Cinnamon Cashew Milk

Cinnamon Cashew Milk

This Ceylon Cinnamon Cashew milk is packed with an incredible dose of vital minerals, protein and healthy saturated fats. Serve iced with Ceylon Cinnamon powder sprinkled on top as a garnish.

This is the perfect Keto friendly drink. For diabetics the ingredients in cashew is one powerful drink with a healthy dose of Magnesium and Manganese both of which aid in controlling bloody sugar levels. But the incredible power of cashew extends to bone health, ageing, inflammation and pain, brain function and much more.

Prep Time :8 hours (for soaking)
Cook Time :4 minutes
Serves :3 - 4 people

Prep Time :8 hours (for soaking)
Cook Time :4 minutes
Serves :3 - 4 people

  1. Soak 1 cup of raw cashew nuts in 2 cups of water, overnight in the refrigerator.
  2. After the overnight soaking, rinse the soaked cashew nuts in cold water for 30 seconds.
  3. Add the cashew, Ceylon cinnamon powder, vanilla, sea salt and honey and 1 tablespoon of water
  4. Blend on your liquefy settings of your blender for 1 minute. You only add 1 tablespoon of water at this stage so the cashew will become a nice smooth paste.
  5. After one minute add 1/4 cup of water and blend for another minute,
  6. After two minutes add 1 cup of water and blend more.
  7. After three minutes add 1 more cup of water and blend again.
  8. After four minutes add the rest of water and blend for another minute.
  9. Pour the cashew milk into a glass, add a dash of crushed ice and sprinkle some Ceylon cinnamon powder and serve.

    Optionally you can garnish wish a dash of Cinnamon Syrup as we show you here.

At first you get shocked that cashews have 19% total fat. Dig deeper and you see 11% is saturated fats which are apparently good for you. But what is interesting is that cashews have incredibly healthy levels of Copper, Magnesium and Manganese and even protein. No wonder cashews are expensive. That means 1-2 cups of cashew milk per week would be a great addition to your health regimen. Remember don't over do even a good thing.

DV values in 1oz Cashew nuts
Vital minerals, proteins and fat
( Based on a 2000 calories intake)
Copper31% DVPrevents premature aging, promotes growth, pigmentation of hair and eyes, connective tissue, brain stimulation, anti-bacterial (e-coli), red blood cell formation -

Manganese23% DV - Diabetes, bone health, epilepsy, promoted good metabolism, preventing osteoporosis, PMS, inflammation and pain, brain and nervous system, digestive tract, thyroid health

Magnesium 20% DV - Diabetes,constipation,psychiatric disorders,migraines, helps mineral absorption, activates enzymes, controls bladder function, produces collages for tendons, skin, ligaments health

Iron 10% DV - Helps concentration, Hemoglobin formation, muscle function, brain function, restless leg syndrome, oxygen carrier, regulates body temperature. fatigue
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Selenium 8% - DV Cancer prevention, anti ageing, antibodies and immune system health, anti inflammatory, thyroid health,

Protein 10% DV - Energy, Muscle health, immune defense, nerve signalling, healthy skin, enzymes and hormones

Saturated fat 11% DV - Improved card io vascular health, stronger bones, improved liver health, healthy lungs, healthy brain -

Sources
Self Nutrition

USDA