Description
A rich and creamy Chocolate Hazelnut Shake made with toasted hazelnuts, cacao powder, and natural sweeteners for a healthy, dairy-free treat that can double as a frosty dessert.
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
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: If you don’t have a powerful blender, soak the hazelnuts beforehand to soften them for easier blending and a smoother texture.
- Blend Initial Mix: Combine all ingredients in a blender, including the soaked nuts if applicable, and blend on high speed until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy, approximately 30 seconds.
- Add Ice (Optional): If you prefer a chilled, frosty shake, add ice cubes to the blender and pulse briefly to combine without diluting flavor.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the shake into a glass and optionally top with coconut whipped cream, extra chopped hazelnuts, and shavings or small chunks of dark chocolate for added texture and flavor. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute the toasted hazelnuts with other nuts such as cashews or walnuts, or use hemp seeds as a nut-free alternative.
- For sweetening, medjool dates are used, but you can replace them with 1 tbsp of your choice of sweetener like honey, maple syrup, or coconut nectar.
- For a low-carb or sugar-free option, substitute dates with stevia or another sugar-free sweetener.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shake (approx. 300 ml)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
