5-Minute Homemade Cashew Milk Recipe

Simple and quick to make, this rich and creamy 5-minute homemade non-dairy cashew milk recipe requires no straining and is super easy to customize to your personal tastes.

Non-dairy milk has become increasingly popular and these days you can find it at just about any grocery store. Super convenient.

But if you are looking for a non-dairy milk that is extra rich, inexpensive, and extra healthy (without any unhealthy ingredients), homemade non-dairy milk is the way to go!

Added bonus: You can customize homemade plant-based milk to meet your particular needs and your individual tastes.

Simple and Easy to Make

Surprisingly, homemade non-dairy milk is also super convenient. It takes just minutes to make and uses just TWO ingredients.

How to Use this Homemade Cashew Milk

This easy-to-make milk is perfect for both sweet and savory recipes.

We love it on granola.

It’s great over apple crisp or pear crisp.

Use it to make hot cereal like this Power Porridge.

It’s luscious in these Cheesy Potatoes.

Use it in baking any recipe that calls for milk.

Revive leftovers! Heat plain, cooked millet or rice with chopped dates and cashew milk for a quick and healthy breakfast.

Or drink it straight from the glass.

Perfect for a wide variety of dietary preferences.

This 5-minute homemade cashew milk recipe is:

 gluten free

100% plant-based (vegan)

Oil-free

Dairy-free

Lactose-free

Whole30

How to make homemade cashew milk

All you need to make this delicious non-dairy milk is

cashews

water

and a blender

Be sure to use a high-powered blender (like a Vitamix or a Blentec) for the creamiest cashew milk. You don’t have to strain the blended cashews if using a high-powered blender.

First, wash the cashews in very hot water.

Next, drain the clean cashews.

Third, transfer the cashews to a powerful blender, add about half the water, and a bit of salt an any other desired ingredients.

Blend on high speed for about 60 seconds until smooth and creamy.

Add remaining water. If you like a thicker or thinner milk, simply adjust the amount of water used per cup of cashews. Pulse until mixed.

Chill.

You’re all done! No straining necessary.

Homemade cashew milk separates upon storage. Give the cashew milk a good shake each time before using.

Is cashew milk healthy?

While store-bought non-dairy milk often contains some unhealthy ingredients, like sweeteners, oil, flavors, and others, homemade cashew milk is made with simple, whole food ingredients.

Customizable!

This homemade cashew milk can be used as is – simple and basic.

To sweeten this milk, you can add dates or maple syrup before blending.

Blend some strawberries into your milk for plant-based strawberry milk.

Add some carob and dates to the blender for carob milk.

Adding some fresh or canned pineapple is delicious and refreshing.

For a creamy treat, try blending in some fresh or frozen mango and a dash of lime juice if desired.

How Long Does Homemade Cashew Milk Keep?

Homemade cashew milk will keep in the refrigerator for about 3 to 4 days.

Shake or stir before using.

Tip:

When buying cashews, be sure to buy fresh, high-quality cashews. The shell of the cashew nut contains a toxic oil called urushiol. If cashews are not shelled properly, trace amounts (not enough to harm you in any way) of urushiol may get on the cashews and consuming them will leave a slight burning taste in your mouth. This can be avoided by buying high-quality cashews as linked to above. (These cashews are also produced in an ethical manner, meaning that the workers who process the cashews are protected from the toxins.)

You my also like: