High Protein Vegan Sour Cream
Creamy, tangy, and packed with protein, this High Protein Vegan Sour Cream is a game-changer in dairy-free cooking. Made with wholesome silken tofu and raw cashews, this plant-based alternative is velvety smooth and offers a deliciously rich flavor enhanced by a touch of nutritional yeast, fresh lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar. Ready in just 10 minutes—no cooking required—this recipe is perfect for your favorite dips, dolloped over baked potatoes, or as a zesty topping for tacos. It’s a fantastic guilt-free, protein-rich option that’s also gluten-free and easy to customize to your taste. Say goodbye to store-bought vegan sour cream with this healthier homemade version!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Silken tofu
- 50 grams Raw cashews
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Nutritional yeast
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Filtered water
Instructions
Soak the raw cashews in hot water for 10 minutes to soften them. Drain and set aside.
In a high-speed blender or food processor, add the silken tofu, softened cashews, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, salt, and filtered water.
Blend the mixture on high for 1-2 minutes, or until completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated.
Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning if necessary. Add more lemon juice for tanginess, more salt for flavor, or a little more water to thin the texture if desired.
Transfer the vegan sour cream to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the texture to thicken slightly.
Serve the high protein vegan sour cream as a topping for your favorite dishes, a dip for veggies, or a spread for sandwiches. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
480 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.2 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 623 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.7 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.4 g | ||
| Protein | 29.1 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1073 mg | 83% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 852 mg | 18% | |
*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.
