cashew cream

To make savory cashew cream:

• 1 cup raw cashews
• ½ cup water
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Splash of Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1/2 tsp sea salt

To make sweet cashew cream:

• 1 cup raw cashews
• ½ cup water
• 4 tbsp raw agave nectar or maple syrup (or a couple of pitted Medjool dates)
• ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
• Dash sea salt

The method for both versions is the same:

 

1. Soak cashews in a bowl of water in the fridge overnight, then drain and rinse.

2. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend at high speed until smooth and creamy.

 

And now for the fun part! 

7 ways to enjoy cashew cream

SAVORY

1. Add sun-dried tomatoes or pesto to the savoury mix and use it as a spread on wraps or crackers.

2. Use it as a base for deliciously creamy soups, like this cashew cream of mushroom soup. 

3. Enjoy it as a sour cream or nacho cheese alternative.

4. Add a little oil or vinegar to make a creamy salad dressing. Or try whizzing up a large avocado; 2 tbsp lime juice and ¼ tsp ground cayenne pepper with the savory cream and using it as a dressing on a baby potato salad.  You’ll be the most popular person at the party, guaranteed.   

 

SWEET

5. Blend it into decadent and healthy smoothies – like this dreamy Mint Choc ChipSmoothie,pictured above.

6. Use it to make healthy, cholesterol-free ice-cream! This raw red velvet cake ice cream is sure to please!

7. Stir it through a small bowl of frozen berries for an instant summer treat.

Experiment with other flavours and ingredients to create your own variations. The options are endless!