Yogurt has always been my favorite dessert. Until I went vegan, I ate two yogurts every single day, one after my lunch and another one after my dinner. I don't eat yogurt as a dessert anymore because I only eat desserts once in a while because they are harder to digest after a big meal, so I prefer to eat sweet things at breakfast or as a snack.
When people want to go vegan, it's hard to give up dairy products because they're addictive, but fortunately there are so many non-dairy products available now and also so many recipes we can make at home.
We posted a soy yogurt recipe, which is made like regular yogurt and a coconut yogurt recipe, which is so quick and easy, but some of you don't consume soy and fresh coconuts are not easy to find in some places like Spain, besides, they're not always affordable, so we've made this new recipe using cashews instead. Hope you enjoy it!
Tips:
- We haven't made this recipe using other nuts, so we don't know if it would work. If you try other nuts, please leave a comment.
- If you don't add the probiotic supplements, your yogurt won't taste the same and it won't be so good for your gut either.
Looking for more recipes with cashews? Explore my recipes for Vegan Cashew Cheese, Cashew Milk, and Cashew Butter. These recipes have you covered with the deliciousness of cashews!
Simple Vegan Cashew Yogurt
Ingredients
- 2 and ⅔ cups unsalted raw cashews
- 1 and ½ cup water
- 4 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 3 probiotic supplements
Instructions
- Soak the cashews overnight.
- Drain them and place them in a blender with the rest of the ingredients (except the probiotic supplements) and blend until smooth.
- Place the yogurt in a bowl, add the 3 probiotic supplements (we need the probiotic powder, so empty the capsules). Mix well.
- Cover with a cheesecloth and let it sit in a dark, cool room for at least 12 hours. Then you can enjoy the yogurt or keeping it in the fridge until it's cold.
Nutrition
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Alecia says
Thank you SO MUCH for this recipe! I have made it countless times and shared it with all my friends, family, and even a group of church friends: I did a demo, showed them how to make it, and handed each a printout of your recipe (so you get credit for it!) It is the thickest, creamiest, yummiest dairy-free yogurt I have ever had! One day I had been lazy and hadn't made a current batch, so I tried some store-bought cashew yogurt, and blech! Such a disappointment...thin, watery, and tasteless - a waste of money! You have spoiled me for all other yogurts... The only thing I do differently is I put it in jars in the instant pot for 8 hours instead of in a dark room in a bowl. I also make a point of sanitizing everything I use in boiling hot water before I use it because I had some failed batches that turned pink and stinky and gross. Now that I have that out of the way, let me just say....thank you thank you thank you for this!
Iosune says
Hi Alecia! I'm so glad to hear that, you made my day 🙂 I've never made it in the Instant Pot, but I'll try. Have a nice day!
DAWN NICOLE POPE DUBOSE says
Is a serving 4oz or 6oz?
Iosune Robles says
Thanks for your question, Dawn! Each serving is approximately ½ cup, which is about 4 oz.
Anne Watson says
This is my first time making yogurt. Is it that I soak the 2 2/3rds cup of raw cashews in the 1 1/2 cups of water listed in the ingredients overnight. Then in the morning drain what fluid is left from the soak and blend the drained cashews OR do I soak them in water, drain them then add the 1 1/2 cups of water and blend that.
Iosune Robles says
Hi Anne! You have to soak them in water, drain them and then, add water and blend!
KRISTEN Pratt says
Love this and I never liked the taste of cow milk yogurt. I will continue to make air for breads and other breakfast add on,because its so quick and easy
Iosune Robles says
Hi! So glad you liked it 🙂
Susan Ashley says
Hi Losune,
This sounds great and so easy. What strength probiotics do you use? I have Renew Life 15 billion - would I use three of these?
Thanks! Happy Holidays!
Iosune Robles says
Hi Susan! Yes, I think you can use that probiotics 🙂