Low-Calorie Vegan Cream Cheese

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 20
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 14.5

Total Fat: 0.9 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 100.0 mg
Total Carbs: 0.8 g
Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
Protein: 1.0 g

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Introduction

A lower calorie alternative to store bought vegan-friendly cream cheese from animalrightscommunity.com A lower calorie alternative to store bought vegan-friendly cream cheese from animalrightscommunity.com

Number of Servings: 20

Ingredients

Rich Tofu Cream Cheese

Yield: 1 1/4 (one and a quarter) cups (20 tbsp)

Cashews contribute their sweet, buttery taste, a flavour often associated with dairy cream cheese, while tofu provides substance to this rich, tempting spread. For scrumptious vegetarian "lox and cream cheese", top with strips of roasted red peppers.

1/4 (quarter) c raw cashew pieces

3 T water

2 T fresh lemon juice

1 T brown rice syrup, or 2 tsp pure maple syrup, or 1 T barley malt syrup

1 c firm regular tofu, patted dry and crumbled

3/4 (three quarters) tsp salt

scant pinch of garlic granules

Directions

Place the cashew pieces, water, lemon juice, and syrup in a blender, and process several minutes into a thick, smooth cream. Add the salt, crumbled tofu, and garlic granules, and process until very smooth. It is essential to blend the mixture for several minutes in order to pulverize the tofu and achieve a velvety smooth consistency. Chill thoroughly before serving.

(http://www.animalrightscommunity.com/blogs/blog/animal-rights-bulletins/myspace-bulletins/2008/01/23/make-your-own-vegan-cream-cheese-mayonnaise-white-sauce-...)

Number of Servings: 20

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RERELATROCIOUS.