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Golden Banana-Tahini Shake

Serves 1.

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Golden Banana Tahini Shake
This spicy-sweet shake works as well for breakfast as it does for a snack or dessert. Cardamom lends a chai tea-like flavour to the mix, while turmeric gives myriad health benefits and a sunshiny hue. Black pepper is added to increase the bioavailability of turmeric and the anticancer effect of cardamom—and to spice things up a touch more. [callout]

More protein

Boost the protein in this shake with 1 to 2 Tbsp (15 to 30 mL) of your favourite protein powder or hemp hearts. [/callout]

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (250 mL) unsweetened plain or vanilla almond milk, plus more to thin, if necessary
  • 1 banana, peeled, sliced, and frozen
  • 2 very soft Medjool dates, pitted and torn
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) tahini (sesame seed paste)
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground cardamom
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground turmeric
  • 1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) ground black pepper
  • 2 ice cubes

Nutrition

Per serving:

  • calories 371
  • protein 6g
  • fat 11g
    • saturated fat 1g
    • trans fat 0g
  • carbohydrates 69g
    • sugars 47g
    • fibre 9g
  • sodium 190mg

Directions

01
Add all ingredients to blender in order listed. Blend on high until smooth and creamy, adding additional almond milk if thinner drink is desired. Serve immediately.

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