, Instagram-worthy finish.

Arugula & Figs Suzme Smoothie

Name: Arugula & Figs Suzme Smoothie
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 handfuls Arugula; 8 fresh Figs halved; 8 Dates pitted; 4 tablespoons spiced Tahini; 2 cups unsweetened Almond milk; 2 Lemons juiced; 1 teaspoon Cinnamon ground; Ice Cubes; Pinch Salt

A peppery, sweet Middle Eastern smoothie delight.

Category Smoothie

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 0 minutes

Style Middle Eastern

Technique Blending

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily recipe · April 28, 2024

A little about this dish

Try something antibe_excepted with our Middle Eastern inspired smoothie, masterfully blending nutty, spicy notes into a vibrant mix! The Arugula lends a wonderful peppery base, mellowed down by the natural sweetness of figs and dates. Spiced tahini and almond milk amp the flavor while a zing of lemon juice brings it all together.

Ingredients (for 4)

Arugula — 2 handfuls
Fresh figs — 8 — halved
Dates — 8 — pitted
Spiced tahini — 4 tablespoons
Unsweetened almond milk — 2 cups
Lemons — 2 — juiced
Cinnamon — 1 teaspoon — ground
Ice cubes —
Salt — Pinch

Preparation

Step 1 — 🥬🍋🌰

In a blender, combine the arugula, figs, dates, spiced tahini, unsweetened almond milk, lemon juice, ground cinnamon and a pinch of salt.
Step 2 — 🔄🌪️🍵

Blend the ingredients until everything is smooth.
Step 3 — ❄️🔄🥤

Add in ice cubes and blend once more until the smoothie has reached your desired consistency.
Step 4 — 🌱🍹✨

Pour the smoothie into glasses. Garnish each with arugula leaves, a fig half, a sprinkle of cinnamon and a drizzle of tahini.
Step 5 — 📸😃🥂

Take a picture before enjoying your homemade smoothie!

A final fox tip

This is a vegan-friendly smoothie that everyone will absolutely love. Due to its availability, almond milk is used, but feel free to replace it with cashew milk, oat milk, or any type of milk you prefer. If you're looking a for a chilled smoothie, freeze the figs before blending!