Chocolate Macadamia Date Shake

Last Updated on June 20, 2025 by Christin Gillespie

This Chocolate Macadamia Date Shake recipe is a delicious treat that’s made with wholesome ingredients. Featuring luscious macadamia nuts, rich cacao plant protein, & sweet Medjool dates. It’s the perfect chocolate protein shake recipe that can be enjoyed as a decadent dessert or as a post-workout treat.

My obsession continues with incorporating macadamia nuts into my smoothies, or in this case my chocolate protein shakes. Yes, I know that I’ve created a Chocolate Macadamia Smoothie, which is super delicious, so if you haven’t, please check it out after you’ve created this protein creation.

The combination in this shake is truly addictive, & thankfully it’s good for you. It just requires a few ingredients too. Starring macadamia nuts, sweetened with caramel-like Medjool dates, chia seeds for some healthy fats, & cacao plant protein to make our shake extra chocolatey, all are blended up with some creamy almond milk. 

Even though this decadent Chocolate Macadamia Date Shake recipe tastes like a tasty treat, it’s post-workout approved! 

Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Date Shake Recipe

• Made with Nourishing Ingredients: Cacao powder & healthy fat seeds do the trick to add some superfood nutrients to this date shake.
• Perfect Protein Shake: Whether you’re making it post-workout or for breakfast, this shake will have you fully satisfied, as it is packed with over 25 grams of plant protein.
• Tastes like a Dessert: This Chocolate Macadamia Date Shake is a creamy recipe that can be classified as a milkshake! 

Macadamia Nuts Health Benefits

Macadamia nuts. The star of this chocolate protein shake! These tree nuts have a subtle, butter-like flavor and creamy texture, which is what makes this shake extraordinary. Not only are macadamia nuts insanely delicious, but they’re also rich in nutrients and beneficial compounds. Here are just a few of the health benefits of consuming macadamia nuts:

• Boost in Energy
• Improved Skin Elasticity & Appearance
• Promoted Brain Health
• Strengthen Bones & Teeth
• Decreased Inflammation
• Disease Prevention

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 Macadamia Nuts: It wouldn’t be a macadamia shake without them. Unsalted, please! Macadamia nuts blend right in with the other ingredients for flavor & added creaminess. Plus, they’re high in healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals.
• Organic Chia Seeds: Organic chia seeds add some omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, & so much more!
• 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 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!
• Sea Salt: A healthy pinch of sea salt is rich in a ton of minerals & beautifully enhances the flavor.
• 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, macadamia nuts, seeds, plant protein, & 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 Ice Cubes. Next, add in the ice cubes. Blend until smooth & creamy. 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 Chocolate Shake Add-Ins

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

• Organic Hemp Seeds: Add in a tablespoon of organic hemp seeds for a boost of healthy fats, protein, omegas, & minerals.
• Organic Ground Flax Seeds: Incorporate a tablespoon of organic ground flax seeds for a boost of fiber & 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 a little crunch at every sip.

Tips for Making the Perfect Shake

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

1. Soak 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.

Shake FAQs

Is it healthy to have a shake?

Duh! I wouldn’t post something that was unhealthy, even though this shake does taste like a dessert. 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 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. To increase the richness, use a total of 4 tsp of organic cacao powder. To amp up the protein content, you can add a tablespoon of organic hemp seeds without changing the taste that much.

Can I make this shake recipe in advance?

Yes! Feel free to make this post-workout shake recipe as is or double it for later. Check out this “How to Prepare Smoothies in Advance” to achieve the best results.

More Chocolate Protein Recipes You’ll Love

• Chocolate Walnut Date Shake
• Chocolate Macadamia Smoothie
• Superfood Chocolate Cashew Cookie Smoothie
• Chocolate Hazelnut Smoothie
• Creamy Cacao Superfood Protein Smoothie

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Xoxo.

CMG.

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