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5 Minute Vegan Cheese Sauce (Nut-Free)

January 21, 2019 by Emily Cooper 11 Comments

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This easy vegan cheese sauce recipe is nut-free, and made in only 5 minutes. Perfect for dipping, pouring, or spreading on just about anything!

This easy vegan cheese sauce recipe is nut-free, and made in only 5 minutes. Perfect for dipping, pouring, or spreading on just about anything! | @sinfulnutrition | #sinfulnutrition | #vegancheese | #nutfreerecipe | #veganrecipe

Watch how to make this Vegan Cheese Sauce Recipe (35 sec)

CALIFORNIA LO-VE!

I’m back betches! Coming at you from the beaches of Santa Monica with a cool drink in had. And by beach, I mean rain-stricken studio apartment. And by cool drink, I mean the cup of coffee I’ve already re-heated three times. But I’m in California!

If you haven’t been following along my Instagram stories, Mr. Rob road-tripped across the country to sunny…welp, rainy for a week straight California. After a blogging break, much need influx of green veggies, and all the naps for this time change thing, I am back and ready for action!

First up to the plate: The Whiz.

This easy vegan cheese sauce recipe is nut-free, and made in only 5 minutes. Perfect for dipping, pouring, or spreading on just about anything! | @sinfulnutrition | #sinfulnutrition | #vegancheese | #nutfreerecipe | #veganrecipe

That melty, neon river of whiz. Kinda like the movie theater popcorn butter. You’re not exactly sure what’s in it. You’re not exactly sure you want to know what’s in it. And it tastes better when eaten in copious amounts. But hey, if I’m gunna have fake cheese around here, I might as well know what’s going in it.

Here’s what this vegan cheese sauce has that can only ever be a sparkle in the OG whiz’s eye.

Beta Carotene. That neon color is all natural, baby. Just ask my palms. They know that color all too well from the garden of orange veggies I eat.
Nutritional Yeast. Yes, YEAST. It’s what gives it that cheesy flavor, and also a good dose of fiber, protein, and b vitamins.
No oil. Well I guess this is one thing it DOESN’T have, but yup, no oils here. Trust me, they won’t be missed.


This easy vegan cheese sauce recipe is nut-free, and made in only 5 minutes. Perfect for dipping, pouring, or spreading on just about anything! | @sinfulnutrition | #sinfulnutrition | #vegancheese | #nutfreerecipe | #veganrecipe

Let me just tell you that making a vegan cheese sauce isn’t as time or money consuming as it’s lead up to be. Especially this one if I’m gunna toot my own hybrid, electric horn.

This one just takes 1 blender, 5 minutes, and 9 ingredients to reach it’s peak neon cheesy and nacho-worthy potential.

Money-Saving Tips for this Vegan Cheese Sauce Recipe:

  • Buy in bulk. I found my nutritional yeast in the bulk section of my grocery store which is less expensive than the pre-packaged options.
  • Mash your own. The pre-mashed sweet potatoes are convenient, but pricey. Cooking them yourself in the microwave is easy and affordable.
  • Use store brand. Common ingredients like vinegar, mustard, and spices can be less expensive for the same taste and quality.

more plant-based recipes:

Vegan Mac & Cheese (Nut-Free)

Dairy-Free Penne Vodka

Lentil Cauliflower Tacos

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This easy vegan cheese sauce recipe is nut-free, and made in only 5 minutes. Perfect for dipping, pouring, or spreading on just about anything! | @sinfulnutrition | #sinfulnutrition | #vegancheese | #nutfreerecipe | #veganrecipe

5 Minute Vegan Cheese Sauce


  • Author: Sinful Nutrition
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: about 2 cups 1x
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This easy vegan cheese sauce recipe is nut-free, and made in only 5 minutes. Perfect for dipping, pouring, or spreading on just about anything!


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Ingredients

  • flesh from 1 large, cooked sweet potato (about 2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 1/4 cups warm water

Instructions

  1. Scoop flesh from sweet potato into blender.
  2. Add remaining ingredients, and blend on high until smooth.
  3. Store in refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Notes

  • Add more or less water to achieve a thicker or thinner consistency.
  • Use smoked paprika to add a more smoky flavor.
  • Up the garlic flavor by swapping out garlic powder for 1 clove fresh garlic.
  • Category: sauce, dip
  • Method: blend
  • Cuisine: vegan

Keywords: vegan, nut free, cheese, dairy free, recipe, sauce

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What would you put this cheese sauce on first?

Have you ever tried nutritional yeast?

Filed Under: 10 Ingredients or Less, 30 Minutes or Less, Food, Gluten-Free, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: cheese, gluten free, nut free, recipe, sauce, vegan, vegetarian

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Comments

  1. Deborah Brooks

    January 22, 2019 at 7:32 pm

    This does look yummy and easy. Don’t know why I don’t use nutritional yeast more often

    Reply
  2. Kate

    February 5, 2019 at 2:03 pm

    Omg yum. It’s so easy to make too! 🙂

    Reply
  3. Erin Palinski-Wade

    February 6, 2019 at 9:07 pm

    This looks delicious! I cant wait to try it!

    Reply
  4. AZ...And A Dash of Cinnamon

    February 8, 2019 at 4:44 pm

    I LOVE nutritional yeast. I use it all the time and use it on almost all my savory meals haha. This looks like a great way to try to use it!

    Reply
  5. Deborah Brooks

    February 18, 2019 at 1:15 pm

    Now that I am seeing this again, I remember that I’d like to try it yum!

    Reply
  6. Christine

    February 18, 2019 at 3:30 pm

    I definitely need this recipe in my life! Perfect for nachos or just a healthy snack. Can’t wait to make it!

    Reply
  7. Abbey Sharp

    February 18, 2019 at 8:39 pm

    I wanna put this cheese sauce on everything! Looks real good.

    Reply
  8. Michael Simmons

    February 19, 2019 at 7:50 am

    Just made this to top a vegan lasagna. I can’t believe it was so easy and so tasty! I made too much so have a small jarful cooling that I will spread on crackers or toast.

    Thanks for the recipe, Emily! It will be used again and again.

    Reply
    • Emily Cooper

      February 20, 2019 at 11:59 am

      So happy to hear Michael! Such a great idea to top a lasagna with too!

      Reply
  9. Julie Running in a Skirt

    February 19, 2019 at 3:30 pm

    How have I never tried this before! Pinning to make later! I love that it is made with SP!

    Reply
  10. Shannon

    March 4, 2019 at 12:06 pm

    I’ve actually been wanting to make a vegan cheese sauce here lately and this one looks perfect!

    Reply

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