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Tahini & Raspberry Power Breakfast Shake – a PB&J twist

October 28, 2013 By JJ 17 Comments

Tahini & Raspberry Power Breakfast Shake

After taking September off from the Secret Recipe Club while we ate our way across the US, I’m back with a bang and excited to explore all the lovely creations that appear each month.

My SRC assignment for October was Baking and Creating with Avril and as usual I was spoilt for choice.

Tahini & Raspberry Power Breakfast Shake

I took to her side-bar tags for inspiration and the first thing to catch my eye was a Pumpkin Swirl Bread, however as I’ve been a bit heavy handed with the pumpkin lately I figured I’d simply bookmark it for later.

Her Stuffed Tomatoes were also tempting — and may well show up with a vegetarian twist once summer produce kicks in — but there was no resisting an easy breakfast shake.

Tahini & Raspberry Power Breakfast Shake

My fondness for alternatives to PB&J is well documented so it only made sense to use one of my favourite combos and turn it into a creamy milkshake.

A bit of fruit, some protein and a fancy decoration on the glass made for the perfect post-yoga-followed-by-a-run-I-must-be-crazy breakfast. Yummmm or ohmmmmm or ouchhhhhh as the case may be.

Tahini & Raspberry Power Breakfast Shake

Tahini & Raspberry Power Breakfast Shake

Tahini & Raspberry Power Breakfast ShakeTahini and raspberry is one of my favourite combos from the 100+ alternatives to PB&J list and so it stood to reason that it would be just as good in a milkshake as it is on toast. (Inspired by Baking and Creating with Avril)

Serves: 1 – 2

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 frozen banana, see notes below for alternatives
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp unhulled tahini
  • 1/4 c frozen raspberries
  • 1 1/2 c cold milk or milk-like substance, I used a mix of almond and coconut milk
  • 4 ice cubes

METHOD

Blend milkshake ingredients until thick and frothy, adding more or less milk as you wish. Pour into glass and top with a few raspberries.

COOK’S NOTES

  • Decorate the glass: make raspberry puree by mashing fresh or thawed frozen raspberries through a sieve to remove seeds. Drizzle inside glass with a bit of extra tahini.
  • If not opposed to dairy, replace banana with 1/2 c natural yoghurt frozen into a cubes.
  • If feeling naughty, replace banana with 1/2 ice cream, because you can.

vegan // vegetarian // gluten-free // low-sugar // nut-free // soy-free

Tahini & Raspberry Power Breakfast Shake

For those keeping score, yes, we totally own a milkshake maker. It was a wedding gift many moons ago and while it isn’t used nearly as much any more — due to a healthy immersion blender obsession — I do love it so.

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Comments

  1. Emma Galloway says

    October 28, 2013 at 10:20 pm

    Love the look and sound of this smoothie combo! Yum!

    Reply
    • JJ says

      October 29, 2013 at 12:20 am

      Thanks Emma, I was a bit shocked at how good it was – I want to make another tomorrow ;D

      Reply
  2. Tara says

    October 29, 2013 at 3:07 am

    Absolutely gorgeous photos!

    Reply
  3. Karen @ Karen's Kitchen Stories says

    October 29, 2013 at 6:33 am

    That sounds and looks amazing. How cool that you have a milkshake machine!

    Reply
  4. Lynn H @ Turnips 2 Tangerines says

    October 29, 2013 at 8:43 am

    A perfect reason for me to dig out my shake maker, as we call it:) Looks yummy! Great choice for SRC. Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines

    Reply
  5. Melissa says

    October 29, 2013 at 8:56 am

    This sounds so refreshing! Great pick this month 🙂

    Reply
  6. Tina @ bitemeshowme says

    October 29, 2013 at 8:59 am

    and you totally wouldn’t even know this is a healthy version of the PBJ! Gorgeous photos and styling.

    Reply
  7. shez says

    October 29, 2013 at 10:29 am

    Loving the vintage milkshake maker and the streaks of deliciousness on the glass!

    Reply
  8. Claire @ Claire K Creations says

    October 29, 2013 at 11:58 am

    This looks totally mouthwatering JJ!

    Reply
  9. Melissa says

    October 29, 2013 at 1:34 pm

    I think I will try that for lunch today. It just looks so good!

    Reply
  10. Asiya @ Chocolate and Chillies says

    October 29, 2013 at 2:07 pm

    Gorgeous picture! I never would have thought to add tahini to a shake before…great SRC pick!

    Reply
  11. thelittleloaf says

    October 29, 2013 at 7:14 pm

    This smoothie looks awesome – bet kids would love it too with those fabulous stripes of colour!

    Reply
  12. vegeTARAian says

    October 29, 2013 at 8:15 pm

    Wow! Breakfast tomorrow sorted.

    Reply
  13. Avril says

    October 30, 2013 at 4:27 am

    Yahoo!! I love that you gave this smoothie such a fabulous twist! Gorgeous job at that! Thank you so much for having my blog this past month for the SRC…an honor to have you at my “home” 🙂

    Reply
  14. SallyBR says

    October 30, 2013 at 5:06 am

    Cannot stop staring at the photo, what a great shot! Worthy of the cover of a food (and drink) magazine! 😉

    beautiful post….

    Reply
  15. Rebekah @ Making Miracles says

    November 2, 2013 at 1:39 am

    That is absolutely GORGEOUS and looks SO delicious!! GREAT SRC pick!!

    Reply
  16. Lauren @ Sew You Think You Can Cook says

    January 27, 2015 at 1:54 am

    This is a wonderful idea! I just bought a giant bottle of tahini and am now looking for more ways to use it. This shake is a stunner too.

    Reply

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