1 C       raw cashews, soaked for 1.5 hours and rinsed

2          dates, pits removed

2 C       filtered water

1 t        vanilla extract

2/3 C    ice

Pour the soaked and rinsed cashews into your blender, followed by 1 1/2 C filtered water, dates and vanilla.  Blend for one minute.  Add the additional  1/2 C water and the ice.  Blend for another minute.  Drape a clean cheesecloth over a bowl and pour the cashew milk in the center of the cheesecloth.  Gather up the ends and squeeze the liquid out.  Pour the strained milk into a glass container and enjoy!!!!!  So yum!!!!