Name: Creamy Cashew Icing (Dairy-free)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 3/4 cup raw cashews (, soaked 2-3 hours and rinsed); 2 tablespoons coconut oil (, melted); 3 tablespoons raw honey; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 2-4 tablespoons water (, as needed for blending)

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This creamy icing is reminiscent of traditional cream cheese icing–> but without the heavy cream cheese!

Loaded with nutrient-rich raw cashews, it’s not your average sweet topping. It’s a great source of manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, copper and vitamin K, and happens to be bursting with anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, thanks to the coconut oil and raw honey.

Enjoy over your favorite cupcakes and quick breads for a creamy, decadent treat!

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Creamy Cashew Icing (Dairy-free)
makes 1 1/4 cups

Ingredients:

3/4 cup raw cashews, soaked 2-3 hours and rinsed
2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
3 tablespoons raw honey
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon sea salt

2-4 tablespoons water, as needed for blending

Directions:

Combine the first six ingredients in a high-powered blender, and blend until smooth and creamy, adding water as necessary to facilitate blending.

Adjust flavor to taste, then transfer to a bowl and chill in the freezer for at least an hour, to allow the icing to thicken.

The longer it chills, the thicker it will get!

Spoon it over your favorite baked goods, and serve immediately! (Keep the frosted treats chilled, if not serving immediately.)

Creamy Cashew Icing (Dairy-free)

4.80 from 10 votes

This creamy icing is reminiscent of traditional cream cheese icing--> but without the heavy cream cheese! Enjoy it over any of your favorite baked goods.

prep10 mins total10 mins

Servings:10 servings (1 1/4 cup total)

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Ingredients

3/4 cup raw cashews , soaked 2-3 hours and rinsed
2 tablespoons coconut oil , melted
3 tablespoons raw honey
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
2-4 tablespoons water , as needed for blending

Instructions

Combine the first six ingredients in a high-powered blender, and blend until smooth and creamy, adding water as necessary to facilitate blending.
Adjust flavor to taste, then transfer to a bowl and chill in the freezer for at least an hour, to allow the icing to thicken. The longer it chills, the thicker it will get!
Spoon the icing over your favorite baked goods, and serve immediately! (Keep the frosted treats chilled, if not serving immediately.)

Notes

Make it Vegan: Use maple syrup instead of honey.

Nutrition

Author: Megan Gilmore

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cashews, dairy free, dessert

Calories per serving: 97, Fat: 7g, Carbohydrates: 8g, Fiber: 0g, Protein: 1g

Enjoy!

Megan Gilmore

Hi, I’m Megan. A former fast food junkie turned best-selling cookbook author. As a Certified Nutritionist Consultant (CNC), I love to make healthier food using simple ingredients. I test these recipes multiple times in my kitchen to make sure they will turn out perfectly for you.