Chocolate Thick Shake
Prep Time
Yields
2-1/4 cups for 2 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup hemp hearts
- 6 Medjool dates, pitted and halved
- 1-1/2 cups filtered water
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, taste to add more
- pinch sea salt
- 1-1/2 tablespoons good quality un-roasted cacao powder, more to taste
- 1-1/2 tablespoons cacao nibs, more to taste
- 2-3 ice cubes
Directions
- Pour 1-1/2 cups filtered water in a blender container, preferably a high-speed blender.
- Add the oats, hemp seeds, and the pitted date halves. Set aside for 10 minutes to allow the oats, hemp, and dates to soften.
- Add the vanilla and cinnamon. Start the blender on low, and increase the speed to high. Blend until the ingredients are completely incorporated
- Add the cacao, nibs, and ice cubes and blend, again starting on lo high. Blend until thick and creamy.
- Pour into 2 glasses or cups and enjoy!
Notes
Variation 1: Chocolate Banana Thick Shake
To each cup of the Chocolate Milkshake, add 1/2 frozen banana. Blend until creamy.
Variation 2: Hot Chocolate Thick Shake
You can microwave the end result to create 'hot chocolate'; however, just know that it will thicken, so you may need to add water in addition to the ice in the making of it.
Credit
Adapted from Fran Costigan.