Honey and Walnut Spiced Shake
Let me start by saying that if you’ve never had a shake with a taste similar to a milkshake, you’ve not lived. This recipe could be the gateway to a world of protein shake bliss.
A couple of years back, while my husband and I were living in Portland, OR, our friends invited us to dinner, and walnut, honey, cardamom, and coriander shakes were served as dessert. While I was initially skeptical, the combination of flavors was so delicious and adventurous that I’ve been thinking about it ever since.
I wanted to make it into an ice cream shake, but I didn’t feel like it.
It’s not the healthiest of recipes I can share. Two, I don’t eat ice cream as much as I would like to because I lack self-control. Imagine me as a minimalist baker who eats ice cream straight from the pint, muttering, “Ohsogood” at each bite.
Instead, you can have a Walnut Honey Spiced Protein shake for breakfast. Protein shakes are better for you than ice cream and are healthier. This idea is sure to titillate your lady’s taste buds.
Ingredients
- Half a cup of low-fat yogurt or cottage cheese
- 2 Tbsp. walnuts (toasted, raw or roasted)
- Ice cubes – 10
- Cold water, 1/3 cup
- 3 Tbsp vanilla protein powder
- Stevia (or other sweetener) to taste
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Cardamom, coriander, and one pinch of each cardamom ground
- Honey or maple syrup, 1-2 teaspoons ( optional).
Instructions
- Blend ingredients until smooth. Pour a thicker drink and add more ice. For a thinner one, add more water.
- Pour into a glass and drizzle with honey. Garnish with walnuts.
