Pregnancy Friendly Vegan Cashew Sour Cream
Creamy, tangy, and surprisingly rich, this blended cashew spread delivers everything you love about sour cream without any of the dairy. During pregnancy, navigating what's safe and satisfying can feel like a full-time job, and this recipe keeps things refreshingly simple — just five clean, whole-food ingredients with nothing hidden or processed. Raw cashews soaked until plump and then blended smooth create a texture that's genuinely thick and spoonable, not watery or grainy like some store-bought alternatives. Fresh lemon juice and apple cider vinegar give it that signature tang, while a pinch of salt rounds everything out beautifully. It's the kind of recipe that earns a permanent spot in your fridge rotation, ready to dollop onto tacos, baked potatoes, soups, or anywhere else you'd reach for the real thing. The chilling step is worth the patience — it thickens up perfectly and tastes even better after it's had time to rest.
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8 servings
- 1 cup raw cashews
- ¼ cup water, plus more as needed
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Place the cashews in a bowl and cover with cold water by at least 2 inches. Soak for 2 hours at room temperature, or overnight in the refrigerator, until the cashews are noticeably plump and soften when pressed.
- 2
Drain and rinse the soaked cashews under cold running water.
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