Hi, this recipe is from here, and you can find the nutritional values there as well. The rest of the blog has some really tasty recipes on it too that look super yummy as well. This milkshake can definitely be made vegan by using a plant based milk such as: oat, almond, soya etc... As well as this, it is a super balanced snack for children and adults alike, there are lots of healthy fats in the whole milk (if using) and the nuts, which both also provide a lot of protein. This means that it would be a good post exercise class drink as well as a general snack too. See here for more information on that. Additionally, it would be a delicious addition to any breakfast e.g some jam on toast and a milkshake for extra vitamins, or cereal and a milkshake, the choice is yours. Due to making it in the winter, the strawberries weren't as sweet as during the summer, so if you are making when the strawberries are not in season, I would suggest using frozen ones, as they are more likely to be of the summer crop. You can freeze any leftover milkshake for another time, I did! I had a small amount leftover that didn't fit in mine, or mum's glass, so I popped it in the freezer and I will add it to a smoothie another time. As well as this, you can add any extra fruits/veggies/protein powders, if you like to this milkshake just be aware it will change the flavour. Also, granola, nuts, dried and fresh fruit can also be added on top for a few more nutrients if you wish. Enjoy!
Easy to make
Serves 2 large-ish glasses
Dietary Info:
-Contains Nuts {The nuts are a replacement for cream/ice-cream in an ordinary milkshake, so you could always go back to those options. However, if you are looking for a more balanced "healthy" option, a frozen banana could also do the trick for creaminess}
-Gluten-Free
-Contains Dairy {Can easily be made dairy-free by using a plant-based milk alternative}
-Suitable for Vegetarians
-Unsuitable for Vegans {Use a plant-based milk!}
Ingredients:
-1+1/2 cup strawberries (200g) fresh or frozen {I used a 250g packet of fresh strawberries, the extra 50g made no difference to the overall outcome, and the only thing it did was add extra nutrients so... bonus!} {Also, according to the NHS, 7 strawberries = 1 of your 5-a-day, so add extras if you want this to count towards that too}
-1/2 cup cashews (60g) must be unsalted, can be roasted or raw
-2-3 dates {we didn't have any in, so I used 2 apricots}
-1tsp vanilla extract
-2.5 cups milk or dairy alternative {I used full-fat cows milk, this is roughly 600ml (593ml to be exact)}
Method:
1: Place everything in a blender and blitz until smooth. {I blitzed the cashews and dates first, then added strawberries and milk last}
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