Food Recipes Creamy Date Shakes 5.0 (2) 1 Review Here’s a recipe for a delicious, refreshing treat that doesn’t rely on sugar to satisfy a milkshake craving. The butterscotch-y flavor is courtesy of Medjools, a moist and chewy variety of dates. Known for their hints of caramel, they add a satisfying dessert vibe to any dish they touch. Plus the addition of hemp seeds gives this treat functionality with a boost of protein as well as omega-3 fatty acids. By Ananda Eidelstein Ananda Eidelstein Instagram Website Ananda Eidelstein is a vegetable-loving food writer, recipe developer, and editor with nearly a decade of culinary and food media experience. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Published on June 8, 2020 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Greg DuPree Hands On Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Yield: 2 serves Ingredients 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or other nondairy milk 5 Medjool dates, pitted and halved 1 cup ice ¼ cup hemp seeds 1 pinch ground cinnamon, plus more for serving Directions Process milk, dates, ice, hemp seeds, and cinnamon in a blender until smooth, about 1 minute. Dust with cinnamon. Chef's Notes Hemp seeds: This superfood is truly deserving of the title. Often labeled “hemp hearts,” the seeds are packed with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and have more than 6 grams of protein per 2-tablespoon serving. Mild and a touch nutty, they add a nutritional punch to smoothies, salads, grain bowls, and energy balls. Store in the fridge or freezer for a longer shelf life. Rate it Print