Low Fat Creamy Cashew Cheese
Indulge guilt-free with this Low Fat Creamy Cashew Cheese, a delectable dairy-free alternative that's as versatile as it is delicious. Made with creamy soaked cashews, tangy apple cider vinegar, and nutrient-packed nutritional yeast, this vegan cheese offers a velvety texture and bold flavor. Perfect for plant-based food lovers or those looking to lighten up their meals, this recipe is easy to prepare and ready in just a few simple steps. Whether spread on sandwiches, dolloped onto baked potatoes, or paired with crackers, this protein-rich, low-fat cashew cheese is a game-changer for healthy eating. Packed with wholesome ingredients and a rich umami taste, this recipe is proof that cutting calories doesn’t mean cutting flavor. Ideal for meal prepping, it can be stored in the fridge for fresh, creamy goodness all week long.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 0.5 cup water
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon mustard powder
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
Start by soaking the raw cashews in enough water to cover them by an inch. Allow them to soak for at least 2 hours to soften them up.
After soaking, drain and rinse the cashews well under cool running water.
In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the soaked cashews with 0.5 cups of fresh water.
Add the nutritional yeast, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, mustard powder, and pepper.
Blend the mixture on high speed until it achieves a smooth and creamy consistency, scraping down the sides as needed. This may take a few minutes depending on your blender’s power.
Taste the cashew cheese and adjust seasoning if necessary. For a tangier flavor, add a bit more lemon juice or vinegar. For more umami, increase the nutritional yeast slightly.
Transfer the cashew cheese to a bowl and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow it to set up a bit more.
Serve the low fat creamy cashew cheese as a spread on crackers, sandwiches, or as a topping for your favorite dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
719 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.5 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1215 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.3 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.7 g | ||
| Protein | 30.8 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 67 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 1143 mg | 24% | |
*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.
