Whole30 Cashew Cream
Elevate your Whole30 recipes with the ultimate dairy-free sauce—Whole30 Cashew Cream! This velvety, plant-based alternative to dairy is made with just a handful of wholesome ingredients like raw cashews, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of nutritional yeast for a subtle umami boost. Perfectly creamy and totally versatile, this sauce is a game-changer for salads, roasted veggies, grain-free pastas, or as a dip. With a prep time of just 10 minutes (after soaking), this easy recipe blends together in no time to create a luscious, nutrient-rich staple that’s gluten-free, vegan, and Whole30-approved. Adjust the consistency to suit your needs and enjoy one delectable sauce for an entire week of clean eating!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 0.75 cup water
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon pepper
Directions
Step 1
Place the cashews in a bowl and cover them with water. Soak them for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight. This softens the cashews, making them easier to blend and resulting in a creamier texture.
Step 2
Once soaked, drain and rinse the cashews thoroughly under cold water to remove any residues or phytic acid.
Step 3
Transfer the soaked cashews to a high-powered blender.
Step 4
Add 0.75 cup of fresh water, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the blender.
Step 5
Blend at high speed until the mixture becomes completely smooth and creamy. This may take 3-5 minutes depending on the power of your blender. If necessary, stop to scrape down the sides of the blender.
Step 6
If the cashew cream is too thick for your preference, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, blending after each addition until the desired consistency is reached.
Step 7
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Step 8
Transfer the cashew cream to a jar or airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (315.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 656.4 |
| Total Fat 49.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 613.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 41.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 7.2g | |
| Protein 24.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 54.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 876.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories