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    Home » Vegan

    Quick Easy Vegan Seed Cheese

    Published: Jul 19, 2019 · Modified: Jul 30, 2020 by Kristen Wood

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    This super easy vegan cheese recipe can be made with sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds or a blend of both for a simple, quick and delicious creamy vegan cheese that complements a variety of foods! Nut-free and keto friendly!

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    This Easy Vegan Cheese is

    • Super creamy.

    • Rich and flavorful.

    • Versatile and can be seasoned to your liking, allowing it to accompany a wide variety of dishes.

    • Quick and easy to make.

    • Rich in protein, fiber and nutrients.

    • Vegan, dairy-free, soy-free, nut-free, gluten-free, low carb, keto diet friendly, and sugar-free.

     This super creamy and flavorful vegan cheese if made with sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds or a blend for a super quick, easy and versatile vegan cheese recipe that is vegan, dairy-free, soy-free, nut-free, sugar-free and KETO! #vegancheese #vegancheeserecipe #seedcheese #easyvegancheese #vegancreamcheese

     This super creamy and flavorful vegan cheese is made with sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds or a blend for a super quick, easy and versatile vegan cheese recipe that is vegan, dairy-free, soy-free, nut-free, sugar-free and KETO! #vegancheese #vegancheeserecipe #seedcheese #easyvegancheese #vegancreamcheese

     This super creamy and flavorful vegan cheese is made with sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds or a blend for a super quick, easy and versatile vegan cheese recipe that is vegan, dairy-free, soy-free, nut-free, sugar-free and KETO! #vegancheese #vegancheeserecipe #seedcheese #easyvegancheese #vegancreamcheese

    What is Needed to Make Vegan Cheese?

    • Seeds. Either pumpkin, sunflower or a blend. We also love to use bags of these pre-seasoned seeds for this purpose.

    • Nutritional yeast. We love this one or this one.

    • Apple cider vinegar. We like this one.

    • Sea salt or pink salt.

    • Water.

    • Seasonings of choice (see recommendations below!).

     This super creamy and flavorful vegan cheese is made with sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds or a blend for a super quick, easy and versatile vegan cheese recipe that is vegan, dairy-free, soy-free, nut-free, sugar-free and KETO! #vegancheese #vegancheeserecipe #seedcheese #easyvegancheese #vegancreamcheese

    Learn more about Nutritional Yeast HERE

     This super creamy and flavorful vegan cheese is made with sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds or a blend for a super quick, easy and versatile vegan cheese recipe that is vegan, dairy-free, soy-free, nut-free, sugar-free and KETO! #vegancheese #vegancheeserecipe #seedcheese #easyvegancheese #vegancreamcheese

    How to Make Easy Vegan Cheese

    1. Combine.

    2. Blend.

    3. Enjoy!

     How to Make Vegan Cheese step by step process shots - This super creamy and flavorful vegan cheese is made with sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds or a blend for a super quick, easy and versatile vegan cheese recipe that is vegan, dairy-free, soy-free, nut-free, sugar-free and KETO! #vegancheese #vegancheeserecipe #seedcheese #easyvegancheese #vegancreamcheese

    Great Ways to Enjoy Vegan Cheese

    • Served alongside crackers. Like these Sea Salt Chickpea Crackers (as shown in photos).

    • On bagels (it’s like a flavored cream cheese!), toast, sandwiches and wraps.

    • With fruit and nuts.

    • In quesadillas, burritos, enchiladas.

    • To top off tacos and salad.

    • Inside of homemade ravioli or to top off pasta dishes.

    • Alongside roasted veggies, grains or buddha bowls.

     This super creamy and flavorful vegan cheese is made with sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds or a blend for a super quick, easy and versatile vegan cheese recipe that is vegan, dairy-free, soy-free, nut-free, sugar-free and KETO! #vegancheese #vegancheeserecipe #seedcheese #easyvegancheese #vegancreamcheese

     This super creamy and flavorful vegan cheese is made with sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds or a blend for a super quick, easy and versatile vegan cheese recipe that is vegan, dairy-free, soy-free, nut-free, sugar-free and KETO! #vegancheese #vegancheeserecipe #seedcheese #easyvegancheese #vegancreamcheese

    Top Tips for Making Seed Cheese

    • For the absolute quickest and easiest version of this cheese, I suggest buying a bag of pre-salted, pre-seasoned sprouted seeds. We absolutely LOVE these.

    • Otherwise, simply choose to use pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds or a blend of both.

    • If using pre-seasoned, pre-salted seeds, use all ingredients minus the added seasonings and only 1/4 teaspoon salt.

    • If using plain, unsalted seeds, try any of the following flavor combinations found below and 3/4 teaspoon salt.

    • Nutritional yeast is optional, but certainly lends a cheesier flavor to this recipe.

    • Lemon juice can be used in place of apple cider vinegar.

    • If you find your blender or food processor to be less than ideal or want to ensure a smoother cheese, soak the ingredients for up to 2 hours before blending.

    • This cheese stores well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

     This super creamy and flavorful vegan cheese is made with sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds or a blend for a super quick, easy and versatile vegan cheese recipe that is vegan, dairy-free, soy-free, nut-free, sugar-free and KETO! #vegancheese #vegancheeserecipe #seedcheese #easyvegancheese #vegancreamcheese

    Vegan Keto Cheese Flavor Combos

    To each batch of cheese add one of the following seasoning combinations:

    • Garlic & Thyme - 2 cloves garlic, 1/2 teaspoon thyme

    • Pepper Jack - 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes, 1 jalapeno or serrano pepper

    • Spicy Italian - 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 garlic clove

    • Mexican Delight - 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds or ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, use lime juice instead of vinegar

    • You can also enjoy this cheese plain without any seasonings!

    • Some other spice ideas: curry powder, za'atar seasoning, more nutritional yeast, black peppercorns, smoked paprika.

     

     

     This super creamy and flavorful vegan cheese is made with sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds or a blend for a super quick, easy and versatile vegan cheese recipe that is vegan, dairy-free, soy-free, nut-free, sugar-free and KETO! #vegancheese #vegancheeserecipe #seedcheese #easyvegancheese #vegancreamcheese

    More Vegan Cheese Recipes

    Vegan Cultured Pepper Jack Walnut Cheese

     

     This super creamy and flavorful vegan cheese is made with sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds or a blend for a super quick, easy and versatile vegan cheese recipe that is vegan, dairy-free, soy-free, nut-free, sugar-free and KETO! #vegancheese #vegancheeserecipe #seedcheese #easyvegancheese #vegancreamcheese

     

     

     

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    Vegan Seed Cheese

    This super easy vegan cheese recipe can be made with sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds or a blend of both for a simple, quick and delicious creamy vegan cheese that complements a variety of foods! Nut-free and keto friendly!
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    Course: Condiments, Vegan
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Author: Kristen Wood

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup seeds pumpkin, sunflower or a blend
    • 1/2 cup water
    • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
    • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt if using salted/seasoned seeds; 3/4 teaspoon salt if using unsalted seeds
    • Seasonings of choice see the Tips and Flavor Combos section above in the post
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    Instructions

    • In a food procesor or blender combine all of the above ingredients.
    • Let sit for ten minutes.
    • Blend until smooth and creamy.
    • Enjoy!

    Notes

    Please see ‘Tips’ above in the blog post for suitable substitutions, storage advice and more!
    Also see our: Vegan Honey.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.25g | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 98mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Priya Dogra says

      March 19, 2020 at 2:39 am

      This was really super easy vegan cheese recipe. I love the blend of sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds. It is really a treat to have this butter almond bread and cookies.

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      • Kristen Wood says

        March 21, 2020 at 10:19 am

        I'm happy to hear that. Thank you for sharing!

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