Description
This Creamy Chocolate Hazelnut Shake is a rich, dairy-free treat that tastes like a Nutella milkshake. It’s vegan, paleo, and naturally sweetened with dates, making it a healthier dessert or snack option.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup hazelnuts
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons cacao powder (or cocoa powder)
- 2 to 3 Medjool dates, pitted
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- In a high-speed blender, combine the hazelnuts and water. Blend until smooth to create a hazelnut milk base.
- Add the cacao powder, dates, vanilla extract, sea salt, and ice cubes to the blender.
- Blend again until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed by adding another date.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- You can strain the hazelnut milk with a nut milk bag for a smoother texture, but it’s not necessary.
- For a thicker shake, freeze the hazelnuts in advance or use frozen nut milk ice cubes.
- Feel free to adjust cacao or dates to suit your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shake (half the recipe)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
