Fresh Fig And Date Shake Recipes

Many of us who frequent farmers' markets this time of year bring home far more figs than we need. This thick, date-sweetened smoothie is a great way to get rid of the extras.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     easy, quick, shakes and smoothies

Yield One serving

Number Of Ingredients 5

• Ingredients

Thick, and that sticky texture of figs, turn this smoothie into a yum-yum smoothie for those who like figs a lot or want to rid their fridge of this perishable fruit fast.

Provided by Sam Nemati

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Drinks

Time 5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 4

• Ingredients

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.7 calories, Carbohydrate 77.7 g, Cholesterol 7.3 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 41.5 mg, Sugar 57.7 g

I like to have this sweet, dark and hearty bread for breakfast or with afternoon coffee or tea. Try it thinly sliced and topped with cream cheese and a scattering of chopped dates.

Provided by CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

• Ingredients

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 41.2 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 288.3 mg, Sugar 21.8 g