FRESH FIG AND DATE SHAKE

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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

4 fresh ripe figs (about 4 ounces)
2 moist, plump Medjool dates (about 1 1/2 ounces)
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
4 ice cubes
A few fig slices for the glass

Steps:

  • Place all of the ingredients except the sliced fig in the blender. Blend until frothy, about one minute. Pour into a glass, garnish with fig slices, and serve at once.

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