22 Light (and Tasty!) Shakes

July 14, 2014
Photo: Jennifer Causey
Try healthy versions of drive-thru favorites—all the flavor at a fraction of the calories! 
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Almond, Chocolate, and Toasted Coconut Shake

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This tasty dessert shake will remind you of a candy bar but comes in at just 302 calories per serving.

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Almond-Tahini Shake

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This shake tastes like sesame candy because of the tahini—a thin, ground-up sesame seed paste that can be used in the same manner as peanut butter. Look for tahini made of hulled toasted sesame seeds for the best flavor.

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Black Forest Shake

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This cake-inspired shake features grated chocolate—it's almost like eating a frozen chocolate-covered cherry.

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Blackberry Shake

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Rich in antioxidants, this brilliantly purple dairy-free shake makes for a healthful dessert. Oat milk is naturally sweet, but adding just a bit of honey really brings out the berries' flavor.

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Cannoli Shake

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The lovely flavors of sweet ricotta cheese, lemon, and cinnamon that we love in a cannoli are here in a luscious, calcium-rich shake. The dairy-free version tastes just as good.

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Caramel-Sea Salt Milk Shake

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Watch the sugar carefully: The darker it gets, the more flavor it develops, but it will burn quickly.

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Frozen Chocolate-Banana Shake

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Love chocolate-dipped frozen bananas at the amusement park? Enjoy the same flavors in a glass. Tofu adds creaminess to this dessert shake.

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Chocolate-Hazelnut Milk Shake

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The combo of chocolate and hazelnut is mainstream in America, thanks to creamy spreads. Use a bit to flavor this dessert shake.

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Date Milk Shake

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Date milk shakes are a popular cool treat in sunny Southern California, where extremely large Medjool dates grow abundantly. Sprinkle each dessert shake with additional cinnamon, if desired.

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Espresso-Soy Milk Shake

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This flavorful shake is a speedy dessert. It's also a sweet way to enjoy the health benefits of caffeine, which can boost your endurance in aerobic activities.

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Grasshopper Mocha Shake

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Fresh mint, chocolate sorbet, and chocolate wafer cookies make this an intensely enjoyable mint-chocolate dessert.

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Honey-Peanut Butter Shake

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Peanut butter, soy milk, honey, and frozen tofu yogurt blend into a thick, dairy-free treat. Swirl a small amount of extra honey on top, if desired.

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Horchata Shake

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Horchata is a cinnamon-laced drink based on traditional agua frescas of Mexico and Guatemala. A frozen banana whirred up with the vanilla-flavored milk base creates a delicious shake.

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Maple-Hazelnut Shake

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Make your own roasted hazelnut butter or use a store-bought version. For a dairy-free shake, use an equal amount of vanilla almond milk dairy-free frozen dessert instead of the ice cream.

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Milk Chocolate Almond Shake

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This creamy shake is the perfect remedy for a hot summer afternoon. Cool off with the sweet flavors of almond milk ice cream and cocoa.

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Orange Cream Shake

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This will bring back memories of a familiar childhood ice cream treat on a stick! For an extra-special presentation, serve this shake in a hollowed orange.

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Papaya Shake

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When choosing papaya, look for fruit that gives slightly to pressure. If it isn't ripe yet, keep it in a sealed brown paper bag for a few days.

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Piña Colada Shake

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Take a sip, close your eyes...and you're on a tropical island. Serve with pineapple wedges, if desired.

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Pumpkin Pie Shake

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Canned pumpkin has more bioavailable beta-carotene than fresh because of the heat used during canning. Dress up this shake with a rim of graham cracker crumbs on each glass instead of sprinkling the crumbs on the shake.

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Rich Pistachio Shake

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Satisfy your salty-sweet craving: Maple syrup and sea salt give this nutty dessert shake nuanced flavor. Garnish with additional chopped pistachios, if desired.

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S'mores Shake

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A campfire dessert in a glass: Broiling marshmallows in the oven is a quick way to get the fire-toasted flavor you grew up with. Each shake is topped with a toasty marshmallow; if you like, sprinkle each shake with a few chocolate shavings. You can also crush another graham cracker sheet and use the crumbs to rim the glasses.

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Peanut Butter-Banana Milk Shakes

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Peanut Butter-Banana Milk Shakes

Reminiscing about your favorite childhood lunch? Peanut butter and fresh bananas combine to create creamy shakes that will be gone in no time. 

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Berry-Mango-Almond Shake

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Serve as a special dessert, or divide this fruity shake into smaller portions for a cool and creamy afternoon treat.

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