Many vegetarians fail to become vegans because they don’t want to give up cheese. We completely understand that because there’s something magical about the many varieties in existence. Fortunately, there are many recipes and vegan cheese on the market that are just as flavorful and addicting. You may not even realize that some of these creations are dairy-free!

One of the great things about a homemade, raw vegan cheese is how creamy it is. The creaminess allows it to double as a dip or a spread, making it great for raw celery sticks or dehydrated raw flax crackers. It also has an elevated flavor profile, giving off herbaceous notes from the time with a cheesy undertone from the nutritional yeast. The garlic and lemon make this cheese reminiscent of chevre, which is a spreadable cheese made from goat’s milk. It’s a very popular cheese variety among people who have an intolerance to cow’s milk.

It is important to note that you should go easy with raw vegan cheeses like this recipe. The reason for that is because each serving tends to be very high in calories, due to the nuts. They tend to be a double-edged sword in that way, because nuts contain healthy fats, protein, fiber, and other essential nutrients, but they increase your caloric intake. Just be mindful of this when you snack with this tasty cashew cheese.