This creamy dip has subtle caramel undertones due to the dates and maple syrup. But its unique nut-buttery flavor comes from soaked raw cashews. It’s hard not to “double-dip!” Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 10 whole medjool dates, pitted
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or raw milk)
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup (dark grade B is best)
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 4-6 organic apples, cored and sliced
Instructions
- Cover the raw cashews with room temp water and allow them to soak for *two hours. At the same, place the whole, pitted dates into a separate bowl, cover with water and allow them to soak for two hours as well.
- Once soaking time is completed, drain the cashews and dates. Add them, along with the remaining ingredients, to a blender or Vita-Mix. Blend on medium-high until completely smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add more milk, one tablespoon at a time, until desired thickness is reached.
- Place the dip into a small bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with fresh sliced apples. Yum!
Notes
*By increasing the soaking time for raw nuts to 7-8 hours, you can significantly reduce the hard to digest enzyme called phytic acid. For information about phytic acid, and the benefits of removing it via soaking and sprouting, check out How to Soak Grains, Nuts & Legumes for Optimal Nutrition.
