FLAMING OATS® Cheezy Chive Vegan Mac and Cheese
Let’s be real, mac and cheese is the Aaron Pierre of comfort food. But what if you could have that same creamy, cheesy satisfaction without the dairy bomb and nut-free? Enter: Vegan Mac and Cheese made with FLAMING OATS® Cheezy Chive flavor.
This recipe isn’t just another “kind of cheesy” plant-based dish, it’s smooth, velvety, and packs a rich, savory punch with tons of protein that’ll have you licking the spoon. The oat flour made from FLAMING OATS® gives you a silky roux (fancy French word for creamy sauce base), while nutritional yeast delivers that crave-worthy cheesy flavor. It’s quick with superfoods, and guaranteed to make even your dairy-loving friends say, “Wait, this is vegan?!”
Ingredients and Instructions:
For the pasta:
- 1 cup :: Elbow macaroni (or any pasta you love)
For the cheese mix:
- 1 pack :: FLAMING OATS® Cheezy Chive (or any flavor you love)
- 1 cup :: Plain unsweetened plant milk (or any milk you love)
- 1 ½ tsp :: Blue Agave sweetener (or any sweetener you love)
- 2 tsp :: Dijon mustard (or any mustard you love)
For the Mac ’N’ Cheese:
In a saucepan, add cheese sauce over medium-low heat. Whisk constantly until it thickens (be careful not to scorch it) about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Toss in the cooked macaroni. Stir. Garnish with toppings (optional) and devour immediately.
Optional toppings and add-ins:
- Bread crumbs toasted in olive oil
- Fresh chives or parsley
- A sprinkle of smoked paprika or chili flakes
- Spice lover? Toss in cayenne or jalapeños for a kick.
This easy vegan mac and cheese is perfect for when you’re craving comfort food that’s a nutritious complete meal packed with plant protein, vitamins, and minerals. Meal prep this recipe to store several servings in the fridge for the week to have a convenient healthy meal anytime. This recipe works with any flavor of FLAMING OATS®, try them all for fun!
Who Dat?
So, when is a great time to indulge in FLAMING OATS® high-protein, plant-based meals? Rebels are enjoying them in the following ways:
- At work for lunch.
- In dorm rooms.
- On camping and hiking trips.
- RV-ing while touring the countryside.
- When traveling away from home.
- When prepping for the next world lockdown, because FO has a long shelf-life. Stock up, y'all!
- After a long grind at work when you don’t feel like cooking, but you still want a healthy meal. FLAMING OATS® is quick and easy to prepare.
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FLAMING OATS® Premium Plant-Based Protein Meals are mission-driven to flip the script on boring a.m. sugar bombs and p.m. junk food. We nourish bodies with ambitious high-protein savory oatmeal that’s nutrient-dense and 100% plant-powered. Designed for rebels, adventurers, and health junkies who crave protein meals that deliver fierce flavor and serious nutrition. We’re here to shake up what crave-worthy, quick meals should be like, anytime, anywhere.
