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    Home » Recipes » Nut Milks and Nut Butters

    Cashew Milk

    Publish Date Apr 5, 2021 · Updated: Sep 7, 2022 by Yasmin

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    Cashew milk is creamy, mild in flavour and takes only minutes to make. You can drink it as is, used it in tea & coffee, and also when cooking. It can be used for anything from hot chocolate to porridge and pretty much anything you'd usually use milk in.

    We use dates to sweeten our plant milks as we use them predominately for drinking, breakfast cereals and in hot drinks. If you leave out the dates then they can also be used for more savoury dishes. Like Vegan Béchamel Sauce, for example.

    A photo of a childs cup, filled with cashew milk.
    Childs cup filled with fresh Cashew Milk.
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    • How to Make it
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    What You'll Need

    Ingredients

    Ingredients for cashew milk, photographed from above.
    Cashew milk ingredients.
    • Cashews - Rich in fibre, Heart-Healthy Fats, and Plant Protein. They're also a good source of Copper, Magnesium, and Manganese. Which are important nutrients for energy production, brain health, immunity, and bone health. Cashews are also abundant with Monounsaturated and Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids, which are associated with reduced cardiovascular disease risk. They are also a source of numerous other essential Vitamins and Minerals, including Protein, Iron, Zinc and Magnesium. They also help to lower LDL cholesterol levels. We buy these in bulk from Health Food stores because we use them in a lot of recipes, and it makes it more cost effective.
    • Medjool Dates - Fresh Dates are full of Fibre, Iron, Vitamin A & Antioxidants. They’re also known to be a great food for pregnant women, especially when it comes to labour and delivery. You can read up more about that on the Nutrition Facts website. Look for Medjool Dates in your nearest Supermarket/Grocery Store, or buy online.

    Equipment

    • High speed blender such as Vitamix or Ninja.

    How to Make it

    Side by side photographs of a blender jug. On the left, with cashews, a date and water in, prior to blending. On the right, the blended cashew milk.
    All in the Blender and Blitz!
    • Put all of the ingredients into the blender and then blend on high speed for about 1 minute.

    Storage

    Homemade Cashew milk can be stored in the fridge for 5-7 days.

    Recipe Tip

    If your milk isn't 100% smooth, you can strain it through a Muslin Cloth to remove any tiny particles of cashew that didn't completely blend. 

    Serving Suggestions and Variations

    Cashew milk being poured into a childs cup.
    Pour a cup and enjoy.

    You can use Cashew milk in exactly the same way as someone might use dairy. It is delicious as a drink on its own, chilled or warm. It's great in tea or coffee and can be used to make anything from hot chocolate to porridge and everything in-between. If you'd like to try one of our breakfast recipes in which we use this then take a look at our Weetabix Medley.

    You can mix up the flavour by using spices such as cinnamon or cardamon. Add ¼ teaspoon of your chosen flavour to the blender before mixing.

    FAQ's

    How long does Cashew milk keep for?

    You can keep cashew milk in the fridge, in an airtight container for 5-7 days.

    Can I freeze cashew milk?

    Yes you can. Freeze in an airtight container and it will keep for up to 3 months.

    Recipe

    An overhead photo of a childs cup, filled with cashew milk.

    Cashew Milk

    Creamy and sweet Cashew Milk that's sure to be a winner with the whole family. dairy free, refined sugar free and delicious.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Nut Milks and Nut butters
    Cuisine: Nut Milk
    Prep Time: 2 minutes
    Total Time: 2 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 31kcal
    Author: Yasmin

    Equipment

    • High speed blender such as a Vitamix or Ninja.

    Ingredients

    US Customary - Metric
    • ¼ cup Cashews
    • 1 ½ pints Water
    • 1 Medjool Date

    Instructions

    • Put all the ingredients into a high speed blender and blend on high speed for 1 minute
      ¼ cup Cashews, 1 ½ pints Water, 1 Medjool Date

    Notes

    If your milk isn't 100% smooth, you can strain it through a Muslin Cloth to remove any tiny particles of cashew that didn't completely blend. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 31kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin B1: 1mg | Vitamin B2: 1mg | Vitamin B3: 1mg | Vitamin B5: 1mg | Vitamin B6: 1mg | Vitamin C: 1mg | Vitamin E: 1mg | Vitamin K: 1µg | Calcium: 6mg | Copper: 1mg | Folate: 1µg | Iron: 1mg | Manganese: 1mg | Magnesium: 14mg | Phosphorus: 26mg | Selenium: 1µg | Zinc: 1mg
    Did you make this recipe?Let us know what you thought of it in the comment section below. We'd love to hear from you!

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    1. sarah

      April 08, 2021 at 5:47 pm

      5 stars
      So simple and it really does only take a couple of minutes to make.

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