Photographing pumpkin stuff is hard. I’ve done the gratuitous background pumpkin, the pumpkin as an eating vessel, simply leaves for an overall fall vibe … really though, it’s tough to convey “pumpkin” without also being, you know … “dorky.” See above examples.
So for this pumpkin creamer recipe, I skipped the background pumpkin and, instead, I will use words.
As in: This cashew coffee creamer has pumpkin and spices in it, my friends, and it is glorious.
Have you tried cashew coffee creamer yet? It is my favorite homemade coffee creamer – so easy to make, so rich and creamy and subtly sweet and just perfect in a big dark cuppa joe.
This version takes your cashews and adds real pumpkin puree, pumpkin spices, some pure maple syrup and a generous pinch of salt (trust me).
Whip ’em up and you have the most glorious, creamy, incredible vegan pumpkin spice coffee creamer known to man. Or pumpkin-spice-loving woman, for that matter.
Probably my favorite thing about this creamer, other than the extreme fall thing going on here, is that when you pour it into your coffee, you get this incredible creamy foamy thing happening. Almost like a latte but without the work! I love to sprinkle it with a bit more pumpkin pie spice then sip away. Gah, I really love mornings these days.
I’m impatient, so I like to quick-soak my cashews. No need to wait overnight; just pour boiling water over the cashews and let them soak for 20-30 minutes. Voila, your cashews are soaked!
Then, just throw your soaked cashews into the blender along with the pumpkin, spices, pure maple syrup, and a bit of salt. The salt really heightens the flavor – don’t skip it! Then just puree until smooth and creamy.
I usually use the creamer as-is, but it can have a bit of sediment from the pumpkin and spices. It doesn’t bother me, but if you prefer a super-smooth creamer, just strain it through a nut milk bag (I like this one these days, and it’s great to have on hand for homemade almond milk too). The flavors are still excellent, and your creamer is extra super smooth. Done and done.