This vegan mozzarella recipe is creamy and stretchy. Moreover, it is dairy-free, easy to make, and perfect for pizza, pasta, and sandwiches.
Vegan mozzarella is creamy, mild, and satisfying. Moreover, it melts beautifully and mimics traditional mozzarella texture. As a result, it works well for pizza, lasagna, toast, and wraps.
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews, soaked 4 hours
- ¾ cup water
- 2 tbsp tapioca starch
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
👩🍳 Instructions
- First, drain and rinse the soaked cashews thoroughly.
- Next, add cashews, water, tapioca starch, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, and garlic powder to a blender.
- Then, blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- Meanwhile, pour the mixture into a saucepan.
- After that, cook on medium heat, stirring continuously.
- Now, continue stirring until the mixture thickens and becomes stretchy.
- Finally, remove from heat and use immediately or allow it to cool for slicing.
✨ Tips for Best Vegan Mozzarella
- Firstly, blend until fully smooth; otherwise, the texture may turn grainy.
- Additionally, stir constantly while cooking to prevent lumps.
- However, do not overcook, because the cheese may stiffen.
- For better melt, use fresh tapioca starch.
🔄 Variations
- Oil-Free Version: Skip oil completely; therefore, it becomes lighter.
- Garlic Mozzarella: Add fresh garlic for stronger flavor.
- Herb Mozzarella: Mix in dried basil or oregano.
- Firm Mozzarella: Refrigerate longer for slicing.
💪 Health Benefits
Cashews provide healthy fats and minerals. Moreover, nutritional yeast adds plant-based nutrients. Consequently, this vegan mozzarella is lighter than dairy cheese.
- Dairy-free and cholesterol-free
- Contains healthy fats
- Suitable for lactose intolerance
- Supports plant-based diets
📊 Nutrition Facts (Per 2 Tbsp – Approx.)
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Protein: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fat: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
🧒 Kid-Friendly Version
Kids prefer mild flavors. Therefore, reduce garlic powder slightly. Additionally, serve melted on toast or mini pizza. For better appeal, use fun shapes once cooled.
