Have you made the switch to vegan but miss creamy condiments? Or maybe you’ve discovered that dairy just doesn’t agree with you. Whatever the reason, if you’ve been looking for a dairy-free alternative to sour cream, then try this cashew sour cream recipe.
Benefits of Cashew Sour Cream
Cashews not only offer a great source of energy, they also support bone and brain health. And fortunately, they grind up into a creamy buttery consistency.
Apple cider vinegar aids digestion and supports overall health. It also lends some of that tasty sour flavor.
Lemon is a refreshing source of Vitamin C and phytochemicals called limonoids, which have been shown to help fight cancers of the mouth, skin, lung, breast, stomach and colon.
Here’s the recipe!
Cashew Sour Cream
Ingredients:
1 cup cashews, soaked overnight in filtered water
2 tsp. apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 cup water
1/4 tsp salt
Instructions:
Place all ingredients in a blender (a bullet blender works well) and blend until smooth and creamy, about 30 seconds.
Cover and refrigerate. Should last up to 5 days.
Note: If you’d like to thin out the sour cream to a dressing, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you reach the desired consistency.
Get the printable recipe here.
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