Description
This Gut-Healthy Cashew Date Shake is a creamy, dairy-free milkshake inspired by Southern California flavors, combining the natural sweetness of Medjool dates with the rich creaminess of soaked cashews. Perfect for a nutritious and refreshing treat, it’s packed with gut-friendly ingredients and simple spices like cinnamon and nutmeg for a delicious, wholesome beverage.
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
Topping
- 1 Dollop Coconut Yogurt
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Soak raw cashews ahead of time for extra creaminess, and freeze the banana to chill the shake naturally without watering it down.
- Add Ingredients to Blender: Place the frozen banana, soaked cashews, pitted Medjool dates, cinnamon, nutmeg, ice cubes, and almond milk into a high-speed blender.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend all ingredients on high speed until fully combined and creamy. If the mixture is stuck to the sides, pause and scrape down the blender to ensure an even texture.
- Serve with Coconut Yogurt: Pour the shake equally into two glasses and top each with a dollop of coconut yogurt for added creaminess and gut-friendly probiotics. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Soaking cashews for at least 2 hours or overnight improves the shake’s creaminess and digestibility.
- Frozen banana helps give the shake a thick, smoothie-like consistency without needing extra ice.
- Medjool dates add natural sweetness and fiber, making this shake gut-friendly.
- Coconut yogurt topping adds probiotics and a lovely tangy contrast.
- For a thinner consistency, add more almond milk as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus 2+ hours soaking time for cashews)
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
