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Espresso Soy Cardamom Date Protein Shake
A frosty, creamy espresso shake with caramel-like dates, a whisper of cardamom and a nutty tahini finish.

- Blender
- 8 min
- Makes 2 glasses
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Up to 30 g carbs
- Protein 20 g+
- Sodium 600 mg or less
- 500 calories or less
Ingredients
- 1⅔ cups (390 ml)400 gSoy milk, originalwell chilled
- 2 shots60 gEspressobrewed and chilled
- 1 oz30 gSoy protein powder (isolate)
- 2 dates48 gMedjool dates, pittedchopped
- 1 tbsp16 gTahinistirred
- ¼ tsp0.5 gGround cardamom
- ½ tsp2 gVanilla extract
Steps
- Brew the espresso ahead and chill it in the fridge or over a bowl of ice until cold.
- Put the chopped dates in the blender with half of the soy milk and let them soak for 5 minutes to soften.
- Blend the dates and soy milk until completely smooth.
- Add the remaining half of the soy milk, the chilled espresso, the soy protein powder, the tahini, the ground cardamom and the vanilla extract.
- Blend for 30 to 45 seconds until the soy protein powder is fully mixed in and the shake is frothy and creamy.
- Pour into two glasses over ice and serve right away.
Contains: Soy, Sesame.
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