Low Carb Cashew Cream
Elevate your dairy-free creations with this luscious Low Carb Cashew Cream! Perfectly smooth and bursting with flavor, this creamy, plant-based alternative is made from simple ingredients like raw cashews, zesty lemon juice, and aromatic garlic and onion powders. Ready in just 10 minutes of prep (after soaking), it’s a versatile recipe that pairs beautifully as a dip, dressing, or sauce for your favorite dishes. Customize it with nutritional yeast for a cheesy twist, or enjoy it as is for a wholesome, low-carb, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly option. Whether you’re meal prepping or impressing guests, this creamy cashew delight is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 0.75 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon optional: nutritional yeast
Instructions
Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover with water, allowing them to soak for at least 4 hours or overnight in the refrigerator. This will soften the cashews, making them easier to blend into a creamy consistency.
After soaking, drain and rinse the cashews thoroughly under cold water.
Transfer the drained cashews to a high-speed blender or food processor.
Add the 0.75 cups of fresh water, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the blender.
Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Pause occasionally to scrape down the sides of the blender with a spatula to ensure even blending.
Taste the cashew cream and adjust the seasoning if necessary. For a more cheesy flavor, add the optional nutritional yeast and blend again.
Transfer the cashew cream to a sealed container and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. This will help thicken the cream and enhance its flavor.
Once chilled, stir the cashew cream and use it as a delicious, low-carb dressing, dip, or sauce, or incorporate it into your favorite recipes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
662 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.6 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 611 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.9 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.2 g | ||
| Protein | 24.0 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 66 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 862 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.
