5-Minute Breakfast: Almond, Date & Espresso Shake
This unusual combination makes a welcome change from the usual berry smoothies, and dates are packed with fibre and potassium.
| Servings | Prep Time | Cook Time |
| 2servings (2 cups/serving) | 5minutes | 5minutes |
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 2servings (2 cups/serving) | 5minutes |
| Cook Time |
| 5minutes |
Ingredients
- 1 banana ripe
- 6 pitted Medjool dates or 10 regular dates
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1/2 cup fresh hot espresso or strong coffee
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 8 ice cubes
Servings: servings (2 cups/serving)
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Instructions
- Combine banana, dates, almond butter and espresso in a blender. Purée until smooth.
- Add almond milk and ice and purée until smooth.
Recipe Notes
Nutrients per serving:Â 476 calories, 8 g protein, 20 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 77 g carbohydrates, 8 g fibre, 80 mg sodium
Best Health tip: Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to two days.
Originally Published in Best Health Canada
