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Cashew Queso

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This Vegan Nacho Cheese Dip may be the best Vitamix recipe ever

Last Updated May 3, 2023

New and exciting! This recipe is part of our new diet plan: 1k30. Check it out!

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This 5-ingredient queso is a hall of fame recipe. So unbelievably, irresistibly delicious. What’s more, it’s:

  • GreatĀ hot or cold
  • Lasts for days.
  • So, so easy to make and clean up, especially if you’re looking for a cheesy dinner for kids!)

And yes friends, it’s dairy-free (and therefore vegan).

It’s cashew queso. And if there’s a recipe that will have you fall in love with Life is NOYOKE or fantastic vegan food or your Vitamix, it’s this.

Let’s talk about how this cashew queso came to be.

Note: Vitamix has an adapted version of our queso. Their version is quite watery, especially compared to ours.

Looking back: The story of Cashew Queso

You know those little moments in history that, today, look like turning points?

Creating cashew queso was a turning point for me (and Life is NOYOKE).

  • A signature recipe.
  • The return of cheeseĀ (after going 100% dairy free).
  • A fabulous, non-smoothie use for my Vitamix.

Oh, and the discovery of Nutritional Yeast. A key ingredient in several of our best recipes.

But arguably the most life-changing impact of creating this cashew queso? Publishing this YouTube video; one of my first.

Thousands of people have made this cashew queso

Here are a few comments I’ve received when offering samples to my friends:

  • “Can you just leave the bowl with me?”
  • “It has a serious kick. Wow!”
  • “It’s not cheese, but who cares!”

But here was my personal favorite:

“I can’t eat that. I just lost 50 lbs and now eat super clean…Oh, really? It is super clean? Oh wow. Let me try!”

And everybody asked what was in it. Raw cashews, raw almonds, almond milk, a red pepper, and nutritional yeast. That’s it! Mix that together with some simple spices and you’re done.

The best part? Clean up isĀ really easy, too.

“You should sell this!”

I know. I know.

My cashew queso is the best thing ever. And I should jar it and sell it.

Summary

We make this cashew queso weekly, religiously.Ā It’s great as:

  • A dip (for chips or veggies).
  • A sauce (on tacos or pasta).
  • A recipe base (beer cheese soup, for example).

There are a lot of dairy-free cheese recipes out there. ThisĀ one is very minimalist.

And, of course, it tastes incredible (and has a nice little kick!).

Go make this, guys. Go make this right now.

A vertical shot of pretty lady fingers with blue nails dipping a tortilla chip into a bowl of cashew queso.

Other Noteworthy Versions

  • Detoxinista: Healthy queso dip
  • Allyson Kramer: Quinoa and Black Beans with Cashew Queso
  • Vegan Sparkles: Sizzling Veg Fajitas with Cashew Queso

Recipe

Cashew Queso

Cashew Queso

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  • Yield: 475 ml (2 cups)
  • You're needed for: 3 minutes
  • Until it's done: 6 minutes
  • 5 out of 5 based on 145 user ratings
  • Lenny Gale
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Legendary, dairy-free queso cheese dip with a kick!

Almonds, Cashews, Nutritional Yeast, Red Bell Pepper,

Ingredients:

  • almond milk - 1 cup (240 mL)
  • nutritional yeast - 1/4 cup (20 g)
  • raw almonds - 1/2 cup (70 g)
  • raw, unsalted cashews - 1/2 cup (65 g)
  • red bell pepper (de-seeded) - 1 whole
  • salt - 1.5 tsp (8 g)
  • garlic powder - 1/2 tsp (1.5 g)
  • onion powder - 1 tsp (2.5 g)
  • crushed red pepper - a few shakes (to taste)

Instructions:

  1. Add liquid ingredients to your Vitamix.
  2. Then add rest of ingredients.
  3. Start blender on low, ramp to high.
  4. Blend on high for 6 minutes (or use preprogrammed ‘Soup’ setting).
  5. Snap a pic and tag #lifeisNOYOKE
  6. Be really happy.

NOTE: This recipe requires a Vitamix.

Useful tips for Cashew Queso

Biggest takeaway from this recipe? Don’t hesitate to make it. Every day without it is a day without (dairy-free) cheese!

Allergic to cashews? Substitute them with raw sunflower seeds and sesame seeds. Per our friend Andrew, this substitution works perfectly.

The queso will last refrigerated for up to a week.

Here are some more useful tips:

Take a picture of your cashew queso and tag #lifeisnoyoke. (Here's the original featured image from this recipe post.)

Chip getting dipped into life is no yolk's cashew queso.

The nutritional yeast needs to say "nutritional." Any other type of yeast won't work. This non-GMO version from Whole Foods worked great. You can also buy it there in bulk (near the coffee and nuts).

I can't speak to dogs' ability to stomach this stuff. But Lucy liked it!

Serve with chips or sliced veggies. Just know it won't last long!

A recipe that makes veggies delicious.

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284 Comments

  1. Lexa -

    August 30, 2023 @ 3:04 am

    I am so excited to make this. I only got my very frost vitamix yesterday and I’ve used it 5 times already 😳

    Today I made your banana bread flavoured but butter. Omg. The kids were eating by the spoonful! I can not get over how smooth it comes out! (Although I never managed to get it moving its self. I just kept whacking it with the tamper)

    Okay my question…. I have the vitamix 2300i which doesn’t have a soup function…..
    can I still use my vitamix for this recipe?
    I’m very new to how to use the vitamix lol.

    Thankyou!

    Reply
    • Lenny Gale -

      August 31, 2023 @ 9:49 am

      Hi Lexa, Yes, 100%. Just run it on Variable Speed 10 for 5:30. Enjoy and share with friends!

  2. Joan Van Wagner -

    June 26, 2023 @ 10:36 am

    Hi. I made this yesterday in my basic Vitamix but it never produced steam on 10. But after heating it up in a saucepan on medium low it was perfect. I made loaded vegan nachos with vegan chorizo, beans, pickled jalapeƱos, red onions etc.
    Everyone loved them including my husband who hates vegan. No one knew my secret ingredients.

    Reply
    • Shalva Gale -

      June 28, 2023 @ 3:16 pm

      The end result sounds delicious! If you run your machine on high for about 6 minutes with the lid on tightly you should definitely get some steam!

  3. Kelly Bennett -

    February 7, 2023 @ 1:07 pm

    Love making this! I have the e-book and the weight for the 1/4 C of nutritional yeast is 60g, but online the weight measurement is 20g. We usually use 60g, but not sure which is correct.

    Reply
    • Shalva Gale -

      March 20, 2023 @ 10:44 am

      It’s 20g, thanks for letting us know!

  4. Vardit -

    February 7, 2023 @ 8:39 am

    Love your version of this dip!!! Since I first tried it about 6 months ago, I have been making it regularly. It freezes beautifully, too. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Lenny Gale -

      February 7, 2023 @ 9:33 am

      Heyhey! Thanks Vardit! Yeah, we still make it weekly and often serve it for kids dinner!

  5. kal5 -

    February 2, 2023 @ 8:32 pm

    Bad thing on nutritional yeast. It contains MSG and there is a claim it’s not vegan. Bummer. Here’s an interesting article: https://traditionalcookingschool.com/health-and-nutrition/healthy-living-health-and-nutrition/why-nutritional-yeast-is-not-vegan-health-food/

    Reply
  6. Kal5 -

    February 2, 2023 @ 8:13 pm

    Cashew Queso recipe has been around forever. You make it sound like you invented it. Your spin on the recipe is like others I’ve tried. And Cashew Queso is all good. Makes everyone happy

    Reply
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