DATE SHAKES
Don't skim on the quality of the ice cream. Lower quality ice creams have too much air and your shakes will be thin, not thick and creamy. I remember coming to California when I was young (years and years ago!) and we stopped in Indio for one of these famous concoctions. Delicious! source unknown
Provided by Lynnda Cloutier
Categories Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- 1. Mix dates and milk in blender and puree til smooth. Add ice cream and puree again. Divide between two cups or glasses. Serve at once.
- 2. Roadside stands all around date growing county in California sell creamy sweet date shakes in big to go cups with thick straws. The rest of us have to be satisfied with making our own. It's not difficult to make, though, and these shakes with their mellow caramel flavor are easy to whip up. The combination of pureed dates and vanilla ice cream gives the shakes an incomparable smooth, rich texture and a lovely pale coffee with cream color. For the most intense flavor, use Medjool dates, a high end date that originated in Morocco but is relatively easy to find in the U.S. Medjools are recognizable by their large size and their soft golden brown to molasses brown skin. For a less intense shake, go with the more delicate Deglet Noor dates. These smaller, caramel colored dates account for about 75 percent of California's date crop and are often what we find in grocery stores. If you don't have drinking straws handy, it might be a good idea to buy a box. A shake always tastes best drawn up through a fat straw.
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Ice Man
i.m95@gmail.comThis date shake is so creamy and delicious! I love the way the dates add a touch of sweetness and the vanilla extract really adds a nice flavor.
Sarfaraz Prince
prince@hotmail.comI've made this date shake several times now, and it's always a hit! It's a great way to satisfy my sweet tooth without feeling guilty.
Rashaad Thomas
thomas_r@yahoo.comThis date shake is so refreshing and delicious! It's the perfect drink to enjoy on a hot summer day.
Barbara Jarrett
b0@gmail.comI love how easy this date shake is to make. It's a great recipe for busy weeknights.
77 Rj Gaming 99
77-r@gmail.comThis date shake is a great way to use up leftover dates. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.
Santosh Bhai
santosh_bhai@aol.comI'm not a huge fan of dates, but this date shake was surprisingly good! The sweetness of the dates was balanced out by the milk and vanilla, and the texture was smooth and creamy.
okwir augustine
okwir-a@hotmail.comThis date shake is the perfect way to satisfy my sweet tooth without feeling guilty. It's also a great way to get my daily dose of fruits and vegetables.
Noorshan Yuusuf
y97@yahoo.comI'm always looking for new and healthy recipes, and this date shake definitely fits the bill! It's made with simple ingredients and it's so delicious.
Jr Kebillo
kebillo_j29@hotmail.comMy kids loved this date shake! They thought it was a special treat, but I know it's also healthy for them.
Yadier Hernandez
y@yahoo.comThis date shake is so thick and creamy, it's almost like a milkshake! I love the flavor of the dates and the vanilla extract really adds a nice touch.
Layla Shawntaya
l_s@aol.comI made this date shake for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it, even those who don't usually like dates.
Terence Anderson
t_anderson@gmail.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the date shake turned out great! I used almond milk instead of regular milk and it was just as creamy and delicious.
George Stagg
george_stagg@yahoo.comI wasn't sure what to expect when I made this date shake, but I was pleasantly surprised! It was so creamy and flavorful. I loved the way the dates added a touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again!
Priya Dura
d96@hotmail.comThis date shake is the perfect way to cool down on a hot day! It's also a great source of nutrients, so it's a great snack for kids and adults alike.
Chad Der
c94@gmail.comI've made this date shake several times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Lona Williams
w@yahoo.comI'm not usually a fan of date shakes, but this one was surprisingly good! The dates added a nice sweetness and the milk and vanilla made it creamy and smooth.
Ethan Pucella
ethan_pucella92@gmail.comMy family loved this date shake! It was a great way to use up some leftover dates and milk.
Rajjj Khan
k_rajjj43@hotmail.comThis date shake was so creamy and delicious! I loved the combination of flavors from the dates, milk, and vanilla.