Last Updated on January 12, 2023

Dairy free mashed potatoes are pillowy smooth and perfectly creamy. Made with simple ingredients, these vegan mashed potatoes are an excellent side to all of your meals.

dairy free mashed potatoes

I love vegan mashed potatoes. It’s one of my top comfort foods. There’s really nothing better than eating a warm bowl of whipped mashed potatoes and fried chicken or cauliflower. 

A couple of years ago I discovered tofutti sour cream which rocked my world. Being allergic to dairy, I had never really experienced sour cream. Now I can enjoy sour cream with all my favorites like nachos, sour cream apple pie, burritos, spinach dip, artichoke dip, and of course digging into AMAZING whipped potatoes… Mmmmm.

Unfortunately, it comes in a plastic box, covered with plastic film, and it has some questionable ingredients. Hydrogenated soybean oil? Its main ingredient is water and it’s loaded with sugar. But, now that I’ve tasted the holy grail, there’s no way I’m going back to lame dairy free mashed potatoes.

So, I’ve been experimenting with different ways to make non-dairy sour cream. I had a happy accident and made cream cheese! Woo-hoo! But, I finally nailed my dairy free mashed potatoes recipe. It only takes about 15-20 minutes, making it a serious dinner win!  

Be sure to check out my recipe for homemade roasted pumpkin seeds, vegetarian chili, and spinach walnut apple salad.

why you’ll love this dairy free mashed potatoes recipe

• Delicious vegan side for any ocassion
• Family friendly
• Easy to follow recipe
• Only 20 minutes start to finish
• 7 ingredients

vegan mashed potatoes ingredients

8 servings; 20 minutes

• 16 Small Red Potatoes (yellow potatoes are fine or four peeled russets)
• 1 1/3Cup of Cashews
• 2 Cups of Starch Liquid
• 2 Limes Juiced
• 1/4 Cup White Vinegar
• 2 Teaspoons of Salt
• 1 Cup of Good Olive Oil

how to make vegan mashed potatoes

step 1: boil potatoes & cashews

Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add chopped potatoes and cashews. The potatoes and cashews should be ready after about 15 minutes. You should be able to easily insert a fork into the potatoes, and the cashews should be plump.

step 2: whip potatoes

Place the potatoes in a separate bowl and set aside. Put your cashews, 2 cups of the starchy potato liquid, and all of the other ingredients in a blender or food processor. Whip until smooth 2-3 minutes. Mash your potatoes and fold in your creamy cashew mixture. Add extra salt, pepper, oil, green onions, or my personal favorite smoked paprika for a pretty garnish.

faqs 

what kind of potatoes do I need?

Our preference is red potatoes because they enhance how creamy they are. However, you can also use Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes.

can I add vegan butter?

Sure, it’s fine to add vegan butter if you want to. Typically, the olive oil gives them a buttery texture and flavor, but it’s entirely up to you.

Yield: 8

Dairy Free Mashed Potatoes

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Dairy free mashed potatoes are pillowy smooth and perfectly creamy. Made with simple ingredients, these vegan mashed potatoes are an excellent side to all of your meals.

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 16 Small Red Potatoes (yellow potatoes are fine or four peeled russets)
• 1 1/3 Cup of Cashews
• 2 Cups of Starch Liquid
• 2 Limes Juiced
• 1/4 Cup White Vinegar
• 2 Teaspoons of Salt
• 1 Cup of Good Olive Oil

Instructions

1. Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add chopped potatoes and cashews. The potatoes and cashews should be ready after about 15 minutes. You should be able to easily insert a fork into the potatoes, and the cashews should be plump.
2. Place the potatoes in a separate bowl and set aside. Put your cashews, 2 cups of the starchy potato liquid, and all of the other ingredients in a blender or food processor. Whip until smooth 2-3 minutes. Mash your potatoes and fold in your creamy cashew mixture. Add extra salt, pepper, oil, green onions, or my personal favorite smoked paprika for a pretty garnish

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