Ingredients

• 5 soft seedless dried dates (de-seeded)
• 3 Marie biscuits, crumbled
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 2 drops almond or pistachio essence
• 300 ml chilled whole milk
• 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
• 1 tsp soft brown sugar (for topping)

How to Make Date Smoothies with Marie Biscuit

• Soak dates for 20 minutes in 2 tbsp. milk.
• When very soft, blend with the milk.
• Add biscuits, sugar, essence, 1/2 cup milk, blend again.
• When smooth, add remaining milk and ice cream.
• Blend till smooth and frothy.
• Pour into tall glasses, sprinkle some brown sugar on top, before serving.
• Serve chilled.