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Note that the cashews require at least 8 hours of soaking, so plan ahead.
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Preheat your oven to 400 F and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Place the cashews on the baking sheet and toast in the oven until golden brown, about 5-10 minutes.
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Set aside to cool.
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Turn off the oven.
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Once the cashews are cooled, place them in a medium bowl and cover them with water.
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Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 8 hours.
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Once the cashews have soaked for 8 hours, drain the water and add them into a small food processor.
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Add the coconut milk and a tiny pinch of salt and blend until they form a smooth, creamy sauce.
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Depending on the strength of your food processor, this make take a few minutes.
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Set aside.
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In a large blender, add the remaining ingredients (avocado through kale) and blend until smooth.
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The mixture should be quite thick and creamy.
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Divide the avocado smoothie between two bowls and swirl in 2 tablespoons of the cashew cream (see note).
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Garnish with additional cashews, coconut flakes and pomegranate seeds.
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Devour!
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Note: You will have leftover cashew cream sauce but unless you have the worlds tiniest food processor, its hard to make a smaller batch and get it smooth.