Cashew Milk

Cashew milk is a dairy free, very satisfying, creamy milk. It provides antioxidants (lutein, zeaxanthin) for eye health, plus magnesium for bone and nerve function. It has a neutral taste and easy to make at home.

Yield 1 1/2 quarts

Ingredients:

• 2 cups raw cashews (sold at Costco or Trader Joe’s at the best price)

• 2 pitted medjool dates

• 3-4 cups filtered water for soaking

• 3 cups filtered water to blend

Here’s How:

1. Place cashews, dates and soaking water in a bowl or 4 cup measuring cup and soak for 8 hours.

2. Drain water.

3. In a bullet, vita mix or blender, place 1/2 the mixture (with 1 of the dates) in a blender and blend until completely smooth.

4. Blend the other half, storing the milk in a jar in the fridge.

5. Use to make matcha latte’s, hot cacao or cocoa, or in your coffee. Drink plain as it is delicious. ( I use just 1/4 to 1/3 cup, add a touch of water as it thickens) and heat it in a small saucepan and then froth it into mixture of what you are making.