Before I was vegan I used to love Panera's mac and cheese. Combined with the bread bowl it was the perfect , very unhealthy, comfort food. I always shied away from making a vegan mac and cheese because most mac and cheese recipes require cashews - which I used to think I was allergic to. This Vegan Silken Tofu Mac and Cheese (panera copycat) is a delicious vegan mac and cheese recipe.
Finally the idea hit me - I could replace cashews with silken tofu. Silken tofu provides the same texture as cashews - only its nut allergy friendly and much cheaper. I didn't originally intend for this recipe to be a copycat Panera recipe - but the texture and creaminess reminded me of Panera's mac. This recipe is also the perfect comfort food because not only is it delicious - it only takes 10 minutes or less to make.
This vegan silken tofu mac and cheese is
- high in protein
- made in a blender and no bake
- easy to make
- healthy for you
- the perfect vegan comfort food
Instructions for vegan panera mac and cheese
- Blend all ingredients in a blender. Pour over hot pasta and mix. I also added everything but the bagel seasoning for extra flavor.
What ingredients do I need for this high protein vegan mac and cheese?
- silken tofu
- nutritional yeast
- apple cider vinegar
- garlic powder
- turmeric
- soy milk
- vegetable broth
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PrintVegan Silken Tofu Mac and Cheese (panera copy)
You will love this vegan silken tofu mac and cheese (panera copy).
- Prep Time: 10
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Category: dinner
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: american
Ingredients
Sauce
- 1 block silken tofu
- 1 tablespoon miso (or sub 2 tablespoons soy sauce)
- 1 ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ⅓ cup nutritional yeast
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric (for color)
- ¼ cup soy milk (or sub whatever milk you like)
- ¼ cup vegetable broth
- salt/pepper to taste
+ pasta of choice
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients in a blender. Pour over hot pasta and mix. I also added everything but the bagel seasoning for extra flavor.
Keywords: mac and cheese, vegan mac and cheese, tofu recipes
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