DAIRY-FREE PUMPKIN SPICE MAPLE CREAMER
A seasonal festive creamer without any gums, fillers, or refined sugars! Make a batch and enjoy it in your morning cup of coffee, chai, or even matcha latte.
Servings: 6
Equipment
- Vitamix (or other high speed blender)
Ingredients
- ½ cup soaked raw cashews (see notes)
- 1 ¼ cups water
- 2-3 tablespoons maple syrup (depending on how sweet you like it)
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin puree
- ¾ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Strain the soaked cashews, discard the soaking liquid, and rinse the cashews until the water runs clear.
- Add all of the ingredients (cashews, water, maple syrup, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and salt) to a high-speed blender (like a Vitamix) and blend for 2 minutes until frothy.
- Store in the fridge in an airtight container for about a week. The creamer will be thicker the next day. Separation is natural, just shake and enjoy!
Notes
Answers to frequently asked questions:
- Where do I find your creamer bottles?
- How long does it last in the fridge?
- About a week
- Can I use roasted cashews? Almonds?
- You can use roasted cashews but they will have a stronger cashew flavor and a less creamy finish. If you use almonds you will need to strain the blended mixture through a nut milk bag.
- How long do I soak the cashews?
- I soak mine overnight. I suggest a minimum of 4 hours.
- What if I don’t have a high powered blender?
- Strain the mixture through a nut milk bag after blending.
- Is separation normal?
- Yes! Separation is normal. Simply shake it up before use. (Grittiness is NOT normal. This means you didn’t blend for long enough or your blender is not high powered enough and you need to strain the mixture)
Nutrition
Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 102mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 390IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg