How to use cashew milk?

Are you tired of regular cow’s milk and want to try something new? Well, look no further because this article will teach you all about cashew milk and how to use it in your daily life. From coffee brewing to cooking, grab a cup of cashews (not really) and get ready for some refreshing tips on how to incorporate this nutty beverage into your routine.

What is Cashew Milk?

Cashew milk is not made from actual cashews (we know, we were disappointed too), but rather a blend of water and ground-up raw or roasted cashews that are then strained until smooth.

It provides an excellent dairy-free alternative as it has a creamy texture like cow’s milk but without the lactose intolerance issues linked with regular dairy products. It is rich in vitamins D & B-12, magnesium, iron and overall makes for an excellent source of protein.

Why Choose Cashew Milk Over Regular Dairy Products?

There could be several reasons why one might choose Cashew milk over regular diary products:

  • Lactose Intolerance – People who are intolerant towards lactose or allergic can choose cashew milk.
  • Vegan Lifestyle – For those who follow veganism or plant-based diets
  • Low Calorie – If compared with skimmed/whole-fat cows’’milk.,it turns out low caloric.
  • Gives great taste! (At least we think so)

How Can You Use Cashew Milk In Your Daily Life?

Now let’s dive deep into the ways you can employ this fabulous ingredient easily!

As A Drink By itself

This step needs little explanation; just pour yourself a glass straight up chilled, add ice if desired & sip away

As An Ingredient For Cooking And Baking

If baking uses about 50% less sugar than required by the recipe since store bought cashew milk is generally sweet. You can also use cashew milk as a mixture for sauces, soups side dishes & desserts.

  • Sauces – Cashew Milk can be used to make a variety of meals more delicious and creamy the vegan way.
  • Pasta Sauce: Simply cook down some onion and garlic with various sundried tomatoes or crushed red pepper then add in cashew milk with salt/pepper followed by any protein you like such as sausage ,chicken etc .
  • Salad Dressings: Great for creating Vegan Caesar dressings when paired up with lemon juice, nutritional yeast along with olive oil
  • Desserts – Remixed classics made better using Cashews, get ready
Cashew MIlk Flan
Evaporated Soy MIlk Envelope
Brown Sugar (1/2 cup)
Vanilla Extract (1tsp)
Ground Cinnamon(1 tsp )
Melted Sugar(light brown)(¾ cups)

Combine all ingredients well except melted sugar until the sugar dissolves. Ensure that no air bubbles arise For another pot separately boil down the remaining sugar & pour it into flan dish letting it cool before pouring in over mixed contents from earlier.Once transferred back into flan dish bake at °350F vs °180C for about an hour(should turn golden-brown).

More ideas? How about these!

For Breakfast

Satisfy your breakfast cravings like pancakes where batter turns out much lighter than usual due to low fat content which acts as beaters foil :

  • Make waffles or pancakes lighter by replacing cow’s milk with approx equal amounts of Cashew Milk.
  • Add a splash to your tea / coffee! We believe everyone’s favorite morning boost deserves only natural tastes coming from unroasted/uncooked sources!

Now we know what you’re thinking-What other secret ways are there? Well, get ready to take off the floor with some astonishing uses of it!

In Alcoholic Beverages

Believe us or not Cashew Milk cannot only elevate desserts and coffee creations but also act as an excellent addition base for certain cocktails. (Go ahead! Impress your friends at your next cocktail party.)

  • Infused Martini: Mix up cashew milk + vodka-infused lavender-citrus blend & shake the mixture vigorously. Garnish with ice and lemon zest.
  • Spicy Mexican Horchata Cocktail- Mezcal/Tequila added with horchata(lotus seed syrup), cinnamon ,cayenne pepper along finished off by topping more cashews-and-coconut cream.

Health Benefits

As populary known Cashew nuts are rich in fibre, protein & abundant minerals like copper that strengthen bone health .Since derived from its nut’ form they come packed beneficial antioxidants called anacardic acid which turn out great against tumours helped fight cancer cells research studies show.

Cashews have been pinpointed as helpful in boosting overall heart health due to containing healthy monounsaturated fatty acids- roughly 82% (which is found so rarely in any typical spreadable butter substitute) While similarly assisting brain function through Omega-3’s present within

Conclusion

Finally reaching our conclusion(we know you don’t want this article to stop here!). This liquid darling can be used instead of dairy products without losing much taste We covered different ways on how it can be cooked, baked and make delightful drinks options too! Hopefully this guide will inspire you enough at least try using both recipes supplied above anything’s achievable when experimenting around new flavors!. Remember making these mixtures allows experimentation giving own signature sensations alongside vitamins/nutrients benefits only offered by plant-based milksin market right now.

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