Whole30 Cashew Cream
Elevate your Whole30 meal prep with this rich and velvety Whole30 Cashew Cream, a versatile, dairy-free alternative that's perfect for creamy sauces, dressings, or dollops on your favorite dishes. Made with soaked raw cashews, a splash of fresh lemon juice, and an umami-packed touch of nutritional yeast, this recipe delivers a luscious, plant-based cream that takes just minutes to blend. Infused with garlic powder and a hint of seasoning, every spoonful is bursting with flavor while staying Whole30-compliant. Ready in just 10 minutes after soaking, this paleo-friendly, vegan cashew cream is proof that wholesome ingredients can create indulgent textures. Store it in the fridge for up to a week to enhance your meals with a swipe of creamy brilliance!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 0.75 cup water
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
Place the cashews in a bowl and cover them with water. Soak them for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight. This softens the cashews, making them easier to blend and resulting in a creamier texture.
Once soaked, drain and rinse the cashews thoroughly under cold water to remove any residues or phytic acid.
Transfer the soaked cashews to a high-powered blender.
Add 0.75 cup of fresh water, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the blender.
Blend at high speed until the mixture becomes completely smooth and creamy. This may take 3-5 minutes depending on the power of your blender. If necessary, stop to scrape down the sides of the blender.
If the cashew cream is too thick for your preference, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, blending after each addition until the desired consistency is reached.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Transfer the cashew cream to a jar or airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
656 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.3 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 614 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.0 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.2 g | ||
| Protein | 24.1 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 54 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 876 mg | 19% | |
*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.
