Easy 5-Ingredient Cashew Sour Cream Recipe

The Perfect Addition to Your Healthy Kitchen

If you’re looking for a delicious plant-based alternative to sour cream, this is one of my favorites. It’s easy, creamy, tangy, tasty, and brings your favorite foods to the next level.

This easy 5-ingredient cashew sour cream recipe is also highly adaptable.

Try a dollop on soup, chili, baked potatoes, sweet potatoes, tacos, burrito bowls, enchiladas, roasted veggies, beans — or any dish that calls for sour cream.

Made with just a few simple ingredients, this recipe comes together quick, especially if you’ve already presoaked your cashews.

I often have a bowl of cashews soaking in our kitchen for one thing or another. We also love eating creamy cashew fruit dip. It’s actually kind of amazing.

If you’ve never tried it, you must! :)

So many different types of foods and beverages can be made with nuts and seeds—the possibilities seem endless.

We love using this cashew sour cream in our meal prep. It adds that extra something special to so many dishes.

Cashews also offer many health benefits; it’s an addition you can feel good about. 

Here are just a few of the benefits:

• Rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants 

• High in protein 

• Research shows that nuts may contribute to weight loss

Cashew sour cream is also completely dairy and gluten-free, so it’s a great option for those with dietary restrictions.

It’s the perfect finishing touch and addition to your healthy kitchen.

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Easy 5-Ingredient Cashew Sour Cream Recipe

Yield: 1- 1/4 cup

Author: Julie

Prep time: 5 MinInactive time: 4 HourTotal time: 4 H & 5 M

A delicious plant-based alternative to sour cream. This cashew sour cream is easy, creamy, tangy, and tasty. And, it's good for you!

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw cashews
• 1/2 cup of water
• 2 Tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• Any additional add-ins (see below)

Instructions

1. Soak cashews in water for 4 hours or overnight.
2. Drain and rinse.
3. Add all the ingredients to a high-speed blender or food processor.
4. Blend until smooth and creamy. You might have to stop in between to scrape down the sides of the blender. Or try adding a teaspoon of water at a time if it needs a little help along the way.
5. Adjust for taste.

Notes

• Adjust more or less water for a thicker or thinner consistency.
• This cashew sour cream will thicken in the refrigerator. I like to let it cool for an hour before serving, but it’s not necessary.
• Use a high-speed blender to get the cashews smooth and creamy. Alternatively, you can soak the cashews overnight if your blender is less powerful.
• Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. 
• You can also freeze cashew sour cream. 
• Soaking time: 4 hours
• Yields: 1–1/4 cup
• Prep time: 5 minutes

Additional add-ins

Add herbs and spices to compliment the style of the food you’re making. Experiment by mixing and matching for more depth and delicious flavors.

Spices: garlic powder, onion powder, smoked or sweet paprika, turmeric, cumin, chipotle powder, taco seasoning

Herbs: dill, chives, parsley, cilantro, basil, thyme, rosemary, etc. If using fresh herbs, start with 1–2 Tbsp; you can always add more. If using dried, 1–2 teaspoons to start.

This easy, creamy, five-ingredient cashew sour cream recipe is one of our family favorites. It’s healthy, delicious, and so very easy.

The possibilities are endless — experiment and try it with your favorite dishes. 

I hope you love it!