A healthier riff on the classic Palm Desert treat, this shake swaps out traditional salt for dried Dulse to make for a filling, refreshing, fruit-sweetened drink with a perfect kiss of salt. It’s plant-based, has zero added sugar, and is full of protein and fiber, making it a filling breakfast or snack option with an indulgent quality.
Adding Dulse to daily smoothies and juices is an incredibly simple way to reap the benefits of the B-vitamins, Iodine, antioxidants, and fiber of this seaweed. This recipe is adapted from downshiftology. Serves 2.
date with a mermaid Shake
2/3 cup raw cashews, soaked for 2-4 hours
6 Medjool dates, pitted and soaked for 10 minutes
5 grams (or a heaping Tablespoon) dried Dulse
1 banana, sliced and frozen
3/4 cup cold water
2 cups ice
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp nutmeg
pinch cinnamon
Place dried Dulse in 3/4 cup cold water and allow it to rehydrate while you assemble the other ingredients.
Drain liquid from soaked cashews and dates, then add them to a high-powered blender. Add the Dulse and the cold water it was soaking in to the blender. Add all remaining ingredients and blend on high until thick and creamy.
Pour into two 16 ounce glasses and garnish with a pinch more nutmeg and/or dulse.
