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Maple Tahini Date Shake

| HANDS-ON TIME: 4 min | TOTAL TIME: 4 min | YIELD: 1 serving |

For all my babes out there who want something a little more indulgent,

but still nutritious, this is the smoothie for you. Actually, I call it a shake

because it really tastes and feels like the classic accompaniment to a

burger and fries. Well, maybe not 100 percent classic, because I use

bananas, rich in potassium and vitamin C, instead of ice cream. I also use

dates instead of caramel-from-a-can, and tahini to add a little calcium and

a hint of savory flavor. Tiny splashes of maple extract and salt take this

recipe to another level, and I am here for it. This shake is a perfect pre- or

post-workout meal, with its balance of complex carbs, healthy fat, and

protein. I love to throw this together when I’m craving something cold and

decadent but want to avoid going face-first into a pint of ice cream!

½ cup canned coconut milk

(full-fat or light)

⅓ cup filtered water

1 large or 2 small pitted

medjool dates

1 rounded tablespoon tahini

1½ frozen bananas, cut into

chunks (1¼ cups)

Scant ¼ teaspoon ground

cinnamon

¼ teaspoon maple extract

(sub vanilla extract)

Pinch sea salt

Place all ingredients in the order listed in a high-powered blender, and

blend until smooth and creamy. Feel free to add more coconut milk or

water (I prefer the former) by the tablespoon as needed to get things

moving. Enjoy immediately.

NOTE

Want to make this a

green smoothie? Just throw

in a few handfuls of fresh

organic baby spinach.