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Beverages (Non-Alcoholic) Christmas Recipes

Dairy-Free Vanilla Cashew Coffee

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If you’re in the mood to up your coffee game without leaving your own kitchen, then you’ll love Dairy-Free Vanilla Cashew Coffee! Made with black coffee, cashews, and vanilla, it creates the most perfect froth! If you’ve got a coffeemaker and blender, then you’ve got this recipe in the bag! {DF + GF}

Man holding a mug of Dairy-Free Vanilla Cashew Coffee.

Friends, I am completely and totally addicted to creamer. I joke that I add coffee to my creamer just to make it legit. But if there is one coffee recipe that rivals my addiction to creamer, it’s this one. Dairy-Free Vanilla Cashew Coffee. It’s delicious, frothy (THAT FROTH, OMIGOD), and completely customizable. It’s also dairy-free but doesn’t taste like it, thanks to the cashews.

That’s right. CASHEWS. Who knew cashews were the secret to a dairy-free latte-like cuppa joe? WHO KNEW??? I didn’t. But I do now. And so do you. Or maybe you already did. But however you and I came to know this about cashews, we now have a mug of happiness right at our fingertips. And I’m surprised by how decadent yet simple Dairy-Free Vanilla Cashew Coffee is. It’s so…straightforward. There’s no messing around here. Not even in the slightest. It is like that best friend who just gets you, pulls no punches, and totally has your back.

Have you made cashew coffee before? y/n

Well, if you have a coffeemaker and a blender, you’re ready to get started!

Man holding a mug of Dairy-Free Vanilla Cashew Coffee.

Sweetener options for your coffee

  • Honey
  • Agave nectar
  • Maple syrup
  • Stevia

Each sweetener will enhance the flavor its own way and potentially alter the color of the coffee. I’m partial to agave nectar and maple syrup, however stevia and honey will also work. Please note, if you use a granulated sweetener, double check that the granules have dissolved completely in the coffee before serving.

Dairy-Free Vanilla Cashew Coffee in a white ceramic mug on a white surface.

Tips to make your own Dairy-Free Vanilla Cashew Coffee

  • Double the batch. If you’d like to make more than one serving, this recipe is easy to double. If your blender container is large enough, then you can throw everything together at once. And if not, each batch takes seconds to blend, so there’s not much waiting!
  • Increase or decrease the amount of cashews as desired. I LOVE the cashew flavor, so I add at least 1/4 cup cashews to each serving of coffee. But if you want a stronger coffee flavor, instead, then back the cashews off to 2-3 tablespoons. And if you want an even stronger cashew flavor, then add more cashews until your coffee tastes just the way you want it to!
  • Go for roasted and salted cashews. They’ll add just the right amount of heartiness to the coffee. However, if you can only find raw unsalted cashews, then go with those. Add a pinch of salt to your coffee, if desired.
  • Garnish with cinnamon or other similar spices. Play around with nutmeg, allspice, and ground ginger, too. There are countless ways to mix and match cashew coffee flavors

When I thought about pouring hot coffee into my blender, I thought sparks might fly. They did not. But do be careful when pouring your brew into the blender because that coffee WILL BE HOT.

Dairy-Free Vanilla Cashew Coffee in a white ceramic mug on a white surface.

Coffee, chai, oh my!

  • Homemade Iced Coffee
  • Dairy-Free Chai Tea
  • Chai Iced Tea
Dairy-Free Vanilla Cashew Coffee in a white ceramic mug on a white surface.

You don’t need to get up extra early to prep a batch of Dairy-Free Vanilla Cashew Coffee. The cashews do not need to be soaked the night before. The coffee doesn’t have to percolate for any specific amount of time, other than however long it takes your coffee maker to brew. Basically, Dairy-Free Vanilla Cashew Coffee is perfect for busy workweeks and stealing a few minutes for yourself. Or for lounging on lazy weekends. I feel like a million bucks without spending a million bucks. It’s a warm hug, a friendly handshake, a nudge on the shoulder telling you to face your day with confidence.

Happy sipping, Spiriteds! ❤️

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Dairy-Free Vanilla Cashew Coffee

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Free Vanilla Cashew Coffee! Made with black coffee, cashews, and vanilla, it creates the most perfect froth! If you’ve got a coffeemaker and blender, you’ve got this recipe in the bag! {DF + GF} 

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 5 mins
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x
  • Category: Beverages (Non-Alcoholic)
  • Method: Blender
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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  • 10 ounces steaming black coffee
  • 1/4 cup roasted and salted cashews
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Sweetener to taste, optional (See Notes)
  • Pinch of cinnamon, optional

Instructions

  1. Combine ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend on a LOW setting for a few seconds. Then gradually increase the speed to HIGH and blend until smooth.
  2. Pour into your favorite coffee mug, top with cinnamon or star anise, if desired, and ENJOY!

Notes

  • Honey, agave nectar, maple syrup, and stevia are options that will work in this recipe.
  • If you would like to serve this over ice and you are using a sweetener (especially something thick like honey), make sure the ingredients are evenly blended before pouring over ice so the sweetener doesn’t congeal.

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