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Make Cheap & Easy Vegan Cheese

Make Easy Cheap Vegan Cheese!

1/2 cup of cashew pieces

(soaked overnight)

1 tbsp coconut oil

1 tbsp nutritional yeast

1 lemon juiced

1 garlic clove

salt to taste

add water till creamy

#vegancheese #dairyfree #plantbased

2025/2/20 Edited to

Making your own vegan cheese is not only cost-effective, but it also allows you to customize flavors and ingredients to your liking. This recipe highlights the use of cashew nuts, which provide an excellent creamy base when blended. Soaking the cashews overnight is crucial for achieving that desired smooth texture. You can experiment by adding herbs, spices, or even different types of nuts to create unique flavors. Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor and is packed with vitamins, making it a favorite among plant-based eaters. Coconut oil contributes to the richness of the cheese, while lemon juice and garlic provide zest and depth. This vegan cheese works great as a spread, dip, or even in recipes that call for cheese in pasta dishes or on pizzas. Plus, it aligns perfectly with vegan, dairy-free, and plant-based diets. So if you're looking for a quick and satisfying way to include more plant-based foods in your diet, this recipe is a perfect start!

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another thing I've got to make! at the grocery store near my house I noticed they have cashew cheese. it's not 14 bucks I think it's around 7:00. I was so tempted to try it but I thought 7 bucks for cheeses too expensive.

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