Creamy Zero-Waste Cashew Milk
Discover a pure moment of delight with my creamy cashew milk: a velvety blend of smooth cashews and sweet vanilla that turns every sip into a moment of luxury and comfort. Perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your daily routine!
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The ingredients
- 2 cups raw cashews, soaked overnight
- 6 cups filtered water
- 4 pitted dates
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
The method
- Drain the soaked cashews and rinse well.
- In a blender, add all the ingredients and blend for at least 1 minute.
- Using cheesecloth or a fine sieve, squeeze the cashew milk to remove as much pulp as possible. Save the pulp to make [Chocolate Coconut Energy Balls](/recettes/boules-denergies-au-chocolat-et-noix-de-coco), a zero-waste recipe!
- Pour the cashew milk into a large airtight glass jar.
Storage tips
Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition facts
Per serving, for reference only.
- 220Calories
- 15 gFat
- 18 gCarbs
- 1 gFibre
- 5 gProtein
Cashews can help lower total and LDL ("bad") cholesterol while raising HDL ("good") cholesterol.
Cashews are a good source of magnesium and phosphorus, both essential for bone health.
Cashews are rich in antioxidants like vitamin E and flavonoids, which help reduce oxidative stress and inflammation.
For an adequate calcium intake per serving, you can add 1 1/2 tsp of calcium carbonate, which will give you about 300 mg of calcium per serving.
