Homemade Cashew Milk (Dairy-Free Beverage)
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This recipe is adapted from my flagship book, Go Dairy Free: The Ultimate Guide and Cookbook. See the post above for helpful tips. Please note that the Prep time is hands-on time only. Allow several hours for the cashews to soak.
Author: Alisa Fleming
Recipe type: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4½ cups
Ingredients
- 1 cup cashews ("raw" unsalted)
- 4 cups water, plus additional for soaking
- Pinch salt
- Sweetener, to taste (optional; see Note below)
Instructions
- Put the cashews in a container and cover with a few inches of water. Cover and place in the refrigerator to soak for 4 to 6 hours, or up to 24 hours. Drain and rinse the nuts.
- Put the soaked cashews in your blender with about 2 cups of the water. Blend until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the remaining 2 cups water and salt. Blend until smooth, about 1 minute.
- Pour the milky mixture through a nut milk bag or a few layers of cheesecloth lining a sieve to strain. Squeeze the pulp to extract as much milky goodness as possible.
- If desired, return the milk beverage to your blender and blend in some sweetener.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Stir before each use; it will separate as it sits.
Notes
Sweetener Note: This milk beverage has a light sweetness to it already. But if you prefer a sweeter sip, the flavor goes nicely with most sweeteners - from maple syrup to cane sugar to alternative sweeteners.
Creamier Option: If you need a thicker milk beverage, like half and half, use just 3 cups water.
Creamier Option: If you need a thicker milk beverage, like half and half, use just 3 cups water.
Recipe by Go Dairy Free at https://www.godairyfree.org/recipes/homemade-dairy-free-cashew-milk-recipe