Vegan Cashew Yogurt

‍Instructions:

• soak your cashews in fresh water overnight, approx. 24 hours
• drain and rinse your cashews
• add the cashews and the filtered water to a high powered blender like the Vitamix and blend until smooth, approximately 3-4 minutes
• pour cashew yogurt into a clean dry glass bowl or jar
• open the probiotic capsules and pour the powder into the yogurt, using a silicone, plastic or wooden spoon mix the powder into the cashew yogurt
• cover your jar with cheesecloth and using an elastic to keep the cheesecloth on tight
• place your jar in your unheated oven with the light on for 24-48 hours
• after 24 hours check your yogurt for tanginess, if not tangy enough leave longer in the oven
• once it is done stir your yogurt and place a lid on and keep it in the fridge, it will thicken as it sits
• you can sweeten your yogurt with maple syrup, honey or sweetener of your choice, add vanilla or fruit etc.
• your yogurt should last in the fridge for about two weeks
• for a thicker Greek like yogurt, you can place the yogurt in a cheesecloth, tie it and allow to sit over a bowl for a few hours to allow the liquid to drain off to create a thicker yogurt
• if you decide to leave it to drain for 24 hours or more you will have a vegan cheese that you can add nutritional yeast, herbs and flavorings of your choice

*make sure to never use metal utensils when making your yogurt as the metals with destroy the beneficial probiotics

Health Benefits: Cashew yogurt is full of healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals, plus beneficial probiotics that promote gut health, support digestion, and boost immunity.

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