Homemade Cashew M*lk

A creamy, rich dairy alternative m*lk, made from cashew nuts and water only.

A FARMERS DAUGHTER

Believe it or not, I grew up on a Dairy Farm.

My dad has always treated his animals with so much love and respect, and still does. Feeding time in the evenings is one of my favourite memories as a kid living on the farm. We would sit in the trolley with their food (made with ground maize) and each cow would get their feed based on their needs.

I know for my dad it's a bit difficult to understand why I chose to avoid animal products, but I have my personal reasons. I am not judging, but I have to express that it has nothing to do with how animals have been treated on the farm.

M*LKING THE NUT

The first time I made nut milk was in South Africa, about 7 years ago. I had just gone plantbased and there weren't many non-dairy alternatives available where I lived.

I made Almond milk every 3 - 4 days. I loved that it I knew exactly the ingredients in the milk, I could make the exact amount I would need and it had no preservatives or unhealthy additives.

With almond milk it requires a bit more effort as the almond milk needs to be squeezed through a cheese cloth. Making cashew milk is a bit easier to make.

It is honestly soooo easy to make.

Simply pre-soaking cashew nuts.

Draining and rinsing the nuts.

Blending them with filtered water in a high-speed blender until completely smooth!

CASHEW HEALTH BENEFITS

Cashews are a great source of magnesium and aid in regulating hormonal balance. They are also great for skin health, heart Health and reproductive health support.

DOES IT KEEP?

Yes, it will keep 2 - 3 days in the fridge.

HOW TO USE CASHEW MILK

You can use it in your overnight oats or with your homemade granola and cereal.

Add it to smoothies or blend it with Medjool dates and strawberries or bananas for a flavoured drink.

HOMEMADE CASHEW M*LK

A creamy, rich dairy alternative m*lk, made from cashew nuts and water only.

Time 5 minutes, plus soaking time

Makes 4 cups

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup raw cashew nuts, pre-soaked overnight

• 4 cups filtered water

INSTRUCTIONS

Drain and rinse the soaked cashew and blend with 4 cups filtered water in a high-speed blender. Blend for a few minutes until completely smooth.

Pour into a clean (ideally sterilized) sealable bottle or jar and store in the fridge for 2 - 3 days..