This creamy, sweet festive drink is pure holiday comfort. Your family won't believe it's dairy-free and actually good for you!

Serves 4

Ingredients:

2 cups Almond Cream*, unsweetened
1/2 cup date paste (dates blended with a little water)
2 Tbsp grade B maple syrup
2 frozen bananas
2 tsp flax seed oil (*optional)
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp nutmeg plus additional for sprinkling
1/4 tsp cinnamon

Method:

1. Blend all ingredients except bananas.
2. Add bananas and blend.
3. Serve immediately, sprinkled with additional sprinkle of nutmeg.

*To make Almond Cream, soak 1 1/2 cups of almonds in water for 8 hours, drain, and rinse. Then, blend the almonds with 3 cups of water and strain (a small wire strainer works well).

This recipe from Holistic Nutrition Coach, Rose Cole, from her "Stay Slim Holiday Recipes" Cookbook. If you're you're looking to stay slim, or even lose a few pounds this holiday season, WITHOUT missing out on your favorite dishes, check out her cookbook at www.RoseCole.com/HolidayCookbook!