This classic Persian banana and date shake can be found virtually anywhere in Iran. Every majoon shop has its own twist on how to prepare it, but the naturally sweetened base is usually dates, bananas and milk. Sometimes desiccated coconut, nuts or even a scoop of ice cream are added, and it’s usually topped with even more nuts and coconut. Iranians often order it to-go, as it’s a tasty, natural alternative to energy drinks.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 5 min |
| Active: | 5 min |
| Yield: | 2 servings (about 20 ounces) |
Ingredients
- 2 bananas
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut, plus more for topping
- 1/4 cup walnuts, plus more for topping, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for topping
- 6 Medjool dates, pitted
- Chopped pistachios, for topping
- Sesame seeds, for topping
Instructions
- Slice the bananas and add them to a blender. Add the milk, coconut, walnuts, cinnamon and dates and blend until combined, about 1 minute. Divide between 2 glasses, top with shredded coconut, chopped walnuts and pistachios, sesame seeds and a sprinkle of cinnamon and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 2 servings |
| Calories | 584 |
| Total Fat | 23 g |
| Saturated Fat | 11 g |
| Carbohydrates | 94 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 11 g |
| Sugar | 72 g |
| Protein | 11 g |
| Cholesterol | 18 mg |
| Sodium | 85 mg |