Cashew cream is a smooth, delicious food that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Depending how it's made, it can be either savory or sweet, which makes it incredibly versatile. It’s the perfect dip for fruit. Use it to flavor smoothies or add a cashew cream layer to parfaits. It even works wonders for thickening soup. Cashew cream makes a delicious, vegan-friendly mayonnaise substitute and can be used to make spreadable vegan cheese. I make cashew cream nearly every single week. Today, I’ll show you how to make the best sweet cashew cream you’ve ever had. This raw, vegan, raspberry vanilla cashew cream is as nutritious as it is tasty. Even better, this recipe requires no cooking! All you need is a blender.
Raw Vegan Raspberry Vanilla Cashew Cream Recipe
Vegan Raspberry Vanilla Cashew Cream Nutrition Facts
Prep time: overnight
“Cook” time: 5 minutes
Makes: 3-4 cups of cream
Serves: 2-4 people
Equipment
- Medium sized bowl
Blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw, whole organic cashews
½ cup organic, unsweetened cashew milk
2 tbs raw agave (or substitute raw, organic maple syrup)
1 tsp organic, fair-trade vanilla bourbon extract
¾ cup fresh organic raspberries
Pinch of Himalayan Crystal Salt http://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=33408 to taste
When selecting ingredients, choose raw, organic, fair-trade, and locally-sourced food http://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=33329 options whenever possible.
Directions
- Soak the cashews in distilled water overnight, making sure they are all completely submerged. This will soften them and make the next steps much easier.
Drain the water from your cashews.
Add cashews, agave, bourbon extract, raspberries, salt, and 2 tablespoons of cashew milk to blender. Be sure to add only 2 tablespoons of cashew milk at this point. Save the rest for later.
Turn blender on low.
Slowly increase blender speed from low to high. Each time you move to the next setting, add another 2 tablespoons of cashew milk. Change settings according to consistency.
Occasionally turn off blender and scrape the sides with a spatula to ensure all ingredients are mixed.
Once you’ve added all your cashew milk, run your blender on its highest setting for 1-2 minutes.
Your cashew cream should thicken. You’re done when its consistency is similar to Greek yogurt.
Enjoy Your Delicious Cashew Cream
Cashew cream can be enjoyed in a number of ways. No matter how you choose to serve yours, it’s an excellent, nutritious snack with all the benefits of organic food http://dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=33430. This recipe has the additional benefit of being made from cashews— a nutritious little nut. Let’s take a closer look at what makes cashews so good for your body.
Cashew Nutrition: What Really Makes Cashews Great
Cashews are delicious and offer impressive nutritional benefits. Below are just some of the essential vitamins and minerals found in cashews.[1]
Minerals in Cashews
- Calcium
Iron
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Potassium
Sodium
Zinc
Vitamins in Cashews
- Vitamin C
Thiamin
Riboflavin
Niacin
Vitamin E
Vitamin D
Cashews also contain arginine, an a-amino acid necessary for the biosynthesis of protein.[2] They have carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin, which help protect the skin and eyes from light damage.[3] Athletes love cashews because they support natural energy production http://dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=32106, have the highest carbohydrate content of all nuts[4], and are a great source of antioxidants.[5] Cashew cream is not just delicious, it’s good for you. You may have heard that cashews are high in fat. That's true, but to leave it at that is a bit misleading. There are good fats (monounsaturated) and bad fats (saturated). Cashews are a source of monounsaturated fats.[6] Monounsaturated fats seem to help reduce the rate of coronary heart disease[7] and are a great heart-healthy addition to your diet. Cashews encourage normal blood pressure[8] and promote healthy cholesterol levels.[9] Cashews are more than a tasty treat. I hope you’ll enjoy this recipe even more now that you see exactly how nutritious these delicious nuts http://dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=33279 really are! Try it out for yourself and let us know what you think. Read more
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