Description
This refreshing and creamy Chocolate Hazelnut Shake combines toasted hazelnuts, rich cacao, and natural sweetness from dates to create a deliciously smooth and healthy treat. Perfect for a quick breakfast or an indulgent snack, it’s dairy-free, naturally sweetened, and easy to whip up in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1/4 cup (30g) toasted hazelnuts
- 1 cup (240g) non-dairy milk
- 2 tbsp cacao powder (or cocoa powder)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 pitted (40g) medjool dates
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Optional Toppings
- Coconut whipped cream
- Chopped hazelnuts
- Dark chocolate
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients including toasted hazelnuts, non-dairy milk, cacao powder, chia seeds, pitted medjool dates, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Blend Ingredients: Add all the ingredients into a blender. If your blender is less powerful, soak the hazelnuts beforehand to ensure smooth blending.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high speed for about 30 seconds until the mixture is creamy and smooth.
- Add Ice (Optional): If you prefer a colder shake, add ice cubes and blend briefly again to incorporate.
- Serve with Toppings: Pour the shake into a glass and top with coconut whipped cream, chopped hazelnuts, and pieces of dark chocolate for extra indulgence.
- Enjoy: Sip and enjoy this nutritious and delicious chocolate hazelnut shake!
Notes
- You can substitute the hazelnuts with cashews or walnuts, or use hemp seeds for a nut-free option.
- Instead of medjool dates, you can use 1 tablespoon of your favorite sweetener such as honey, maple syrup, or coconut nectar.
- For a low-carb or sugar-free option, use stevia or another sugar-free sweetener instead of dates.
- If your blender is not very powerful, soaking the nuts ahead of blending will help achieve a smoother texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
