Ingredients
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- 1 cup raw unsalted cashews
- ⅓ cup unsalted pepitas
- 10 large medjool dates, pitted
- 2 cups water (more for soaking cashews)
- ¼ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of coarse kosher salt
- 1–½ cups milk (whole or 2% preferred)
Instructions
- Soak cashews and pepitas in water, bring to a boil, add dates, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Drain and blend the cashew and pepita mixture with water, cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Add milk to the blender and briefly combine. Adjust consistency with milk or water if needed.
- Pour into glasses or jars and chill before serving.
Notes
Ensure cashews and pepitas are well-soaked for smoother blending.
Adjust sweetness with more dates or a drizzle of syrup to taste.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg