Easy, Home-Made, Dairy-Free, Protein Packed, Cream Cheese
Hola Familia!
When it comes to eating dairy free, it can be disappointing when you can’t find a good tasty alternative. For me, it’s the simple pleasure of a bagel with cream cheese. Yes, I could buy a dairy free cream cheese from the grocery store, halleluiah for all those businesses given us plant-based options! But homemade is always better, especially when its easy, and healthier!
This cream cheese has all the right stuff, protein, good-fats, creaminess and deliciousness! This cream cheese has the added bonus of protein and fats from organic tofu and cashews that help reduce the sugar spike from eating the bagel, and keeps us feeling satisfied for longer.
Put it on bagels, on toast with jam, or have it as a go to when creating you own dip for chips. The possibilities are endless!
Try it out, and tell me, what will you use your cream cheese for?
Ingredients:
1 pkt (390g) Extra firm Tofu, drained and pressed
2 tbsp Lemon Juice
1/5 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
1/3 cups Raw Natural Cashews, soaked and drained
2 tsp Nutritional Yeast
1 tsp Sugar (suggestion: Use coconut sugar for a lower glycemic and fructose index)
1 tsp Sea salt
Prep work:
Step 1) Soak the cashews in water for at least 20 min, or overnight.
Step 2) Drain the tofu and press as much water out as you can.
If you don’t have a tofu press, simply place the tofu on a clean kitchen towel and place both on a plate. Then, place another kitchen towel on top of the tofu and add something heavy on top like a heavy cutting board and place some pressure to squeeze out the water. Tip: You can also add additional weight on top of the cutting board and let it sit for a few minutes to allow for further drainage.
Main steps:
Step 3) Once the tofu is drained, add the tofu to a blender or food processor along with the rest of the ingredients.
4) Blend on low, allowing ingredients to fully incorporate. You many need to use a spatula to push down the mixture from the sides of the blender every now and then. Once the ingredients are well mixed, blend on a higher speed until the consistency is to your liking.
5) Pour the mixture into a container and store in the fridge. Once cooled, spread on your bagel and enjoy!
