Cashew Coffee
Recipe Inspiration Source: Pinch of YumThis is great for morning coffee or later in the day with decaf.
Bonus - the cashews give you a little protein boost!
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| Oh my!!!!! I love it and can't believe it was so easy! |
- 1 serving of strongly brewed coffee (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1/4 cup cashews (roasted and unsalted is my favorite)
- 1 tablespoon *
honey(more or less to taste) - a small pinch of coarse sea salt
* To keep this vegan, I will be trying other sweeteners.
Blend all ingredients for about 45 seconds in a high-powered blender. Start on a lower speed and gradually work your way up, ending with about 15 seconds on a very high speed to ensure smooth and creamy texture. Pour into a mug and enjoy, or chill for later (see notes)!
Notes about cold vs. hot cashew coffee: Cashews straight out the package should blend just fine with hot coffee (although if you’re particular, just give them an overnight soak). If you want to a COLD cashew coffee, you have two options.
- Option 1) Blend everything while the coffee is hot and then chill it overnight in a jar with a lid. It will separate, so just give it a good shake in the morning and pour over ice and you’ll be good to go.
- Option 2) Soak your cashews in water for a few hours and give them a good rinse. Now they should blend up nicely with cold coffee – either cold press or just chilled brewed coffee.
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Ingredients to make it creamy -
- coconut milk, full fat, canned
- almond butter or tahini - just a dollop
- pumpkin puree
- banana - crazy, right?
Note: It's hard to stay super healthy with a latte. Fat is a key component in a truly amazing mocha latte
Flavor Boost -
- cinnamon
- vanilla
- cocoa powder
- cacao nibs
- maca powder (good health boost with chocolate flavors)
- a pinch of salt
Sweeten -
honey- no, save the bees!- maple syrup
- dates (2 per cup) or date sugar
TEA Latte Specialties -
- ginger
- turmeric
- chai spices