The BEST Vegan Mac & Cheese Recipe ( 2025 version) | Creamy, Buttery, & Baked to Perfection

cashews

🥗Healthier: silken tofu

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Silken tofu provides creaminess with fewer calories.

nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: regular yeast

Regular yeast can be used but lacks the cheesy flavor.

plant-based milk

🥗Healthier: homemade almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Using water and cornstarch is budget-friendly.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Crushed crackers can provide a similar texture.

Preheat the oven to 425°F.

In a pot, combine oat milk and water.

Add vegetable bouillon cubes to the mixture.

Season the mixture with salt and black pepper.

Add a little hot sauce for tanginess.

Mix all ingredients together until combined.

Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.

Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and slightly bubbly.

Serve with additional sides like red beans, quinoa, and crispy kale.

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