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Ramadan Special Drink Recipe 2025 | Healthy & Refreshing Energy Drink for Iftar(Dates & Almond Milk)

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Iftar Drink with Dates and Almond Milk

Cultural Context

This refreshing drink is often enjoyed during Iftar, the evening meal to break the fast during Ramadan. Dates are a traditional food for breaking the fast, providing quick energy, while almond milk offers a creamy, dairy-free base. This drink symbolizes hospitality and community, often shared with family and friends. In modern times, variations have emerged globally, but the essence remains rooted in its cultural significance during Ramadan.

Middle EasternEGdrink
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
75g Almonds
8-10 Medjool Dates
1 cup (250ml) Milk
2 tbsp (30g) Basil seeds
1 tbsp Vanilla Custard powder
1/2 cup (125ml) Milk
1500ml (1.5ltr) Milk
1 tsp Cardamom powder
50g Condensed Milk or 3 tbsp Sugar
Sliced almonds & pistachios for garnish

almond milk

🥗Healthier: oat milk

💰Cheaper: cow's milk

Oat milk is a great dairy-free alternative, while cow's milk is more economical.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index, while sugar is often cheaper.

cinnamon

🥗Healthier: nutmeg

💰Cheaper: pumpkin spice

Nutmeg adds a warm flavor, while pumpkin spice is often less expensive.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla powder

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla powder is less processed, while essence is a budget-friendly option.

1

Soak almonds in water overnight.

2

Wash and remove the seeds from the Medjool dates.

3

Soak basil seeds in 1 cup (250ml) of water until they expand.

4

In a blender, combine the soaked almonds, Medjool dates, 1 cup (250ml) of milk, basil seeds, vanilla custard powder, 1/2 cup (125ml) of milk, cardamom powder, and condensed milk or sugar.

5

Blend until smooth and creamy.

6

Pour into glasses and garnish with sliced almonds and pistachios.

Cooking Techniques

blending

Equipment Needed

blendermeasuring cupsglasses

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegandairy-freenut-free

Allergens

tree-nuts

Also Known As

Date and Almond Milk SmoothieKhajoor Milk

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