Dairy-Free Cottage Cheese with Jam
Indulge in this creamy and delicious Dairy-Free Cottage Cheese with Jam, a plant-based twist on a classic favorite. Made from a blend of soaked raw cashews, silken tofu, and chia seeds, this recipe delivers a protein-rich, velvety texture reminiscent of traditional cottage cheese—without any dairy. Enhanced with lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and nutritional yeast for a tangy depth, it’s perfectly balanced by a topping of your favorite sweet jam. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time and requiring no cooking, this vegan-friendly treat is ideal for breakfast, snacking, or dessert. Serve it chilled for a refreshing, satisfying bite that’s as wholesome as it is indulgent. Perfect for those seeking dairy-free, vegan, or gluten-free options, this simple yet elegant recipe is sure to become a household staple!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw Cashews
- 0.75 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional Yeast
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 14 ounces Silken Tofu
- 2 tablespoons Chia Seeds
- 0.5 cup Your Choice of Jam
Instructions
Begin by soaking the raw cashews in hot water for at least 10 minutes. This will soften them for easier blending.
Once the cashews are soaked, drain them and add them to a high-speed blender or food processor along with 3/4 cup of water, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, nutritional yeast, and sea salt.
Blend the mixture on high until it becomes smooth and creamy, with no visible chunks of cashew. You might need to scrape down the sides with a spatula to ensure all cashews are blended.
Open the silken tofu package and gently drain any excess liquid. Add the tofu to the blender with the cashew mixture and blend again until fully incorporated.
Transfer the blended mixture to a bowl or airtight container and stir in the chia seeds.
Let the mixture sit in the refrigerator for at least one hour. This allows the chia seeds to help firm up the mixture, creating a texture similar to cottage cheese.
Once your dairy-free cottage cheese has set, serve it in bowls or ramekins.
Top with your choice of jam, spreading a generous layer over the cottage cheese.
Enjoy your delicious dairy-free cottage cheese with jam immediately, or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
367 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.5 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 265 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.1 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.2 g | ||
| Protein | 13.8 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 96 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 452 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
