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Creamy Cashew Icing (Dairy-free)
This creamy icing is reminiscent of traditional cream cheese icing--> but without the heavy cream cheese! Enjoy it over any of your favorite baked goods.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 10 servings (1 1/4 cup total)
Calories: 97 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup raw cashews , soaked 2-3 hours and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil , melted
- 3 tablespoons raw honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 2-4 tablespoons water , as needed for blending
Instructions
- Combine the first six ingredients in a high-powered blender, and blend until smooth and creamy, adding water as necessary to facilitate blending.
- Adjust flavor to taste, then transfer to a bowl and chill in the freezer for at least an hour, to allow the icing to thicken. The longer it chills, the thicker it will get!
- Spoon the icing over your favorite baked goods, and serve immediately! (Keep the frosted treats chilled, if not serving immediately.)
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Notes
- Make it Vegan: Use maple syrup instead of honey.
Nutrition Information
Calories
97kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
59mg
(2%)
Potassium
63mg
(2%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Calcium
4mg
(0%)
Iron
0.7mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings (1 1/4 cup total)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 97
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 97kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 63mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.