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5 from 2 votes

Vegan Cheddar Almond Milk Cheese

Vegan Cheddar Cheese Recipe is a healthy alternative to milk based cheddar cheese. It is delicious to use in soups, sandwiches and salads. 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Healthy
Diet: Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 10 Servings
Calories: 174kcal
Author: Chef Cindy

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cups almonds soaked overnight
  • 3 cups water
  • 6 tablespoons agar flakes
  • 6 tablespoons arrowroot
  • 3 tablespoons chickpea flour
  • ¼ cup nutritional yeast flakes
  • ¼ cup neutral oil canola
  • 1 tablespoon brown rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • Strain and rinse almonds. Place in a blender with 3 cups of water and process on high speed for 90 seconds.
  • Squeeze through a nut milk bag and into a measure cup to remove almond meal. Set aside to reuse in another recipe.
  • In a medium pot, add 2 cups almond milk and agar flakes. Bring to a boil, reduce and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the dry ingredients in a medium bowl - arrowroot, chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, salt, garlic powder. Mix 1 cup almond milk, oil, brown rice vinegar in a measuring cup. Whisk into the dry ingredients.
  • Add this starch blend to the agar mixture in the pot and cook on low heat for 3 - 5 minutes until it has thickened.
  • Pour or scoop into a silicone muffin mold or glass pyrex container and refrigerate for 30 minutes until firm.

Notes

  • If you will be using store-bought almond milk, you will need three cups to make one batch.
  • Watch closely as your vegan cheddar cheese cooks and constantly stir to keep it from thickening too much or burning.
  • Add additional nutritional yeast flakes for an even cheesier flavor.
  • Save time and make a double batch. You can refrigerate or freeze it for later use. 

Nutrition

Serving: 10g | Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 474mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1mg