• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
MOON and spoon and yum
  • Home
  • Subscribe
  • Recipes
  • About
  • Videos
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Subscribe
  • About
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Home
    • Recipes
    • Subscribe
    • About
    • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Vegan

    34 Amazing Nutritional Yeast Recipes

    Published: Mar 9, 2019 · Modified: Apr 24, 2022 by Kristen Wood - This post may contain affiliate links.

    34 amazing nutritional yeast recipes that gluten-free, vegan and easy to make! Enjoy.

    A dark wooden bowl filled with yellow nutritional yeast.

    What is nutritional yeast? Where do I find nutritional yeast? How do I use nutritional yeast? What are the health benefits of cooking with nutritional yeast? Find the answers to these questions plus 34 easy, healthy, and delicious vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, gluten-free, keto recipes such as pizza, pesto, cheese sauces, popcorn, pasta and more using nutritional yeast below!

    Jump to:
    • What is Nutritional Yeast?
    • Where can I find Nutritional Yeast?
    • What are the Health Benefits of Nutritional Yeast?
    • Nutritional Yeast Uses
    • 34 Nutritional Yeast Recipes
    • Vegan Hazelnut Cream Cheese
    • Cheesy Vegan Walnut Pesto Recipe
    • Easy, Creamy Dairy-Free Macaroni and Cheese
    • Cauliflower Queso Dip {Vegan}
    • Easy Vegan Eggplant Meatballs Spaghetti
    • Vegan Cheddar Cheese
    • Scrambled Tofu Breakfast Tacos
    • Paleo Doritos Like Chips Recipe
    • Citrus Salad with Cashew Cheese and Toasted Pistachios
    • Creamy Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)
    • Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip
    • Sunny Spring Pea & Basil Vegan Pesto (Gluten-Free)
    • Cauliflower Alfredo Pasta (vegan, dairy-free)
    • Broccoli Pizza Crust
    • Vegan Cashew Cheese Ball
    • Rigatoni with Parsley Walnut Pesto [vegan]
    • Gluten Free & Paleo Savoury Muffins
    • Miso Oatmeal with Kale and Avocado {Savory Oatmeal}- Love and Good Stuff
    • How to Pop Sorghum + Spiced Sorghum “Popcorn”
    • Creamy Winter Leek, Potato & White Bean Soup
    • Easy Vegan Parmesan Cheese
    • Easy Asparagus Risotto with Oven-Dried Tomatoes (Vegan)
    • Low-FODMAP Cheesy Vegan Mashed Potatoes
    • Best Oven-Roasted Broccoli With Nutritional Yeast
    • Vegan Roasted Root Vegetable Gratin (Paleo & Whole30)
    • Vegan Cheezy Broccoli Salad
    • Vegan Caesar Salad with Roasted Sriracha Chickpeas
    • Creamy Vegan Buffalo Mac & Cheese
    • Easy Vegan Alfredo Sauce Recipe (10+ ways to use it)
    • 5-Ingredient Salt and Vinegar Kale Chips (Paleo, Low Carb)
    • Kale Spaghetti Genovese
    • Curry Mac & Cheese
    • Garlic Herb Vegan Almond Cheese Spread
    • Vegan Jalapeño Popper Dip

    What is Nutritional Yeast?

    Nutritional yeast is an inactive form of a yeast called ‘Saccharomyces cerevisiae’ that is commonly derived from blackstrap molasses. (It is not to be confused with Brewer’s Yeast which is the same species but an active form.) It is grown on molasses as it likes feeding on the sugar. It is then deactivated by being heated and pasteurized, and then dried and enriched with B vitamins before being packaged. Those on a vegan or dairy-free diet often find it a suitable cheese substitute due to its cheesy flavor and savory, umami flavor notes. In the vegan world, it is known as "nooch".

    A close up shot of a wooden spoon sticking into a dark wooden bowl of yellow flakes of nutritional yeast.

    Where can I find Nutritional Yeast?

    • Nutritional yeast can commonly be found in the baking section of natural health food stores such as Whole Foods, Sprouts, or Natural Grocers. You can also sometimes find it in the bulk foods section of these stores, too.
    • In conventional grocery stores, you can sometimes find it in the organic, natural foods or gluten-free sections of the store.
    • A common and popular brand of nutritional yeast is Bragg. This can be found online and in stores.
    • Some other brands that I have tried and loved that can be found online are: Sari Foods, Anthony’s, and Bob’s Red Mill.
    • Nutritional yeast can be found in the form of a fine powder, small flakes, or large flakes.
    Yellow nutritional yeast flakes with a wooden spoon sticking out.

    What are the Health Benefits of Nutritional Yeast?

    • Nutritional yeast is rich is minerals such as selenium, zinc, potassium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium and calcium.
    • Nutritional yeast is a good source of B vitamins, specifically B12. B12 is a common deficiency for those on a vegan diet, so nutritional yeast is of the upmost help here!
    • Nutritional yeast is high in protein.
    • Nutritional yeast has been shown to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties thanks to the specific strain of yeast and its high beta-glucans content. Beta-glucans is a form fiber that has many reported health benefits, including being considered a prebiotic (crucial for gut health!).
    • Nutritional yeast is also rich in antioxidants.
    A dark wood bowl filled with yellow powder.

    Nutritional Yeast Uses

    • Sprinkle on eggs or tofu scramble.
    • Salad topping.
    • Flavorings for pizza and vegetables.
    • Make vegan cheese sauces or queso.
    • Add creaminess to sauces.
    • Sprinkle on soup and stew.
    • Mix into veggie burgers for a cheeseburger flavor.
    • Make vegan mac and cheese.
    • Add a cheesy taste to any of your favorite dishes!

    34 Nutritional Yeast Recipes

    1

    Vegan Hazelnut Cream Cheese

    2

    Cheesy Vegan Walnut Pesto Recipe

    from MOON and spoon and yum

    3

    Easy, Creamy Dairy-Free Macaroni and Cheese

    Photo Credit: raiasrecipes.com

    from Raia's Recipes

    4

    Cauliflower Queso Dip {Vegan}

    Photo Credit: thenutritionadventure.com

    from The Nutrition Adventure

    5

    Easy Vegan Eggplant Meatballs Spaghetti

    Photo Credit: mypureplants.com

    from My Pure Plants

    6

    Vegan Cheddar Cheese

    Photo Credit: healthiersteps.com

    from Healthier Steps

    7

    Scrambled Tofu Breakfast Tacos

    Photo Credit: loveandgoodstuff.com

    from Love and Good Stuff

    8

    Paleo Doritos Like Chips Recipe

    Photo Credit: thethingswellmake.com

    from Oh, The Things We'll Make!

    9

    Citrus Salad with Cashew Cheese and Toasted Pistachios

    Photo Credit: www.calmeats.com

    from Calm Eats

    10

    Creamy Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)

    Photo Credit: strengthandsunshine.com

    from Strength and Sunshine

    11

    Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip

    Photo Credit: www.hauteandhealthyliving.com

    from Haute and Healthy Living

    12

    Sunny Spring Pea & Basil Vegan Pesto (Gluten-Free)

    from MOON and spoon and yum

    13

    Cauliflower Alfredo Pasta (vegan, dairy-free)

    Photo Credit: shivanilovesfood.com

    from Shivani Loves Food

    14

    Broccoli Pizza Crust

    Photo Credit: kitchenofyouth.com

    from Kitchen of Youth

    15

    Vegan Cashew Cheese Ball

    Photo Credit: www.rhiansrecipes.com

    from Rhian's Recipes

    16

    Rigatoni with Parsley Walnut Pesto [vegan]

    Photo Credit: www.thesimplegreen.com

    from The Simple Green

    17

    Gluten Free & Paleo Savoury Muffins

    Photo Credit: lovefoodnourish.com

    from Love Food Nourish

    18

    Miso Oatmeal with Kale and Avocado {Savory Oatmeal}- Love and Good Stuff

    Photo Credit: loveandgoodstuff.com

    from Love & Good Stuff

    19

    How to Pop Sorghum + Spiced Sorghum “Popcorn”

    Photo Credit: zestfulkitchen.com

    from Zestful Kitchen

    20

    Creamy Winter Leek, Potato & White Bean Soup

    Photo Credit: www.thesimplegreen.com

    from The Simple Green

    21

    Easy Vegan Parmesan Cheese

    Photo Credit: veggiedesserts.co.uk

    from Veggie Desserts

    22

    Easy Asparagus Risotto with Oven-Dried Tomatoes (Vegan)

    Photo Credit: foodal.com

    from Foodal

    23

    Low-FODMAP Cheesy Vegan Mashed Potatoes

    Photo Credit: watchlearneat.com

    from Watch Learn Eat

    24

    Best Oven-Roasted Broccoli With Nutritional Yeast

    Photo Credit: www.killingthyme.net

    from Killing Thyme

    25

    Vegan Roasted Root Vegetable Gratin (Paleo & Whole30)

    Photo Credit: paleoishkrista.com

    from Paleoish Krista

    26

    Vegan Cheezy Broccoli Salad

    Photo Credit: memeinge.com

    from Living Well Kitchen

    27

    Vegan Caesar Salad with Roasted Sriracha Chickpeas

    Photo Credit: www.hauteandhealthyliving.com

    from Haute and Healthy Living

    28

    Creamy Vegan Buffalo Mac & Cheese

    Photo Credit: www.vnutritionandwellness.com

    from V Nutrition

    29

    Easy Vegan Alfredo Sauce Recipe (10+ ways to use it)

    Photo Credit: mypureplants.com

    from My Pure Plants

    30

    5-Ingredient Salt and Vinegar Kale Chips (Paleo, Low Carb)

    Photo Credit: www.wholesomeyum.com

    from Wholesome Yum

    31

    Kale Spaghetti Genovese

    Photo Credit: www.jcookingodyssey.com

    from Jagruti's Cooking Odyssey

    32

    Curry Mac & Cheese

    Photo Credit: strengthandsunshine.com

    from Strength and Sunshine

    33

    Garlic Herb Vegan Almond Cheese Spread

    Photo Credit: delightfuladventures.com

    from Delightful Adventures

    34

    Vegan Jalapeño Popper Dip

    Photo Credit: veganhuggs.com

    from Vegan Huggs

    I greatly hope you enjoyed learning about Nutritional Yeast and browsing these Gluten-Free + Vegan Recipes!

    More Vegan

    • 10 Delicious Vegetarian Jerk Recipes
    • Fresh Mint Simple Syrup
    • Easy Jamaican Jerk Sauce
    • Pineapple Rice
    • Share

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




     

    Primary Sidebar

    kristen wood

    About Kristen Wood

    Hi, I'm Kristen! A mama, food writer, photographer, recipe developer, and cookbook author. I enjoy sharing both wildly creative and ridiculously practical gluten-free vegetarian recipes that are approachable for all. Welcome!

    Learn more about me →

    Follow:

    INSTAGRAM 

    PINTEREST 

    YOUTUBE

    FACEBOOK

    FEATURED IN

    POPULAR RECIPES

    • Best Sautéed Mushrooms
    • The Best Gluten-Free Focaccia (Vegan)
    • Easy Acai Bowl Recipe
    • How to Make Easy Pickled Cabbage

    Footer

    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    FEATURED IN

    • About
    • The Fermented Hot Sauce Cookbook

    Schisandra & Bergamot

    • Hot Sauce Cookbook for Beginners
    • Contact
    • The Vegetarian Family Cookbook

    Privacy Policy | Google Web Stories | Accessibility Statement

    Copyright © 2023 Kristen Wood | MOON and spoon and yum. All Rights Reserved.

    3.3K shares
    • Pinterest
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Yummly
    • Reddit