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Vanilla Cashew Protein Shake

This Vanilla Cashew Protein Shake is a great healthy way to kickstart your day. Completely vegan and packed with health-promoting ingredients, but it feels more like having dessert for breakfast. Perfect summer sip for the whole family!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Drinks
Keyword: beverage, cashews, classic, dairy-free, drinks, easy, family-friendly, homemade, kid-friendly, milkshake, protein, summer, vanilla, vegan
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 202kcal
Author: Shanika

Ingredients

SHAKE:

  • 1 very ripe organic banana
  • 1 cup Almond milk (You can use your fave plant-based milk!)
  • ½ cup cashews, soaked + drained (See Notes!)
  • ½ cup dairy-free vanilla ice cream (You can also sub with ice, if preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon chia seeds
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:

  • Coconut whipped cream
  • Chopped cashews
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Instructions

TO MAKE THE SHAKE:

  • Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender and blend until smooth, about 1-2 minutes. NOTE: If shake is too thick, simply add an additional ¼ cup milk.
  • To serve, add shake to prepared glass(es) and top with Coconut Whipped cream and chopped cashews, if desired.
  • Sip and enjoy!

Notes

  • STORAGE: Store any leftovers in the refrigerator, tightly sealed or in a covered mason jar, ensuring that you drink it within the same day for best taste and consistency.
  • SOAKED CASHEWS: To best soak cashews, add 1 cup of cashews to a bowl or measuring cup and cover with cold water, sealing the top with plastic wrap and leaving it out (at room temp.) overnight. When ready to use, drain and rinse. If not able to soak overnight, simply cover cashews with boiling water and let sit for 30 minutes, drain, + rinse.
  • ADDITIONAL OPTIONS: To create a kick of flavor or add nutrients to this shake, you can add any of the following: turmeric (about ¼ tsp), your favorite nut butter, flaxseed meal, cacao powder (about 1 Tbsp), or an additional sweetener such as Dates, Honey or Maple syrup.

Nutrition

Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 382mg | Potassium: 183mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 346IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 459mg | Iron: 1mg