Do you ever come across a recipe in a magazine that sounds SOOOO crazy you just know it has to be either completely amazing or an absolute boo hiss? This is one of those crazy recipes that amazes!
California Date Shake
Adapted from Bon Appetit (I used pecans instead of walnuts – because pecans and dates? Yeah, they are just meant to go together) but otherwise kept the recipe pretty close.
The nut idea threw me for a minute until I realized I often use a little nut butter (peanut or almond) in my smoothies. So why not pecans in a shake?
California Date Shake
So trust me on this on this – this is one wonderful shake. It will have you completely rethinking shakes in your future. I mean, it’s not even chocolate, and it rocked my world. So dig those dates out of the back of your cupboard or go buy new ones. And enjoy…:)
I always stock up on items like dried fruit and nuts during the Winter Holiday Sales. There are often coupons, too. Freeze the nuts and make sure any dried fruit is in a heavy bag. Check Aldi, too, for great prices if you have one near you.
California Date Shake
California Date Shake
- 1/4 cup pecans (may toast if desired)
- 1/2 cup Deglet Noor or Medjool dates, pitted
- 1/2 cup water, very hot
- Pinch of ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- vanilla ice cream (about 3 scoops)
- 1 cup ice cubes
Place dates in a small bowl and add ½ cup hot water to cover; soak 10 minutes to soften.
Blend pecans, dates with their soaking liquid, cinnamon, and salt in a blender until a coarse paste forms. Add ice cream and ice and blend until smooth.
If necessary, stop and stir and if needed add a touch more water.
Divide shake between 2 glasses and serve immediately.
Note: to toast pecans, place in a 350 degree oven on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for about 8 to 10 minutes until dark and fragrant. Cool before proceeding with the recipe. Alternatively, place nuts in a skillet and heat over medium heat, shaking or stirring until nuts are toasted.
from the kitchen of http://www.frugalhausfrau.com
I’ll be linking this recipe to our Throwback Thursday Link Party and to the Country Cook’s Potluck as well as Angie’s Fiesta Friday, cohosted this week by Judi @ cookingwithauntjuju and Cynthia @ eatmunchlove.
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