Creamy Maple Cashew Coffee

Want coffee with a little more staying power and a ton of flavor? Learn how to make cashew coffee and warm up with this maple cashew coffee. It’s creamy without any cream and lightly sweetened with pure maple syrup.

I’ve wanted to show you how to make cashew coffee for a few months now. I was mesmerized and inspired by Pinch of Yum’s Unbelievably Good Cashew Coffee and I’ve been playing around with different ways to make it myself.

Admittedly, definitely more of a tea drinker. I don’t have a coffee maker and that won’t change. But every now and then, I like a cup of java.  I am I’m excited to share what I came up with for this recipe.

But first, let’s talk about coffee. For years, coffee has been on the naughty list. Recent research has started to change that – a lot.

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Coffee health benefits

This year alone, I’ve seen study after study regarding coffee’s potential to increase longevity, cognitive function, and possibly reduce the risk of diabetes.

Coffee is likely effective at improving mental performance and alertness, and possibly effective at reducing the risk of colorectal cancer, diabetes, gallbladder disease and even Parkinson’s disease.

There’s even some preliminary evidence that a higher lifetime intake of coffee may boost cognitive function in older adults. There’s been so much press surrounding coffee.

Scientists wake up to the benefits of coffee

The latest scoop on the health benefits of coffee

Drinking more coffee leads to a longer life, two studies say

Coffee’s Health Perks May Be Strongest for People Over 45

Should I drink more coffee?

With all of the evidence dripping in you may be tempted to drink more. Well, that may not be the best idea. Though it may be tempting to reach for that third or fourth cup, not so fast. Coffee alone can have some benefits but there are limits.

If you’re like many, the smell of coffee is intoxicating. BUT it can be a bit bitter leading you to reach for plenty of holiday spiced cream and spoonfuls of sugar.

Therein lies the rub. Sugar.

And yes – the caffeine can be an issue too. Some studies show that the rate at which you metabolize caffeine can impact your risk for certain conditions like heart disease.

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In any case, black coffee is the goal. Once you load it up with sugar, cream and more, it can become like dessert.

Start with a great base. Buy a high quality, delicious brew that you can drink alone. I don’t have a coffee maker as I just don’t drink coffee that often.

I usually buy fresh coffee beans, grind them at the store, and make cold brew at home. Or, I buy a delicious bottled cold brew – Chameleon, Trader Joe’s, and Stumptown are a few favorites.

How to make cashew coffee

You can make cashew coffee by adding cashew cream or cashew coffee creamer to coffee. Or use the method I’m sharing here – blending raw, soaked cashews into coffee for a creamy, vegan drink that has the entire nut.

This maple cashew coffee uses soaked cashews to create a creamy base without any cream. The nuts add a little protein and fiber and the maple syrup delivers an earthy, sweet flavor to take some of the bitterness out of the drink.

Sip slowly and savor this decadent drink tomorrow morning.

Bottomline on drinking coffee

Bottom line: If you are already a coffee drinker, enjoy your daily cup of coffee and work on ways to make it as healthy as possible. If you’re not a coffee drinker, don’t force yourself to pick up the habit.

Strengthen other daily habits like physical activity and healthy eating to get similar benefits.

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