Super Simple and Easy to make Vegan Maple Cashew Cream Cheese Frosting! Paleo friendly and delicious dairy free cream cheese frosting alternative!
Okay tell me. Were you that kid who only ate the frosting on cake and cupcakes? You know, the one that purposely asks for the end piece just so you can get more frosting. Yes, that was me. FOR SURE. In fact, I once tried to tell my mom that my whole bowl of cream cheese frosting was just yogurt. Haha, she didn’t buy it.
These days, my love frosting has definitely lightened up. Thank goodness! Otherwise I might have a bajillion cavities by now. Right? And I’d also like to thank my seasonal allergies and constantly trying to improve my gut health for expanding my “dairy free and vegan” horizon! Hence this vegan maple cashew cream cheese frosting! Hey, sometimes limiting dairy and eggs can bring you into a whole new world of sweets and baking. I’m always up for that challenge.
This challenge isn’t only for myself, it’s for my niece as well. Heck it’s for all those who also have to limit dairy or eggs or casein. Those sneaky sneaky food allergies.
But have no fear because CASHEWS are here! Yes –> EASY PEASY MAPLE CASHEW Cream cheese
Small Batch Maple Cashew Cream Cheese Frosting {Vegan, Paleo}
Maple Cashew Cream Cheese Frosting {Vegan, Paleo}
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup raw cashew halves
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- dash of sea salt
- 1-2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or melted vegan butter spread
- optional add -in for more sweetness - 1/2 tbsp powdered sugar (avoid if paleo)
- optional add in to taste more flavorful - 1/4 tsp maple extract
Instructions
- First soak your cashews in purified water for 1-2 hrs.
- Next remove cashews from water then combine cashews and vanilla in food processor or blender.
- Blend on and off again for 5 minutes. Scraping sides.
- Once smooth, remove from processor and stir in remaining ingredients.
- Stir/Mix until thick like texture frosting is formed.
- This makes a small 1/2 cup batch. Feel free to double for more!
- Store in fridge until ready to serve. Thaw out for 20 minutes before spreading onto cakes or muffins.
Recipe Notes
This makes a small 1/2 cup batch. Feel free to double for more!
Store in fridge until ready to serve. Thaw out for 20 minutes before spreading onto cakes or muffins.
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And you know what? It’s pretty darn amazing. Soaking the cashews and then blending into a cream with a little maple, cinnamon, and extracts equals AMAZINGNESS! Not to mention nutrient dense. Haha, I didn’t ever think the words frosting and nutrient dense would go together, but with this cashew frosting, THEY SO DO!
Okay friends, give it a whirl! Try out cashew cream cheese frosting on cakes, muffins, etc. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. If my dairy loving family and friends approve, then I know you will too. And your tummy might thank you.
Ever made a vegan cashew cream or cream cheese frosting? I’d love more recipes!
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Hey Lindsay!
I love this so much! I’ve been looking for a paleo frosting recipe to top a spice cake and this one sounds delish! Would other nuts work as well as cashews? Just curious.
which nuts do you have? You could try almonds! Let me know if so.
I have pecans and almonds. I will probably try almonds. I will certainly let you know!
Hi!
Do you have any idea how lond this frosting last in the fridge?
Would be so much easier for me to make it some days in advance, but not sure how well it stores?
It should be okay in fridge a few days prior, no problem. Just mix it a few times again before serving on dessert. Keep me posted~
Have you tried it without the cinnamon? I’m allergic to cinnamon (and dairy, and avocado, and bay leaves, etc etc).
This could be a great alternative for sweet treats, but if the cinnamon really gives it the oomph, I’ll have to figure out something else. Thanks!!
Very nice vegan recipe, I make it at home and loved it. Thanks for sharing such an awesome recipe. Please share some more vegan recipe.
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I used your frosting on my grain free zucchini loaf…AMAZING!!!! I put links to your recipe in my post, it was seriously good! So glad I found your recipe!!!
oh awesome!!! Sounds perfect!