The Date Shake is a California Icon.

The date shake is a hallmark of California’s Coachella Valley. Its roots can be traced back to the 1930’s, when the first recorded recipe for the shake was created. Date shake popularity grew quickly, and soon roadside stands and diners throughout the region were serving up these sweet treats.
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California Grown Date Shake
Prep time: 5 min
Soak time: 10 min
Yields: 2 date shakes
1/2 cup pitted dates, soaked in hot water for 10 min
1/2 cup almond milk
1 1/2 cups vanilla ice cream
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2-4 tablespoons prepared vegan caramel, optional
Combine the drained, soaked dates and the almond milk in a blender. Blend to break apart the dates into small pieces. Add ice cream and cinnamon. Blend until just combined.
Add 1-2 tablespoons of the vegan caramel to the bottom of two tall glasses. Divide the date shake between the glasses. Top with a sprinkle of cinnamon. Serve immediately .
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