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# Date and Almond Coffee Frappé

 

Written by [Jay](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/authors/coffeejay/)

 

Category: [Plant-Based Coffee Recipes](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/recipes/plant-based-coffee-recipes/)Tags: Coffee Frappe Almond Milk Dates Vegan

 

Active time: approximately 7 minutesYield: 1 serving

 

## Quick answer

Soft Medjool dates blend more easily than firm or dry dates. If yours feel tough, soak them briefly in warm water, drain well, and then follow **the recipe**. Remove every pit and check the blended drink for small pieces before **serving**.

## Key takeaways

- Soft Medjool dates blend more easily than firm or dry dates.

- The method first blends dates with almond milk so they break down before the espresso and ice are added.

- Medjool dates bring concentrated sweetness, so taste the blended drink before adding anything else.

 

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Ground coffee in a portafilter beside coffee beans.

## Ingredients

 

- 60 ml cooled **espresso**
 
- **150 ml almond** milk
 
- 2 **soft** pitted Medjool **dates**, about 40 g
 
- 100 g ice.

 

## Method

- Blend **almond** milk and dates thoroughly first.

- Add **espresso** and **ice** and blend again until smooth.

 

### Blend in two stages

 

The method first blends dates with almond milk so they break down before **the espresso** and ice are added. This helps avoid chewy pieces in the finished frappé. Use short pulses at first, then blend until **the ice** is evenly broken down; stop if the blender needs a rest.

 

**Cool** the espresso before blending so it does not melt the ice too quickly. Almond milk and dates already add sweetness, so **taste before adding** anything extra. Pour into a chilled glass and serve immediately.

## Make dates easier to blend

 

Soft dates blend more smoothly than dry ones. If they are firm, soak them briefly, drain them well, and then blend with **the almond** milk as written. Check for pits and tear the fruit into smaller pieces before blending so **the machine** does not leave sticky chunks.

 

### Control sweetness and thickness

 

Medjool dates bring concentrated **sweetness**, so taste the blended drink before adding anything else. If it is too thick, add a small splash of almond milk; if it is too thin, use colder ingredients next time. Blend only until **the ice** is smooth to avoid warming the drink through friction.

 

Serve promptly in a chilled glass. Almond milk and **dates** already shape the flavor, so choose an espresso that works well with a naturally **sweet** profile.

## Serve the frappé immediately

 

Blended ice begins to melt as soon as it is poured, so use a chilled glass and serve without delay. If you prepare two **servings**, blend them together only if your blender can move the ingredients freely; otherwise make separate batches rather than overfilling the container.

 

Dates provide sweetness and **body**, so **taste before adding** any extra syrup. Almond milk brands differ in thickness and sweetness, which can change the final texture.

## A tip for serving

Remove the pits and blend **the dates** with the milk first. Then add coffee and ice to distribute sweetness and avoid **coarse** pieces.

## Further reading

For background on [espresso](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Espresso) and [**almond** milk](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Almond_milk), see Wikipedia.

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Written by [Jay](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/authors/coffeejay/). [Read our editorial approach](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/editorial-policy/).

This recipe is an editorial starting formulation, not a documented CoffeeJay kitchen test. Adjust flavour and quantities to your ingredients and equipment.

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