First thing in the morning, or an any time of day treat, this date shake will not disappoint. Another recipe inspired from a recent stay in Desert Hot Springs, an area of California where you can pick up the freshest and most delicious dates. The Coachella valley is in fact the only region in North America where dates are grown and cultivated.
If you're in the area, you can stop by the Windmill Market (said to have the best date shakes in the valley) but our recipe leaves out the dairy and added sugar. Alternatively, our Protein Date Shake swaps in more nutritious plant milk, nut butter and flax meal to leave you feeling satiated and energized. Add some optional adaptogens and you'll take it up another notch.
We're pretty certain you'll be hooked.
*Dates vary in size, flavor and consistency by type. We like the fancy Medjool dates because they are the easiest to find and also because they have fairly consistent moist texture and sweet flavor. A more specialized and harder to find date is the slightly smaller and creamy Barhi dates, which we find to be even sweeter and if you can find them, these make the most delicious date shakes.
Dates provide great energy and are a great source of fiber. One cup provides nearly 12 grams of fiber! They are also loaded with minerals, including potassium, magnesium, manganese, copper, and a host of B-vitamins. They last up to 6 months when stored in the fridge.
All you need is a few simple ingredients:
almond milk (or plant milk of choice)
almond butter, cashew butter, and/or peanut butter (can sub tahini for nut-free version)
banana (can be frozen)
ground flaxmeal
riced cauliflower (optional nutrition boost)
cinnamon
vanilla
Himalayan pink salt
ice for temperature and texture
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