These ‘milk’ shakes will certainly shake up your taste buds! Coconut butter boasts remarkable health-boosting properties such as protection against diseases, boosting metabolisms and offering an impressive amount of fibre to aid digestion and satiety. So skip the greasy diners and enjoy your own, better-tasting, version! Vary up the flavours from a creamy vanilla to a dreamy chocolate…or island strawberry!
Base Flavour Variation – Creamy Vanilla
Serves 2
Ingredients:
2 cups unsweetened vanilla or plain almond milk
(or any other dairy-free milk of choice such as coconut – for more coconut power! – or rice milk)
½ cup coconut butter*
4-6 dates (depending on desired sweetness), pitted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract (can be omitted if using vanilla almond milk)
Instructions:
- Blend all of the ingredients at high speed for 30-60 seconds. Pour out and enjoy!
* Coconut butter (which is like a nut butter) is made by grinding up the coconut flesh. This can be substituted with 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut and 1-2 tbsp coconut oil.
Other Flavour Variations
Dreamy Chocolate – add 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder
Island Strawberry – add 4-5 fresh or frozen strawberries
Mint-Chocolate –add 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder and ½-1 teaspoon of peppermint extract
Pina Colada – add ½ banana and ½ cup fresh or frozen pineapple
Caribe Fruit Punch – add ½ – 1 kiwi, some pomegranate seeds, and ½ cup fresh or frozen mangos
Have fun coming up with your own awesome creations! Use whatever fruits you have to boost flavours and nutrition!
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