Healthy Substitutes

Vegan Heavy Cream Substitute (High Protein, Dairy-Free)

By Evelyn

Going vegan doesn’t mean you have to give up all of your favorite foods that are made with dairy products. You can easily use this vegan heavy cream substitute in a pinch for any recipe that calls for regular heavy cream.

Vegan Heavy Cream Substitute

How to Make a Vegan Heavy Cream Substitute

  • Soak the cashews overnight. This will soften the cashews and help you blend it more easily later on.
  • Drain. Drain and rinse the cashew nuts.
  • Blend the cashew nuts. Add the cashew nuts and water into a high speed blender and blend until smooth.
  • Add more water if needed. If you find that your mixture is turning out too thick, you can simply a bit of water until you reach your desired consistency.

Vegan Heavy Cream Substitute