Description
This Homemade Dairy Free Salted Caramel Protein Shake is a creamy, nutritious, and indulgent treat that combines wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, medjool dates, almond butter, and vegan protein powder with the rich flavors of salted caramel. Perfect for a post-workout boost or a satisfying snack, this shake is dairy-free, vegan, and packed with natural sweetness and plant-based protein.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1/4 cup old fashioned rolled oats (soaked in 1/4 cup water for 5 minutes)
- 5 pitted medjool dates
- 1 tbsp almond butter (unsweetened and unflavored)
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 scoops unflavored vegan protein powder (depending on the nutrition label of your protein powder)
- 1/4 tsp pinch of salt
Toppings
- Vegan whipped cream
- Vegan chocolate chips
- Caramel sauce (dairy-free)
Instructions
- Soak the oats: Soak the old fashioned rolled oats in 1/4 cup water for 5 minutes to soften them, then drain any excess liquid.
- Prepare the blender: Add the soaked oats, pitted medjool dates, almond butter, unsweetened almond milk, unflavored vegan protein powder, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt into a high-speed blender.
- Blend until creamy: Blend all ingredients on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring all the dates and oats are fully incorporated.
- Serve: Pour the shake into serving glasses.
- Garnish: Top with vegan whipped cream, a drizzle of caramel sauce, and sprinkle vegan chocolate chips on top for extra flavor and texture.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately and enjoy a delicious, dairy-free, salted caramel protein shake.
Notes
- Adjust the protein powder amount according to your dietary needs and protein content per scoop.
- If you prefer a thinner shake, add more almond milk to reach desired consistency.
- Use medjool dates for natural sweetness; if unavailable, substitute with other soft dates but adjust sweetness accordingly.
- Ensure caramel sauce and whipped cream are dairy-free to keep the recipe vegan.
- This shake is best consumed fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours; stir well before drinking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage; Protein Shake
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 12 oz)
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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