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Cocoa Cashew Cloud Shake (Organic, No Refined Sugar)

A thick, ultra-creamy organic shake that tastes like a malt shop milkshake—without dairy, refined sugar, or weird additives. Raw cocoa powder brings chocolatey depth, cashew butter + cashew milk deliver velvet texture, and frozen banana sweetens it naturally.

Quick Stats

Serves: 2 (about 3 cups total)
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Equipment: High-speed blender

Ingredients (All Organic)

1 large frozen ripe banana, chopped
1½ cups unsweetened cashew milk (plus more to thin if needed)
2 Tbsp raw cocoa powder (or raw cacao powder)
2 Tbsp cashew butter
1–2 Medjool dates, pitted or 1–2 tsp maple syrup (optional, to taste)
½ tsp vanilla extract
Pinch fine sea salt (amplifies chocolate flavor)
4–6 ice cubes (optional, for extra frosty texture)

Flavor Pop Finish (choose one):

Cacao nibs or shaved dark chocolate on top
Flaky sea salt sprinkle
Espresso shot (mocha vibe)
Cinnamon or cardamom pinch blended in

Directions

Blend: Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender. Start with the lower amount of sweetener.
Adjust: Taste; add more dates/maple or a splash more cashew milk to hit your ideal sweetness and thickness.
Serve: Pour into chilled glasses and top with cacao nibs or a pinch of flaky salt for the ultimate flavor pop.

Make It Your Way

Protein Boost: Add 1–2 Tbsp hemp seeds or your favorite clean protein powder.
Mocha Shake: Blend in 1 cooled espresso shot.
Thicker/Soft-Serve Style: Use just 1 cup cashew milk and add extra frozen banana or a few ice cubes.
Kid-Friendly Sweet: Swap dates for a drizzle of maple syrup and reduce cocoa to 1 Tbsp.

Pro Tips

Salt matters. A tiny pinch makes cocoa taste richer and sweeter without extra sugar.
Frozen bananas = ice cream texture. Always keep a stash of peeled, chopped bananas in the freezer.
Raw cacao vs cocoa: Raw cacao tastes slightly fruitier and is less processed; both work great.

FAQ

Can I use almond milk instead of cashew milk?
Yes—any unsweetened plant milk works, but cashew milk is naturally creamier.

Can I skip the cashew butter?
You can, but you’ll lose body. Sub almond butter or ½ avocado for similar creaminess.

Is this really no refined sugar?
Correct—dates or maple syrup are unrefined sweeteners. Omit entirely for a low-sugar version.

Estimated Nutrition (per serving)

~290 kcal • 8 g protein • 35 g carbs • 14 g fat
(Will vary based on sweetener/protein additions.)

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