Vanilla and Sesame Shake (Raw Vegan Recipe)

Photo courtesy of Jules:Stonesoup

At this time of year you might want something thick and creamy to drink but that still tastes lighter than a heavy nut-milk if you’re trying to lighten your load. I adore vanilla, so having a shake revolve around it is definitely a good thing as far as I can see! This shake feels very nourishing to the soul. Its creaminess is soothing, its “warm” taste welcoming. Yes, this is a “pleased to see you” drink that you’ll want to welcome on a regular basis.

Drink it in!

Ingredients:

* 1 cup sesame seeds
* 2 large bananas
* 2 cups water
* 3 Medjool dates OR 3 Tablespoons agave nectar
* 1 Tbsp vanilla essence OR ?-1 vanilla pod

Directions:

1) Place all ingredients into a blender and blend on full power until all of the sesame seeds are fully broken down. [NB: Owing to the size of the seeds this may be hard to do - if you prefer no lumps at all you will need to mill the seeds in a nut mill before blending with the other ingredients.]

2) Taste test for sweetness and add more dates or agave if required.

3) When you have your perfect blend, write it down, pour it out and find a soft spot on your lounge floor. Bury yourself in cushions and sip, slurp or savour, depending on your mood.

RAW COACH’S TOP TIPS:

* If you’d like to add more flavour to this basic mix, try playing with varying amounts of any (but not all) of the following: mesquite powder, coconut butter, cacao nibs or raw carob powder.

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