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Vanilla Almond Date Protein Shake

A creamy, nutty vanilla shake with caramel-like sweetness from dates, a hint of cinnamon and a toasty almond finish.

Vanilla Almond Date Protein Shake

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups360 gWatercold
  • 3½ tbsp whole30 gAlmonds
  • 2 dates48 gMedjool dates, pittedchopped
  • 2 scoops40 gWhey protein powdervanilla flavored
  • 1½ tbsp24 gAlmond butter, no salt added
  • 1 container (6 oz)150 gPlain Greek yogurt, nonfat
  • 1 tsp4 gVanilla extract
  • ½ tsp1 gGround cinnamon

Steps

  1. Pour half of the cold water into the blender, add the almonds and the dates, and let them soak for 5 minutes to soften.
  2. Blend the almonds, dates and water on high for about 1 minute until smooth and milky.
  3. Add the remaining half of the cold water, then add the whey protein powder.
  4. Add the almond butter, the Greek yogurt, the vanilla extract and the cinnamon.
  5. Blend for 30 to 45 seconds until thick and creamy and the whey protein powder is fully mixed in.
  6. Pour into two glasses over ice and serve cold.

Check labels: Gluten-free when you buy whey protein powder labeled gluten-free.

Contains: Milk, Tree nuts. Some brands contain gluten, soy.

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Saved in the Every Helping recipe book on October 24, 2026.

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