activated chai cashew milk;
A delicious healthy mylk made from activated cashews and with a hearty blend of vanilla and chai spices.
Servings: 6
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Ingredients
activated cashews;
- 2 cups raw cashews
- 4 cups water
- 1 tsp salt
chai cashew milk;
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup (or sweetener of choice like agave or honey)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 Tbsp almond milk (optional)
- 1½ cups water (can add more or less depending on preferred thickness)
- 1 tsp cloves
- 1 tsp cardamom
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp ginger
- 1½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
activated cashews;
- Place 2 cups raw cashews in a bowl and cover with 4 cups water. Add 1 tsp salt to the mixture and stir.
- Allow to sit in the fridge overnight 8-12 hours, then drain the water before using.
chai cashew milk;
- Add drained activated cashews to a high powered blender. Add 2 Tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp vanilla, and (optional) 3 Tbsp almond milk. Pulse or blend several times to start chopping the nuts to a chunky texture.
- Add ½ cup water and begin to blend, revving up from a low power to a high power. If your blender allows it, remove the center cap and slowly stream in the remaining 1 cup of water while the blender is running on a medium-high speed. Alternatively, just add water ½ cup at a time, replacing the lid between each blend. You can adjust the amount of water you add depending on your preferred thickness. I recommend checking it after each ½ cup, or ¼ cup near the end.
- Remove the lid and add the spices: 1 tsp cloves, 1 tsp cardamom, 1 tsp nutmeg, 1 tsp ginger, 1½ tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp salt. Reset the lid, and pulse several times to blend evenly.
- (Optional) For a smoother texture, strain through a fine mesh strainer.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy fresh, or add to a glass or reusable bottle and store in the fridge for up to a week. Shake before drinking if the cashew milk has settled.
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