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Cashew & Date Healthy Coffee Creamer is so easy to make from just three ingredients and so full of nutrition it can turn your morning cup of joe into a real health food!
Hi Friends! I’ve been wanting to share this one with you for a while now! I got the idea from my chiropractor months ago and had been thinking about it ever since he mentioned it! It’s so so simple and so so delicious! I figured with our theme of upgrading your coffee creamer for this weeks healthy habit, now would be a great time to finally share it!
Check it out, all you have to do is take a 1/2 cup of cashews (I used salted but you can use whatever) and a few dates, cover with water (about a cup) in a jar and soak overnight. You’ll notice the cashews and dates will kind of “soak up” the water and get bigger.
Drain the water and add to a blender with 1/2 cup of fresh water and a pinch of salt. You just blend it up for about one minute or until creamy, try not to let it get hot!
You can use it right then but if you let it cool in the fridge overnight it will get a bit thicker and creamier. You can change the ratio and add more or less dates, depending on how sweet you like things. You can also add a few stevia drops if it isn’t quite sweet enough for you.
Why would you want to make a coffee creamer from cashews? Well, I have nothing against good old half and half, but whether you are choosing to consume dairy or not, cashews have a lot to offer.
They don’t get as much fan fair as some other nuts (mostly because they are technically a seed), but they are super rich in hearty healthy monounsaturated fats. They are also rich in many minerals including magnesium which is estimated to be a part of 300+ metabolic reactions in the body.
Magnesium is something I regularly coach my Hungry Hobby RD clients to get more of as it directly helps improve digestion and keep stress at bay! Dates are equally as nutritious and provide a rich caramel sweetness that perfectly complements to the slightly nutty cream. Have I convinced you that you need to try this yet? ??? You definitely do!
This one is especially dedicated to mySIL, a new mom who is avoiding dairy since my little nephew seems not to tolerate it so well! Good luck Megster!
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4.36 from 28 votes
Cashew & Date Healthy Coffee Creamer- Vegan/Paleo
Servings: 32 tablespoons
Calories: 17kcal
Author: Kelli Shallal MPH RD
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cashews
- 3-5 pitted medjool dates depending on sweetness preference
- 1.5 cup water divided 1 and 1/2
- 1/8 tsp salt
Instructions
Soak cashews and dates in 1 cup water overnight (or at least 10 hours).
Pour out water, add soaked cashews and dates with 1/2 cup fresh water to blender. Add 1/8tsp salt (just a pinch) and stevia drops if desired.
Blend for one minute on high until creamy. Chill in fridge overnight for best results. Good for 5-7 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories: 17kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 28mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.2mg
Tried this recipe?I'd love to see what you made! Tag me @hungryhobbyRD or tag #hungryhobby if you try this recipe!
I promise it’s super easy and once it’s ready just stir it in your coffee or tea for a healthy nutrient packedcoffee creamer! I’ve been using it in my tea since I’m going without coffee for a while (luckily I took these photos a couple of weeks ago) and I use this as a topping for fresh berries or fruit which is quite literally divine! Let me know if you give it a try!
Looking for more? Try one of these!
- Vegan Pumpkin Maple Creamer
- Coffee Protein Frappuccino
- Pumpkin Coffee Smoothie
About Kelli Shallal MPH RD
Kelli Shallal MPH RD is a Phoenix, Arizona based Registered Dietitian with a Masters in Public Health from Loma Linda University. She is a blogger behind the popular blog and nutrition practice Hungry Hobby. She is also the owner and creator of What to Eat? Meal Plans.
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Ohmygosh, this looks so good, and easy enough I think even I could make it!!
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Kelli Shallal MPH RD saysYou definitely got to try it!
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That just sounds so super creamy and naturally sweet!
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- Kelli Shallal MPH RD says
It is it is!
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Great idea! I bet this would be perfect in a chai tea latte.
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- Kelli Shallal MPH RD says
oh my gosh yes!
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- Andrew says
Have you tried this one with hot coffee? Most other creamers I’ve made taste great, but tend to separate when mixed in. Was wondering if this one does the same
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- Kelli Shallal MPH RD says
I didn’t have a problem on hot coffee or cold!
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- Carla says
Should the dates be pitted?
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- Kelli Shallal MPH RD says
Yes!!! Thank you I will clarify in the recipe!
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- Sonia Sales says
Plan to try this; what about storage? For how long can you keep it?
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- Kelli Shallal MPH RD says
That’s a great question!!!! It should be good for 3-5 days, but mine kept a full week. Keep it in a sealed container in the coldest part of your fridge!
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- Angela says
Do you have to strain this or does soaking the cashews make it soft enough that it won’t leave pieces behind?
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- Kelli Shallal MPH RD says
I did not have to strain mine!
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- Nicole says
mine came out super thick like cashew cream and went into glops in my coffee but once i put the coffee in the blender amd mixed it up it was perfect! thank you!!
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- Kelli Shallal MPH RD says
next time try adding a little more water to the mix and blending it up again before you add it to your coffee just like I did in the video!
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- Brenda Brown says
I love making a version of the bullet-proof coffee with this new easy to mix creamer that has all of the ingredients in it, with the bonus of a couple more key ingredients. I use Stevia as my sweetener, different flavors to change it up or assorted flavored extracts work well also. It is so easy to dissolve that I can make other drinks, hot or cold, Keto friendly as well 🙂 http://www.valentusslimroastreviews.com/prevail-keto…/
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- Jackie says
Looking for a good, low calorie coffee creamer, this might just be what I’m looking for! My question, 17 calories for how much, teaspoon or tablespoon?
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- Kelli Shallal MPH RD says
Per tablespoon!
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- Cindy says
I just made this for the first time and cannot get over how good it is. I was addicted to the sugary store bought caramel creamer and have been looking for a healthy alternative. I honestly wasn’t expecting this to be as delicious as it is! Thank you so much, this will be my new go to for creamer.Reply
- Kelli Shallal MPH RD says
Yes! That’s awesome, I’m so happy to hear that!
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- Carol p says
Thank you for posting this it is super tasty and I love that it is all natural I have been looking for something natural to answer my coffee and tea without all the hydrogenated oil’s oils and other junk! The only thing I found was I needed a cup and a half of water after I drained the water from the cashews and dates. When I used a half a cup I got something the consistency of peanut butter. Otherwise this is deliciousReply
- Suzanne says
This looks so good! What a great way to enjoy the creamy taste with just the good stuff!
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- Vanessa says
Thanks for sharing! Does it keep long?
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