Can you ever have too many mac and cheese options? Nah, didn’t think so. How about some creamy, velvety, delicious, avocado mac and cheese? Oh yes please!
Avocado mac and cheese is SO flavourful and SO satisfying! It’s also vegan and gluten free. An easy choice! If you’re not avoiding gluten, feel free to sub any of your favourite pastas.
Plus, it’s kid friendly and made using healthier ingredients so you can feel good about serving this to your loved ones.
There is something so warm and comforting about mac and cheese. Maybe because it reminds so many of us of our childhood. Mac and cheese is really a winning dish for most, if not all little ones! If avocado mac and cheese doesn’t do it for you, how about Mac & Cheese with Roasted Sweet Potato or Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese?
To make this super easy recipe all you need is one pot and a blender. (I use my Vitamix but any high powered blender will do the trick!)
Add all your ingredients (except the pasta) to your blender and process until smooth and creamy. Meanwhile, cook your pasta according to package directions. Then drain and combine with the sauce. Simple, easy, dinner is served! Avocado mac and cheese really checks all the boxes!
- delicious
- satisfying
- kid approved
- healthy
- easy!!
If desired, serve your bowls garnished with extra slices of avocado and sprinkled with cashew Parmesan cheese!
For more easy recipes you may enjoy these! As usual, I’d love to hear what you think in the comments below.
- Instant Pot Spicy Thai Peanut Noodles
- Easy Healthy Chickpea Cookies
- Vegan Chicken Burgers – Gluten Free
- Instant Pot Vegetable Soup with Quinoa
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Buon appetito,
Rosa
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup raw cashews
- 1 large ripe avocado peel & pit removed
- 1.5 cups unsweetened cashew milk or plant milk of choice
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice approx. 1 small lemon or half large
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1.5 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon vegan butter or avocado oil optional
- 450 g macaroni pasta gluten free if preferred
Optional Garnishes
- vegan Parmesan cheese highly recommended
- avocado slices
- fresh parsley, chives or dill
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil, and cook pasta according to package directions for al dente pasta. Drain and return to the pot.
- Meanwhile, add all your ingredients (except the pasta) to a high speed blender and process until smooth. Pour the sauce over your pasta and mix well.
- Serve with your choice of garnish and enjoy.
Just when I thought macaroni and cheese couldn’t get any better- you add avocado! YUM!!
Haha thanks Liz!