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Home » Plant-Based, Vegan Sour Cream

Plant-Based, Vegan Sour Cream

January 11, 2018 By Diane Smith 10 Comments

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How many healthy plant-based, vegan sour cream options do you see on the market these days? Practically none! So I decided to create a simple and quick way to make one that will last in the fridge all week. This is how to make vegan sour cream without cashews.

Get ready to add a dollop of Vegan Sour Cream on your tacos, sandwiches, salad bowls, soups and chili, fully loaded nachos, and more.

Vegan Sour Cream

Silken Tofu Sour Cream Recipe

The base in this recipe is Silken tofu. Regular will do in a pinch but may not be as smooth.

You’ll blend the tofu with whole cloves of garlic and apple cider vinegar, which adds it’s tanginess. If you’d like, use the Bragg’s Cider Vinegar “with the Mother” to offer a punch of gut healing bacteria. This is the “live” version and aids with digestion by offering a boost of probiotics.

You can also use sprouted tofu, which assists in the breakdown of the soy, as soy may be harder to digest for some.

This plant-based sour cream recipe is considered a Friendly Plantricious recipe. If you’d like to learn more about this seal for Plantricious recipes and how they reflect a plant-based diet, read my latest article, The Trusted Plantricious Certified Seal.

Vegan Sour Cream

Soy is a great source of plant-based protein. It balances hormones, contains all eight essential amino acids and offers nutrients vital to maintaining skin health, and lowers cholesterol.

Tofu is also low in fat, making it a great low-fat protein source. If you are allergic to soy or are avoiding the consumption of soy, you’re welcome to create this creamy sour cream using soaked cashews.

I made roasted veggie tacos today; topped them with avocado, chipotle cashew sauce, some sprouts and some vegan sour cream. This was one satisfying dish!

Here’s a few recipes to try your home-made plant-based sour cream with:

  • Chili Topped with Potatoes
  • Enchilada Casserole
  • Mushroom Veggie Tacos
  • Vegetarian Chili
  • Huevos Rancheros with Tomatillo Salsa

Isn’t it amazing that we now have simple, natural ways of creating our favorite comfort foods in a way that won’t overload your body with harmful toxins, is made in a cleaner, more earth-friendly way? I find this to be quite exciting…. How do you enjoy this Vegan Sour Cream recipe?

I’d love to hear your feedback in the comments below for this Plant-Based, Vegan Sour Cream! If you have a photo, post it on my Instagram page, tag me using the hashtag #plantbasedcooking in your caption, and I won’t miss it!


This recipe is Plantricious Friendly because it meets the following guidelines.

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  • Must be whole food plant-based, contains no animal products
  • May be minimally processed
  • No added oil
  • No added sugars
  • No artificial additives or preservatives
  • *Plantricious Friendly foods may include but are not limited to condiments, fermented foods, soups, sauces, beverages, dressings, marinades, etc.

 

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Plant-Based, Vegan Sour Cream

You don't need dairy to enjoy sour cream. This plant-based version is perfect for topping baked potatoes, tacos or burritos and using in creamy dressings.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Servings: 8 servings

Equipment

  • High-Speed Blender or
  • Food Processor

Ingredients

  • 1/2 carton firm organic tofu regular Silken (non-Silken will work, too). About 8 oz.
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp unsweetened soy milk
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Instructions

  • There's no need to press the tofu. Using a blender or food processor, place all of the ingredients and blend well, scraping the sides to make sure all is incorporated.
  • Add more soy milk if needed to thin.

Notes

2 tablespoons

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Plant-Based, Vegan Sour Cream
Amount per Serving
Calories
18
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
0.8
g
1
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.1
g
1
%
Sodium
 
1.4
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
 
1
g
0
%
Fiber
 
0.1
g
0
%
Sugar
 
0.3
g
0
%
Protein
 
1.6
g
3
%
Vitamin A
 
0
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
3.3
mg
4
%
Calcium
 
20
mg
2
%
Iron
 
0.4
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
The nutrition information is a rough estimate. Values will vary based on variables like specific brand or type of product used. To obtain the most accurate representation, it’s recommended that you calculate your own with the actual amount and type of ingredient used.
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  1. Rita

    February 15, 2019 at 6:18 am

    Hi Diane. I love your recipes, so thank you for sharing them. One thing that really bugs me with all recipes is the ingredient “juice from a lemon.” Since lemons come in all different sizes that could be anywhere from 2 to 4 tablespoons and it can make a difference in the end result of a recipe. How do you interpret that, and can’t recipes just say the amount of tablespoons of fresh lemon juice? Thanks for your input.
    Rita Shields

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    • Diane Smith

      February 15, 2019 at 9:36 am

      Hey Rita, I appreciate your feedback and you make a good point! Next time I make a recipe, I’m going to take your advice and put in the measurement for ingredients like this. One thing you can do in the meantime is to use your taste as a guide and start with 1/2 lemon. I make this recipe fairly often so I’ll update it soon.

      Reply
    • Lynn

      November 3, 2023 at 4:29 pm

      5 stars
      Loved this! How long will it last in the fridge?

      Reply
      • Diane Smith

        November 4, 2023 at 2:31 pm

        It should last in the fridge at least 7 days, maybe 10. So glad you enjoyed the recipe. 🙂

        Reply
  2. cindy

    November 28, 2020 at 6:55 am

    Hi – I’d like to use cashew instead of tofu…what is the tofu to cashew?

    Reply
    • Diane Smith

      November 28, 2020 at 10:21 am

      Hi Cindy. You can substitute 1 cup of soaked cashews for the tofu with about 1/2 cup water. Soak the cashews overnight or for a few hours with very warm water. Drain and then whir in a high-speed blender with the other ingredients except for the plant milk. Check for consistency and add a tablespoon or two of plant milk, if needed. A regular blender may work if the cashews are soft enough after soaking.

      Reply
  3. Heather

    May 6, 2021 at 3:29 pm

    What is the shelf life of this recipe? I am looking into going plant-based and sour cream is one of the things I thought I was going to struggle with giving up! But I also live alone, so I don’t go through my groceries as quickly as others might. I try not to be wasteful if possible. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Diane Smith

      May 7, 2021 at 2:32 pm

      I’d say about 7-10 days. Even with the two of us, I don’t go through my homemade mayonnaise very fast but it sure is nice to know we have alternatives. I sometimes use store-bought unsweetened cashew yogurt (like Forager brand) as sour cream. It probably has more fat calories than homemade tofu yogurt, though. It can take a little time to get used to something like plant-based sour cream when you’ve been used to dairy so keep that in mind. But, you will get used to it and grow to love it. Especially since your being good to yourself. Take care.

      Reply
  4. Martha

    January 21, 2022 at 1:15 pm

    5 stars
    Hi! I’m curious about the need for the garlic?

    Reply
    • Diane Smith

      January 21, 2022 at 1:21 pm

      Hi, Personal preference, I suppose. I find it to be a little bland without it but you could leave it out. 👍

      Reply
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