Cashew Milk

Since this is a writing journal, I can't leave my love of food and drink out of the mix. Once and awhile, I will post various recipes for reference as well as reviews and links to different restaurants, sites, shops and eateries.

I've always had a fascination with making milks and butters out of nuts and with trying as many varieties as I can.

I will start off by introducing cashew milk. You can make it yourself or you can look for it in stores.

Cashew milk can also be found in some health food stores although it is more common to see almond milk right next to rice and soy milk brands instead. Some are my favorite places to shop at are:

1. Whole Foods Market, Wild Oats Market (now owned by Whole Foods)
   
2. Co-Opportunity (store in Santa Monica)
   
3. Gelson's Market
   
4. Rainbow Bridge Market in Ojai, when I get a chance to go as I haven't been in some time,
   

Here is a tasty recipe to try if you haven't had cashew milk before:

Sweet Cashew Milk

• 1 + 1/2 cups raw cashews


• 4 - 4.5 cups water


• 1/4 cup of honey, agave nectar or maple syrup


• 1 Tablespoon of coconut oil
  
• 2 Teaspoons of vanilla extract


• 1/4 Teaspoon of sea salt
  

1. Combine cashews with water in blender and blend on high for 1-3 minutes until you get a smooth or a thick cream texture. Strain afterwards, if necessary.

2. Add remaining ingredients and continue to blend on high for 2 - 5 minutes until the texture is very creamy and rich.


You can drink cashew milk straight or you can use it as a cream or sauce for various recipes...or as an addition to cookie and cake recipes.

Instead of using raw cashews, you can use organic and pure cashew butter for an even creamier texture.

If you use cashew butter, the recipe will change and everything should be blended at once on high in a blender for 2-3 minutes:

2 1/2 cups of water

4 Tablespoons of cashew butter

2 Tablespoons of honey, agave nectar or maple syrup

1 Teaspoon of vanilla extract

1/8 Teaspoons of sea salt

Great drink for breakfast or before a workout with a large bowl of fresh mixed berries. Feel free to experiment using different types of ingredients as substitutes or additions.

Cashew milk can be stored in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks, but should be consumed within a week of storage for the best flavor experience.