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Printed August 31, 2026
Printed August 31, 2026
5-Ingredient Magic
Tahini-Date Breakfast Cream
This Middle Eastern-inspired no-cook breakfast feels indulgent but comes together in two minutes. Spoon it over anything or eat it straight from the bowl.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 8 Medjool dates, pitted
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- Flaky sea salt
Preparation
Forget overnight oats. This luxurious breakfast cream has the richness of dessert with the protein punch of a proper morning meal. The dates blend into sweet pockets throughout the nutty tahini and tangy yogurt.
It's inspired by the classic Middle Eastern combination of tahini and date syrup, but with a creamy, spoonable texture that works beautifully over toast, granola, or fresh fruit.
Preparation
- Roughly chop the dates and place them in a food processor or blender.
- Add the tahini, yogurt, and cardamom.
- Pulse until the dates are broken into small pieces and everything is swirled together (you want some texture, not a completely smooth puree).
- Transfer to a bowl and finish with a generous pinch of flaky sea salt.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Serving idea: Spread on sourdough toast and top with sliced bananas, or use as a dip for apple slices.
