This super easy-to-make Cashew Milk recipe is delicious and a healthy, dairy-free alternative to regular milk. Its cool and refreshing flavor makes it perfect for sipping or adding to your favorite recipes.

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• ❤️ Why You'll Love This Cashew Milk Recipe
• 🛒 Cashew Milk Ingredients
• 🔪 How to Make Cashew Nut Milk
• 💡 Tips for Making Non-Dairy Milk
• ☑️ Storage Instructions
• 🍴 Ways to Use Cashew Milk
• 🔄 Substitutions and Additions
• Cashew Milk Nutritional Information
• Can Cashew Milk Be Frozen?
• Is Cashew Milk Better Than Almond Milk?
• Does Cashew Milk Froth?
• 🍽️ More Refreshing and Healthy Beverage Recipes

❤️ Why You'll Love This Cashew Milk Recipe

• Smooth, creamy and refreshing
• Wonderful flavor
• Great alternative to milk for lactose intolerant
• No additives or preservatives
• Made in just a few minutes
• Use in so many recipes
• Keto friendly, Dairy-Free and Vegan

Making cashew milk at home is easy and so rewarding. With just four simple ingredients: raw cashews, water, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, you can whip up a creamy and delicious batch in a matter of minutes. There’s no fancy equipment required other than a high-speed blender.

The best part? There are no additives or preservatives, plus you also have control over the sweetness. You can even skip the sweetener altogether and enjoy it completely natural. Once you see how easy it is to make this cashew milk, you’ll want to keep some on hand for drinking, cooking, or pouring over your favorite cereal.

Not only does it taste amazing, but making cashew milk at home can often be more cost-effective than store-bought cashew milk prices.

If you're looking for another tasty nut milk, you should also check out this recipe for Almond Milk. It is another wonderful, dairy-free alternative to regular milk.

🛒 Cashew Milk Ingredients

• Raw cashews
• Water
• Vanilla extract
• Salt
• Optional: sweetener

*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

🥣 Recommended Tools

• High-powered blender

🔪 How to Make Cashew Nut Milk

Add the cashews to a bowl and cover with just enough water to submerge them. 

Allow them to soak at room temp overnight or at least 8 hours.

They will plump up quite a bit. Drain and rinse the cashews.

Pour the cashews into a high-powered blender.

Add 4 cups water, vanilla and salt, if you’re adding sweetener, add that in as well.

Blend for 2-3 minutes or until smooth and creamy.

Transfer to a glass bottle and store in the fridge.

💡 Tips for Making Non-Dairy Milk

• Soaking: For many non-dairy milk bases, like nuts or seeds, soaking them beforehand is key. It softens the ingredients, making them easier to blend and resulting in a smoother texture for your milk.

• Water ratio: Pay attention to the water-to-ingredient ratio. This can affect the thickness and creaminess of the milk. Experiment to find the balance that suits your taste. For this recipe, I used 4 cups of water to 1 cup of cashews, and it has the perfect creamy but not too thick consistency.

• Straining: If you like a smoother texture, like Cashew Silk Milk, you can strain the mixture after blending it. This removes any tiny pieces of pulp or sediment.

• High-Powered Blender: Though it doesn’t have to be an expensive one, you'll want to use a high-powered blender that can handle blending nuts until they are creamy.

☑️ Storage Instructions

To store cashew milk, transfer the freshly made batch into a clean glass bottle or an airtight container. Ensure the container has a secure lid to prevent any odors from affecting the milk. Store the cashew milk in the refrigerator for up to 4 days

🍴 Ways to Use Cashew Milk

• Creamy smoothies: Substitute cashew milk for dairy or water in your favorite smoothie recipe, like this Triple Berry Smoothie or this Mango Smoothie Bowl.

• Lattes: Heat the milk and froth it to use in your morning coffee or to create delicious lattes or other coffee drinks.

• Hot Chocolate: Make a luxurious hot chocolate by heating cashew milk and mixing it with high-quality cocoa powder and a touch of sweetener. You can use it instead of almond milk in this Hot Chocolate recipe.

• Soups: Use cashew milk in creamy soups like Cream of Asparagus Soup or this Broccoli and Cheddar Soup.

• Oatmeal: Cook your morning oatmeal with cashew milk for a silkier and creamier texture. Top it with your Granola and a drizzle of honey for a tasty breakfast.

• Ice Cream: You can use some of this cashew milk as a base for dairy-free ice cream.

• Pasta Sauces: Use cashew milk to create rich and creamy pasta sauces. It works well in both Marinara and Alfredo-style sauces.

• Baked goods: Substitute cashew milk in recipes for cakes, muffins, and other baked goods. It adds moisture and a subtle, nutty flavor to your treats.

• Chia Pudding: Make a delicious chia pudding by combining cashew milk with chia seeds and letting it sit overnight.

🔄 Substitutions and Additions

• Sweeteners: Add natural sweeteners like agave syrup, maple syrup, or honey for a hint of sweetness.

• Other extracts: Add other flavors to the cashew milk by swapping the vanilla with coconut extract or hazelnut extract.   

• Spices: Sprinkle in a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for a warm and cozy flavor.

• Cocoa powder: For chocolate lovers, add a spoonful of unsweetened cocoa powder to create chocolate cashew milk.

• Matcha: Add vibrant colors and flavors with a little matcha.

• Coconut cream: For extra creamy milk, you can blend in a small amount of coconut cream. It gives it a wonderful coconut flavor and a thicker consistency.

• Protein powder: Boost the protein content by adding a scoop of your favorite protein powder.

Cashew Milk Nutritional Information

Cashew milk is a good source of healthy fats. It contains protein, fiber, and essential nutrients like phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin E. Other nutritional information you may want to know includes:

• Calories: approximately 75-100 calories
• Fats: Around 5-7.5 grams of total fat
• Carbohydrates: Roughly 5-7.5 grams of carbohydrates
• Fiber: 1-2 grams

Can Cashew Milk Be Frozen?

While it can be frozen, I prefer the texture when its freshly made. To freeze it, transfer it to freezer bags and squeeze out the extra air. Then, simply thaw the frozen cashew milk in the refrigerator and give it a good shake before using it.

Is Cashew Milk Better Than Almond Milk?

This all comes down to personal preference. Both are wonderful dairy-free options, but there are differences.

• Cashew milk: It typically has a creamier texture and a milder, slightly sweet flavor. The creaminess makes it a good option for those who enjoy a rich and velvety milk.
• Almond milk: It has a nuttier flavor but also has a lighter consistency. Some people prefer the slightly thinner texture of almond milk, especially when drinking it as a beverage or over cereal.

Does Cashew Milk Froth?

While cashew milk can froth to some extent, it doesn't froth as densely as whole milk. If you want to froth it, try heating it slightly. This helps it to froth quicker and also gives you better consistency.

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