Best Ever Easy Vegan Macaroni & Cheese

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We’ve done it, we’ve absolutely nailed it! This is the best vegan mac and cheese recipe we’ve ever had (vegan or non-vegan)!  This Best Ever Easy Vegan Macaroni & Cheese is absolutely amazing, healthy and comforting. It’s cheesy and so perfect, plus, it’s not not hard to make, and is ready in about 15 minutes.

This vegan mac & cheese recipe is made very cheaply.  We don’t need to purchase expensive cashews for this one.  It doesn’t require weird off the wall ingredients either.  If you eat a vegan diet, then odds are that you have most or all of these ingredients already on hand.

How Do You Make the Best Vegan Mac & Cheese Ever?

Whether you’re a committed vegan or just looking to add more plant-based meals into your diet, you won’t want to miss out on the creamy, cheesy goodness of the Best Ever Easy Vegan Macaroni & Cheese. No, seriously! It’s been called a game-changer. Imagine indulging in a warm bowl of mac and cheese without any guilt or compromising on taste. Sounds too good to be true? Well, get ready to be pleasantly surprised.

There are a couple of key ingredients that really make this mac & cheese stand out.  Other ingredients can be subbed for, but these following 2 ingredients I’d say are a must:

• Arrowroot powder (or arrowroot flour/starch – they’re the same thing) –  Arrowroot gives the sauce its perfect cheesy texture.
• Vegan mayo – It just makes this mac and cheese perfect.  Something was missing without the mayo, but after adding it in, it was just spot on absolutely perfect.

To make this healthy vegan mac and cheese recipe, we add vinegar to the milk, to make a vegan buttermilk.  While that’s happening we make a roux by heating the oil with the arrowroot powder.  Then we gradually add in the vegan milk (unsweetened & unflavored) ~1/2 cup at a time, stirring frequently.  When the sauce thickens we add another 1/2 cup of the milk and stir frequently again.  Repeat until all milk is used.

The mixture will be a bit lumpy, but it’s ok because we transfer it to a food processor (or blender) with the remaining ingredients.  Process for 30-60 seconds, it should get smooth quickly.  After that, just cook it for another minute and stir in the macaroni.  It’s easy to make this healthy vegan mac and cheese recipe!

The Beyond Sausage, Veggies, and Macaroni Combo

We cooked up 3 Beyond Sausages on the skillet, and microwaved a frozen bag of peas & carrots to add to our vegan mac & cheese.  This was a super comforting dinner that tasted really good.

The possibilities are endless for what you could do with your mac & cheese.  Add some mushrooms, peppers, tomatoes, whatever you like!  It’d go good with so many things.

Ingredients You Need for The Best Ever Easy Vegan Macaroni & Cheese

Vegan Mac & Cheese Recipe

• 1 lb elbow macaroni noodles
• 2 cups unsweetened vegan milk (we used oat, but you can use any non-dairy milk, like soy milk or almond milk)
• 1 tsp vinegar
• ¼ cup oil of choice (we used canola)
• ¼ cup arrowroot powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp ground turmeric
• ½ tsp lemon pepper seasoning
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp paprika
• ¼ cup vegan mayonnaise
• 1½ Tbsp nutritional yeast (~4½ tsp, you can bump this up to 2 Tbsp if you like)

Optional Ingredients to Make it a Full Meal

• 3 cooked beyond sausages sliced
• 1 package mixed frozen vegetables (cooked in microwave)

How to Make The Best Ever Easy Vegan Macaroni & Cheese

1. Boil some water in a large pot for the macaroni noodles and cook them. Drain, rinse (to slow cooking) and set aside. While waiting for the macaroni to cook you can make the sauce.
2. Add 1 tsp vinegar to 2 cups of vegan milk and set aside for at least 5 minutes. Proceed with next step while waiting.
3. Heat a large pan or skillet on medium and add ¼ cup of oil. Once it’s hot add ¼ cup of arrowroot powder. Stir frequently for 1-2 minutes.
4. Add roughly ½ cup of the milk into the pan and stir it together for 1-2 minutes. When it’s combined well and thickened add another ½ cup of the milk and repeat, stirring until it gets thick. Repeat until all milk is used.
5. There will likely be chunks in the sauce, so now is the time to add it to your food processor or blender. Also add the remaining spices and vegan mayonnaise. Mix it for about a minute until it’s very smooth.
6. Return the cheese sauce into its pan and cook on medium heat for another 1-2 minutes, stirring often. Add macaroni noodles to the sauce and stir them in. Time to eat!

More Variations for Your Healthy Mac & Cheese

• Add some dijon mustard for a little kick to your mac and cheese!
• Want some extra cheese in your pasta?  You can use vegan cheddar cheese choices like Violife shredded cheese or Daiya shredded cheese or cheese sauce blend.

Best Ever Easy Vegan Macaroni & Cheese Is for Everyone!

This healthy vegan mac and cheese recipe is a must-try for vegans, vegetarians, and meat-eaters alike. With its creamy, cheesy, and savory flavors, it’s sure to become a regular meal. It’s an easy and healthy option for busy days, and it can be customized to fit your preferences every time you make it!

This delicious recipe is a great way to start or switch to a plant-based diet. To top it off, you won’t miss out on the cheesy flavor of this classic comfort food. So, let’s get cooking and enjoy this tasty vegan mac and cheese recipe!

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