I've Got a Date With Some Chocolate Shake

Submitted by Missmagill

"This is YUMMY!!! You can make it with a bit of almond, mint or vanilla axtract for a change. You could also add some instant coffee, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, or cayenne pepper according to your taste. This can be a meal-in-a-cup if you add some protein powder or dried milk. Enjoy!;)"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 1 1/2 cups
• Serves: 1

ingredients

• Main recipe

• 1⁄4 cup dates, pitted
• 1⁄4 cup hot water
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder

• Some flavoring ideas to taste

• mint (optional) or instant coffee powder (optional)
• cinnamon (optional) or vanilla (optional)
• pumpkin spice (optional) or maple extract (optional)
• 1⁄4 cup unsweetened coconut, shreads (optional)
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter (optional)
• vanilla (optional) or almond extract (optional)
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)

directions

1. Stew dates in hot water in a bowl or on stove top. Mush until they turn to a paste.
2. Combine the date mix and other ingredients in a blender and blend well. If you would like something more slushy, add a few ice cubes.
3. Enjoy this sweet and dense treat.:) Yum.