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    Everything Bagel Vegan Cheese Ball – 10 Minute – No soaking, straining

    Published: Dec 22, 2017 · Modified: Sep 12, 2022 by Richa 56 Comments

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    Everything bagel Seasoning Vegan Cheese Ball. No soaking, blending, straining needed! 10 minute vegan cheese ball. Gluten-free. Can be soy-free

    Everything bagel Seasoning Vegan Cheese Ball. No soaking, blending, straining needed! 10 minute vegan cheese ball. Gluten-free. Can be soy-free #vegan #cheese #veganricha | VeganRicha.com

    Cheesy Balls and dips are always popular at potlucks and events. But most recipes need a blender or processor, lots of wait time, straining and handling. You dont need to do any of that with this cheese ball. It takes just 5 minutes to put together, 25 mins to bake and its ready to serve!

    Put the almond flour, spices, flavor ingredients in a bowl, mix well to combine, knead for a minute to combine and bring together, done! Roll it in everything bagel seasoning or other spices or seeds /crushed nuts, and bake at low heat. Cool and serve with veggies and crackers. Easy as that. Perfect to start up the Holiday Dinner. Happy Holidays Everyone!

    Everything bagel Seasoning Vegan Cheese Ball. No soaking, blending, straining needed! 10 minute vegan cheese ball. Gluten-free. Can be soy-free #vegan #cheese #veganricha | VeganRicha.com

    This ball can be crumbled up and used as parmesan. The flavor keeps developing as it sits. Add herbs of choice and to make herbed cheese ball. Everything bagel seasoning works well over this cheese, see recipe notes to make your own seasoning.  While you are here, check out the 3 book giveaway on Instagram

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    Entree Ideas for Holiday dinners, see here. 
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    Why you will love this easy vegan cheeseball

    • No soaking, blending, straining needed! unlike many cashew or other nut. Asked cheeses
    • It takes barely 10 mins of active time
    • Because Everything bagel seasoning!
    • Flexible- change up flavors or toppings
    • versatile – use as appetizer or sandwich spread, or in quesadillas. Make it into a dip with additional water.

    Amazing, delicious, easy and versatile. Use it instead of feta over pizza or salad! This cheese idea is inspired by elements from Ricki’s Feta and Sophia’s Cashew parm.

    If you make this recipe, do let me know how it turned out. Tag me on Instagram #veganricha.

    Everything bagel Seasoning Vegan Cheese Ball. No soaking, blending, straining needed! 10 minute vegan cheese ball. Gluten-free. Can be soy-free #vegan #cheese #veganricha | VeganRicha.com

    Everything bagel Seasoning Vegan Cheese Ball. No soaking, blending, straining needed! 10 minute vegan cheese ball. Gluten-free. Can be soy-free #vegan #cheese #veganricha | VeganRicha.com
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    4.95 from 17 votes

    Everything Bagel Vegan Cheese Ball - 10 Minute

    Everything bagel Seasoning Vegan Cheese Ball. No soaking, blending, straining needed! 10 minute active time vegan cheese ball. Gluten-free. Can be soy-free
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time35 mins
    Total Time40 mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Gluten-free, Vegan
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 185kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup (112 g) almond flour , super fine if possible
    • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) salt
    • 2 tsp nutritional yeast
    • 1/8 tsp (0.13 tsp) dried sage
    • 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) dried thyme
    • 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) garlic powder
    • 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) onion powder
    • generous dash of black pepper
    • 1 clove of garlic minced or crushed
    • 2 to 3 tsp lime juice
    • 1.5 tbsp (1 tbsp) unsweetened non dairy yogurt or use thick non dairy milk starting with 2 tsp
    • 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil (omit for oil free, add more yogurt)
    • 1/2 -1 tsp (0.5 tsp) miso , white mellow miso or use chickpea miso to make soyfree
    • 1 tbsp or more everything bagel seasoning ,(see note to make your own)

    Instructions

    • Add all the dry ingredients to a bowl (almond flour to black pepper) and mix well.
    • Add the rest of the ingredients except bagel seasoning and mix well. Get your hands or spatula in there to press and knead into a dough. Taste and add more lime juice if needed. If the mixture is too crumbly, add a few drops of water or non-dairy yogurt at a time and press and knead to make a ball.. (add more moisture for creamier cheeseball)
    • Brush oil or aquafaba. Roll into everything bagel seasoning or sprinkle some on the ball and pat. (Or use a different coating of choice or no coating).
    • Bake at 200 degrees F(95 C)for 20-25 mins. Cool for 10 minutes before serving. Or refrigerate for a few hours for flavor to develop more and serve when needed at room temp. The ball can be stored refrigerated in a closed container for upto 4 days. 

    Notes

    Quick Everything Bagel Seasoning: Mix 1 tbsp sesame seeds(white or a mix of white and black), 1 tbsp poppy seeds, 2 tsp onion flakes and a pinch of salt
     
    Variation: Add some fresh dill, or smoked paprika and chopped jalapeno to the cheese for flavor variations.
     
    To make into a dip: Add 1 tbsp more non dairy yogurt and some water until it is a creamy consistency. Then bake for 25 to 30 minutes and serve. 
     
    Nutrition is 1 of 4 serves

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Everything Bagel Vegan Cheese Ball - 10 Minute
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 185 Calories from Fat 144
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 16g25%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Sodium 319mg14%
    Potassium 20mg1%
    Carbohydrates 7g2%
    Fiber 3g13%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 6g12%
    Vitamin C 0.7mg1%
    Calcium 59mg6%
    Iron 1.2mg7%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Everything bagel Seasoning Vegan Cheese Ball. No soaking, blending, straining needed! 10 minute vegan cheese ball. Gluten-free. Can be soy-free #vegan #cheese #veganricha | VeganRicha.com

    Ingredients

    • almond flour forms the. Add of the cheese. I use blanched superfine almond flour
    • nutritional yeast and miso add cheesy flavor along with non dairy yogurt. Use chickpea miso to make it soy free
    • Herbs such as thyme, sage, salt, pepper, garlic, onion powder add flavor
    • some extra virgin olive oil adds moisture and fat. Omit for Oilfree and use more yogurt
    • everything Bagel seasoning is an amazing topping – see recipe notes to make your own

    How to make the vegan cheeseball

    Mix all the dry ingredients in a bowl. Then add all the wet and mix well to form a soft dough.
    Shape into a ball. brush with oil or aquafaba or a flax egg. Then roll in the everything bagel seasoning. Bake for 20-25 mins. Then serve with crackers.

    Everything bagel Seasoning Vegan Cheese Ball. No soaking, blending, straining needed! 10 minute vegan cheese ball. Gluten-free. Can be soy-free #vegan #cheese #veganricha | VeganRicha.com

     

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    1. Kaitlyn Serafin

      December 15, 2022 at 4:07 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent recipe. Easy to make. Simple ingredients. My family enjoyed it on crackers as an appetizer.

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        December 16, 2022 at 2:25 pm

        Love to hear it!

        Reply
    2. Cheryl Ayres

      July 22, 2022 at 10:56 am

      5 stars
      Reading thru Richa’s replies to comments/questions, Im going to try mixing other nut/seed flours in with the almond flour to see how the finished products compare – cashew, walnut, brazil nut, pinenut.

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        July 22, 2022 at 11:01 am

        let us know

        Reply
    3. Cheryl Ayres

      July 22, 2022 at 10:41 am

      5 stars
      Amazing, quick to make and a very versatile recipe! I added a few spashes of liquid smoke to enhance the flavor. If you can’t use soy miso, chickpea or brown rice miso can be substituted. I used a slighly darker miso and the flavor was superb. Enjoyed it spread in a roasted veggie sandwich, also topping a delicious lentil-mushroom burger. I’ll be adding some smoked salt, sundried tomato and chiplotle in an upcoming version!

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        July 22, 2022 at 11:01 am

        sounds yummy

        Reply
    4. Di

      July 19, 2022 at 8:07 pm

      Can you do this oil free to make it wfpb? What can I substitute oil with?
      Thanks

      Reply
      • Richa

        July 19, 2022 at 9:17 pm

        Yes omit it and add more non dairy yogurt

        Reply
    5. Cavell

      March 03, 2022 at 5:38 am

      5 stars
      Non-vegan friends decided this didn’t taste as cheese-like as some cashew “cheese” recipes I’ve shared with them, but they loved it nevertheless. Is great on crackers, bread, or toast rounds as a savory spread.

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        March 03, 2022 at 11:26 am

        thanks

        Reply
      • Cheryl Ayres

        July 22, 2022 at 10:47 am

        Ive found the variety of miso makes quite a difference. I liked the flavor from the darker miso personally. If make aged cashew cheese and will be testing incorporating some almond flour in the recipe to see how it modifies the texture.

        Reply
    6. lily

      February 13, 2022 at 9:18 am

      cheese looks good was looking to see dog ?? always nice to include in your photos Lily

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        February 15, 2022 at 2:11 pm

        ok

        Reply
    7. Ge

      February 12, 2021 at 4:29 pm

      Hi!! Does it freeze?

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        February 13, 2021 at 6:59 pm

        it’s possible & will change the texture a little bit. You could freeze the dough without baking it.

        Reply
    8. Nadia Fisher

      December 31, 2019 at 6:14 am

      Hi! I don’t have almond flour. What can be used instead?

      Reply
      • Richa

        December 31, 2019 at 11:39 am

        you can make your own almond flour or cashew flour in a blender or food processor and use that. Pulse to make a fine meal and use

        Reply
    9. Val

      July 13, 2019 at 8:35 am

      Loved it! I didn’t have vegan yogurt so I used aquafaba instead and it turned out great! I spread it on toasts and top it with salad and avocado for a delicious dinner 🙂

      Reply
      • Richa

        July 13, 2019 at 11:04 am

        wesome!

        Reply
    10. DeDe

      February 03, 2019 at 8:39 pm

      5 stars
      I’m not sure if I need to add the oil in, or just use it to brush on before rolling in seasoning. Please advise. Can’t wait to try this!

      Reply
      • Richa

        February 04, 2019 at 12:21 am

        it gets added in. Use more for brushing. it will barely be a few drops to brush the ball as its a small ball

        Reply
    11. Nina Javez

      December 10, 2018 at 10:40 am

      5 stars
      I tried the vegan yogurt variation to make it more of a dip and it turned out AMAZING! Thank you as always for your amazing recipe!

      Reply
      • Richa

        December 10, 2018 at 6:44 pm

        awesome!

        Reply
    12. Bc

      April 26, 2018 at 3:23 pm

      5 stars
      Taste amazing!! Thanks for the recipe !!!

      Reply
    13. Miss

      March 30, 2018 at 4:37 pm

      4 stars
      Hi Richa! I just wanted to let you know my very Western Doctor went Vegan about 3 years ago and he’s a changed doctor. He is so much more in tune with food as healer. I went to see him for some inflammation I was having about a month ago and he recommended you to me (I’m vegetarian). Well I’m now into a month off of all dairy and my inflammation is all but gone, but I really do miss cheese. Thanks for sharing this and all your wonderful recipes!

      Reply
    14. jess

      March 11, 2018 at 9:16 pm

      is baking required?

      Reply
      • Richa

        March 12, 2018 at 12:31 am

        you can leave the mixture as is in the fridge to chill for a few hours and it will set. I like the baked version as the flavors meld and get stronger.

        Reply
    15. Jo

      January 21, 2018 at 5:09 pm

      5 stars
      Just made this for dinner tonight – the family slowed down eating it once I told them it was 650 calories 😉 but it was still gone in no time. We need to come up with our own vegan titles for our mock cheese and else. This “fill in the name” was very tasty and I can see it going well with a cracker, but if I would call it “cheese” for an omnivore I would have to face heavy criticism.
      Thank you for the recipe, we will be making this again, and next time we will let it sit, to develop the flavor.

      Reply
      • Richa

        January 21, 2018 at 7:43 pm

        Thats true. Right now everyone searches for vegan “cheese” or whatever vegan something. Until there is a consensus, its hard to come up with my own name else no one will find these amazing recipes!

        Reply
    16. Katie

      January 17, 2018 at 6:43 am

      I can’t tell you how excited I am to try this recipe! Do you know if there is a good substitute for the nutritional yeast? I don’t do well with yeasts and many plant based recipes recommend it. Any suggestion is greatly appreciated!

      Reply
      • Richa

        January 17, 2018 at 11:05 am

        Add more miso and ground mustard. that should add a good cheesy profile. You can taste before baking since everything is edible in the mix.

        Reply
    17. Melissa

      January 05, 2018 at 10:01 am

      5 stars
      I made this for my 8 yo daughter who is allergic to dairy yesterday. She loved it and she would have eaten the whole thing in one sitting if I hadn’t stopped her. Thanks so much! Your recipes make my life so much easier.

      Reply
      • Richa

        January 05, 2018 at 10:55 am

        Thats so awesome!!

        Reply
    18. Charlene

      January 04, 2018 at 6:26 am

      5 stars
      This looks amazing! Your recipes are the best out there!! can I use coconut flour instead of almond flour in this recipe? Thank you!

      Reply
      • Richa

        January 04, 2018 at 10:26 am

        No unfortunately. Coconut flour is very different kind of flour. it needs 10 times the moisture and will just crumble in sawdust, it also tastes very different . it is not a good substitute to use in most recipes and needs a recipe developed for coconut flour

        Reply
    19. Marissa

      January 03, 2018 at 7:42 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! Gets better over time for sure. Wonderful substitute for dairy cheese. Haven’t had cheese and crackers for so long!

      Reply
      • Richa

        January 03, 2018 at 9:26 pm

        Awesome!

        Reply
    20. JdW

      December 26, 2017 at 6:58 pm

      5 stars
      This was delicious! I made this today (doubled the miso and the garlic) and instead of onion flakes I used dried shallots. I baked it in my dehydrator for about 6 hours (then refrigerated it). The cheese ball was a big hit with my non-vegan guests. Thanks for your brilliant ideas!

      Reply
      • Richa

        December 26, 2017 at 7:32 pm

        Awesome!

        Reply
    21. Jessi

      December 26, 2017 at 5:41 pm

      Amazing flavor! I think it works even better as a crumbly parmesan substitute than a cracker spread.

      Reply
      • Richa

        December 26, 2017 at 7:36 pm

        It totally does. The cheese softer and cohesive depending on the almond flour, moisture content and kneading. However the texture, it tastes great!

        Reply
    22. Gina

      December 23, 2017 at 2:52 pm

      Awesome recipe Richa! 🙂
      Do you think I can sub sunflower seeds to make it nutfree?

      Reply
      • Richa

        December 23, 2017 at 6:12 pm

        I havent tried them, but they might work. Powder them and try with 1-2 tbsp to test first.

        Reply
    23. gloria of Veghead, Etc.

      December 23, 2017 at 2:34 pm

      This recipe sounds great. But as I was reading through it, I realized I’m not sure when to add the miso? I love miso, and I don’t want to leave it out.

      Thanks so much for all of your creative and delicious recipes. You are a true inspiration.
      -gloria

      Reply
      • Richa

        December 23, 2017 at 6:09 pm

        with the wet ingredients. It gets mixed in while you are kneading.

        Reply
    24. Stephanie

      December 23, 2017 at 1:34 pm

      What can I use instead of miso (no soy products)

      Reply
      • Richa

        December 23, 2017 at 6:10 pm

        chickpea miso is soyfree miso. If you can’t find it, use more nutritional yeast to taste.

        Reply
    25. Sophia

      December 23, 2017 at 4:01 am

      Can I use chickpea flour instead? Can’t wait to try this recipe out!

      Reply
      • Richa

        December 23, 2017 at 10:48 am

        not in this recipe as it would need to be cooked differently. See this one that uses chickpea flour https://www.veganricha.com/2015/10/vegan-cheese-ball-cheddar-cheese-ball.html

        Reply
    26. Ricki

      December 22, 2017 at 5:53 pm

      This looks just amazing–and so easy!! I can’t wait to try it. On the holiday menu for sure! Thrilled that the feta was part of the inspiration. Hope you guys have a great holiday! xo

      Reply
    27. Caitlin

      December 22, 2017 at 5:21 pm

      5 stars
      I just turned to a vegan diet a month ago and your recipes have made my transition so much easier and yummy! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Richa

        December 22, 2017 at 5:23 pm

        Thats awesome that you transitioned to a vegan diet! Good luck! I am so glad to be of help!

        Reply
    28. Sophia

      December 22, 2017 at 2:27 pm

      5 stars
      Not sure why blending and straining were ever thought necessary, vegan cheese is so much easier than that as you saw from my Parmesan! This sounds absolutely delicious, thanks so much for mentioning me as inspiration! Happy holidays sweet friend!

      Reply
      • Richa

        December 22, 2017 at 5:23 pm

        I know right. too much handling and planning 🙂 Happy Holidays to you and yours too!

        Reply
    29. Hannah

      December 22, 2017 at 6:07 am

      5 stars
      Richa! This recipe is pure magic. I never thought about starting a cheese with almond flour but it makes so much sense, and cuts down the work and time involved in a massive way. I’m seriously making this ASAP.

      Reply
      • Richa

        December 22, 2017 at 12:05 pm

        Its a product of me being lazy 😉 I just didnt want to soak and strain after all the blending :). And then when i tasted it, i was like, why have i been doing all that blending and straining!

        Reply

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