Ingredients:

• 2 SERVINGS
• ¼ cup walnuts
• ½ cup Deglet Noor or Medjool dates, pitted
• Pinch of ground cinnamon
• Pinch of kosher salt
• 1 cup vanilla ice cream

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350°. Toast walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until slightly darkened in color and fragrant, 8–10 minutes. Let cool.
Meanwhile, place dates in a small bowl and add ½ cup hot water to cover; soak 10 minutes to soften.
Blend walnuts, dates with their soaking liquid, cinnamon, and salt in a blender until a coarse paste forms. Add ice cream and ¾ cup cracked ice and blend until smooth. Divide shake between 2 glasses.