Small Batch Maple Cashew Cream Cheese Frosting (Vegan, Paleo

• Condiments

  • 1 tbsp Coconut oil or melted vegan butter spread
  • 1 tsp Lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup Maple syrup

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 dash Sea salt
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 3/4 cup Cashew, raw halves

• Other

  • optional add in to taste more flavorful - 1/4 tsp maple extract
  • optional add -in for more sweetness - 1/2 tbsp powdered sugar (avoid if paleo

Found on cottercrunch.com

Description

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup raw cashew halves
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• dash of sea salt
• 1-2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp coconut oil or melted vegan butter spread
• optional add -in for more sweetness - 1/2 tbsp powdered sugar (avoid if paleo)
• optional add in to taste more flavorful - 1/4 tsp maple extract

Directions

• First soak your cashews in purified water for 1-2 hrs.
• Next remove cashews from water then combine cashews and vanilla in food processor or blender.
• Blend on and off again for 5 minutes. Scraping sides.
• Once smooth, remove from processor and stir in remaining ingredients.
• Stir/Mix until thick like texture frosting is formed.
• This makes a small 1/2 cup batch. Feel free to double for more!
• Store in fridge until ready to serve. Thaw out for 20 minutes before spreading onto cakes or muffins.