Recipe courtesy of Michelle Schoffro Cook, DNM and author of The Life Force Diet (Wiley, 2009).

Ready in 5 minutes • Makes 2–4 servings

INGREDIENTS:

• 2/3 cup raw, unsalted Brazil nuts
• 6 Medjool dates, pitted
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 20 medium-sized ice cubes

INSTRUCTIONS:

In a blender mix nuts, dates, water and
vanilla. Blend on high until smooth. Add ice
cubes and blend until smooth. Serve
immediately.

NUTRIENTS PER SERVING:
Calories: 260, Total Fats: 16 g, Saturated
Fat: 4 g, Trans Fat: 0 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg,
Sodium: 0 mg, Total Carbohydrates: 30 g,
Dietary Fiber: 4 g, Sugars: 25 g,
Protein: 4 g, Iron: 1 mg