Watermelon Pizza & Homemade Cashew Cream Yogurt.
So simple to make, this homemade cashew cream yogurt. And topping a watermelon slice with fruit? What could be prettier and easier for a fruity brunch option! Unlike my “faux” homemade coconut yogurt here, this recipe actually includes fermenting! The yogurt has a citrus bite – thank you Baobab! — and is thick and creamy, and has the healing properties of yogurt as well as the plant-based protein boost from the cashews. Come along, let’s get going and read the recipe to see how!
So simple to make, this homemade cashew cream yogurt. And topping a watermelon slice with fruit? What could be prettier and easier for a fruity brunch option! Unlike my “faux” homemade coconut yogurt here, this recipe actually includes fermenting! The yogurt has a citrus bite – thank you Baobab! — and is thick and creamy, and has the healing properties of yogurt as well as the plant-based protein boost from the cashews. Come along, let’s get going and read the recipe to see how!
INGREDIENTS
makes about 2 1/2 cups
- 2 cups cashews (soaked overnight)
- 1 1/4 cup water
- 1 tsp probiotic capsule (see probiotic info below)
- 1 tbsp coconut nectar or maple syrup
- 1 tbs Baobab powder (I use this brand)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla cream
- 1 pinch of pink salt
METHOD
Prepare the yogurt by blending ingredients until creamy. Store in a jar with loose cover to allow air, and put in a cool, dry place, perhaps in an out-of-the-way corner beneath your countertop. After 6 hours (some people wait longer) put lid on more securely and put it in the refrigerator. Chilling should thicken it. I wait two hours or so before stirring, and if it is thick and creamy, it is ready to eat!
Notes on choosing the right Probiotic capsule:
- You want to make sure you have enough live bacteria, I use about 200mg bacteria per 2-3 cups liquid
- Be sure the probiotic contains common fermenting bacteria such as bulgaricus, acidophilus and lactobacillus.
- Vegans need to be careful of lactobacillus because it is grown on a dairy source: I use this vegan brand of probiotic, 1 capsule has about 235mg.
Good luck and tag me on Instagram if you make it! Or share to other social media using the share buttons, thank you!
Anna says
Apart from Margarita, this is definitely my favourite pizza! 😉 I’m soooo overdue to make my own yogurt, and your recipe looks so easy, it may give me that push that I need!
Hope all is well, sending you big hugs! x
Debbie says
Hi Anna! I love fruit pizza too and this cashew cream yogurt is so dessert-y! I hope you are fine and that’s great if I pushed you to make it! Dee xx