Description
A creamy, nutritious, dairy-free and gluten-free shake inspired by Southern California’s Coachella Valley. This Gut-Healthy Cashew Date Shake is packed with wholesome ingredients like soaked cashews and Medjool dates, blended with frozen banana, aromatic spices, and almond milk for a delicious treat that supports digestive health while satisfying your sweet tooth naturally.
Ingredients
Shake Ingredients
- 1 Banana, frozen
- ¾ Cup Raw Cashews, soaked for extra creaminess
- 6 Large Medjool Dates, pitted
- ½ Teaspoon Cinnamon
- ¼ Teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1 Large Handful Ice Cubes
- ¾ Cup Almond Milk
- 1 Dollop Coconut Yogurt (for topping)
Instructions
- Add Ingredients to Blender: Place the frozen banana, soaked raw cashews, pitted Medjool dates, cinnamon, nutmeg, ice cubes, and almond milk into a high-speed blender, ensuring the coconut yogurt is reserved for topping.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend the mixture on high until all ingredients are fully combined and the shake is creamy and smooth. Pause the blender if needed to scrape down the sides so everything blends evenly.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the shake evenly into two glasses. Top each serving with a dollop of coconut yogurt for added creaminess and flavor. Serve immediately to enjoy its freshest taste.
Notes
- Soaking cashews overnight or for a few hours softens them, making the shake creamier and easier to blend.
- Ensure the dates are Medjool for their natural sweetness and caramel-like flavor.
- Use a high-speed blender for best results to achieve a smooth texture without large nut or ice chunks.
- For a colder shake, use frozen bananas and add extra ice as desired.
- Coconut yogurt topping is optional but adds a delicious creamy finish and gut-friendly probiotics.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (including cashew soaking time if soaked overnight)
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Shake
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
