Chocolate Brazil Nut Date Shake

Last Updated on July 1, 2025 by Christin Gillespie

This Chocolate Brazil Nut Date Shake is loaded with selenium, packed with protein, & full of healthy ingredients, while tasting like a dessert. It’s the ultimate blend that will leave you feeling satisfied, energized, & nourished!

Chocolate date shakes are totally underrated if you ask me. What I call nature’s candy are the perfect addition to elevate any creation.

As stated above, this Chocolate Brazil Nut Date Shake recipe seriously tastes like a dessert, but it’s created with healthy ingredients & packed with protein. 

Besides the Medjool dates, the Brazil nuts are really the star, & if you’re unfamiliar with the superfood, then you’re in for a real treat. Brazil nuts are packed with selenium, which is not found in many foods. Selenium is essential for our overall health, & I have more details a little further down in the post!

Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Brazil Nut Date Shake 

• Nutrient Packed: Thanks to the addition of Brazil nuts, this chocolate date shake has an abundant amount of benefits for optimal health. 
• Tastes Like a Treat: The combination in this chocolate protein shake tastes like a dessert, but it’s made with healthy ingredients.
• Fully Customizable: I have listed options further down in the post to amp up this Chocolate Brazil Nut Date Shake even more.

Brazil Nut Health Benefits

Brazil nuts are loaded with incredible health benefits—so good that you can’t pass them up. These nuts are highly nutritious & are most famously known for being one of the richest sources of the mineral selenium. Selenium is a trace element that is a mineral with powerful antioxidant properties. For that reason, eating Brazil nuts may reduce inflammation, boost the immune system, support brain function, improve thyroid function, & enhance heart health.

It’s important to note that when it comes to Brazil nuts, less is more. Eating too many Brazil nuts can lead to selenium toxicity, such as dizziness, joint pain, tiredness, etc. Although selenium toxicity is rare, it’s better to take no chances & limit your intake to 1–3 Brazil nuts per day.

Ingredients

• Organic Unsweetened Non-Dairy Milk: Any non-dairy milk works in this recipe; just be sure to use homemade or trusted brands—I like MALK Organics, Three Trees, or Native Forest.
• Organic Brazil Nuts: It wouldn’t be a Brazil nut shake without them! Brazil nuts are loaded with fiber, protein, thiamine, copper, & magnesium. In fact, they are considered to be the number one food source for selenium. 
• Organic Cacao Plant Protein: Adding a scoop of protein powder helps to keep you full & satisfied longer. When selecting a protein powder brand, it’s crucial to look at the protein content and, most importantly, the ingredients. Check out this Cleanest Plant-Based & Vegan Protein Powders post to learn what to look for, the best brands, & recommended daily protein intake.
• Organic Cacao Powder: To be clear, cacao powder is different from regular Dutch cocoa powder. Review this Cacao Powder 101 post to learn more!
• Organic Chia Seeds: Organic chia seeds add some omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, & so much more.
• Sea Salt: A healthy pinch of sea salt is rich in a ton of minerals & beautifully enhances the flavor.
• Organic Medjool Dates: I recommend buying pitted dates; that way you don’t have to remove the pits yourself. My favorite brand of dates is Joolies!
• Ice Cubes: Just a few to ensure that your date shake is cold. 

How to Make

• Blend the Liquids & Powders. First, add the non-dairy milk, Brazil nuts, plant protein, cacao powder, seeds, & sea salt to a high-speed blender. Blend these ingredients until smooth.
• Blend the Medjool Dates. Add the soft Medjool dates to the blender & blend until smooth.
• Blend the Frozen Ingredients. Next, add the ice cubes & blend until smooth. If needed, you can pause the blender, remove the lid, & scrape down the sides so that everything is fully incorporated. You may need to add a little more liquid depending on how thick/thin you like your shakes.
• Serve. Pour into a chilled glass & enjoy!

Optional Date Shake Add-Ins

Feel free to truly make this shake your own! Here are a few suggestions to amp up this Chocolate Brazil Nut Date Shake recipe:

• Organic Hemp Seeds: Include a tablespoon of organic hemp seeds to provide this shake with even more healthy fats, protein, omegas, & minerals.
• Organic Coconut Yogurt: Enhance the creaminess with a scoop of organic plain coconut yogurt. 
• Organic Cacao Nibs: Add 1 tablespoon of organic cacao nibs at the last minute to your shake, then blend once more to provide lots of texture at every sip.
• Organic Greens: Greens are packed with so many minerals, vitamins, & antioxidants. I recommend baby spinach if you’re new to green shakes, but kale, Swiss chard, mustard greens, collard greens, or mixed greens all work.

Tips for Making the Perfect Shake

Interested in how to make the best Chocolate Brazil Nut Date Shake? As someone who makes shakes daily, here are my TOP tips:

1. Soak the Medjool Dates: If your dates are hard, I highly recommend soaking them in very warm water for 5 minutes so that they can blend nicely.
2. Adjust Liquid Amount: If you find that your shake is too thick to blend, not to worry! Just add a bit more liquid, blend, open the cover, scrape down the sides if needed, & blend again. When possible, always use a larger high-speed blender instead, as it will blend the ingredients much better.
3. How to Make: Add your liquid first & blend your powders first, then the medjool dates, before adding your frozen ingredients. This is my personal favorite way of preparing my shakes. By blending the liquid & powders first, it ensures that your powders blend completely.
4. Shake Blending Tip: Start your blender on low to medium speed. If you blend the shake too quickly from the beginning, it’s really hard for the blender to properly blend the frozen ingredients—so start lower & then gradually increase the speed.
5. Chill Your Glass: There’s nothing better than a cold post-workout shake. Put your serving glass in the fridge or freezer while you’re making your blend to ensure a chilled shake at every sip.

Date Shake FAQs

Is it healthy to have a shake?

I wouldn’t post something that was unhealthy. Having a shake full of protein, healthy fats, & superfoods for a post-workout breakfast is great because you’ll be getting essential vitamins, nutrients, & protein first thing. However, some shakes on the market or on the web can be loaded with tons of fruit, added sugar, & nonsense, making them a less healthy option. 

What is the best protein powder to use?

I used an organic cacao plant protein powder for this Chocolate Brazil Nut Date Shake recipe. When selecting a protein powder brand, it’s crucial to look at the protein content and, most importantly, the ingredients. Check out this Cleanest Plant-Based & Vegan Protein Powders post to learn what to look for, the best brands, & recommended daily protein intake.

How can I add protein without using protein powder?

If you don’t have cacao protein powder on hand, no worries! You can use a total of 4 teaspoons of organic cacao powder. To increase the protein content, you can add a tablespoon or two of organic hemp hearts without changing the taste too much.

Can I make this date shake recipe in advance?

Yes! Feel free to make this Chocolate Brazil Nut Date Shake recipe as is for later. To achieve the best results, check out this How to Prepare Smoothies in Advance post.

More Chocolate Protein Shake Recipes You’ll Love

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• Chocolate Macadamia Date Shake
• Chocolate Walnut Date Shake
• Chocolate Pistachio Date Shake
• Chocolate Matcha Date Shake

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Xoxo.

CMG.

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