Almond Milk-shake with Oats & Dates

Breakfast Shake or Milkshake Print Recipe

I’m leaving this one up to you.

I can’t decide whether I like this better as a breakfast shake or as a milkshake. Not like it has to be one or the other, really.

It’s nutty. It’s sweet. and if you ask my husband, it’s like an oatmeal cookie-shake.

If you’re entertaining and there are guests with gluten or dairy allergies, this would be a great option – dinner party or a brunch/breakfast gathering. Serve [chilled] in mini glasses, they’ll be a hit!

[Photographed by Lisa Thiele | With Style and Grace]

That is correct, I drink everything out of a mason jar.

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[Adapted from Saffola Oats Cookbook]

Ingredients

4 tablespoons gluten-free rolled oats
8 dates, roughly chopped
handful of [raw] almonds – approximately 6-8, chopped
3 cups of [unsweetened vanilla] almond milk

Directions

In a small non-stick pan on low heat, carefully dry roast the oats to bring out the nutty aromas. If you’re in a hurry, you may skip this step.

In a food processor, add oats, chopped almonds & dates. Pour in milk and pulse until it’s reached a creamy consistency.

Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to an hour. Serve chilled.

Optional: If serving to guests, garnish with chopped dates and almonds.

Makes 3-4 small glasses

*gluten-free *dairy-free

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October 3 2011

posted by With Style and Grace / filed under Beverages,Breakfast,Gluten-Free,Recipes,Smoothies / 18 Comments

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http://www.loveveggiesandyoga.com Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga

That looks delish and filling and perfect! YUM!
http://adailysomething.blogspot.com/ Rebecca – A Daily Something

With four of my favorite foods (ok, so I have lots of favorites), this shake is BOUND to be delicious. I never ever though of blending dates into a shake, but it sounds mm mm good.
http://www.bevcooks.com Bev Weidner

Who cares what it’s called, just as long as it’s IN MY FACE.
http://www.ridgelysradar.com Ridgely’s Radar

Yum! Looks delicious!
http://www.scandifoodie.blogspot.com Maria

Yes please! This sounds perfect for my grain-free,sugar-free,free-of- anything-except-taste trial diet!
http://glitzglamgranola.com Emily @ Glitz Glam Granola

Ohh this looks like a perfect breakfast!! And easy to take on the go! I’ll be making it soon! PS Love that you drink everything out of mason jars!
http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com Maria

Love this shake!
http://turquoiseandteale.blogspot.com/ Ashley

Can’t wait to try this! The mason jar is the perfect added flair
http://www.healthyeatingforordinarypeople.com/ Rivki Locker

I just got a vitamix and am hunting down recipes. this looks perfect. thanks!
http://ingredientsinc.net Alison @ Ingredients, Inc.

great healthy shake!
http://myfudo.com Ali

What a healthy and delicious shake. adding the dates just made it a whole lot sweeter. this I have to try
http://leiasdelights.com Leia

You have a wonderful blog! I can’t wait to check out some of your other posts! This recipe looks delish, I’m copying it down and trying it for my next breakfast.
http://www.tropicalsnuthouse.com chad

how about breakfast AND dessert, this looks great!
http://dailycupofcouture.blogspot.com Daily Cup of Couture

this looks delicious! cannot wait to try it! xx
Daisy

I wonder if it would be as delish with soy milk?…
Liz

i have made this before! add a banana and it tastes exactly like banana bread batter. sooo good.
Channing

Does this work with dry (and dusted) dates? (they look like rabbit food pellets lol)
Anonymous

I think I know what you’re referring to and yes, they should work just fine.