Whole Food, Plant-Based Recipe Cashew Cream Frosting

Recipe courtesy of Vivian Lee, PPMNY Culinary Empowerment Coordinator

Add the finishing touch to your baked goods with this cashew-based cream frosting sweetened with dates.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in water

  • 6 medium medjool dates
  • ¾ cup dairy free milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Start by pitting the dates. Cut the date in half lengthwise and remove the pit in the center. Discard the pits.
2. Soak dates for 10 minutes. Carefully drain the dates and discard the water.
3. In a high speed blender, add the cashews, dates, plant milk, salt, and vanilla extract. Blend on high for at least 1 minute until thick and creamy.

Recipe Adapted From

Bites of Wellness