Walnut Date Shake

Servings: 2

Date shakes have grown in popularity recently, especially within the state of California, but the fruit has belonged to the Mediterranean Diet for centuries! Packed with fiber and antioxidants, dates add a subtly sweet caramel flavor to this recipe, complemented by the crunchy walnuts.

INGREDIENTS

2 cups plain Greek yogurt
½ cup 2% milk
½ cup chopped walnuts
4 dates, pitted
2–3 ice cubes
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine the yogurt, milk, walnuts, dates, ice cubes, cinnamon, and vanilla extract in a blender and mix until smooth and creamy.
2. Pour the mixture into two serving cups or dishes and serve.

NUTRITION • per one serving • 

Calories 420
Total Fat 16 g 21%
Saturated Fat 5.5 g 28%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.7 g —
Monounsaturated Fat 3.4 g —
Trans Fat — 
Cholesterol 30 mg 10%
Sodium 80 mg 3%
Total Carbohydrates 34 g 12%
Dietary Fiber 4 g 14%
Total Sugars 2 7g —
Protein 15 g 30%
Vitamin A 120 mcg 15%
Vitamin C 1.5 mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2 mcg —
Potassium 803 mg 15%
Calcium 415 mg 30%
Iron 1.1 mg 6%

This AMAZING Recipe can be found in my new The Mediterranean Refresh Under 30 Minutes cookbook here