I served my Annie's vegan mac and cheese with some nutritional yeast and extra paprika to add a little zest, but I also tasted it on its own.

How Annie's Vegan Mac and Cheese Tasted Lauren Arendt Add the cooked noodles to the sauce, give them a good stir, and eat up. Whisk everything together until the sauce starts to thicken. Stir a half cup of almond milk with a couple of teaspoons of buttery spread (I used original Earth Balance) and sprinkle the seasoning provided in the Annie's mac and cheese box over top. When the pasta is done, drain it in a colander and make the sauce using the same warm saucepan that the pasta was cooked in. To make Annie's vegan mac and cheese, you must first cook the pasta. The entire process only takes about 12 minutes, making it a perfect option for anyone in a hurry. All you need is a saucepan, measuring cup, colander, whisk some almond milk and buttery spread (optional). The Cooking Process Lauren ArendtĬooking the Annie's vegan mac and cheese is quick and easy. There are 4g of protein per serving and virtually no sugar, still making it a good alternative to some more processed vegan mac and cheese alternatives. The only downside of the nutrition label is the sodium level, coming in at a whopping 240mg per serving (a serving is only one cup, so you'll probably eat more).

The sauce is made primarily with organic pumpkin and sweet potato powder, but also features spices such as paprika and onion and garlic powder. The pasta provided in the box is gluten-free and made with rice flour, a fact so well disguised that it was not until after I ate a bowl of the dish and started reading the box more carefully for this article that I realized it was not 'real' pasta. The box boasts that what it contains is 'made with goodness,' and I would not disagree: there are no artificial flavors, synthetic colors or preservatives and everything is non GMO and organic. Perhaps the most impressive aspect of Annie's vegan mac and cheese is the list of ingredients. I picked up the 'Annie's Homegrown organic and vegan elbow pasta with creamy sauce' from my local Whole Foods for $2.89 a box. There are a handful of other vegan mac and cheeses available from competing brands, such as Daiya, but what makes Annie's so compelling is the brand's dedication to being organic, non GMO and even gluten free. This isn't just any mac and cheese, however: this is Annie's vegan mac and cheese.Īs a vegan and former mac and cheese lover, I was curious and excited to see if Annie's vegan version of one of their most popular products would measure up.

By adding your email you agree to get updates about Spoon University HealthierĪs of early September, Annie's Homegrown released a new line of one of America's most beloved comfort foods: macaroni and cheese.

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