Paleo Cottage Cheese with Jam
Indulge in a creamy, dairy-free twist on a classic favorite with this Paleo Cottage Cheese with Jam recipe. Made with wholesome ingredients like soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, and a touch of gelatin, this plant-based "cottage cheese" achieves the perfect creamy texture without any dairy. Topped with a luscious homemade mixed berry jam sweetened naturally with honey and thickened with chia seeds, this recipe is bursting with fresh, fruity goodness. With just 20 minutes of preparation and minimal cooking, it’s an easy, guilt-free treat perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even a light dessert. Packed with paleo-friendly, nutrient-rich ingredients, this recipe is ideal for clean eaters, dairy-free dieters, and anyone looking to enjoy comfort food with a healthier twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 3 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Gelatin
- 2 cups Mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Chia seeds
Instructions
Soak the raw cashews in 2 cups of water for at least 4 hours or overnight to soften them.
Drain the soaked cashews and rinse well under cold water.
In a blender, combine drained cashews, 1 cup of fresh water, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, nutritional yeast, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Pour the cashew mixture into a medium saucepan and heat over low heat.
Sprinkle gelatin over the mixture and stir continuously for about 5 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
Remove from heat and let it cool at room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set, resulting in a cottage cheese texture.
For the jam, in a small saucepan, combine mixed berries and honey over medium heat, stirring until the berries begin to break down, about 5 minutes.
Mash the berries slightly and stir in chia seeds. Continue to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens.
Let the jam cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until ready to use.
To serve, spoon the homemade paleo cottage cheese into bowls and top with the chilled berry jam.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1170 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.9 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1236 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 151.7 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.4 g | 112% | |
| Total Sugars | 89.0 g | ||
| Protein | 33.8 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 319 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 1709 mg | 36% | |
*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.
