I've Got a Date With Some Chocolate Shake

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: 20 mins
• Serves: 1
• Yields: 1 1/2 cups

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

•  vanilla (optional) or  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.