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.
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.
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 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
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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Love the look and sound of this smoothie combo! Yum!
Thanks Emma, I was a bit shocked at how good it was – I want to make another tomorrow ;D
Absolutely gorgeous photos!
That sounds and looks amazing. How cool that you have a milkshake machine!
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
This sounds so refreshing! Great pick this month
and you totally wouldn’t even know this is a healthy version of the PBJ! Gorgeous photos and styling.
Loving the vintage milkshake maker and the streaks of deliciousness on the glass!
This looks totally mouthwatering JJ!
I think I will try that for lunch today. It just looks so good!
Gorgeous picture! I never would have thought to add tahini to a shake before…great SRC pick!
This smoothie looks awesome – bet kids would love it too with those fabulous stripes of colour!
Wow! Breakfast tomorrow sorted.
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”
Cannot stop staring at the photo, what a great shot! Worthy of the cover of a food (and drink) magazine!
beautiful post….
That is absolutely GORGEOUS and looks SO delicious!! GREAT SRC pick!!
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.