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Warm Tahini Date Milk

Dates add a caramel-like sweetness while tahini brings sesame richness to this warm milk drink. Blend the ingredients while cool, then warm them gently so the dates stay fully in the cup and the sesame paste remains emulsified.

By Mixpert KitchenReviewed for clear measures, practical steps, and nutrition consistency.Our recipe standard
Ready in20 minMakes1 servingCalories · estimated per serving251Total sugar · estimated per serving24g
Warm beige tahini-date milk with fine date speckles, dates and a plain bowl of tahini behind.Non-alcoholic
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5 minutes active preparation, 10 minutes date soaking and about 5 minutes warming.

  1. 01

    Check the dates for pits. Chop them and soak in the measured water for 10 minutes.

  2. 02

    Blend the dates and all their soaking water with the cold milk, tahini and cinnamon until no large date pieces remain. Do not strain.

  3. 03

    Pour into a small saucepan and heat gently for about 5 minutes, stirring, until steaming. Avoid boiling.

  4. 04

    Stir once more before pouring the entire batch into a large heatproof mug.

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Easy swaps

  • Use the same volume of unsweetened soy milk instead of dairy milk for a dairy-free variation; check the tahini label and recalculate the nutrition.
  • Use soft Medjool dates instead of smaller dates, weighing the pitted flesh to the same 20 g; fruit variety can change the estimate.

Mixpert tips

  • Stir the tahini jar thoroughly before weighing so the serving contains both sesame solids and oil.
  • Blend while cool; warming comes after the date pieces have been broken down.
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Good to know

Warm Tahini Date Milk FAQs

Why is there sediment in my date milk?

Dates contain fiber that does not dissolve like syrup. Soaking and thorough blending make it finer, but some settling is expected. Stir before drinking and retain the solids for the listed nutrition.

Can I strain out the dates?

You can change the texture that way, but the published whole-date calculation no longer applies. This recipe keeps all the date flesh and soaking water in the drink.

Does tahini make this taste like peanut butter?

Tahini is sesame paste and has a different nutty, slightly bitter flavor. It also contains sesame, a relevant allergen; it should not be treated as a nut-free guarantee without checking the product label.

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