This take on mac & cheese is loaded with yummy goodness! It is also Caden approved. It is dairy free, egg free, and can also be made gluten free depending on the pasta you select. With a high dose of vitamin A, fiber, and potassium from the squash or pumpkin and the added vitamin b12 from the nutritional yeast you are sure to be singing the praises of this mac and cheese for you and your little ones. This "cheese" sauce is so yummy. My first attempt at making a vegan mac and cheese did not go so well but after some tweaking I came away from my kitchen with a keeper recipe. Using my food processor made creating the sauce super easy and as you can see resulted in a very creamy texture. Ingredients 15oz can of pumpkin puree or butternut squash puree , or 2 cups fresh pumpkin or butternut squash puree 1/2 cup raw cashews 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 3 garlic cloves 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons himalayan sea salt 1/2 cup nutritional … [Read more...]
What Is Nutritional Yeast?
Last year when we began to feed Caden solid foods the baby food book I was reading suggested adding nutritional yeast to his oatmeal. My first thought. Ummm...what the heck is nutritional yeast? Little did I know at the time that this flakey substance would soon by one of my kitchen staples. What Is Nutritional Yeast Nutritional yeast is a deactivated yeast that is grown on sugarcane and beet molasses. When the yeast is ready it is deactivated, washed, dried, and packaged. This yeast does not make things rise. It is high in protein and is fortified with vitamin B12 and other vitamins and minerals. Making it a staple in vegetarian and vegan diets. The Benefits 9 grams of protein in 2 tablespoons High % of Vitamin B12 and Folic Acid Gluten-Free Low sodium Yummy cheesy flavor In vegan recipes, nutritional yeast is used for its cheesy flavor. There are so many ways you can use nutritional yeast. The Uses Sprinkle it on popcorn for a cheesy flavor When making … [Read more...]
