When you think of vegan mac and cheese, you don’t often think of a nut-free, soy-free, dairy-free, mac and cheese. Many vegans don’t realize that they can whip up a mac and cheese that is dairy-free and just as delicious as the real thing. I promise this recipe won’t disappoint you, or even the “real” cheese lovers in your family.
What you’ll love about this vegan mac and cheese
I’ve used a tasty vanilla flavouring that adds a kick you didn’t know you needed in your vegan mac and cheese It’s creamy like the real thing It’s nut-free, soy-free, and dairy-free Truffles….. do I need to say more?
Mountain Rose Herbs = the secret ingredient
The secret ingredient of this mac and cheese is definitely the organic Vanilla Bean Powder from Mountain Rose Herbs. I know, it sounds bizarre to put vanilla anything into a vegan mac and cheese, but trust me on this one. As you know from previous recipes I’ve written using Mountain Rose Herbs, I really love their spices and herbs to add to recipes. Their ingredients are made from the best herbalists, plant lovers, and environmentalists, and I can always feel great about using them in my recipes. This Vanilla Bean Powder is made from the ripened fruit of a tropical orchid, vanilla planifolia, the only orchid in the world that produces an edible fruit. Vanilla is one of the most well-known flavours in the world, and although it’s most commonly used in baking or sweeter dishes, it works perfectly in this mac and cheese and really transforms the dish when used in the right way. It balances out the creaminess of the pasta sauce perfectly and the truffle and vanilla really compliment each other.
Tips for making this vegan mac and cheese
Make sure you use Mountain Rose Herbs Vanilla Powder versus the typical liquid vanilla we are usually used to Find a vegan cheese that is great for melting. I used Daiya because their Cutting Board Collection is the best and melts so good Use a good quality truffle oil
I really want to switch things up with this dish and not create another generic vegan mac and cheese and while experimenting this really turned out SOOOOOOOOOO good and now I’m obsessed. I promise this will be a delicious comfort food recipe you’ll keep returning back to this winter.
More pasta dishes to try
Creamy Garlicky Pasta 5 Ingredient Tuna Lemon Pasta The Best Garlic & Onion White Sauce Grandma’s 25 Minute Pasta Sauce The Best Meatless Meatballs & Marinara Sauce
What’s your favourite way to make vegan mac and cheese?
