Daiya Cheezy Mac Variety Pack:: 3 Flavors - Cheddar, Bac'n Cheddar, Alfredo::Rich & Creamy Plant-Based Mac & Cheese:: Deliciously Dairy Free, Vegan, Gluten Free, Soy Free (6 Pack) 4.5 out of 5 stars. 2 offers from $32.26. Annie's Vegan Deluxe Rich & Creamy Shells & Vegan Cheddar 10.8 oz. 4.0 out of 5 stars. Remove from heat and set aside. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Pour the cooked penne into a 6-cup baking dish. Pour the cheesy uncheese sauce over the penne and gently combine. Sprinkle the top of the casserole with the gluten-free bread crumbs and halved grape tomatoes.
Aldi is on top of popular diets such as keto, gluten free, and especially vegan. The grocer sells an entire line of vegan products, with some of them in stores year round and others rotating in for short periods throughout the year. Vegan products I’ve spotted at Aldi during the past couple of years include beefless crumbles, a variety of burger patties, coconut milk ice cream, meatless meatballs, and vegetable potstickers.
One of the most recent vegan items to show up on store shelves was vegan macaroni and cheese.
Earth Grown Vegan Cheddar Flavor Mac & Cheese cost $1.49 for a 6-oz. box at the time of publication.
This is an Aldi Find (Special Buy). That means it’s only in stores for a short time, so if you miss it this time, you’ll have to wait until the next time it comes around, and we don’t know exactly when that might be.
The box says this is a plant-based recipe that is dairy free (hence, vegan).
The first several ingredients include enriched macaroni, maltodextrin, organic palm oil powder, salt, and cane sugar. Like many vegan foods, this does have some processed ingredients.
If you’re looking out for allergens, this contains wheat.
Nutrition information and ingredients. (Click to enlarge.)
Each box contains about 2.5 servings, and one 1-cup serving has 280 calories, 9 grams of total fat (12% DV), 2.5 grams of saturated fat (13% DV), 420 mg of sodium (18% DV), 42 grams of total carbohydrates (15% DV), 1 gram of dietary fiber (4% DV), 2 grams of total sugars, less than 1 gram of added sugar (1% DV), and 6 grams of protein.
Briefly comparing the nutrition info to other boxed macaroni and cheese kits in my pantry, the Earth Grown mac and cheese is lower in calories and sodium compared to Aldi’s Cheese Club Shells and Cheese (which has 360 calories and 830 mg of sodium in 1 cup) and name-brand Kraft Three Cheese mac and cheese (which has 360 calories and 750 mg of sodium in 1 cup).
To prepare this mac and cheese, boil six cups of water. Stir in the pasta and boil for 7-10 minutes or to desired tenderness, stirring occasionally. Drain, and do not rinse. Return pasta to the pot and add 1/2 cup of unflavored almond milk and 2 tablespoons of plant-based buttery spread. Add the contents of the seasoning packet. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
Because my family does not eat a strictly vegan diet, I prepared this with regular whole milk and butter. Cara merubah apk ke tpk.
My family noticed the seasoning/cheese powder is a brighter orange color than a lot of other boxed mac and cheese dinners we’ve prepared, but once the powder was stirred in, it looked like standard store-bought mac and cheese.
As for how it tastes, I thought it was okay. Some family members really liked it and asked for seconds. Another family member thought it had a slight aftertaste, but the rest of us didn’t notice, or it wasn’t enough to be an issue for us. Half of us thought this was a more mild or bland-tasting macaroni and cheese without as much cheese flavor as non-vegan varieties we’ve eaten, but it wasn’t bad, and it can always be doctored with salt and pepper, extra cheese, or a cheese substitute if you’re trying to keep it vegan.
Overall, if eating vegan is important to you, this is a decent boxed mac and cheese.
Amy's Mac Cheese Dairy Free
The Verdict:
Earth Grown Mac & Cheese is lower in calories and sodium than a lot of other traditional boxed macaroni and cheeses we’ve tried, and while its flavor is more on the mild side and not the cheesiest, it’s not a bad option if you’re looking for an easy vegan lunch.
Whether you’re vegan, or you’re just diggin’ a plant-based diet, we have no doubt that you’ll deem our Organic Vegan Cheddar Flavor Mac the most delicious dish around. It’s made without any artificial flavors or synthetic colors, and offers the same comforting cheddar taste you’ll find in classic dairy mac & cheese (without the milk or cheese!) So grab a spoon and dig into the dreamy, creamy cheddar flavor you’ve been missing.
Made with Goodness:
- Certified organic
- Vegan
- Yummy cheddar flavor™
- No artificial flavors, synthetic colors, or preservatives
- We work with trusted suppliers to source only non-GMO ingredients
Ingredients
Organic Pasta (Organic Wheat Flour), Organic Vegan Cheddar Flavor Seasoning (Organic Rice Syrup Solids, Organic Palm Oil, Sea Salt, Organic Corn Starch, Organic Pea Protein, Natural Flavor, Sunflower Lecithin, Lactic Acid, Organic Annatto Extract [For Color], Silicon Dioxide [For Anticaking]).
Preparation
BOIL:
6 cups water in a medium saucepan.
STIR IN:
pasta, bring to boil. Cook 8-10 minutes,
or until done, stirring occasionally.DRAIN PASTA:
ADD:
1/3 cup non-dairy milk to the warm saucepan.
(OPTIONAL: Add 2 Tbsp buttery spread for richer flavor) Thermo icap manual.SPRINKLE:
seasoning over non-dairy milk;
stir to combine. Let thicken.ADD:
Annie's Suggestions:
For a RICHER flavor, add 2 Tbsp buttery spread!
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | Mix | As prepared | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 250 | 260 | |
| Calories from Fat | 30 | 30 | |
| % Daily Value * | |||
| Total Fat 3g* | 5% | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat 1.5g | 7% | 7% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | 0% | |
| Sodium 580mg | 24% | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 49g | 16% | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 10% | 10% | |
| Total Sugars 1g | |||
| Protein 8g | |||
| Vitamin A | 0% | 0% | |
| Vitamin C | 0% | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2% | 8% | |
| Iron | 4% | 4% | |
| Thiamin | 10% | 10% | |
| Folic Acid | 10% | 10% | |
| * Amount in mix. As prepared with 1/3 cup almond milk, one serving provides 3.5g total fat, 600mg sodium, and 50g total carbohydrate (3g dietary fiber, 2g sugars). | |||
| ** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |||
Delicious. Wholesome. And totally vegan.
Here at Annie’s, we’re on a mission to make more yum for everybunny. Because whether you’re vegan or just diggin’ a plant-based diet, you still deserve deliciousness.