The one thing you need to know about sending kids off to school, is that the after-school snack is a BIG deal! My kids come home ravenous, so it’s been fun to surprise them with special treats like homemade popcorn, banana muffins, and this Chocolate Hazelnut Mylkshake! It is rich, chocolate-y and 100% vegan, gluten and refined sugar free – a dream come true 🙂 We all LOVE it, and I know you will too!

I’ve loved using all kinds of nut milks in our house for years now, so when Almond Cow reached to me with their adorable Plant-based Milk Machine, I knew it would be a perfect fit. For this recipe, I used the Almond Cow to make homemade roasted hazelnut milk, which is super nutty and sweet. To it, I add unsweetened cocoa powder, frozen banana, a spoonful of almond butter, ice, and touch of maple syrup. Then I finish it off with some melted chocolate and crushed roasted hazelnuts. Who wouldn’t want to come home to that??

I love this afternoon pick-me-up when you want something sweet and refreshing that will hold you over until dinner, because honestly I’m always thinking about the next meal haha. Make this for yourself, you kids, your friends, anybody! Then, let me know what you think in the comments below! xoxo – L

LOVE this recipe?? Check out my Golden Milk Smoothies  and 3-Ingredient Vegan Hot Chocolate 

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Chocolate Hazelnut Mylkshake

The ultimate pick-me-up! Rich, chocolate-y milkshake made with homemade hazelnut milk - plus it's vegan! 

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 3

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups homemade hazelnut milk or your favorite nut milk
• 2 Tbs unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 frozen bananas
• 1 1/2 Tbs almond butter
• 1 Tbs maple syrup
• 2 cups ice
• crushed hazelnuts for topping
• chocolate syrup for topping

Instructions

• Combine the hazelnut milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, frozen bananas, almond butter, maple syrup, and ice in a blender. Blend on high until smooth. Top with chocolate syrup and toasted crushed hazelnuts. Enjoy immediately!

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Summer in a glass! This Watermelon Strawberry Mint Icee is so refreshing and light, I know you’re going to love it!

The thing about July is that you need ALL the frozen drinks. I feel like my day is one continuous frozen drink after another. It start with an smoothie, then I’ll have an iced coffee, somewhere in there I’m icing some seltzer. I can never forget an afternoon frozen pick-me-up! Now that we’re a family of five, and everyone is eating all.the.time, I’ve graduated from buying the shrink-wrapped wedge to a WHOLE watermelon! One of my favorite things to do with what seems like endless watermelon, is blend it up with frozen strawberries, tons of fresh mint, a squeeze of lime, a spoonful of honey, and ice! It is the most refreshing drink EVER and peak Summer!

This homemade Icee is lighter than a smoothie because the melon is so juicy, but more than juice because the strawberries are frozen and thicken it all up! The strawberries are so amazing right now that I buy fresh berries and freeze them for a few hours before I make the drink, but if you can only find frozen strawberries, it’s totally fine! I like to add a couple teaspoons of honey to enhance the flavor of the melon and berries, but that is totally optional! Another optional addition to take this Icee to the next level would be a shot or two of light rum or tequila blanco! Just pour it into the blender along with the fruit, and blend on high for 2 minutes 🙂

(this could be you!)

I can’t wait for you to try this homemade Icee, and share a pitcher with the people you love, or at least kind of like 😉 Have an amazing summer weekend guys!! And remember, tag your pictures on Insta with #lionsbread or @leanne.shor so I can see which recipes you’re all making!

xo, L

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Watermelon Strawberry + Mint Icee

Summer in a glass! A homemade Icee that is super refreshing, light, and meant to be shared!

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Ingredients

• 4 c fresh watermelon
• 1 lb. frozen strawberries
• 1 c fresh mint leaves
• 1 small lime, juiced
• 1-2 tsp raw honey, optional but recommended
• 2 c ice cubes

Instructions

• Combine the watermelon, strawberries, mint, lime juice, and honey in a high powered blender. Blend on high for 2 minutes.

  Drop in the ice cubes through the hole in the lid of the pitcher, one at a time, until completely blended and ice-y!

Notes

To make this drink into a cocktail if you're over 21, add 2 shots of tequila blanco or a light rum to the pitcher and blend with the fruit.

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Naturally sweetened, super refreshing, easily my favorite summer drink! This Limonana Slushie is a huge crowd pleaser and super quick to throw together

What are you guys doing for the 4th?? This is our first year celebrating out in PA! We always used to watch the fireworks over the Hudson River in NYC, but if there’s one thing I’ve learned, country people take their fireworks pretty seriously, so I’m not worried!

So, this Limonana Slushie is going to be really popular at your place, because honestly, who doesn’t love a frozen lemonade? Are you wondering what “nana” is?! This is actually a really common combo in Israel: “limon” – lemon (duh), and “nana” = mint! I add a bit of seltzer for a some fizz, and a generous handful of mint that is SO perfect with the fresh squeezed lemon juice. I love to make a big pitcher for summer parties, and if you’re into it, and over 21, add a splash of tequila or vodka! Solid cocktail 🙂

Make this and tag me, so I can see your summer vibes! @leanne.shor #lionsbread

Have a fun and SAFE 4th everyone!! xoxo L

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Limonana Slushie - Frozen Lemonade with Fresh Mint

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1/2 c freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 c pure maple syrup
• 1 c fresh mint leaves
• 1 c mineral-free seltzer I like La Croix
• 4 c ice cubes

Instructions

• Combine the lemon juice, maple syrup, mint, and seltzer in a blender. Blend for 1 minute, or until the mint is totally blended in. Add the ice cubes through the hole in the lid, one at a time while the blender is running.
• Serve with fresh lemon slices, and mint.

Notes

To make this a cocktail, add a double shot of tequila or vodka to the blender.

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