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Sesame-based, energy-dense smoothie
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Tahini smoothie (240 g) has 307 calories. That works out to 128 calories per 100 g. It contains 26.9 g of carbs, 8.6 g of protein, 19.4 g of fat and 4.3 g of fiber. Its 0.4 mg of Copper covers 48% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 38 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
307
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
26.9g
· 10% DV
Protein
8.6g
· 17% DV
Fat
19.4g
· 25% DV
Fiber
4.3g
· 15% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 34% · Protein 11% · Fat 55%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 307 kcal | |
| Total fat | 19.4 g | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 2.64 g | 13% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 67 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 26.9 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% |
| Protein | 8.6 g | 17% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 307 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 128 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 120 g | 154 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 230 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 256 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 250 g | 320 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 384 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 330 g | 422 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 448 kcal |
Calculated from 128 calories per 100 g.
Blend tahini with milk or a plant-based drink and fruit until smooth. Banana is a popular choice for sweetness and a creamy texture. Add the liquid gradually so you can adjust the thickness without making the smoothie watery.
A tahini smoothie tastes nutty, rich, and slightly savory, with the flavor of sesame coming through. Banana, dates, or cocoa can soften that intensity, while citrus or berries make the drink taste brighter.
Yes, tahini works well in a banana smoothie. Its toasted sesame flavor pairs with banana’s sweetness, and blending the two with milk or a plant-based drink makes a creamy drink. Start with a small spoonful if you want the banana to dominate.
Yes, a tahini smoothie can be a convenient breakfast. For a more substantial drink, blend it with yogurt or milk and add oats or fruit. It can also accompany a regular breakfast rather than replace every part of one.
Yes, you can make a tahini smoothie without banana. Use yogurt, avocado, or oats for body, and dates or another fruit for sweetness. Add liquid gradually and blend until the texture is as thick or drinkable as you like.
A tahini smoothie can be filling, especially when it includes yogurt, oats, or fruit as well as tahini. Its richness makes it feel substantial, though how long it satisfies you depends on the portion and what else you eat.
Yes, dates are a common way to sweeten a tahini smoothie and complement sesame’s nutty taste. Remove the pits first; soaking firm dates briefly in warm water can help them blend more smoothly.
To keep a tahini smoothie from tasting bitter, use fresh tahini and balance it with ripe banana, dates, or a little cocoa. Tahini can separate in its jar, so stir it thoroughly before measuring to get an even flavor.
A tahini smoothie is best fresh, but it can be kept covered in the refrigerator and used by the next day. The ingredients may separate as it stands, so shake or blend it again before drinking.
Yes, you can freeze a tahini smoothie in a freezer-safe container, leaving room for expansion. Thaw it in the refrigerator and blend it again before serving, since freezing and thawing can make the texture separate or grainy.
Vitamins
Biotin
4.32µg · 14% DV
B1
0.14mg · 12% DV
B6
0.19mg · 11% DV
Folate
43.2µg · 11% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.43mg · 48% DV
Manganese
0.77mg · 33% DV
Phosphorus
230mg · 33% DV
Calcium
269mg · 27% DV
Potassium ⭐
504mg · 15% DV
Sodium
67mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Tahini smoothie blends tahini, a paste made from sesame seeds, with fruit and a liquid such as milk or a plant-based alternative. Banana and dates are common additions, though recipes vary. It is a modern way to use tahini in a drink rather than a dish tied to one particular regional tradition.
Tahini gives the smoothie a toasted, nutty flavour and a creamy body, while fruit brings sweetness. It works as a breakfast drink or a filling snack; in many places, it can stand in for a conventional fruit smoothie. Sesame makes it energy-dense, with some protein and fibre as well. For a lighter version, use less tahini and let ripe fruit provide most of the sweetness.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.64g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.72g
POLYUNSATURATED
6.96g
Omega 6:3 ratio 92.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (92.6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.