Introducing THE easiest homemade dairy-free milk: cashew milk! It’s creamy and dreamy with no straining required. Simply soak, blend, and GO!
It’s perfect for baking (lemon bars, anyone?), savory dishes, or as a thicker milk in your morning cup of joe. Just 2 ingredients, a blender, and a short soaking time until you’re ready to use your new favorite milk! Let us show you how it’s done!
How to Make Cashew Milk
We start with soaking cashews to soften them and achieve a more neutral flavor. Then the soaked cashews go into a high-speed blender with fresh water and a pinch of sea salt.
If you’ll be using it in sweet recipes, maple syrup and vanilla are delicious but optional additions!
Blend it all up and you’ve got (cashew) milk! And that’s it! There’s no need to strain it because cashews are so soft.
We hope you enjoy this cashew milk recipe, friends! It’s:
Super creamy
Thick
Nutty
Smooth
Versatile
& SO delicious!
It’s perfect in savory or sweet recipes, including baking, sauces, and soups, or for adding to coffee. And you’re definitely going to want it around for tomorrow’s new DREAMY dessert!
More Homemade Dairy-Free Milks
- How to Make Almond Milk
- Cashew Coconut Oat Milk
- How to Make Hemp Milk
- Creamy Chocolate Hazelnut Milk
If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo @minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!
How to Make Cashew Milk (No Straining!)
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups raw cashews (soaked for 1-2 hours in hot water or overnight in cold water)
- 6-7 cups water (less for a thicker milk / more for a thinner milk)
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1-2 tsp maple syrup (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Add your soaked and drained cashews, water, salt, and any additional add-ins (optional) to a high-speed blender and blend until creamy and smooth. Keep the blender running for at least 1 minute to break down the cashews as much as possible.
- Transfer milk to a jar or covered bottle and refrigerate. Will keep for up to 4-5 days, though best when fresh. Shake well before drinking, as it tends to separate.
- Freeze in an ice cube tray to easily add small quantities to your favorite recipes.
Video
Notes
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated without optional ingredients.
Chae says
Can I grind the cashews before soaking for speedier making?
We don’t see an issue with that!
Realynn says
Who knew making your own cashew milk could be this easy!? If you have a vitamix there is no need to soak overnight. Put all the ingredients into the blender and then on the soup mode. It will turn off when done. I subbed the maple syrup for 4 dates. This recipe is creamy and delicious. Thanks for sharing!
We’re so glad you’re enjoying it, Realynn! Thanks so much for sharing. xo
Darryl says
Why shouldn’t I use the water the cashews have soaked in?
Hi Darryl, you could do that, but the flavor is more neutral if using fresh water for blending.
Lore says
I have been making cashew milk like this for years–mostly because I’m too lazy to strain. It’s so good. The one deviation from this recipe is I add is a few dates for sweetness instead of maple syrup. They can be kept in the freezer and thrown in frozen. I have a Vitamix which pulverizes everything.
This milk is excellent combined with oat milk. For lattes I foam 1 part Oatley with 2 parts cashew. The Oatly gives it a lovely foam which I’ve never been able to dup with ANY homemade version. Would love to see specifically a barista version of Oatly on MB.
Amazing! Thank you for sharing, Lore! We actually do have a recipe that is exactly what you’re looking for :) Here it is: https://minimalistbaker.com/cashew-coconut-oat-milk-oil-free/. Enjoy!
Vicky says
Can’t wait to try! Would this foam for coffee? And would it be good to use for chocolate milk for kids? And what’s the dreamy dessert that uses this milk?
Thanks!
Hi Vicky, Yes, it does foam for coffee! You can see it around the 0:08 mark in the video :) YUM, it would make a delicious chocolate milk. You can reference this recipe for cocoa powder, sweetener, etc. The dreamy dessert is these lemon bars. SO GOOD! xoxo
vicky says
OMG I had to come back here and thank you for this amazing milk! It’s so good and easy to make, I love it in my coffee more than any milk and it’s probably the healthiest! thank you! can’t wait to try the Nutella milk for my kids!
YAY! So happy to hear this, Vicky. We really appreciate your kind review! xo
Adam says
Can I make in a blendtech?
Hi Adam, Yes, that will work!
Jurate says
It is simply amazing and very easy to make. Thanks for the recipe!
We’re so glad you enjoy it, Jurate. Thank you for sharing!
The Vegan Goddess says
Do you mean to boil the cashews on the stove for 1-2 hours or to boil water and then pour the boiled water over the cashews to soak in a bowl for 1-2 hours?
Pour boiled water over the cashews to soak in a bowl for 1-2 hours.
The Vegan Goddess says
Okay, thanks! That’s what I thought you meant. I believe it said “boiling water” not “boiled water” so I was confused. But I did it correctly and will enjoy it tomorrow with my coffee.
I could only fit two cups of water in my little blender but it should make a nice rich creamer.
Sorry for the confusion! We adjusted it for clarity. It will be lovely as a creamer! Enjoy!
ks says
so easy, thanks!