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Bowl of creamy vegan mac and cheese

Creamy Vegan Mac & Cheese

Ultra-creamy, kid-approved vegan mac made with cashews and carrot for colour, finished silky with plant milk. Cosy, quick, and weeknight-friendly.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 bowls

Ingredients
  

  • 300 g macaroni
  • 1 cup raw cashews (soaked 15–30 min in hot water)
  • 1 small carrot, chopped (steamed/boiled until soft)
  • 1 cup unsweetened plant milk
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or vegan butter
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp mustard powder
  • Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook macaroni in salted water until al dente; drain.
  • Blend cashews, carrot, plant milk, oil, nutritional yeast (if using), garlic, mustard, salt & pepper until silky.
  • Warm sauce in pan, add pasta, stir until coated and creamy. Adjust seasoning.
Keyword Cashew Cheese, Comfort Food, Vegan Mac and Cheese
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