Creamy Pumpkin Cashew Dip

Maura Knowles - The Upside Blog

by | Updated: December 3rd, 2016 | Read time: 1 minute

Dunk to your heart’s desire””this creamy, dairy-free dip is loaded with fall flavor and nutrition from organic canned pumpkin. The trick to making it healthy is to swap out traditional cream cheese for a version vegan version blended from raw cashews. Serve with apple slices or gluten-free cinnamon crackers for a filling, festive treat!

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Creamy Pumpkin Cashew Dip

Serves 6-8

Ingredients

1 (15 oz.) can organic pumpkin puree
2 cups raw cashews (to make cashew cream)
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla
Optional: pure stevia, to taste

Directions

1.   To make cashew cream, soak cashews, drain and blend, following this recipe.

2. In a medium-sized bowl, combine ingredients with cashew cream; stir well to combine.