Almond or Cashew Whipped Cream

===Description===
If you get excited by yummy dairy-free vegetarian recipes, you're gonna love this one. For the smoothest consistency, use cashews or peeled almonds. Because of their alkaline nature, almonds help keep your blood at a neutral Ph. And if you buy them raw, they'll germinate when you soak them. Note for raw friends: Cashews are heated after being picked, even those labeled "raw 
 
===Ingredients===
* 1 cup almonds or cashews
* ¾ cup water
* 1 Tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
* ½ teaspoon vanilla (optional) 
 
==Directions==
Soak 1 cup of almonds or cashews in 2 cups of water. If you're in a very warm climate, soak them in your refrigerator. After 8-12 hours, discard the soaking water and rinse the nuts. In a blender, place the nuts and enough fresh water to allow the blender to operate. Blend, gradually adding enough water to achieve a smooth consistency. Yields 1 ½ - 1 ¾ cups. 
 
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=== See Also ===
Category:Canadian Vegetarian
Category:Canadian Recipes
Category:Maple syrup Recipes
Category:Almond Recipes
Category:Dairy-free Recipes
Category:Lactose-free Recipes