Dairy Free Mac and Cheese

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1. Hi! My daughter can't have dairy so I would love to try this! I have been buying Amy's dairy free mac & cheeze, but at $4 a pop it is breaking the bank, lol! Question...would spelt flour be OK (we are fine with gluten), and can I sub onion powder for the minced onion? We like the onion flavor but my picky daughter will not like the minced onion texture (trust me, I have tried, lol!) Also, for the milk...I assume an unsweetened soy milk, right? Last one =) For storage, how long will this keep in the fridge, and do you think it would freeze? My three girls would seriously eat mac 7 cheese every day, so I would love to make a big batch! Thanks so much!!!

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   1. Spelt flour should work okay and so would the onion powder. I did use unsweetened soymilk, but you could also use almond, oat or rice milk if you don't want to do soy. I have never tried to freeze this dish because pasta typically doesn't freeze great in my opinion. It should last in the fridge for about a week. If you freeze it and it works out for you, let me know. :) I hope you like it.

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      1. I've never had any problem freezing pasta dishes. Thanks for the recipes.

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         1. You're welcome!

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      2. thanks for the reply! I just have to get some unsweetened soy...i need little containers of it, lol so I dont waste a big jug! looking forward to trying it =)

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2. I've never bought (or tasted) nutritional yeast. Do you have any recommendations for brand/type? or are they pretty much the same?

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   1. They are all pretty much the same. I get mine out of the bulk bins at Whole Foods.

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      1. Thanks for the reply. I just bought some at WF. :) I look forward to making this recipe.

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         1. I hope you enjoy it. I also have a non dairy cheese sauce made from cashews that would be great on pasta.

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3. Hi. I have been reading your blog and recipes for a while. I've been changing our food here and eating. I've not tried any recipes yet because I live in the middle of no where and have very little access to most of the ingredients you mention, it's a shame to say but I can only find junk readily available. Lol..I am researching large grocery stores to determine which will offer the best selection of supplies. Then I can plan a trip. I'm very interested it trying many recipes. Thank you. I will keep you posted.

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   1. I would love to know how you like them! :) FYI, I put Amazon links to many of the ingredients in my posts because I know many readers do live in remote areas. Maybe you can find some stuff on there?

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4. This looks so good! Can't wait to try it; however I am going to purchase the nutritional yeast on amazon and they offer both a powder and flakes, which should I use?

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   1. I would use the powder. Lately to make vegan mac and cheese, we have been just pouring this sauce over the macaroni. So much easier. https://mywholefoodlife.com/2013/04/29/dairy-free-cheese-sauce/

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5. Thanks for sharing! I love your blog - fantastic recipes! We love this dairy alternative "cheese" sauce in our house! You can also pour it over nachos! Also, you can add a few slices of red bell pepper or a few jarred pimentos to it for added color. It does not alter flavor, but gives it a bit more of that orangey coloring that kids are used to. I sometimes add a teaspoon or two of lemon juice - it gives it a little depth.

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   1. Thanks Colleen! Those are great suggestions! I will try that sometime.

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6. Have you ever tried coconut milk in place of the almond?

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   1. No, but I think it could work too. Might also add in some nice flavor. :)

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7. Thank you so much, I love your website. I really want to try this but there is one problem- Do you have any alternatives for nutritional yeast? I hate hate hate the flavor of it.

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   1. You might be able to omit it. If you do, please let me know how it comes out.

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8. This looks so yum!! Any tips on how to make it nut free though?

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   1. Thank you! You might be able to make it nut free by using white beans or butternut squash.

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10. I would like to make this dairy free recipe, however, my niece is deathly allergic to cashews. Is there an alternative to cashews or should I just forget about dairy-free cheese?

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    1. I have seen some people make cheese out of eggplant. Maybe you can try that? I bet you can google a recipe.

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    2. Melissa, I use cauliflower to create an "alfredo sauce" I use all the same ingredients but roast cauliflower in the oven and then add all the same ingredients into a food processor.

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       1. Hi Tarah! I do that too. So yummy! I have a recipe for it on the blog. I serve it over zucchini noodles. So good!

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11. think I could freeze just the sauce for this? Then defrost when ready and add to pasta? I want to give a momma to be some freezer meals and I would love to use this as a side for one:)

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    1. I have never tried, but many of my readers have with success.

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12. Hi, I have recently found out I am allergic to yeast. Do you know if there is something else or if the recipe would work without the nutritional yeast?

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    1. Nutritional yeast is different from bread yeast. It does add the cheesy flavor to this, so I am not sure what else to suggest. :(

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