Creamy Vanilla Cashew Milk (zero waste)
Posted by Martina Grace | DRINKS
Discover pure indulgence with my Creamy Vanilla Cashew Milk—a velvety blend of smooth cashews and sweet vanilla that transforms every sip into a moment of blissful luxury. Perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your daily routine!
Make my Chocolate Bliss Balls for a zero waste recipe and a delicious snack!
🍽 Servings: 6 🕓 Prep Time: 15 mins 🕓 Wait Time: 8-12 hours
INGREDIENTS
◦ 2 cups raw cashews, soaked overnight
◦ 6 cups filtered water
◦ 4 dates, pitted
◦ 3 tsp vanilla extract
◦ 1/4 tsp celtic sea salt
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Drain the soaked cashews and rinse thoroughly.
2. In a blender, add all the ingredients and blend for at least 1 minute.
3. With a cheese cloth or a strainer, squeeze out the cashew milk as much as you can, leaving only the pulp. Keep the pulp to make Chocolate Bliss Balls for a zero waste recipe.
4. Pour the cashew milk in a giant jar and refrigerate up to 4-5 days.
🌱 Enjoy every sip,
Martina.
NUTRITION FACTS
✦ Per serving of 1 cup: 5g of protein. Good source of iron.
✦ Cashews can help reduce total and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels while increasing HDL (good) cholesterol.
✦ Cashews are a good source of magnesium and phosphorus, both of which are essential for bone health.
✦ Cashews contain nutrients like magnesium and zinc that are crucial for brain function.
✦ Cashews are rich in antioxidants like vitamin E and flavonoids, which can help reduce oxidative stress and inflammation.
✦ For an adequate calcium intake per serving, you could add 1 1/2 teaspoon of calcium carbonate. This will give you 300mg of calcium per serving.
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