Dairy-Free Cheese Puffs
Get ready to indulge guilt-free with these irresistibly light and fluffy Dairy-Free Cheese Puffs! Combining the stretch and chew of tapioca flour with the savory, umami-rich flavor of nutritional yeast, these plant-based puffs deliver all the satisfaction of traditional cheese puffs—without the dairy. Infused with a delicate blend of garlic and onion powders and brought to life by the creaminess of almond milk, these golden bites are baked to perfection in just 20 minutes. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or party favorite, they’re entirely gluten-free, kid-approved, and packed with flavor. Whether you're avoiding dairy or simply looking for a healthier snack option, these Dairy-Free Cheese Puffs are a must-try delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 140 grams Tapioca flour
- 250 milliliters Almond milk
- 60 milliliters Olive oil
- 25 grams Nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan, combine almond milk and olive oil and heat over medium flame until it reaches a gentle simmer.
Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately whisk in the tapioca flour until a smooth dough forms. Set aside to cool for a few minutes.
Once the mixture is cool enough to touch, stir in the nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and baking powder until the ingredients are fully incorporated.
Using a spoon, scoop out small portions of the dough and form them into balls approximately the size of a walnut. Place each ball on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each puff.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the puffs are lightly golden brown and puffed up.
Remove from the oven and let the cheese puffs cool slightly before serving. Enjoy as a snack or appetizer!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1246 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.2 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2984 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 159.6 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.7 g | ||
| Protein | 17.5 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 458 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 650 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
