How to Make Cashew Milk

5 from 1 vote

Learn how to make cashew milk at home with just two ingredients and a blender/food processor. This step-by-step tutorial also includes customization ideas for your own unique blend.

Course Tutorial

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 0

Soaking time 2

Total Time 2 5

Servings servings

Calories 192kcal

Author Yumna Jawad

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup raw cashews
4 cups water for blending
1 tablespoon maple syrup optional
Pinch salt

Instructions

Soak the raw cashews in water for at least 2-4 hours or overnight for best results.
Drain and rinse the cashews thoroughly under cold water.
Place the soaked and drained cashews in a high-speed blender. Add 4 cups of fresh water, sweetener (if using) and salt to the blender.
Blend on high speed for about 1-2 minutes, or until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy and there are no cashew bits left.
If you want your cashew milk to be completely smooth without any remaining cashew residue, you can strain it through a nut milk bag, fine-mesh strainer, or cheesecloth into a clean container or jar. Use within 3-4 days.

Notes

Storage: Keep cashew milk in a clean container like a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid and store it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Shake or stir before serving.

Tips:

Make it more creamy: For a creamier consistency, you can adjust the water quantity to your preference (less water for thicker milk, more water for thinner milk).

Straining is optional. For super quick cashew milk, feel free to skip the straining if using a high-speed blender. However, if you prefer an ultra-smooth consistency, straining through a fine mesh sieve is an easy additional step.

Shake well before using. If you're storing the cashew milk to enjoy for a few days, make sure you give it a good shake first because it may naturally separate, which doesn't look appetizing at first.

Do a quick soak if you're short on time. Though I recommend doing the long soak, preferably overnight, for the creamiest nut milk, you can do a quick soak for quick cashew milk. Pour hot water over the cashews to kick start the soaking process, cover them, and let them sit for 30 minutes.

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