In a blender, place the almonds, and process for 30 seconds to finely chop. Scrape down the sides of the blender container, add the water and dates, and process for 1 minute. Add the remaining ingredients and process an additional 1-2 minutes or until smooth and creamy. Serve immediately

*Variation: substitute other fruit or berries in the recipe, as desired.

Yield: 2 Cups