Description
A creamy and nutritious shake made with cashews and dates, perfect for gut health.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in water for at least 4 hours
- 2 cups almond milk (or any milk of choice)
- 6 Medjool dates, pitted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- Ice cubes (optional, for a chilled shake)
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the soaked cashews.
- In a blender, combine the soaked cashews, almond milk, Medjool dates, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and sea salt.
- Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy. If you prefer a colder shake, add ice cubes and blend again until desired consistency is reached.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more dates or a splash of maple syrup.
- Pour into glasses and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For a protein boost, add a scoop of your favorite protein powder before blending.
- Experiment with flavors by adding a tablespoon of cocoa powder for a chocolatey twist or a handful of spinach for added nutrients without altering the taste.
- Prep Time: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Gut-Healthy Cashew Date Shake, creamy shake, healthy beverage