Description
Creamy, naturally sweet cashew date shake. A healthy and delicious vegan treat perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a post-workout boost!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in water for at least 2 hours (or overnight)
- 6–8 Medjool dates, pitted
- 2 cups cold water (or plant-based milk, like almond or oat milk, for extra creaminess)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Ice cubes (optional, for a colder shake)
- Optional toppings: chopped nuts, shredded coconut, cacao nibs
Instructions
- Soak the Cashews: Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover them with water. Make sure the cashews are fully submerged. Let them soak for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, in the refrigerator.
- Drain and Rinse the Cashews: After soaking, drain the cashews in a colander and rinse them thoroughly under cold running water.
- Prepare the Dates: Pit the Medjool dates. If your dates seem a bit dry, soak them in warm water for about 10 minutes to soften them. Drain the dates before adding them to the blender.
- Combine Ingredients in the Blender: Add the drained and rinsed cashews, pitted Medjool dates, cold water (or plant-based milk), cinnamon, sea salt, and vanilla extract (if using) to the blender.
- Blend Until Smooth: Start blending on low speed and gradually increase to high speed. Blend for 1-2 minutes, or until the shake is completely smooth and creamy. Stop and scrape down the sides if needed.
- Adjust Consistency (if needed): If the shake is too thick, add a little more water (or plant-based milk). If it’s too thin, add a few ice cubes and blend again.
- Taste and Adjust Sweetness: Give the shake a taste and adjust the sweetness as needed. If you prefer a sweeter shake, add another date or a small amount of maple syrup or agave nectar.
- Pour into a Glass: Pour the blended shake into a glass or a mason jar.
- Add Toppings (Optional): If desired, top the shake with chopped nuts, shredded coconut, cacao nibs, or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Serve Immediately: For the best flavor and texture, serve the shake immediately. It’s also delicious chilled, so you can refrigerate it for a short time before serving.
- Storage (if needed): If you have any leftover shake, you can store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. The shake may separate slightly upon standing, so give it a good stir before serving.
Notes
- Soaking Cashews: Soaking the cashews is crucial for a smooth texture. Don’t skip this step!
- Blender Power: A high-speed blender will give you the best results, but a regular blender will work too. Just blend longer.
- Sweetness: Medjool dates are naturally very sweet, so start with fewer dates and add more to taste.
- Variations: Get creative! Add protein powder, cocoa powder, greens, spices, or nut butter to customize your shake.
- Storage: Shake well before serving if stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes