Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Creamy Avocado Cashew Dip

I seriously love avocados.  
You've seen them making periodic cameo appearances on my blog, 
because I get these incredible cravings for them once in awhile. :) 
I had a whim for a creamy avocado dip 
and decided to add some protein 
to make it satiating and nutritionally balanced.  
This veggie dip is heaven for lovers of raw foods like me, 
but it will please even your picky veggie eater 
who needs to eat dip with every bite of green! :)

Creamy Avocado Cashew Dip 
1/2 of a ripe avocado
1/3 cup cashews
1 tbsp original sweetened almond milk
1/4 freshly squeezed lemon juice

Directions:
1. Soak cashews for 1 hour.
2. Discard water and blend cashews in food processor until finely ground. Scrape down the sides of the batter bowl occasionally!
3. Add the avocado and blend until well combined in the food processor.
4. Add almond milk and lemon juice and blend in the food processor.  Add more lemon juice to taste if needed.
5. Enjoy with freshly cut veggies or veggie crackers. :)

What is your favorite dip to eat with fresh veggies?

22 comments:

  1. this looks like a blend of avocado and hummus!

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  2. hahahha yes, similar consistency!

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  3. wow! this looks great! my fav dip is hummus!

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  4. Yum! I knew that it must have tasted amazing just from the name. Avocado and cashews - plus a beautiful light green color. What's not to like?!

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  5. thanks everyone! yes, its sooo creamy and flavorful! hope you get to try it too.

    simply life - i love hummus too :D

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  6. my fav veg dip is also hummus. though, a friend once made this basil vinaigrette dipping sauce and it was really good!

    i like the flower dish and the speckled plate! what did you put on the table around it? looks like snow!

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  7. basil vinegrette sounds quite tasty - maybe i'll try to recreate that!

    hehe yes its snow. it was snowstorming outside when i took this picture, so the snow fell around it! hahahaha

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  8. I'm a "big dipper" this sounds delish! Def a hummus girl-and...well....every other dip pretty much!

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  9. ahhh same here - i love dip! hehehe.

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  10. oh YUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMM! I heart avocados probably as much as you. They're so irresistable! This looks great. Thanks for sharing.

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  11. hehehehe i hope you get to try it!! yay for heart-ing advocados!

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  12. Thanks for the friend request from foodbuzz-I immediately clicked over to your blog, and I'm loving it!
    The avocado dip is out of this world-beautiful, vibrant in color, and delish!
    As a matter of fact scrolling down to your other posts...love, love, all your other creations, and photos that are crisp, clear, and amazing!
    Following your blog, invite you to visit mine, and say hello!

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  13. I would never have thought of this combo but it sounds like the best taste sensations together in one dip! Oh I wish I could try right now!
    Katherine

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  14. i hope you get to try it soon! :)

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  15. Cashews and avocados..sounds a real yum combo.WOW..all eggplant based dips are my fav!

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  16. now i seriously need to try an eggplant based dip one day!

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  17. Mmmm...I love avocados too! This dip sounds fabulous! :)

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  18. Avocados are my fave, too! :)
    what a gorgeous photo!

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  19. hehehe what would we do without avocados!!!

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