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Vegan Mac and Cheese Powder – Cheese Mix Recipe

December 15, 2018 By Richa 133 Comments

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This Easy Vegan Mac and Cheese Powder is perfect to whip up mac and cheese within minutes when needed. It also makes a great gift! Add flavors and herbs for variations. Soyfree Vegan Mac and Cheese Mix Recipe. Glutenfree Nutfree Option.  Jump to Recipe 

This Easy Vegan Mac and Cheese Powder is perfect to whip up mac and cheese within minutes when needed. It also makes a great gift! Add flavors and herbs for variations. #Vegan Mac n Cheese Mix #Recipe. Glutenfree Nutfree Option #VeganRicha

You know when you need some mac and cheese fix super quickly and without having to think much about what to add when and how much! Or a Creamy Cheese Sauce to dip some veggies, This mix comes in handy!

Just mix or blend with non dairy milk, simmer and done. Add cooked pasta, sauteed veggies or salsa for a dip!

Saute some onion, garlic and veggies such as mushrooms to  the cheese sauce for variation. Add some flavors such as chipotle pepper or cajun or garam masala. Play away!

You can use the mix to make a fabulous cheese sauce to dress roasted veggies or bowls or use as a dip! You can also make a casserole with it. Add more herbs of choice. Lots of options!

This Easy Vegan Mac and Cheese Powder is perfect to whip up mac and cheese within minutes when needed. It also makes a great gift! Add flavors and herbs for variations. #Vegan Mac n Cheese Mix #Recipe. Glutenfree Nutfree Option #VeganRicha
Ingredients for our Vegan Mac and cheese Powder in bowls and measuring cups

When the sauce is simmering, you can add additional flavors like some miso, lemon and/or soy sauce. Add some sriracha or chili garlic sauce or Gochujang for variation. Fold in some salsa and taco spice for a fajita style cheese sauce. Perfect to have around while travelling/camping!

If you want to use nuts other than cashews, such as almond, use a 1/3 cup nuts and add 2 tbsp more flour as most other nuts are not as creamy. 

Tips to make a smooth cheese sauce

  • You want to process or blend the mixture a few times with scraping and mixing in between. Check in between to feel the mixture if it is too gritty with pieces of nuts. Process more until themixture becomes more powdery with just a slight grittyness.
  • Blend the mixture with the non dairy milk in a blender so the nuts blend in even more, before adding to the saucepan. 

This Easy Vegan Mac and Cheese Powder is perfect to whip up mac and cheese within minutes when needed. It also makes a great gift! Add flavors and herbs for variations. Vegan Mac and Cheese Mix Recipe. Glutenfree Nutfree Option

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  • Cowboy Cookies in a Jar. 
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Vegan Cowboy Cookies Mix makes great Jar gifts for the Holiday Season. Layer oats, flour, coconut, chocolate sugar and pecans. Mix, add applesauce and oil, and bake. #veganricha #Vegan #Recipe Can be #glutenfree. | VeganRicha.com Khichdi in a Jar - Mixed Vegetable Kitchari Mix for Instant Pot or Saucepan. Easy Lentil Rice Soup with Veggies.  Gift the jar full of lentils,, rice and spices. Empty into a pot with veggies of choice. Easy Weekday Dinner.  Vegan Gluten-free Soy-free Nut-free Recipe.  #vegan #veganricha

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  • Brownie Mix in a Jar for 1 or for 8.
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Lets make this easy mac mix and gift it out to everyone who loves a good cheese sauce! This recipe is adapted from Miyoko’s Cheese Mix.

This Easy Vegan Mac and Cheese Powder is perfect to whip up mac and cheese within minutes when needed. It also makes a great gift! Add flavors and herbs for variations. #Vegan Mac n Cheese Mix #Recipe. Glutenfree Nutfree Option #VeganRicha

Above is scant 1/2 cup chipotle mac mix with non dairy milk. Below is 1/3 cup mac mix with water. 
Mac and Cheese made with Vegan Mac and Cheese Powder in a while bowl

This Easy Vegan Mac and Cheese Powder is perfect to whip up mac and cheese within minutes when needed. It also makes a great gift! Add flavors and herbs for variations. Vegan Mac and Cheese Mix Recipe. Glutenfree Nutfree Option

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Vegan Mac and Cheese Powder

This Easy Vegan Mac and Cheese Powder is perfect to whip up mac and cheese within minutes when needed. It also makes a great gift! Add flavors and herbs for variations. Soyfree Vegan Mac and Cheese Mix Recipe. Glutenfree Nutfree Option.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Vegan Gluten-free
Keyword: vegan cheese powder, vegan instant mac and cheese, vegan mac and cheese mix
Servings: 4 serves of third cup powder that serves 2-3
Calories: 164kcal
Author: Vegan Richa

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (64.5 g) cashews raw, (see notes for nutfree)
  • 1/2 cup (22 g) nutritional yeast
  • 3 tbsp flour ( all purpose or use oat flour for glutenfree. rice flour will work too, but it adds a slight grittyness)
  • 2 tbsp tapioca starch or other starch
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp ground mustard
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1.5 tsp (2 tsp) salt (2 tsp for saltier or adjust later when you make the sauce)
  • 2 to 3 tsp paprika , a mix of smoked and regular or all smoked
  • 1/2 to 1 tsp black pepper

To make Mac & Cheese:

  • 1 cup (4 oz) mac or other small pasta
  • 1 cup (240 ml) non dairy milk or water
  • 1/3 to 1/2 cup (6 to 8 tbsp) of mac and cheese powder from above

Instructions

To make the Powder Mix:

  • Process everything in a food processor or blender until powdered. It takes 2-3 mins. Blend/process or a minute, scrape sides and blend again. (Check in between to feel the mixture if it is too gritty with pieces of nuts. Process more until the mixture becomes more powdery with just a slight grittyness.) 
  • Add other flavor profiles such as chipotle, cajun, garam masala and mix in (optional). See notes for options.

To make mac:

  • Cook 1 cup of dry pasta according to instructions on the package in salted water. Drain and set aside.
  • Combine 1/3 to 1/2 cup of mix with 1 cup of water or non dairy milk and 2-3 tsp olive oil or vegan butter (optional) in a saucepan or blend and add to saucepan for creamier, and bring to a boil. Add cooked pasta (and optionally sauteed veggies such as mushrooms, broccoli etc) and cook for a min, taste and adjust salt and flavor. (You can add 1 tsp miso or soy sauce and/or lemon juice for additional flavor. Garnish with oregano, pepper flakes if needed.) Cover and let sit for another 2 mins. (For saucier, use 1/2 cup mix. You can add a tbsp more of the powder to the simmering sauce, if it isnt as thick as you like).
  • To make cheese sauce to drizzle over roasted veggies or salad or baked potato, blend 1/2 cup mix with 1 cup non dairy milk.Add to a pan and bring to a boil. Simmer for a few mins to thicken. 
  • To Store: Store in a glass jar or ceramic airtight container. On the counter away from heat for upto a month. Refrigerate for freshness and longer life. 

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Notes

Nutfree: Use 1/2 cup total flour(all purpose) instead of cashews. 
A mix of 1/3 cup oat flour, 2 tbsp rice flour and 1 tbsp tapioca for glutenfree. 
Or 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds+ 1/3 cup total flour.
 
Chipotle Mac: Add 1 tsp chipotle pepper powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika and 1 tsp oregano. 
Cajun/garam masala/Jerk Mac: Add 1 Tbsp cajun spice/garam masala/jerk seasoning to the mix. Sprinkle more on the cooked mac .
 
To bake into a casserole: Blend 1/2 cup of the mix with 1 1/4 cup non dairy milk. Combine in a casserole with cooked pasta and 1 tbsp olive oil. Top with breadcrumbs, mined garlic, fresh herbs of choice and a drizzle of olive oil. Bake at 400 deg F for 20 mins.
 
To make a Queso style dip: Blend 1/2 cup of the mix with 1 cup non dairy milk, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika,1/2 tsp cumin. Bring to a boil to thicken, take off heat, fold in some salsa and chopped pickled jalapeno.
 
Nutrition is for a 1/3 cup of the mix(which serves 2 or more people depending on how you use it), does not include pasta. (makes 1 1/3 cup) . For 1 individual serving, divide by 2.
 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Vegan Mac and Cheese Powder
Amount Per Serving
Calories 164 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 857mg37%
Potassium 286mg8%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 850IU17%
Vitamin C 0.2mg0%
Calcium 15mg2%
Iron 2.3mg13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

Filed Under: holiday, main course, popular, soy free Tagged With: vegan, vegan mac and cheese, video



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  1. Greta says

    May 24, 2020 at 12:07 am

    This was freaking delicious. Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • Vegan Richa Support says

      May 24, 2020 at 12:17 pm

      So glad you enjoyed this recipe!

      Reply
  2. Aman says

    May 27, 2020 at 6:12 pm

    This was life changing. Not only was it quick but my super carnivore husband loved it. I’ve made other vegan mac n’ cheese recipes before and he did not like them at all. My kid is eating it up like candy. I can see this as our easy dinner night on my weekly meal rotation! Thanks a million!

    Reply
  3. Aman says

    May 27, 2020 at 6:24 pm

    5 stars
    Forgot to give it the 5 stars it deserves!

    Reply
    • Richa says

      May 27, 2020 at 9:00 pm

      Awesome! Thanks!

      Reply
  4. M says

    June 7, 2020 at 6:20 pm

    Richa,

    I only have roasted pepitas. Will that work for the nut-free sub, or do they need to be raw?

    Reply
  5. Grace says

    June 9, 2020 at 1:33 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you so much for this recipe! It has been a lifesaver for my daughter with many allergies

    Reply
  6. Colleen Swanger says

    June 16, 2020 at 8:24 am

    5 stars
    I am just in love with this recipe (especially with the nut free option) and now want to make little gift jars of it. Do you mind sharing where you got your little jars shown? Thank you in advance!

    Reply
    • Richa says

      June 17, 2020 at 12:46 am

      From amazon. They are smaller mason jars

      Reply
  7. Michele says

    June 28, 2020 at 4:38 pm

    5 stars
    Easy & Delicious! I added a little cayenne and some crushed up croutons on top. Can’t wait to try different add ons. Thanks so much!!

    Reply
  8. Laura says

    June 30, 2020 at 6:42 am

    Would cornstarch work instead of tapioca starch? TIA. This could be a game changer. All vegan Mac and cheese recipes look so time consuming. Thanks for sharing this powder. ☺️

    Reply
    • Richa says

      June 30, 2020 at 12:12 pm

      It will. The mixture might not be a stringy that’s all.

      Reply
  9. Charlotte says

    July 2, 2020 at 12:35 pm

    5 stars
    Excellent! So much flavor, definitely the best vegan mac and cheese recipe I’ve come across! And so convenient too!

    Reply
  10. Jimena Juarez says

    July 3, 2020 at 8:30 am

    4 stars
    I like the recipe too much, i started with a free month trial vegan challenge, and this change my life. Now i can enjoy more my life and the food, Thank u.
    If u want the link of the challenge here is: https://bit.ly/3eWDq6D

    Reply
    • Vegan Richa Support says

      July 3, 2020 at 6:56 pm

      wow. that’s amazing!! good for you. thank you.

      Reply
  11. Toni Kulma says

    July 24, 2020 at 4:28 pm

    Love this recipe. So convenient! But to my taste it needed a tang of acid because cheddar cheese has a tang to it. . So I added lemon juice with the non dairy milk.. perfect

    Reply
  12. Alyssa says

    July 27, 2020 at 6:35 pm

    5 stars
    This looks awesome! Any thoughts on how this might work for cheese popcorn? I’m craving Chicago style popcorn hard these days!!

    Reply
    • Richa says

      July 28, 2020 at 12:26 am

      Should work just fine!

      Reply
  13. Luke says

    August 21, 2020 at 4:11 pm

    5 stars
    Tastes just like store-bought, love it! I made this when my vegan box mac came without a packet and I don’t think I’ll buy another now, this is just so easy and much healthier. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Vegan Richa Support says

      August 25, 2020 at 1:55 pm

      amazing! thank YOU!!

      Reply
  14. Karolyn Aucoin says

    September 3, 2020 at 6:00 am

    5 stars
    Quicker, tastier and easier than any other vegan mac I’ve had. my go-to from now on.

    Reply
    • Vegan Richa Support says

      September 3, 2020 at 10:46 am

      Awesome !!

      Reply
  15. Alina says

    September 17, 2020 at 10:05 pm

    Sounds delicious but it is a pity that I cannot use nutritional yeast. Does anyone have any solutions? Thank you.

    Reply
    • Vegan Richa Support says

      September 19, 2020 at 7:03 pm

      in the dry mix that would be difficult to substitute. I dont like too much nutritional yeast either, but this works for me.

      You can make a cheese sauce with no nutritional yeast. Try this one and add 1 tsp miso and 1/2 tsp natural mustard and that will help with the the cheesy flavor. https://www.veganricha.com/2017/02/garlicky-korean-mac-cheese.html

      Reply
  16. Toni says

    October 4, 2020 at 8:50 am

    5 stars
    I didn’t want to use cashews for this recipe. I had a big bag of shelled hemp seeds from Costco so I used them instead. It trunked out really well. I did add a bit more nutritional yeast and lemon juice at the end to give some tang. This is a mix i will definitely keep around for a quick batch of Mac n cheese.

    Reply
  17. Swathi says

    December 23, 2020 at 7:17 am

    This looks delicious. I don’t have starch or yeast at home. Can starch be replaced by potato? What can I use instead of yeast?

    Reply
    • Vegan Richa Support says

      December 23, 2020 at 12:20 pm

      in the dry mix that would be difficult to substitute. I dont like too much nutritional yeast either, but this works for me.

      You can make a cheese sauce with no nutritional yeast. Try this one and add 1 tsp miso and 1/2 tsp natural mustard and that will help with the the cheesy flavor. https://www.veganricha.com/garlicky-korean-mac-cheese/“>Garlicky Korean Mac and Cheese with Gochujang

      Reply
      • Rhonda says

        February 7, 2021 at 9:50 am

        I can’t have any dairy and also GF ? Can I get this in GF also …? Please let me know what it’s called I will order.

        Reply
        • Vegan Richa Support says

          February 8, 2021 at 1:35 pm

          great- – it’s already dairy free – and the GF option in the notes states: A mix of 1/3 cup oat flour, 2 tbsp rice flour and 1 tbsp tapioca for glutenfree.

          Reply
  18. Laura says

    February 9, 2021 at 7:38 am

    5 stars
    I double the recipe and keep this in a jar in the freezer for whenever I need it. Weeks later it’s still fresh and delicious!

    Reply
    • Vegan Richa Support says

      February 9, 2021 at 9:54 am

      What a great idea! Thanks for the awesome review, so glad you stopped by!

      Reply
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