Although sour cream is not typically “healthy,” there is a way to make a skinny dairy-free version. The other day I was making enchiladas, and they needed a little sour cream love on top.
Despite trying many store bought sour creams and throwing them away, I tried to make ones I found online. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find one my family liked that tasted close to the “real kid.”
After playing with several different recipes, and watching my kids and husband make faces, I apparently “nailed it.” First, and foremost, I always suggest you taste as you go. NEVER add spice or seasoning quickly. Everyone has different taste buds, so just because we think its seasoned perfectly, doesn’t mean you will think so.
This sour cream is family approved, and I hope you enjoy it too.
Skinny Girl Vegan Sour Cream
Add a little vegan sour cream love to your favorite foods. A dollop will do!
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews, soaked for at least 4 hours if you do not have a high-powered blender
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice, or more if needed (taste as you go; I love lemon)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- If possible, soak the raw cashews overnight. This is not necessary, but makes blending easier
- Rinse soaked cashews
- Add all other ingredients to a high speed blender. I LOVE my NutriBullet. I use it everyday
- Blend until smooth
- Put in the refrigerator to thicken
Andrew
Love the way you always emphasise “taste as you go” probably the best piece of advice for a person learning to cook 👌
Kathy Carmichael
Thanks, Andrew! I think we all have different palates. I love hot and spicy, but what I think is spicy and what someone else thinks is spicy is totally different. I don’t have a hot meter hahha. I hope you enjoy the recipes, and thanks for the feedback!
Leatha
Mmmm…love your recipes. We will definitely be having the 7 layer dip, tacos , and I will make the skinny sour cream. I don’t like vegan cheese, either. Thank you.
Kathy Carmichael
Leatha, I am so glad you love my recipes. Please let me if you like the 7 layer dip as well as the taco recipe you try. This week I am making tempeh tacos ina Baja marinade! I’ll post them if they turn our as good as I hope. Stay safe and healthy.