5 from 12 votes
Vegan Sour Cream Recipe
This Vegan Sour Cream recipe uses soaked cashews blended with apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and optional raw sugar to create a creamy and tangy dairy-free sour cream alternative. The smooth texture allows it to substitute traditional sour cream in recipes, and adjusting the lemon juice and salt balances the tanginess to taste. Nutritional yeast can be added for a cheesy touch.
Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
1
Calories:
373 kcal
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cashews soaked
- 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice or more
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon raw sugar optional
Instructions
- Soak the cashews for a few hours. Drain and wash.
- Blend with the rest of the ingredients and a few tablespoons of water until creamy. Taste and adjust tang and salt. Add 1 tsp nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor profile. Add more lemon juice for tangier cream.
- I use my nutribullet to make this smaller quantity. If your blender cannot handle the small quantity, double the recipe and blend.
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Notes
- Soak cashews for several hours before blending for a smooth texture.
- Add a few tablespoons of water during blending to reach desired creaminess.
- Adjust lemon juice and salt to balance tanginess according to taste preferences.
- Incorporate nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor variation if desired.
- If your blender is small, double the recipe to blend efficiently.
Nutrition Information
Calories
373kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Sodium
589mg
(25%)
Potassium
425mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
4.3mg
(24%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 373
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 373kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 589mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 425mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 4.3mg | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.