Cashew Coffee Creamer My Favorite Vegan Creamer Recipes

Steps:

• Place cashews in a bowl. Cover with water and let soak overnight. Alternately, use the quick-soak method by boiling the water first. Soaking time will be reduced to 20-30 minutes.
• Strain and rinse cashews. Discard soaking water. Add soaked cashews to the pitcher of a blender (preferably high-speed like Vitamix). Add 1 1/2 cups water, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice mix, and salt. Puree until completely smooth, about 1 minute on high.
• Taste and add more pure maple syrup if desired. I don't like super sweet coffee creamer, and I find that about 3 tablespoons total is my sweet spot. No pun intended.
• The following step is completely optional, but if you'd like an extra smooth creamer, you can strain it through a nut milk bag or a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth (the nut milk bag is much easier). But I usually skip this step.
• Use the creamer right away, or pour it into an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use. I stir about 2-3 tablespoons into each cup of coffee. Keeps for about 5 days. It may separate a bit in the fridge; simply give it a shake before using.

Steps:

• Place cashews in large jar or bowl. Cover with about 2 cups of boiling water, making sure all of the cashews are submerged. Let soak for 20 minutes. Pour cashews and liquid into a fine-mesh strainer to strain the soaking liquid. Rinse.
• Drain the water and discard. Place drained cashews in the pitcher of a blender. Add 1 cup of water, vanilla if using, and salt if using. Blend until completely smooth, about 1 minute, adding more water a couple of tablespoons at a time if needed to get it moving. Add additional water, up to another 1/2 to 1 cup or so, until it's the creamer is consistency you like. I go for a rich and creamy, half-and-half-ish thickness. But also know that your cashew creamer will thicken in the fridge.
• Use in coffee just as you would any other creamer. Keeps refrigerated in an airtight container for about 5 days. It might separate in the fridge; simply shake before pouring.