Scallion & Garlic *Vegan* Cream Cheese

There was a time when I thought I couldn’t go a day without dairy… especially cheese. But as I eat cleaner these days, I’ve realized that if I can cut refined sugar from my diet, I can pretty much cut anything out. All it takes is finding delicious alternatives. 🙂

This vegan cream cheese was such a revelation in my quest to minimize dairy in my family’s diet. Who knew cashews could work so well as a cheese alternative? And my kiddo absolutely loves it on everything. I somehow got him to eat BELL PEPPERS with this vegan cream cheese spread on it… (mom for the win!!).

Garlic & Scallion Vegan Cream Cheese Spread

Ingredients (makes 1 cup):

• 1 cup of cashews that have been soaked overnight (this makes for a smoother consistency)
• 2 scallion stalks, roughly chopped
• 1 clove of garlic
• 2 tbsp. of water (or 1 tbsp. of olive or canola oil if you want to add in some healthy fat)
• 1/2 lemon
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• 1 tsp. sea salt

Directions:

Add the cashews to a high-powered blender or food processor with the water or oil and the juice of half a lemon and puree until smooth. Add the garlic, scallions, onion powder and salt and blend again until fully incorporated.

Spread on whole grain or gluten-free bagels, use as a substitute for mayo on sandwiches or use as a dip for veggies!

For another clean vegan snack, try our golden beet hummus next!

XO,

-P