Recipe: The Tiger Shake

From the Vitality Food Feature ‘WINTER MEALS THAT HEAL’.

Spiced date shakes are popular in India. This is a nice change from the frozen berry and banana shakes that can leave you chilled (not recommended for a winter morning). The hemp hearts, dates, and cinnamon have a warming and soothing effect on the body. Maca is also a reproductive tonic, meaning it protects against stress-induced imbalances in sex hormones. This shake gets its creaminess from the sterol-rich tahini, which is a wonderful immune booster.
(Makes 2 large or 3 shakes)

Ingredients

  • 2½ cups water
  • 1 large apple, chopped
  • 2 large medjool dates, pitted
  • 1 Tbsp tahini
  • 1 Tbsp maca powder
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch of pink sea salt
  • 3 Tbsp hemp hearts

1) Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.

Nutritionist and TV personality, Julie Daniluk, is the award-winning author of Slimming Meals That Heal, Hot Detox and Becoming Sugar-Free. Her groundbreaking bestselling book, Meals that Heal Inflammation (2nd edition) was released on December 31th, 2024 (Penguin Random House Canada). Julie has appeared on hundreds of television and radio shows, including The Dr. Oz Show and as the resident nutrition expert for The Marilyn Denis Show. Julie is the recipient of the Organic Lifetime Achievement Award from the Canadian Health Food Association. Learn more about her work and accomplishments at juliedaniluk.com and connect with her on Instagram & TikTok @juliedaniluk

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