No-Ice-Cream-Needed Vanilla Milkshake
2 SERVINGS
You don’t need ice cream or any added sugar to make an irresistible vanilla milkshake! This lightened-up shake is made with just frozen milk cubes and medjool dates, which provide caramel-like sweetness. For a richer shake, swap out ¼ cup of the milk for heavy cream—add it when you blend the shake.
2 SERVINGS
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Ingredients
3 pitted Medjool dates (choose plump, soft ones for easier blending)
1 teaspoon vanilla paste (or the seeds from 1 vanilla bean, or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
Pinch of salt
Directions
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Pour 1 cup of the milk into an ice cube tray. Freeze until solid, about 3 hours (or overnight).
Transfer the frozen milk cubes to a high-speed blender. (If they stick to the tray, run warm water over the back of the tray). Add the remaining 3⁄4 cup milk, dates, vanilla paste and salt. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
Serve the milkshake on its own or garnish with whipped cream! Makes two 8-ounce servings.
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