Creamy Vanilla Cashew Frosting

Makes about 1 cup
Time 8 hrs 15 min

This deliciously simple vegan vanilla frosting can be dressed up any way you like. Try adding ground cardamom and fresh ginger or stirring in mashed raspberries for a pink spread. Note this frosting is a creamy coffee color.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
Gluten FreeGluten Free
Low SodiumLow Sodium
VeganVegan
VegetarianVegetarian

Ingredients

    1 cupraw cashews, soaked in water overnight and drained
    8pitted dates, soaked in warm water to cover for 10 minutes; reserve liquid
    1 tablespoonpure vanilla extract

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Method

Place cashews, dates plus their reserved soaking liquid and vanilla in a high-speed blender or food processor.


 Pulse the mixture several times and then blend until the ingredients are thick, smooth and creamy. 


If needed add 1 tablespoon at a time of warm water to the blender until the desired consistency is achieved.


 Use the frosting immediately, or store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 week.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

2 tablespoons

Calories

170

Total Fat

8g

Saturated Fat

1.5g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

0mg

Total Carbohydrate

23g

Dietary Fiber

2g

Total Sugars

17g

Protein

4g

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