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Chilled coffee is mixed with tahini and ripe banana in this caffeinated, dairy-free pick-me-up. The tahini adds savory depth and, when whipped in a blender, a richness that rivals the thickest cream.
Date syrup brings complex, caramelized sweetness, and a sprinkle of warming cardamom and a splash of coffee liqueur take this shake from a breakfast beverage to a little treat. Blend the drink just until smooth to prevent the heat of the blender blade from warming the shake.
Notes from the Food & Wine Test Kitchen
If you have a bottle of cold brew in the fridge, you can use it instead of brewing your own coffee. Just be sure to dilute it if using a concentrate, though.
Ingredients
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1/2 ripe banana
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1/2 cup brewed coffee, chilled
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1/2 cup ice cubes
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2 tablespoons date syrup, plus more for drizzling
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2 tablespoons tahini
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1 pinch kosher salt
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1/2 ounce coffee liqueur, optional
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1/8 teaspoon cardamom
Directions
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Process banana, coffee, ice cubes, date syrup, tahini, and salt in a blender until smooth and lightened in color, about 20 seconds.
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Drizzle date syrup in a swirled pattern along the inside of a rocks glass. Pour shake into glass; top with coffee liqueur (if using), and sprinkle with ground cardamom.