1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1 tablespoon hot water
1/3 cup whole pitted dates, chopped
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 pint vanilla ice cream

Dissolve coffee granules in hot water; cool; combine coffee mixture, dates and remaining ingredients in the container of an electric blender. Process until smooth. Serve immediately. Makes 3-1/2 cups.

From Southern Living magazine.