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Possibly the best coffee I’ve ever had in my life! Without a doubt, it’s creamy, nutty & so satisfying. Cashew coffee will change your life!!
Ashley
Two words: CASHEW COFFEE.
Oh my word, you guys. This could be – has been – is currently – a game changer in our collective coffee lives. It fits anywhere and everywhere into your life because when something is so luxuriously creamy, nutty, and sweet with a bite of salt, how can it not be? For example.
- It’s 6am and you’re getting up for an early work meeting, and you’d like to not hate the next two hours of your life. CASHEW COFFEE.
- It’s 10am and you work from home and it’s kind of rainy, so naturally a cozy pre-lunch pick-me-up becomes necessary. CASHEW COFFEE.
- It’s 2pm and you’re a stay-at-home mom and the kids are finally napping (I used to be a full-time nanny and I semi-know this feeling), and you want to give yourself a hug in celebration of fifteen minutes to yourself. CASHEW COFFEE.
Holy creamy goodness. This is heaven-sent.
About a year and a half ago, I made an important discovery with a tiny bit of help from my friend aka counselor: maybe it’s for the best if I don’t drink coffee.
It’s one of those things you always think about, right? You always say that you should probably start cutting back on coffee, pop, caffeine, whatever… but for some people it’s not so much a thing-would-be-nice-to-do thing and more of a this-is-really-important-for-my-overall-well-being kind of thing. I found out last year that I am that person. Hi. Nice to meet you.
I have some perfectionist, anxious, zero chill tendencies (gasp) and caffeine makes my brain WORSE, not better. If I am already a high-strung person, caffeine just takes the high-strung-ness to new heights that should not be humanly experienced. When I stopped drinking coffee, or more accurately, swapped my default morning coffee for the occasional decaf latte or Americano or – get this – MORE WATER, I found that my overall well-being dramatically leveled out. For those not familiar with being constantly in overdrive, leveling out is a good thing. It means calm. Normal. Eyes not bulging out of head, hair not standing on end, life not spinning wildly out of control.
So I do love good coffee. Big fan over here. I still try to stay away from regular coffee for big-picture wellness reasons, but I love a deep, dark, mildly creamy cup of decaf in the morning. My two rules are that it has to be good coffee, and it has to be decaf.
This is where my beloved (decaf) coffee journey will now merge with an old, trusted friend: wrinkly, buttery, roasted cashews.
That’s right, I just said cashews. Here’s the secret that will unlock some morning magic for you:
You can, in fact, BLEND CASHEWS INTO YOUR COFFEE and it will give you the best latte-like beverage of your life.
What have I even been doing! This is hands-down the best latte – er, coffee? – I’ve ever had. I love the cashews both in theory (dairy free, healthy fats, etc.) and in taste (lightly sweet, nutty, and so super creamy). And when you add a spoonful of honey and a pinch of sea salt? Game over. Cashew coffee is going exactly nowhere. This is a new level of coffee enlightenment.
Hey Mom, look at me! CREAMY FOAM ON MY COFFEE. Made it at home. By myself. NBD.
Did I mention that there is no draining or straining or nut milk bags or any such fussing with this? No thank you, ma’am.
For those who are concerned with this development and are having visions of cashew pieces floating in their coffee: I see you. I hear you. Let me calm your anxious hearts.
If using a high powered blender (preferably Vitamix, Blendtec, or equivalent), you should not have any trouble with cashew chunks. I used both types of blender and, with enough blend-time, I never had any issues with flecks that bothered me. You can see a few tiiiiny tiny flecks of cashew on the side of the blender in a few of these pictures, but it should be virtually imperceptible when you drink it. Just silky-smooth, luxe cashew latte texture. I don’t even know how it happens, but thankfully my job isn’t to know. My job is just to tell you about it.
Okay, friends. This could be a game changer. TBH, I am so curious to see if you like it as much as I do. Bjork doesn’t love it – it tastes too cashewy for him, but I am ALL OVER IT. It is my new morning or afternoon “treat” coffee.
If you try it and like it – either leave a comment and a rating, OR snap a picture and tag me on Instagram so I can see what you think.
And PS. if you’re high-strung like me? A) We’re awesome, and B) decaf all the way.
Watch How To Make Our Cashew Coffee:
Unbelievably Good Cashew Coffee
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
Description
The creamiest morning coffee you’ve ever had! Made with just coffee, cashews, honey, and sea salt.
Ingredients
- 1 serving of strongly brewed coffee (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1/4 cup cashews (roasted and unsalted is my favorite)
- 1 tablespoon honey (more or less to taste)
- a small pinch of coarse sea salt
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients for about 45 seconds in a high-powered blender. Start on a lower speed and gradually work your way up, ending with about 15 seconds on a very high speed to ensure smooth and creamy texture.
- Pour into a mug and enjoy, or chill for later (see notes)!
Notes
Notes about cold vs. hot cashew coffee: Cashews straight out the package should blend just fine with hot coffee (although if you’re particular, just give them an overnight soak). If you want to a COLD cashew coffee, you have two options.
- Option 1) Blend everything while the coffee is hot and then chill it overnight in a jar with a lid. It will separate, so just give it a good shake in the morning and pour over ice and you’ll be good to go.
- Option 2) Soak your cashews in water for a few hours and give them a good rinse. Now they should blend up nicely with cold coffee – either cold press or just chilled brewed coffee.
I used very coarse flaked sea salt in this coffee, so just a word to the wise that it might not be best to put 1/2 teaspoon of regular table salt in the coffee! That will be way too salty. If using table salt, just start with a tiny pinch and taste and adjust from there.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cashew coffee, blender coffee, dairy-free coffee, coffee, cashews
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I love this cashew coffee recipe. It has a great creamy texture and the perfect amount of sweetness. However, there was a lot of cashew at the bottom once I got 3/4ths through. Should strain the coffee before drinking, or should I continuously stir while I drink it?
Easiest to strain!
I decided to have a treat this morning and finally made this recipe. It’s so good!! It tastes like a decadent latte sans all the dairy and sugar.
This is delicioussssss. Tried it a couple years ago and I was a fan, but husband felt like it was too cashew-y. Tried again this week and now he loves it! Thank you!
This has been my favorite morning drink for years and years and I have shared it with so many friends who share my love of GOOD coffee and a healthy lifestyle. Thank you, Lindsay! May God continue to bless you & your cooking!
Oh my goodness. This is the most amazing latte I’ve ever had. So creamy and rich. It’s ruined all other coffee for me. I am throwing away my creamers and will only make this for my morning cup!
I never would have thought to combine cashews and coffee, but this recipe sounds amazing! Can’t wait to try it out and see how creamy and delicious it turns out. Thanks for sharing such a unique twist on my morning brew!
Oh my goodness gracious! Yes, please!
This cashew coffee recipe is incredibly delicious!! Love the honey, love the pinch of salt, I used Don Francisco’s (medium- dark roast) and my ninja delivered! Being lactose intolerant I believe I have tried just about every plant-based milk and creamers out there, and I was never completely satisfied, but this cashew coffee here, its a game changer for me and my new fav!!
Thank you for sharing, Lindsay! Cant wait to make this for my hubby, family and friends.
super tasty recipe! I used 1TB cashew butter instead of cashews for half the recipe this time and it’s delicious either way!
This is absolutely delicious and creamy, coffeehouse-level coffee! I’m so excited about this recipe. Next time I make this (probably tomorrow morning, if not sooner!) I will definitely brew my coffee stronger. I can’t wait to try this chilled overnight as a cold brew. Thank you for this!
Hopefully amusing summary statement: I agree with you, but my boyfriend’s with Bjork. 😂
I love it, though. 😉 Thanks!
This was sooo yummy! I used a mocha coffee that I recently purchased and wasn’t that much a fan. This took it to a whole new level. I added some maca powder for health reasons and it went well because it has a nutty flavor. I topped it with cinnamon instead of salt. A new Saturday morning treat for me. Thanks for sharing! Cheers!
This would work well with raw cashews as well!
This is seriously, hands-down, the BEST homemade coffee/latte I have ever come across. And I feel soo good about it not having any gums, refined sugar, or other junk that you would normally get from carton milk + syrups at a coffee shop. I would have never thought to just blend straight up cashews with coffee (I usually use espresso or cold brew because that’s my jam rather than a standard brew) but holy-moley, it’s a dreamy, creamy, genius idea *chef’s kiss*
Love it!! I added two dates in place of the honey. Yum!
yes, i was skeptical. and yes, i was proven wrong. this is so smooth, creamy and yummy. it’s like your own coffeehouse latte at home but way simpler!
Girl you had me laughing this morning at 5am! I’m going to give it a try! I’m subscribing to you blog because you are hilarious when you write! 😆 Thanks for this recipe too!
Salt? In a coffee ? I’ve never tryed before but this coffee really good I use 1/2 tablespoon btw.
20.6 grams of sugar…That is a lot.
Saturday morning… no place to go; nothing to do; this was amazing!!! I use coffee-alternative because my tummy can’t do coffee anymore, was still amazing!! Thanks!!!
Very delicious. Taste was amazing. Felt like I was in a coffee shop. I did substitute the honey for dates. 1 date for me and 2 for hubby. He likes his coffee a little sweeter. Soaked the dates with the cashews and we both enjoyed!!
I think I have been making this recipe intermittently since it came out and all these years later, still obsessed! I find myself coming back to look up the general ratios every fall. Love this and so many of the other recipes on this blog!
I am seriously obsessed with this cashew coffee! I make it every day and sometimes even twice a day! So amazing! Thanks so much for the awesome recipe Lindsay!!
This is a great option whenever we are out of oatmilk at home, like this morning 😄
Thank you! I was in a panic, with no time to buy milk or a flavored creamer. I had cashews and this was so good.
So glad you enjoyed it, Cassandra!
I just tried it, and it was so good. thanks for sharing that. But, the calories are shown 244 in (myfitnesspal) application so I’m not quite sure about that.