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Vegan Sour Cream

Published on February 24, 2020 By Gunjan 16 Comments

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Vegan Sour Cream is an easy recipe that’s made with only 6 ingredients and in 5 minutes. It’s thick, creamy, tangy and perfect to use in any dish where sour cream is required.

A spoon picking vegan sour cream from the glass jar

I have tried to make this sour cream with healthy ingredients so as to make it low in calories and also low in carbohydrates too.

It is so perfect and versatile that goes well in any Mexican-inspired dish. It’s an excellent substitute for regular dairy sour cream and wonderfully works on baked potatoes.

vegan sour cream on the baked potato

Ingredients for Vegan Sour Cream

Extra firm tofu
Raw cashew Nuts
Apple cider vinegar
Unsweetened almond milk
Lemon juice
Salt

Ingredients on the wooden board

How to make this Vegan Sour Cream

  • It’s a one step recipe. So, first and the only step is to combine all the ingredients in a food processor/blender and blend it until its smooth and creamy.
  • Lastly, now, spoon it out in a glass jar to refrigerate and use when needed.

I love to make my own food. It gives me a lot of flexibility to use the ingredients that I want and the type of ingredients. Therefore, I end up using the freshest and the healthiest ones.

A 45 degree angle view of vegan sour cream along with a wooden spoon

Expert tips:

  • Most importantly, use a powerful blender or a food processor for this so that the sour cream becomes smooth and creamy.
  • Another important thing is that I have used the twin pack of extra firm tofu. Therefore, it was easy to measure tofu, since I used the exact half of the twin pack. Rather, you may use the regular big pack of 15 ounce and subsequently divide it in two halves.
  • For this recipe, there is no need to press tofu. Therefore, simply drain the excess water that comes with the package.
  • I have used whole raw cashew nuts in this recipe but chopped unsalted cashew nuts also work here.
  • I have used almond milk to keep it low in calories but feel free to use any dairy free milk.

Frequently asked questions:

How long do they last?
It lasts for about 2 weeks in the refrigerator in an air tight glass container.

In which recipes can I use this vegan sour cream?
It pairs well with any Mexican dish or baked potatoes.

Can I substitute cashew nuts with something else?
I have not tried it with any other nuts, however, I can guarantee that cashew nuts work best in this recipe.

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Other sauce/dip recipe that you may like:
Oil free Vegan Mayo
Nut Free Vegan Cream Cheese
Red Bean Hummus Dip
Fire Roasted Jalapeno Dip
Sriracha Mango Dip
Simple Sweet Potato Dip

Did you make this recipe?
If you get a chance to make this recipe then please leave your feedback in the comments below along with the ratings. In addition, you may tag @kiipfit on Instagram because we would love to see what you cooked.

A spoon picking vegan sour cream from the glass jar
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5 from 7 votes

Vegan Sour Cream

Vegan Sour cream is an easy recipe that’s made with only 6 ingredients and in 5 minutes. It’s thick, creamy, tangy and perfect to use in any dish where sour cream is required.
Prep Time3 mins
Cook Time2 mins
Total Time5 mins
Course: Dip
Cuisine: American, European
Keyword: cashew sour cream, how to make vegan sour cream, tofu sour cream, vegan sour cream, vegan sour cream recipe, vegan sour cream substitute
Servings: 10
Calories: 43kcal
Author: Gunjan

Ingredients

  • 1/2 of 15 oz extra firm tofu ( not silken tofu) (drained)
  • 1/4 cup raw whole cashew nuts
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened plain almond milk
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  • In a food processor/blender combine all the ingredients
    and blend it until smooth and creamy.
  • Spoon it out in a glass jar and use immediately
    or refrigerate.

Notes

  • Pressing of tofu in this recipe is not required. Just drain and remove the excess water.
  • It’s easier to measure ½ of 15 oz tofu if you buy a twin pack. In that case use only one of the twin packs for this recipe.
  • This recipe stores well in the refrigerator for about 2 weeks in a glass container.

Nutrition

Calories: 43kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 4mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 1mg

Baked Potato with vegan sour cream on it along with a glass jar filled with it at the background.

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Filed Under: Dairy Free, Dressings, Gluten Free, Recipes, Special Diet, Vegan

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Comments

  1. Mary Bostow says

    March 2, 2020 at 11:47 am

    This is so awesome, we have people in our family who eat Vegan, they’re going to love this!

    Reply
  2. Aline says

    March 2, 2020 at 11:16 am

    5 stars
    What a great recipe to have on my archives – I have so many vegan friends and am always in need of things like these so I can feed them delicious things!

    Reply
  3. Nicole says

    March 2, 2020 at 8:48 am

    What?! I didn’t even know that was possible. Sour cream really bothers my stomach so having another alternative is awesome!

    Reply
  4. Jenni LeBaron says

    March 1, 2020 at 3:11 pm

    5 stars
    This is such a brilliantly creamy recipe for vegan sour cream! This is going to be so delicious on top of salads and quesadillas!

    Reply
  5. Tar says

    March 1, 2020 at 1:07 pm

    5 stars
    I am not vegan, but I love ways to eat healthier. Such a good alternative and it looks creamy.

    Reply
  6. Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says

    February 29, 2020 at 1:01 pm

    5 stars
    I can’t believe I have never thought to make vegan sour cream before! This sounds so good, and with ingredients I already have at home!!

    Reply
    • Gunjan says

      March 1, 2020 at 7:28 am

      Thank you Cathleen! I hope you get a chance to enjoy this recipe soon.

      Reply
  7. Marisa F. Stewart says

    February 29, 2020 at 12:03 pm

    Can’t believe this recipe comes together so quickly. What a great way to save on calories and make it vegan too. I have several recipes I want to include this sour cream in.

    Reply
    • Gunjan says

      February 29, 2020 at 12:09 pm

      Thank you Marisa. Hope you like it!

      Reply
  8. Pam Greer says

    February 29, 2020 at 7:40 am

    5 stars
    My daughter is vegan and I can’t wait for her to try this vegan sour cream! I’m not even vegan and I love it!

    Reply
  9. Kay says

    February 29, 2020 at 1:03 am

    This is a great recipe, perfect cream substitute for vegans!

    Reply
  10. Jacqui DeBono says

    February 28, 2020 at 6:32 pm

    This is such a lovely recipe! I would never think that sour cream could be made out of those ingredients!

    Reply
  11. Kelly Anthony says

    February 26, 2020 at 2:52 pm

    5 stars
    You had me at 6 ingredients and only 5 minutes! What a great alternative recipe for vegan sour cream.

    Reply
    • Gunjan says

      February 27, 2020 at 8:26 am

      Thank you Kelly!

      Reply
  12. Danielle says

    February 26, 2020 at 3:30 am

    5 stars
    Only 6 ingredients andfive minutes? Unbelievable! The sour cream looks amazing and the consistency is so good. Can’t wait to make it at home now.

    Reply
    • Gunjan says

      February 26, 2020 at 7:29 am

      Thank you Danielle. Hope you get a chance to enjoy this soon!

      Reply

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