Creamy Medjool Date Chocolate Shake
This Medjool date shake blends soft dates, coconut milk, almond milk, and cacao into a creamy, chocolatey treat that’s naturally sweet, dairy-free, and ready in minutes. Like a milkshake, but with a feel-good twist!
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup coconut milk (from a can)
- 4-8 soft Medjool dates, pits removed*
- ¼ cup cacao powder
- 1 ½ cup unsweetened almond milk (or any non-dairy milk)
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups ice
- pinch of sea salt
- Vanilla Bean Sea Salt Coconut Whipped Cream for topping, optional
- 2 tablespoons cacao nibs for topping, optional
- 1 tablespoon cacao powder for topping, optional
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a blender. Blend on high until smooth. Serve immediately topped with Vanilla Bean Sea Salt Coconut Whipped Cream, cacao nibs, and cacao powder if you like.
Notes
- *Fresh dates should be soft and sticky. If yours are hard, soften them by soaking in hot water for a few minutes. When ready to make the shakes, drain the water and proceed with the recipe.
- Play around with the number of dates to find your perfect level of sweetness. Start with four and keep adding until it's just right for you.
- Keep things simple and just make the shake, or go over the top with coconut whipped cream, cacao nibs, and cacao powder.
- If you can't find cacao powder, unsweetened cocoa powder will work in its place.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 (of 4) | Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 133mg | Potassium: 414mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 54IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 2mg
