Step 1Place 6 pitted Medjool dates (about 3 oz. ), in a small bowl and pour in ½ cup hot water to cover; soak 10 minutes to let soften. Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton, Prop Styling by Adrian AbabovićEditor’s note: This date shake recipe was first printed in our May 2016 issue. Upon retesting in 2026, we found that the ½ cup toasted walnuts in the original version overpowered the dates, giving the shake a bitter edge. We now also call for Medjool dates, exclusively, instead of Medjoor or Deglet Noor; Medjool dates tend to be softer and make for a creamier shake.