Cashew Cream: Sweet or Sour


Prep time: 5 minutes


Prep notes: 
Soaking Time: 2 hours

Cooking time: 0 minutes

Yields: 10 people

Ingredients: 

Sweet:
1 cup raw cashews
1/4 cup rice, almond or soy milk
1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons maple syrup 
Dash of cinnamon and nutmeg

Sour:
1 cup raw cashews
juice of 1 lemon
1-2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
a pinches sea salt

Directions: 
  1. Soak cashews in water for 2 hours.
  2. Drain and add to a blender or food processor with all other ingredients.
  3. Blend until well combined.
  4. Taste and adjust as necessary.


Notes: 
  • Use the sweet cream on top of puddings or mashed yams.
  • Use the sour cream in the place of regular sour cream.

Source: Institute of Integrative Nutrition New York.