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If you’ve never blended with figs before, this fig smoothie recipe is your sign to try them. Figs are naturally sweet, soft, and slightly jammy, which makes them perfect for smoothies—no added sweeteners needed.
This smoothie tastes rich and creamy, almost like dessert, yet it’s packed with fiber and plant-powered goodness. Figs support digestion, pair beautifully with bananas and warm spices, and help keep you full and satisfied. It’s one of those recipes that feels fancy but takes just minutes to make
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I love this fig smoothie recipe as a nourishing breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up when I want something cozy and satisfying. It’s proof that healthy habits don’t have to be boring—or complicated. Blend it up and enjoy the sweetness!
- Almond milk creates a smooth, lightly creamy base without overpowering the other flavors. It keeps the smoothie light while letting the figs shine.
- Figs add natural sweetness and a soft, jammy texture. They’re rich in fiber, which helps support digestion and makes this smoothie more filling.
- Banana brings extra creaminess and balances the fig flavor with gentle sweetness. It also helps thicken the smoothie naturally.
- Spinach blends in seamlessly and adds a boost of leafy greens without changing the flavor. It contributes fiber, iron, and antioxidants for extra nourishment.
- Ground cinnamon adds warmth and depth, giving the smoothie a cozy, comforting flavor while helping balance the sweetness.
- Pure vanilla extract rounds everything out with a subtle sweetness that enhances the fruit and spice without needing added sugar.
Smoothie Tip
Fresh vs. Frozen Figs
Fresh figs are soft and mildly sweet, so remove the stem, leave the skin on for extra fiber, and blend with frozen fruit or ice for a cold, thick smoothie. Frozen figs make smoothies extra creamy year-round; let them thaw for 2–3 minutes before blending so your blender doesn’t struggle.
How to Store This Smoothie
This fig smoothie is best enjoyed fresh, but you can store leftovers in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Give it a good shake or quick re-blend before drinking, since natural separation is normal. For longer storage, pour the smoothie into freezer-safe containers or ice cube trays and freeze for up to 3 months, then thaw or re-blend for a quick, ready-to-sip smoothie later.
Vanilla Fig Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk
- ½ cup spinach
- ½ banana
- 1 cup figs fresh or frozen
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Blend the spinach and almond milk until smooth.
- Add the figs, banana, cinnamon, and vanilla and blend again.
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Notes
- Use at least 1 frozen fruit for a refreshingly cool smoothie.
- To lower the natural sugar in this recipe, swap banana with 1/2 avocado or 1/4 cup cauliflower.
- Swap spinach with the leafy greens of your choice or leave out.
This looks so good! Would soaked dried medjool dates be a good substitute for the figs?
Medjool dates would be a great swap for figs! Great thinking, Kelley! 🙂
I just picked some figs from my tree ( had to beat the birds – but I do love them. Guess I’ll share : )) and I was wondering what to do with them (apart from eating them and sharing with the birds and neighbours) now I know! Thanks for sharing this lovely recipe, I’m off to try it now.
Stay safe!
This wasn’t too sweet, I loved it!
So good, isn’t it?! 🙂
Hi SGS
This sounds ahmazing…but for the first time in my life I am really having to watch my calories. Is 558 per serving correct? That is almost half my days calories. Just curious. I can’t tell you how many receipts I have handed my customers with your website on it after talking healthy eating.. <3
Yikes! That was definitely an error in the computation Carol. So glad you called it out! If you used “full fat coconut milk” it can get up there in calories, yet if you use light or refrigerated unsweetened it should be around 275 calories. Thanks for sharing our recipes with your customers! That means soooo much to me!
Love that I can enjoy some holiday flavors without the holiday guilt!
Isn’t that the best?! 😀
I love your recipes, I have a tablet and no printer is there some way I can download into my pdf file
Hi Denise,
No printer? Have you tried “selecting print” and then “print as a PDF” – my computer has that option for documents. Or have you seen our mobile app, Daily Blends. It’s not yet for iPads, but you can download it to your mobile device and have over 200 recipes at the touch of a button!
Yummy! This is green smoothie awesome! My favorite green smoothie material is all kinds! thanks for sharing…
Thanks for blendin’ with us, Ellie! <3
This green smoothie Looks delicious! I was surprised how well avocado works in smoothies. It gives it a really nice job! thanks for sharing….
We love avocado too! Not only does it make our recipes super creamy, but it’s packed with healthy fats!
The figs do you peel them? or blend them whole? I would like to try this new treat. I am a new 1 smoothie a day person. Got started to help my husband with health issue but found I felt better my self. I used to get heart burn allot and it is very rare that I get heart burn any more. I went with out smoothies nearly a week and quest what. Heart burn in the night. Got back to one smoothie a day. No heart burn. Something yum make me feel better and stops heart burn. Beginners luck is my go to smoothie when in a hurry. I am still working on trying them all.
Hi Lavinia,
YAY! So happy to hear your heartburn is under control! Isn’t that the worst, especially when it wakes you up at night!
And great question! The skin of the fig is edible. As a result, you do not need to peel the fig before eating it or blending. Merely twist off the stem and eat the fig skin and all.
I have recently been on the smoothly train…one a day, but just had the figgie pudding, what a delight yum. From Tasmania Australia
YAY! Thank you so much for reaching out + sharing the green smoothie love, Haidee!
I only used 1 cup of figs and I still found it far, far too sweet. I’m going to try subbing an avocado for the banana next time and add more greens.
Hi Tasha,
That’s a great idea! The avocado will still add the creaminess we love, without the added sweetness of bananas! Make sure + reach back out after you try this recipe again!
Cheers 🙂
If fresh figs are not available, can I use soaked dried figs instead?
Hi Verena,
I personally haven’t tried this recipe with dried figs, but it’s worth a try!! Soaking them before blending is the way to go!!
Cheers 🙂
Hi Verena! I tried it by soaking dry figs for a couple of hour. The taste is god, but really sweet. Hope it helped you! 🙂
Always an inspiration to do what is right in the world. I love your work! Thank you
Thanks for blendin’ with us, Mary! 🙂
Lovely recipe. Would love to try it but can provide measurements in grammes please?
Hi Dayo,
Great idea! Here’s our current conversions. We have a post with even more conversions in the works, so keep an eye out! Can’t wait, check out a copy of our book. We have a detailed section all on measurement conversions!
Spices | Proteins | Superfoods:
½ tsp = 2mL
1 tsp = 5mL
2 tsp = 10mL
1 TBSP = 15mL
2 TBSP = 30mL
Fruits:
Mango | Pineapple | Strawberries | Beets | Carrots | Blueberries | Raspberries | Leafy Greens
1 cup = 250mL
1 ½ cups = 375mL
2 cups = 500mL
Liquids:
Water | Coconut Water | Coconut Milk | Almond Milk | Fresh Squeezed Juice | Rice Milk
½ cup = 125mL
1 cup = 250mL
1 ½ cups = 375mL
2 cups = 500mL
Grams:
1 cup of leafy greens = 30g
2 cups of leafy greens = 60g
I absolutely love figs, can’t wait to try it. Thanks for sharing.
Reach back out + let us know what you think!! 🙂
I made this according to the recipe. Very delicious and refreshing!
Rawesome! Thanks for sharing the leafy love, Tyler!