how to make mac and cheese sauce without cheder cheese

This recipe is so easy to make, takes less than 30 minutes, and requires only a few steps. Luckily, these days, with all the ingenious ingredient ‘hacks’ and ‘alternatives’ available, it’s becoming easier to eat an entirely plant-based diet without giving up your favorite dishes! After making the ethical connection, I couldn’t imagine going back to eating dairy and other animal products. In fact, it’s one of the reasons that I stayed vegetarian for so many years (25!) before finally making the leap to Veganism in 2011. However, this healthy vegan mac and cheese is dairy-free, vegan, gluten-free (depending on what pasta you use), paleo (if you use zoodles instead of pasta for a paleo mac and cheese), and filled with healthy fats! And all without compromising on flavor or texture.īelieve me, I know it’s hard to give up cheese. Traditionally, this dish is served with tons of cheese, butter, and milk. Well, this starch is what gives the dairy-free mac and cheese sauce the same, stretchy, ‘ooey-gooey’ quality of a regular cheesy sauce- like magic!

I know you’re probably wondering what makes this ingredient so special. Meanwhile, the combination of cashews, nutritional yeast, and lemon juice adds that hint of cheesiness to the sauce, but without any dairy.Īnd then there is the star of this vegan sauce recipe, tapioca flour. This cashew cheese sauce is creamy from the blended nuts and packed with hidden veggies that add flavor and texture to the dish. Plus, with a special combination of ingredients, this vegan mac n cheese manages to mimic the stretchy quality of a dairy cheese sauce, while providing a ‘cheesy’ flavor too. However, I think that’s okay – if anything, I like that vegan versions often manage to taste delicious but be far healthier. Obviously, if we compare a vegan and non-vegan version of a mac and cheese side by side, they won’t taste the same. This recipe remains one of my top favorites, though. In fact, I have a bit of a soft spot for saucy pasta dishes- like this Vegan Alfredo Sauce, Roasted Red Pepper Pasta, or Garlic Butter Pasta. This dish is everything that I want in a creamy pasta dish – smooth, rich, moreish, and yet still surprisingly nutritious. That means that you certainly won’t stop me from eating a creamy, ‘cheesy,’ yet dairy-free mac and cheese! I am a full believer in trying to enjoy all the flavors you want, regardless of your dietary needs.

The Best Vegan Mac And Cheese You’ll Have Serve alongside the pasta of your choice or even zucchini noodles (zoodles) for a hearty, comforting dish!

This easy vegan Mac and Cheese recipe is super simple to make, deliciously ‘cheesy,’ and filled with tons of healthy hidden veggies that add flavor and nutrition.

How to make mac and cheese sauce without cheder cheese