Here’s a secret: tahini, dates, and cocoa powder are a match made in smoothie heaven.

Because they’re the perfect combo of healthy fats, subtle sweetness, and warm chocolatey flavor.

It can even double as a light afternoon dessert that no one will ever object to.

paleo tahini chocolate shake in glass with spoon

Rebecca Firkser/Eat This, Not That!

Tahini is a wonder ingredient when it comes to healthy, plant-based, minimally-processed sources of fat.

How do you decide whether you’ve gotten good tahini?

It’ll be extremely creamy and fragrant.

It is very important you don’t skip the pinch of salt in this recipe.