Telba

Name: Telba (A Roasted-Flaxseed Shake)
Yield: Makes 3 to 4 cups
Cuisine: Ethiopian
Ingredients: ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons agave nectar; ⅓ cup whole brown flaxseeds, toasted and ground into a powder; 1 frozen banana (optional); 2 cups unsweetened plain vegan milk, cold; 1 cup cold water

A Roasted-Flaxseed Shake

Preparation info

Makes
3 to 4 cups

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Teff Love

By Kittee Berns

Published 2015

About

This drink is a real treat and tastes like a rich, creamy, nut-butter shake. The addition of a frozen banana makes it even creamier and more luscious. Traditionally, telba is made with just flaxseeds, water, and sugar or honey, but I prefer it fancied up a bit, as it is in this recipe.

Ingredients

2 cups unsweetened plain vegan milk, cold
1 cup cold water
⅓ cup

Africa
Ethiopia
Vegan
Drinks
Gluten-free

Method

Combine all the ingredients in a blender. Process until smooth and creamy. Serve immediately.