Some things are easier to substitute than others. For example, it was relatively simple for me to substitute raw vegan sugar for the regular white stuff, and vegan mayo for the death goo that is Hellman’s. But there is something about almond milk in coffee that I just wasn’t happy with. Almond milk just isn’t good in coffee, it makes it some weird colour, and the soy milk available at the local coffee is most likely GMO. So where does that leave us? Nondairy creamers? Not necessarily, grocery store brands are still full of weird products. Read your labels, some aren’t even totally vegan.
Start with a high-quality coffee. If you start with a better coffee, you will most likely need less cream, as high quality coffee or espresso is not as bitter or acidic.
- 1 cup cashews, soaked overnight or for at least 8 hours
- ½ cup shredded coconut, unsweetened
- 4 cups water
- 1-2 dates, pitted
- pinch Himalayan salt
- Wash your soaked cashews very well.
- Add cashews, coconut and remaining ingredients to your high-speed blender. Blend for about 30 seconds or until very well combined.
- Strain liquid through a fine mesh strainer or a nut milk bag.
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leftisbest says:
I can’t have nuts, so I substituted sunflower seeds and left out the dates and it came out terrific. I never would have thought to put shredded coconut in my no-milk. Thank you!