Nuts in general are a good source of plant-protein! They also have fiber, vitamins and minerals. It is definitely rich because it’s cashew based but it’s a way healthier version. This vegan copycat panera mac and cheese is 100% dairy-free! If you’re lactose intolerant or have a severe dairy allergy, you know how dairy can affect your stomach. Mac and cheese is typically made with a lot of dairy products including heavy cream, milk, butter and cheese, all of which contribute to heart disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer risk, inflammation and a whole host of other issues. What makes this mac and cheese healthier? If you are allergic to nuts or can’t find it in stores near you, use any unsweetened nut milk. Use the Milkadamia store locator.Īlso, I don’t know about you but I LOVE a company that is earth-friendly and actually cares about our planet and the animals. If you want to read more about their regenerative farming practices, head over to Milkadamia’s website to learn all about it! Milkadamia’s products are all non-GMO, soy-free, gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan. My favorite brand is Milkadamia and I am excited to have teamed up with them on this recipe! Their vegan nut milks are made from raw macadamia nuts that are sustainably farmed (so cool right?!). I use the unsweetened one in this recipe. I love macadamia nut milk – it’s easily one of my favorite vegan milks! It’s creamy, nutty, smooth and absolutely delicious. It’s optional if you want to add a little vegan butter – it just makes it that much more rich! I do think the shells work super well though with this dish! Combine the sauce with the pasta then heat on the stove until heated through.
I used chickpea pasta but you can use any kind of shape or pasta you like. While making the sauce, get a pot of water boiling for your pasta! I use shells to keep it authentic to Panera’s mac and cheese. A trick to getting the mac and cheese sauce smooth is to boil or soak the cashews to soften them, that way it will make them much easier to blend. How do you make vegan copycat Panera mac and cheese?įirst, blend all of the ingredients in a high speed blender or food processor if you don’t have powerful enough blender. What ingredients will I need for the vegan copycat Panera mac and cheese?
I knew everyone would love a vegan version. Before I went plant-based, I used to love Panera’s mac and cheese, however, since it has dairy, I don’t eat it anymore. It’s creamy, decadent, and total comfort food. If you’ve ever been to Panera, I am sure you have had their signature white cheddar mac and cheese. Vegan copycat Panera mac and cheese is going to be your new obsession and you won’t believe it’s vegan – it’s THAT delicious and so indulgent.
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