It’s Christmas and I’m super PUMPED! I love this time of year, but there’s also a lot of stress that can come with it. Some type of family drama is almost always a certainty; there’s your cousin’s kids who never obey and turn your house into a hell hole; and let’s not forget the creepy uncle that makes everyone uncomfortable. You need something to help you power through and get your day going. Well, here it is: Christmas Morning Cashew Coffee!
If you drink coffee, you are going to love this recipe. It’s…
Rich
Creamy
Decadent
Thick
Loaded with protein
Delicious
And super simple to make!
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Christmas Morning Cashew Coffee
Rich, creamy and absolutely delicious. Cashews add the creaminess while vanilla and maple syrup help to make this one of the best latte’s you’ve ever had.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 4 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 cup of strong coffee (8 oz.)
- ¼ cup raw cashews
- 1–2 Tbsp. maple syrup or sweetener of choice
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Put all ingredients in a blender and process for about a minute, or until coffee is completely smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 -8oz. cup
- Calories: 263
- Sugar: 14.2
- Sodium: 12
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 3.2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25.2
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5.5
- Cholesterol: 0
So good!! 5 stars! I used dates to sweeten
Do you drink this hot or cold or lukewarm?
Hot.
Made it and loved it. Used 1 TB maple syrup, all else the same. Made it for a guest, and will be making for guests again in a couple of weeks.
I made this recipe this morning (Christmas) and it was so wonderful! Thank you Shane!
Do you need to soak the cashews first?
If not using a high-speed blender I would boil them for 5 minutes.
I’m drinking this now. Boy is it good. This time I put dates instead of maple sugar in it. Sooo good.
I love this recipe. I’m drinking it right now. I also make my coffee creamer very similar. 1 quart of oat milk, 6-8 dates, quarter cup of cashews and a tspn of vanilla . Lasts a week.
oh dang, that’s good! Hubby is a coffee lover – I’m not (I’m a hot tea gal), and we both are REALLY enjoying this tasty treat this morning !
Awesome!!!
Made this for a friend tonight, and we absolutely LOVED it! Rich, decadent, and a perfect treat hot or iced.
This was as good as my local coffee shop version, but much cheaper! I’m new to your site, and have tried several recipes. Everything is so good and very easy! Thank you.
Thank you so much, Donna! I’m pumped you’re here. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or comments. Blessings.
OH my!!!! Thank you! You are my hero❤️I was getting frustrated with no creamers and really no sugars to use on PBWF way of eating, but this is totally acceptable and delicious!! I’m changing the name of it for me to “Every Sunday Morning Coffee.” 😉
Hi, Maria! Thank you and so glad you enjoyed it. Change it to whatever name you want:) Blessings and thanks for reaching out. Blessings.
Merry Christmas & thanks for the recipe! Should the cashews be soaked?
If you have a high-speed blender, like a Vitamix, no need to soak. And, with the hot coffee, you should be fine in a regular blender. But, soaking them in hot water for 10 minutes or so won’t hurt anything.
I just made this, Shane. Wow! This is GOOD! Your recipes are foolproof! Thank you for sharing all of your recipes, humor and kindness. Happy Holidays to you and yours and much health and happiness in the New Year! 🙂 <3
Carol, thank you so much for the kind words and encouragement. It means so much. Merry Christmas and blessings in the new year.
Peace,
shane
Yes- I make my coffee creamer the same way!
Delish!! Love your posts!
Thank you, Julie! Merry Christmas!
Hi Shane I’m pretty new to your site. How long have you been eating plant based diet. What foods do you eat for protein and how much do we need
Hey, Liz! I’ve been eating plant-based for 7 years. I don’t pay attention to protein content in foods. I just eat enough calories and know I get enough protein. I do CrossFit and run and seem to have no problems putting on muscle. Honestly, protein should never be a concern. Everyone is different, but here is a really great article concerning protein and how much. The goal should be about 8-11% of your total calories should come from protein. Hope this helps. https://www.forksoverknives.com/meeting-protein-needs-simply-by-eating/#gs.5dta0i
Unbelievable! So creamy and rich.