Looking for a healthy cream cheese frosting for all the cakes you are planning to bake this holiday season? This cashew vegan cream cheese frosting recipe is made with minimum ingredients and is creamy, tangy and so delicious. It is also Paleo, Gluten-Free and can be made Keto.
Holidays are all about family time and indulgence.
Healthy eating and delicious baked goods can definitely exist together in the best way.
I am so excited to share my favorite easy cashew cream cheese frosting that has the most luscious silky texture.
You will not believe it is vegan, paleo and keto-friendly.
I legit love adding it to So many holidays baked goods like Gingerbread Loaf with Cream Cheese Frosting, Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting {Vegan} , and more!
It is perfect to frost whatever baked goods are you planning to make this holiday season:
Try it out and see how this healthy vegan cream cheese frosting can elevate your baked goods to another level.
Why Do I Love This Vegan cream cheese Frosting Recipe
Raw Cashews make the best Vegan Frosting
Cream cheese frosting can make anything taste wonderful. Especially when it is so creamy, nutty and a little tangy. Even better? You don’t have to worry about the loaded sugar or carbs. Loaded with cashew nuts, this frosting is healthier than the average sweet topping.
This cashew frosting is made with only a handful of real ingredients:
- Raw Cashews
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Coconut Cream
- Coconut oil
- Maple Syrup
Raw Cashews are the main star of vegan cream cheese frosting. The cashew flavor makes the cream cheese taste amazing. The slightly nutty flavor is just what cream cheese frosting needs. The goodness and nutrients of cashew nuts make this cream cheese a must-have on your baked goods. The frosting is perfect for decorating your holiday cakes.
Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
Another ingredient that adds slight tanginess and keeps the frosting fresh is apple cider vinegar. Other than cashews, apple cider vinegar adds more health benefits to this oh-so-yummy cream cheese frosting.
It is very good for lowering blood cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Apple cider vinegar is also anti-bacterial, so it controls the number of bacteria and other pathogens in your body.
Apple cider vinegar also helps in losing belly fat and weight. That is not all it is good for your heart health and detoxifies the liver.
Healthy Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting for the Holidays
Besides the health benefits from the raw cashews and apple cider vinegar used in this recipe, it is also a great source of potassium, manganese, copper, phosphorus, and Vitamin K.
This vegan cream cheese frosting is the best for anyone to enjoy dessert. There is no dairy, gluten or refined sugar. The ingredients used are vegan, keto and paleo-friendly. So Yes, you have the Cake and Eat it too.
Keto-Friendly Frosting
This vegan cream cheese recipe itself is low carb. To make it even more suitable for a strict Keto Diet recipe, you can substitute the maple syrup is Keto compliant sweetener such as monk fruit, stevia, or keto maple syrup.
Use this healthy cashew cream cheese frosting for cakes, cookies, and muffins. You will love the sweet and tangy flavor, soft and silky texture. It is perfect for the whole family to enjoy.
More Holiday baking Recipes You may Love:
1. Paleo Morning Glory Muffins (Gluten-Free)
2. Paleo Pecan Pie Brownie (Gluten-Free, Low Carb)
3. Healthy Pumpkin Pie (Paleo, Low Carb)
Last but not least, I can’t wait for you to try it! You can use “tried it” on Pinterest or share it on Instagram by tagging #shuangyseats.
Cashew Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting（Paleo)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup Raw Cashews
- 1/4 cup Maple Syrup*
- 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1/4 cup Coconut Cream **
- 2 tbsp coconut oil ***
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Soak raw cashews in hot water with a pinch of salt for 1 hour or room temperature water overnight. Drain and Rinse then add to a high-speed blender.
- Add the remaining ingredients and blend on high until smooth and silky. Taste and adjust the amount of apple cider vinegar for preferred tanginess and maple syrup for preferred sweetness.
- Pour into a mixing bowl or container and chill in the fridge for an hour. The frosting will harden after refrigerating. Whisk with a hand mixer if you prefer fluffy frosting.
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days. It will soften in room temperature.
Notes
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Nutrition
The Nutrition Facts above are specific to the ingredients I chose to use for this recipe, which may vary.
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Can this frosting be kept in the freezer, either in full or in portions?
Thank you much!
How do you make this NOT vegan? I mean I’d like to use cream cheese. And if I substitute monk fruit instead of the maple syrup, how much monk fruit do I use?
Hi Caleigh,
You can use heavy cream instead of coconut cream but the taste will be slightly different. If you are using monk fruit liquid sweetener, you can use a little bit less than the amount used for maple syrup (since monk fruit usually tastes sweeter, but it really depends on your preference :)). Hope this helps.
Shuang
Can I use gingerbread spice instead of ginger?
Hi LJT,
For this cashew cream cheese frosting recipe, you don’t need either 🙂
Shuang
Does light coconut milk work or does it have to be full fat?
Hi there,
It will need to be full-fat coconut milk or coconut cream works as well.
Shuang
Could I use honey instead of maple syrup ?
Hi Pie,
Yes, You can!
Shuang