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Cashew Milk
Cashew Milk is a creamy, dairy-free milk made by blending soaked cashews with water and optional sweeteners like maple syrup. The soaking softens the nuts, making the milk smooth and rich without the need to strain if blended well. It’s a mild, slightly nutty-flavored milk alternative suitable for drinking or adding to coffee and recipes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
4
cups
Calories:
178 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 cup cashews , soaked in water for 2 or more hours
- 4 cups water (32 ounces)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (20 grams; optional)
- salt optional, pinch
Instructions
- Drain the soaked cashews, and discard the soaking water. Add the drained cashews to a blender, along with 4 cups of fresh water, and the maple syrup and salt, if using.
- Blend until smooth and creamy. If you have a powerful blender, there shouldn't be any cashew pulp to strain out. However, if you don't feel your blender got everything blended smoothly, you can pour the milk through a fine mesh strainer to catch any pieces that might have been missed.
- Adjust the flavoring to your liking. You can add more maple syrup, or vanilla, if you'd like a vanilla-flavored milk. (See my tips in this post for making coffee creamer or chocolate milk.) Store the milk in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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Notes
- Soak cashews for at least 2 hours to achieve smooth milk.
- If your blender is not very powerful, strain the milk through a fine mesh to remove any remaining pulp.
- Customize flavor by adding more maple syrup or vanilla extract if desired.
- Store cashew milk in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
178kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
16mg
(1%)
Potassium
213mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 178
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 178kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 213mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.