ayurvedic date shake

Good for Vata/Pitta

Makes 2 cups / Prep Time: 15 minutes

INGREDIENTS

15 almonds, soaked and peeled

1.5 cups water

2 medjool dates, pitted and soaked

1/4 teaspoon ginger powder

1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder

1/8 teaspoon cardamom

1 tablespoon rose petals

3 saffron stigmas

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon ghee

1 teaspoon honey

DIRECTIONS

1. Soak the almonds in a cup of water overnight to soften the skins. Strain and peel.

2. Place the pitted dates in the 1.5 cups of warm water that will be used for the recipe. Soak for at least 30 minutes. This will make the dates easier to blend. Do not discard the date soaking water as it will be added to the final recipe.

3. Place the peeled almonds, soaked dates, and the date water into a blender.

4. Add the ginger, turmeric, cardamom, rose petals, saffron, vanilla, ghee, and honey.

5. Blend on high for 3 to 5 minutes making sure that a completely smooth texture has been reached. If there are chunks that will not blend, you can strain the drink through a mesh strainer.

Vata and Pitta types can enjoy this shake as an energizing breakfast or rejuvenating snack. Due to the heavy and sweet nature of this drink however, it is recommended to only take this almond shake up to 3 times weekly.