Homemade Creamy Whole30 Vanilla Coffee Creamer
A rich and creamy homemade coffee creamer made with raw cashews, dates, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. This Whole30 approved cream is great in iced coffee, hot coffee, or lattes!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Raw cashews soaked
- 2 Medjool dates pitted
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 tbsp Pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 cups Filtered water
Instructions
- Start by soaking the raw cashews in a bowl of water for 4-6 hours, they should be soft. Cashews have to be soaked or they won't blend into a smooth creamy consistency. After soaking, strain out the water.
- To a blender combine the soaked cashews, dates, cinnamon, salt, vanilla, and 1 1/4 cup water. Start with less water and increase as needed until desired thickness is reached. Blend until smooth.1/2 cup Raw cashews , 2 Medjool dates, 1/2 tsp Cinnamon, 1/4 tsp Kosher salt , 1 tbsp Pure vanilla extract , 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 cups Filtered water
- If desired for a extra creamy consistency, strain through a cheese cloth or mesh sieve after blending.
- Transfer to a glass bottle or jar and store in the fridge for up to two weeks. Separation is natural since this has no additives or preservatives, shake before using.
Notes
Cashews must be raw and unflavored. You do not want roasted or salted cashews.
Soak cashews before blending. Cashews must soak for 4-6 hour to soften so they can blend into a thick and creamy consistency.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 33kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 38mgPotassium: 49mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.3mg