Date Shakes 4 Ways Food

DATE SHAKE

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe dish, combine dates and water; microwave, covered, on high for 30-45 seconds or until dates are softened. Cool completely., Place date mixture in a blender; cover and pulse until pureed. Add ice cream and milk; cover and process until blended. Serve immediately.

BOOZY DATE SHAKE

Steps:

• Add the milk, vanilla ice cream, vanilla paste, dates, banana and 4 ounces bourbon to a blender. Blend on high until well mixed and smooth.
• Divide evenly among 4 chilled glasses, adding about 1/2 ounce bourbon "float" atop each shake.
• Finish with the whipped cream and serve immediately with a milkshake or bubble tea straw.

DATE SHAKES

Steps:

• For each date shake, place 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pitted dates, a handful, in a blender. Add 1 cup cold skim milk and 2 big scoops of French vanilla ice cream. Grate 1/4 teaspoon of fresh nutmeg into blender and blend date shake until smooth.

LOW-FAT DATE SHAKES

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the dates, orange juice, banana, yogurt, and ice and whirl for 1 minute or 2 minutes until frothy and thick.

CALIFORNIA DATE SHAKE

Steps:

• In a blender, blend dates and milk until smooth and very frothy. Add ice cream and pulse a few times, until just blended.