Vegan Cheese Puffs
Indulge in the irresistible crunch and savory flavor of Vegan Cheese Puffs, the perfect plant-based snack that's bursting with cheesy goodness. Made with wholesome ingredients like chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, and aquafaba, these dairy-free bites deliver a light and airy texture with a deliciously smoky kick from smoked paprika and a harmonious blend of garlic and onion powders. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, this recipe is a guilt-free treat for vegans and cheese lovers alike. These golden puffs are baked to perfection, making them a healthier alternative to deep-fried snacks, and pair wonderfully with your favorite dips or as a stand-alone crowd-pleaser. Whether you're hosting a party or satisfying your snack cravings, these vegan cheese puffs serve up flavor, texture, and simplicity in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Chickpea flour
- 0.25 cup Nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 0.5 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Aquafaba (liquid from a can of chickpeas)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, baking powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, mix together the almond milk, water, and olive oil.
Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until you have a thick, smooth batter.
In another small bowl, whisk the aquafaba until foamy.
Gently fold the foamy aquafaba into the batter until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as you want to keep as much air in the batter as possible for light puffs.
Using a spoon or a small cookie scoop, drop tablespoon-sized dollops of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each one.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the puffs are golden brown and firm to the touch.
Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your vegan cheese puffs as a delightful and guilt-free snack!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
879 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.6 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1753 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.9 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.1 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.6 g | ||
| Protein | 45.9 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 353 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1658 mg | 35% | |
*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.
