Creamy Chocolate Tahini Shake (Vegan)

This Chocolate Tahini Shake is rich, creamy, and made with just 7 wholesome ingredients. Naturally sweetened, and full of healthy fats and fiber, this decadent vegan milkshake is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or right after your workout.

Are you looking for a delicious and healthy vegan shake recipe? Well, this chocolate tahini shake is it! Rich, creamy, and loaded with nutrients, this nutrient-filled shake is the perfect way to start your day or refuel after a workout.

This recipe was inspired by a delicious vanilla tahini shake created by Dana over at Minimalist Baker. And, since I never miss an opportunity to put tahini in anything, I just had to create my own version. But, one of the biggest differences is she used cauliflower in place of bananas. I know it sounds crazy, but it works!

Perfect as a dessert or post-workout drink, this easy 7-ingredient shake is a much healthier option than some store-bought drinks at those over-priced smoothie places. And, best of all it doesn’t taste healthy.

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• What is tahini?
• Ingredients You’ll Need
• How To Make Chocolate Tahini Shake
• Variations
• Equipment
• Storage
• Top tips
• Health Benefits of Chocolate Tahini Shake
• More Healthy Vegan Drinks?
• Creamy Tahini Chocolate Shake (Vegan)
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What is tahini?

Tahini is a popular middle-eastern condiment made with ground sesame seeds. It’s a key ingredient in hummus, baba ganoush, and halva. But, it’s also a very good replacement for nut butter when blended with maple syrup, honey, or dates.

Ingredients You’ll Need

This creamy chocolate tahini shake is an easy, protein-packed drink based on tahini, cocoa, banana, non-dairy milk, and vanilla. Here’s what you’ll need…

• unsweetened almond milk (or your favorite non-dairy milk)
• frozen banana
• tahini
• Medjool dates
• cocoa powder or cacao powder
• pure vanilla extract
• cinnamon (optional)
• ice cubes

See the recipe card below the post for precise quantities and instructions.

How To Make Chocolate Tahini Shake

This vegan chocolate tahini shake tastes like a creamy, decadent milkshake made with regular ice cream. It takes less than 10 minutes to make and is full of healthy ingredients.

Note: yes, this is a WFPB shake, but enjoy it sparingly. If you are trying to lose weight this is probably not the best recipe for you.

Variations

Giving the visitor ideas on how they can change this recipe to better suit their dinner guests or their cultural cuisine, is a great way to increase the chances they make the recipe

• Avocado – not a fan of tahini but want the healthy fats? Try adding some chopped avocado in its place. It blends nice and smooth and is essentially flavorless.
• Frozen Fruit – a great way of adding flavor is by tossing in some of your favorite frozen fruit. My favorites are frozen cherries, blueberries, and raspberries.
• Caramel – drizzle the top with some of my easy date caramel for added beauty and sweetness.
• Vegan Whipped Cream: if this is one of those “enjoy sparingly” treats then you should really enjoy it. I would say make a batch of my coconut whipped cream and a big ole dollop before serving.

Equipment

The most important piece of equipment you need to make this chocolate tahini shake is a good blender. I LOVE my Vitamix and yes, it is worth every penny I paid for it. But, I also realize it is expensive.

So, here are a couple of less-expensive options that are great:

• Ninja TWISTi Blender Duo
• BioloMix Heavy Duty Blender
• Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher

Storage

You should only make this tahini chocolate shake when you plan on enjoying it in one sitting because it’s best when fresh. If you don’t finish it store any leftover shake in the fridge in a jar with a lid for 1 day.

And, no, this recipe is not freezer friendly.

Health Benefits of Chocolate Tahini Shake

This chocolate tahini shake is not only delicious but also loaded with health benefits.

• Tahini is a good source of healthy fats, protein, and minerals such as iron, magnesium, and calcium. It also contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
• Cocoa powder is rich in flavonoids, which are powerful antioxidants that can help protect against heart disease, cancer, and other chronic conditions. It also contains compounds that can improve brain function, mood, and blood pressure.
• Bananas are a great source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals like potassium, and can help regulate digestion, lower blood pressure, and boost energy levels.

More Healthy Vegan Drinks?

Looking for more delicious drink recipes like this? Try these:

If you’re looking for a decadent-tasting chocolate shake, this is your recipe. This creamy chocolate tahini shake will work wonders when you’re feeling tired and is just what you need for a healthy treat that satisfies your sweet tooth. Enjoy!

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