Fig and Almond Butter Smoothie | Simple Sundays
This sweet and creamy Fig and Almond Butter Smoothie is super nourishing after a workout – but the truth is, it tastes decadent enough to be a dessert.
This sweet and creamy Fig and Almond Butter Smoothie is super nourishing after a workout – but the truth is, it tastes decadent enough to be a dessert.
He’s the oldest teenager I know. Sleeping till noon if I would let him, creaking wearily up from his bed with a “just-leave-me-alone-and-let-me-sleep” expression, lumbering ever so slowly down the stairs, each step a major life ordeal. An old man in a teenager’s body.
That’s our dog.
Wilbur is his name, our English bulldog, and he is a furry log, a loud snoring one. I hear his snores between floors; I’ve gotten used to them, actually. Visitors to the house may hear a rumble from the kitchen, and I forget to explain – oh, that’s just Wilbur, sleeping upstairs.
I think he needs an energy smoothie.
Just when I think I can’t love figs any more than I already do, I find a new way to become smitten with them.
I was at Trader Joe’s a few months ago, picking up bags of frozen fruit for our smoothies, when a new package caught my eye. Frozen figs – that was new to me! I was intrigued, since most of my figgy recipes are for my beloved fresh figs, but I bought a bag and figured I would find a way to make good use of them.
And I did. It was after a hard workout, and I came home to refuel. I knew I wanted some extra protein that day, and pulled out the almond butter. And then I remembered the frozen figs. This Fig and Almond Butter Smoothie was born that morning, and I’ve made it many times since, with those lovely frozen figs (and sometimes a few fresh ones added in if I had any). The creamy texture is like a sweet, nutty milkshake, and insanely delicious. I admit I was surprised!
Perhaps it is time to make Wilbur one, too. I bet he would lap it right up!
What’s your favorite way to re-fuel after a workout?
Fig and Almond Butter Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk vanilla flavored
- 1 ripe banana
- 4 frozen figs
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
Instructions
- Place the almond milk, banana, figs and almond butter in the blender in this order. Blend until smooth. Enjoy immediately.
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sweet recipe! my roommate let me have some of her figs, so i figured i’d use google up a smoothie recipe with figs and it was a success with this! cheers.
Thanks, Dani! So glad you were able to get figs from your roomie — I’m counting down to fig season here!
i added a little coffee & its delicious :)
Ooh, I love that idea, Hope! I’ll try it next time — thanks!!
Just found your blog and this smoothie recipe: sounds yummy But would you know how many calories are in this smoothie?
Hi Phyllis, I’m so glad you found me! This is one of my favorite smoothies; I’ve updated the recipe card so you will be able to find the nutrition facts now. This smoothie has about 386 kcal. Hope that helps!
I just got some frozen bigs and cannot wait to make this asap!! I have unsweetened almond milk on hand, so I was wondering if I could use that and add in some vanilla extract and if so how much should I add to make it the same? Thanks!
Hi Liv! I would add about a 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla to your almond milk, but you can also try it plain, if you wish! Let me know how it turns out!
I have a bag of organic dried figs in the fridge. I wonder if they’d work?
Hi Sherry, the dried figs would be wonderful for lending sweetness and fiber, but it wouldn’t quite be the same as frozen fresh figs. That said, you can still use them, but I would also add perhaps some frozen mangoes, peaches or pineapple to give it the smoothie consistency and frostiness! I hope that helps :)
I’ve made a version of this smoothie for years and it is one of my favs! It is my favorite way to use southern-style preserved figs. They are very sweet, so only use one or two! To really help boost the anti-inflammatory power, I add a teaspoon of cinnamon and sometimes cacao nibs too if I have them! Yum!
That is so awesome, Anne! I love how it tastes almost like dessert and yet is so wholesome!
Gorgeous smoothie, Liren. Fig and almond butter…a must try and sounds so versatile to include in other things too. That’s brill…I always think of figs as either fresh or dried, but not frozen (but why not?). I’m going to start freezing my stash for other uses from now on. Thanks for the inspiration…
I made this- I also used the Trader Joe’s frozen figs- only instead of almond milk used vanilla soy milk & added raw honey- it was sooo delicious I made it several times & had to restock to make more! Thank you for the smoothie inspiration :)
This is beautiful! I love almond butter in smoothies, and have picked up a bag of those frozen figs before–they aren’t good for defrosting, but smoothies would be PERFECT!
You had me at fig. Now I’m going to need a bendy straw stat ; )
Really great!!
This wins the prize for the most amazing smoothie flavor ever. I can’t even imagine what it tastes like. My curiosity is running rampant. Of course I had to pin it. Wow!
So delicious! I need this now!
Wilbur could definitely use a shot or two of this gorgeous smoothie! I love figs and bet they tasted delicious all whipped up. Now I’m thinking about how fig and almond ice cream might taste… :)
Figs are my ultimate summer indulgence – adore them! I have yet to splurge as they seem to be outrageoulsy expensive still out in Oakland. That being said, I am intrigued by the frozen ones you have found at TJ, now this is a way to make summer last all year!
Looks amazing! Fingers crossed for frozen figs at my local TJ’s!
SO unique! Looks delicious! And beautiful pictures :)
I could devour this smoothie, all day long!
Thanks, Kiran! The good thing is, if you decide to, it’s nice and wholesome ;)
What an awesome idea, never would have thought of this combination!
I was so happy with this surprising combination, Matt – now I have another reason to love fig season :)
Gorgeous. I still remember when I first tried a fresh fig. Mesmerized! I know that I need an energy smoothie on most every week day. Can’t wait to try this beauty!
I remember, too, Monet! Such a magical fruit!
This combination sounds so good! I can’t wait to get my hands on some fall figs now. :)
It was definitely a delicious surprise, Eileen! Hope you get to try it once you get ahold of some figs!