hurts like heaven cashew cheese spread

cashew nuts are kidney shaped seeds found at the bottom of the cashew apple. the nuts are the produced fruit of the cashew tree and a native to northern brazil. with a mild sweetness and smooth texture the cashew not only adds flavor and body to many raw/living food recipes, they also boost your mood and stabilize your thoughts to help fight depression. they contain oleic acid, the same heart-healthy fat that is found in olive oil, making them a key factor in maintaining proper cardiovascular health. this cashew spread is a cheese alternative that is high-raw, vegan, non-dairy, wheat and gluten free, requires little time to prepare and tastes great with practically everything.

find yourself feeling a little bit nervous? calm down, eat cashews and be sure to use your heart like a weapon!

hurts like heaven cashew cheese spread

1 cup raw cashews (soaked 4-6 hours and rinsed well)

1/4 cup chopped italian parsley

1/3 cup water

3 tablespoons nutritional yeast (optional, not raw)

1 teaspoon sea salt

place ingredients into the blender and blend until smooth. put spread into a glass jar and store in the refrigerator for up to one week. makes about 8 ounces.

*listen to the running of your blender and be willing to add up to 2 tablespoons additional water for the optimal consistency of your cheese.