Dairy-Free Vanilla Cashew Creamer Recipe
Ali Segersten
Are you in the process of removing dairy from your diet and searching for a rich, creamy alternative to swirl into your morning beverage? This simple cashew-based creamer might be just what your body and taste buds have been craving.
While I don’t personally drink coffee, I love adding this luscious cashew creamer to my turmeric-ginger spice tea, dandelion root chai, roasted dandelion root tea, matcha lattes, and even maca hot chocolate. It blends beautifully into warm drinks without overpowering them—unlike coconut milk or cream, which can sometimes have too strong a flavor for delicate herbal beverages.
This cashew creamer is warm, neutral, and silky—just enough to add body and comfort without taking over the flavor profile of your tea or coffee. And it’s incredibly easy to make.
If you own a high-powered blender, this recipe comes together in just minutes—no soaking needed. But if you're using a standard blender, I recommend soaking your raw cashews for a few hours first to soften them (then drain before blending). Another option: use raw cashew butter! If you’re short on time or out of whole cashews, simply blend a spoonful of raw cashew butter with water, a touch of sea salt, and a splash of maple syrup for the creamiest plant-based milk.
And here’s the beautiful part—while it feels indulgent, this creamer is packed with nourishment. Cashews are rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats (about 66% of their total fat content), which help support cardiovascular wellness. They’re also an excellent source of key minerals like magnesium, copper, phosphorus, zinc, and manganese—nutrients that support energy production, immune balance, and nervous system health.
If you are following the Elimination Diet, then this recipe can be used in Phase 3 during the reintroduction of nuts.
About the Author
Alissa Segersten, MS, CN
Alissa Segersten, MS, CN, is the visionary behind Nourishing Meals®, a comprehensive online meal-planning membership designed to support
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