INGREDIENTS
- 10 pitted dates
- 1.5 cup milk
- 1.5 cup coconut water
- 1 tablespoon cocoa
Makes 3 cups
INSTRUCTIONS
- Blend all ingredients: water and milk, dates, cocoa and ice in blender
Optional add-ons:
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 scoop protein powder or 4 tablespoons skim milk powder
- coconut flakes
- 1 cup of berries
- 1 chunked fresh or frozen banana
NUTRITION INFORMATION WITHOUT ADD-ONS (PER 1 CUP SERVING)
- Calories: 156
- Carbohydrates:32g
- Protein:6g
- FAT:1.8g
- Fiber: 4 g
Sport Benefits: Use this as an alternative to a chocolate milk recovery drink and throw in your favourite tested protein powder or skim milk powder for an added protein boost! Parent/Coaches: Don’t tell them there are dates in there! What they don’t know won’t hurt them!
Recipe adapted from http://www.laceydaunt.com/recipes/2015/11/12/date-orade.
