Sugar-Free Creamy Cashew Spread
Elevate your snacking game with this luscious Sugar-Free Creamy Cashew Spread, a velvety, plant-based alternative to traditional dairy spreads. Made with nutrient-rich raw cashews, zesty lemon juice, and savory nutritional yeast, this recipe is packed with wholesome flavor and free of added sugars. Blended to perfection in just minutes, this spread boasts a creamy, dreamy texture that’s perfect for sandwiches, wraps, toast, or as a versatile dip for veggies and crackers. With its simple, all-natural ingredients and easy preparation, this vegan and gluten-free cashew spread is a guilt-free indulgence the whole family will adore.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Raw cashews
- 4 cups Filtered water (for soaking)
- 1 cup Filtered water
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Place the raw cashews in a large bowl and cover them with 4 cups of filtered water. Allow the cashews to soak for at least 4 hours or overnight for the best results.
Step 2
After soaking, drain and rinse the cashews thoroughly.
Step 3
In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the soaked cashews, 1 cup of fresh filtered water, lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, nutritional yeast, garlic cloves, salt, and black pepper.
Step 4
Blend the ingredients on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. This process may take 3-5 minutes depending on your blender's power.
Step 5
Taste the spread and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, lemon juice, or pepper to taste.
Step 6
Transfer the creamy cashew spread to a clean, airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Step 7
Serve as a spread on sandwiches or wraps, a topping for toast, or as a dip with vegetables or crackers.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1522.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1691.5 |
| Total Fat 139.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 23.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2401.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 84.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 14.4g | |
| Protein 51.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 96.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 16.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1865.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories