Cashew Topping

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min

Creamy cashew topping with vanilla and a hint of salt, perfect for pies, waffles, or French toast, offering a dairy-free, versatile flavor enhancer.

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Ingredients

  • 1 c. cashews
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. arrowroot or cornstarch
  • 2 c. hot water
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/8 tsp. salt

Instructions

  1. Blend cashews and arrowroot with hot water, then put in a saucepan and add vanilla and salt.
  2. Cook until thick, stirring constantly.
  3. Cool and use as a topping for pie, etc.
  4. Fold in blended or finely chopped dried fruit such as apricots, apples, dates, etc. to make topping for waffles or French toast.
  5. May be used like whipped cream.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

305 kcal 15% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.9g 8% DV
Total Fat 11.6g 15% DV
Carbs 33.4g 12% DV
Fiber 1.6g 6% DV
Sugar 4.4g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9696.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 183mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium 32.5mg 3% DV
Iron 1.7mg 9% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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