It’s so important for me to make sure my kids have a blast this Summer. And as you can see, we’re doing the best we can! I believe in making the most of Summer (actually, we should make the most of every day).
We’re also staying cool eating lots of homemade ice cream (have you seen The Spunky Coconut’s new Dairy-Free Ice Cream Cookbook
Who says dairy-free living can’t be delicious?
We’ve learned how to satisfy our creamy cravings with recipes like this one for Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Cake or Chocolate fRawsties.
Cashews are an excellent base for dairy-free desserts – they lend a creaminess that few other nuts can add (and cashews are lower in fat than most nuts, don’t ya know).
This recipe is the perfect sweet treat – it’s easy to make so you can be sitting on the porch (or by the pool) with your family or your guests. It does take a little bit of planning so you can soak the cashews, but it’s definitely worth it!
Pete and I like this dairy-free pudding as an afternoon treat, but it makes an amazing dairy-free dessert too. Our guests loved every spoonful!
Vanilla Cashew Pudding
1 cup soaked and rinsed raw cashews
9 pitted and soaked medjool dates
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 tablespoon dairy-free milk
Pinch of sea saltSoak cashews for 4-6 hours. Rinse before placing in food processor. Pit and soak dates until soft (if you’re in a hurry you can soak them in boiling water).
Place cashews, dates, vanilla, milk, and sea salt in the food processor. Puree until mixture reaches desired consistency. If you’d like your pudding to be a little less thick, add more milk one tablespoon at a time. Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed.
Chill and serve with fresh fruit – raspberries are my favorite, but it also goes fabulously with wild blueberries!
Yield: 4 servings
Are you new to dairy-free living? Be sure to check out Go Dairy Free for some amazing resources, ideas, and recipes.
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Hi – love your blog and although I’m no dairy free – just really low carb and gluten free I often find recipes worth trying. It is my understanding that there is no such thing as truly raw cashews. according to the raw community they are cooked in some way (can’t remember how). So it is safe to assume that you mean what the world in general calls ‘raw cashews’ for this recipe?
Hi Miriam – Thank you! I’m glad you find worthwhile recipes here
I have never heard that about cashews before – thanks for letting me know. Do you have a source, I’d love to read about it? So yes, you’re safe to assume that this recipe calls for the world’s version of raw cashews
I love the simplicity of this recipe. It seems like this would have a beautiful flavor with the dates and the hearty dose of vanilla extract. I look forward to trying this!
Thanks Lauren! It is so simple and quite delish! Enjoy!
Maggie,
I am so happy you wrote this pudding recipe on your blog! Since Doug and I had it at your house last weekend, I have been looking forward to making it for our kids. It is absolutely delicious! You’re awesome!
Well Clauder! Thank you for being my guinea pigs
I hope you and the kids enjoy yours. Come and again soon please! xo
Really loved the recipe. It sound so fabulous! Going to try it for sure as cashews are my fav.
Enjoy Minnie!
Yummers!!! I love everything with cashews.
So sweet to include a link to my site. Thanks Maggie!!!
Me too Alisa – cashews rock my world
Maggie,
Simple, lovey recipe Maggie.
Cashews + dates and (+ honey) are my favorite combos. I’ve been using cashews A LOT lately. Mostly because eating coconut (everything) for so many years is getting just a little old. I’m also loving cashews as a frosting. I use dates (and the date soaked water), as well as honey, vanilla, a little coconut oil, and lemon, and if needed some gum to thicken (and cacao sometimes). I made my daughter’s birthday cake this year frosted entirely with cashews! It was such a treat, so creamy and rich. I make cashew butter in my Vitamix and LOVE it.
I’m right there with you – cashews rock my world too. They are so amazing. The best for any dairy-free girl.
P.S. I think I have that same exact bamboo bowl. Are we related??
Have a wonderful weekend, Maggie.
Hugs,
–Amber
Well I definitely think we’re long-lost sisters Amber
I will be trying your frosting idea. Sounds divine! xo
Maggie, those sweet kiddos are so perfect! And I love that mid-air shot!
I am sure that your kids are having the best summer…enjoy the last of it. I cannot believe ours is almost over in a few weeks. Boo 
This pudding sounds absolutely amazing. I cannot wait to try this one! Such a great recipe!!
xo
k
I know, aren’t we so lucky Kim? Summer with our babes!
xo
This sounds heavenly!
Thanks Vicki! I think it’s definitely heavenly.
You know how I love seeing your kiddos! Super cute photos, and luscious, healthy pudding, too. Yum, Maggie, and thank you for the recipe!
xo,
Shirley
What amazing recipe! Fabulous photos sweet kids and so perfect timing to have the best special Summer Holidays. I love the simplicity of this recipe. I am going to try this Vanilla Cashew Pudding with Raspberries. It is absolutely delicious! Thanks for this info!
Thanks Nancy! I think the kids are pretty sweet too
Enjoy the pudding.