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!
This flavorful vegan keto cheese has fast become a staple around here. Its quick & easy preparation and flavor just can’t be beat!
This Easy Vegan Cheese is
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Super creamy.
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Rich and flavorful.
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Versatile and can be seasoned to your liking, allowing it to accompany a wide variety of dishes.
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Quick and easy to make.
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Rich in protein, fiber and nutrients.
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Vegan, dairy-free, soy-free, nut-free, gluten-free, low carb, keto diet friendly, and sugar-free.
What is Needed to Make Vegan Cheese?
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Seeds. Either pumpkin, sunflower or a blend. We also love to use bags of these pre-seasoned seeds for this purpose.
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Apple cider vinegar. We like this one.
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Sea salt or pink salt.
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Water.
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Seasonings of choice (see recommendations below!).
Learn more about Nutritional Yeast HERE
How to Make Easy Vegan Cheese
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Combine.
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Blend.
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Enjoy!
Great Ways to Enjoy Vegan Cheese
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Served alongside crackers. Like these Sea Salt Chickpea Crackers (as shown in photos).
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On bagels (it’s like a flavored cream cheese!), toast, sandwiches and wraps.
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With fruit and nuts.
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In quesadillas, burritos, enchiladas.
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To top off tacos and salad.
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Inside of homemade ravioli or to top off pasta dishes.
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Alongside roasted veggies, grains or buddha bowls.
Top Tips for Making Seed Cheese
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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.
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Otherwise, simply choose to use pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds or a blend of both.
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If using pre-seasoned, pre-salted seeds, use all ingredients minus the added seasonings and only 1/4 teaspoon salt.
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If using plain, unsalted seeds, try any of the following flavor combinations found below and 3/4 teaspoon salt.
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Nutritional yeast is optional, but certainly lends a cheesier flavor to this recipe.
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Lemon juice can be used in place of apple cider vinegar.
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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.
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This cheese stores well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Vegan Keto Cheese Flavor Combos
To each batch of cheese add one of the following seasoning combinations:
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Garlic & Thyme - 2 cloves garlic, 1/2 teaspoon thyme
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Pepper Jack - 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes, 1 jalapeno or serrano pepper
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Spicy Italian - 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 garlic clove
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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
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You can also enjoy this cheese plain without any seasonings!
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Some other spice ideas: curry powder, za'atar seasoning, more nutritional yeast, black peppercorns, smoked paprika.
More Vegan Cheese Recipes
Vegan Cultured Pepper Jack Walnut Cheese
Vegan Seed Cheese
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
Instructions
- In a food procesor or blender combine all of the above ingredients.
- Let sit for ten minutes.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Enjoy!
Priya Dogra says
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.
Kristen Wood says
I'm happy to hear that. Thank you for sharing!