Nut “Milk Shake”
A frosty nondairy drink made with frozen bananas, soaked nuts and dates.
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A frosty nondairy drink made with frozen bananas, soaked nuts and dates.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp. nonalcoholic vanilla extract
- 2 Tbs. raw carob powder
- A few fresh berries
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
Optional flavorings:
- 3/4 cup almonds, soaked 2 to 8 hours or 3/4 cup cashews, soaked 1 to 2 hours
- 4 dates, soaked 1 to 2 hours (save soak water)
- 3 to 4 peeled frozen bananas
- 3 cups cold filtered water or apple juice
Preparation
In blender, combine nuts, dates and water or juice until smooth. Break frozen banana into pieces, add to mixture and blend until smooth. Add one or more optional flavors if desired. Pour into glasses.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 277
- Carbohydrate Content 38 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 14 g
- Fiber Content 6 g
- Protein Content 6 g
- Saturated Fat Content 1 g
- Sodium Content 4 mg
- Sugar Content 0 g