Makes 1-2 servings (for about 1 person).

Strawberries & cream in a milky shake is a dream. The beet brings a brilliant flush to this frothy blend.

1/4 cup whole raw cashews or raw macadamia nuts (raw cashew pieces can be used)
4 soft dates, or 2 1/2 tablespoons raw honey or maple syrup
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon beet powder or 1 tablespoon shredded beet
1 1/2 cups fresh coconut water or apple juice
1 1/2 cups frozen strawberries

In a blender at medium, then high speed, blend nuts, dates (or honey or maple syrup), vanilla, beet, and coconut water or apple juice until super-smooth. Break apart frozen strawberries & blend in until smooth. Serve.

Dale's notes: We used raw cashews, dates, beet powder, & Coconut water from O.N.E. (didn't want to go all the way to Chinatown to get fresh coconut...maybe next time I do this I'll try). Very delicious and cold. Made enough for about 1 1/2 people so double recipe for more people.