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Vanilla Cashew Cream Shake
Cashews and cashew milk make this vegan vanilla shake thick and smooth, like a nut-based ice cream.
- 8 mintime
- 1serving
- 325calories
- 27 gprotein
Cashews blend into a smooth cream that makes plant-based shakes taste richer. A date adds sweetness. This is a good option for anyone who avoids dairy but still wants a milkshake texture.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving.
- 1 scoop vanilla plant protein powder (pea/rice blend, about 32 g)
- 1 ¼ cups unsweetened cashew milk
- 2 tbsp cashews
- 1 Medjool date, pitted
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 4 ice cubes
Method
- Add the cashews, date, and cashew milk to the blender and blend for a full minute, until completely smooth.
- Add the protein powder, vanilla, salt, and ice.
- Blend until creamy, about 40 seconds.
- Pour and serve with a few chopped cashews on top.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 325 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 27 g |
| Carbohydrates | 29 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Fat | 13 g |
Estimated from standard nutrition data for each ingredient, assuming about 24 g of protein per scoop of whey or casein and 22 g for plant powders. Brands vary, so check your label. Contains: tree nuts.
Tips
- Soak the cashews in hot water for ten minutes if your blender is not powerful. They blend much smoother.
- Use unsalted raw cashews.
Swaps and variations
- Use whey vanilla if you do not need it to be vegan.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon.
