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VEGAN CREAM
CHEESE
! Serves 24 (tbsp-sized
portions)

! 10 Minutes + 1h soaking
time

" Appetizer, Snack

# Vegan, Gluten-Free, Oil-

Free

$ 14 Calories

Vegan Cream Cheese

Recipe Overview
This Sunflower Seed Vegan Cream
Cheese will surely surprise you with an
incredibly rich zesty, slightly sourish
flavor. So easy to make – it takes just 10
minutes and 5 main ingredients (aside
from water) – this ‘cream cheese’ is a
great healthy snack option, that’s low in
calories (just 14 calories per tbsp!) and so
nutritious. Being so thick and creamy, it
will be great on top of your favorite
whole-grain toast, crispbread, puffed
rice cake, or even as a dip for crunchy
veggies.

Sunflower seeds make just as creamy

texture as cashews but are way more
budget-friendly as well as environment-
friendly (at least here in Europe) than its
kidney-shaped cousin. Moreover,
sunflower seeds are a great source of
nutrition. They are outstandingly rich in
vitamin E and selenium that makes
them a great source of antioxidants
preventing and fighting inflammation
processes in the body. The high content
of manganese and copper in sunflower
seeds support bone density. Whereas
being high in plant protein, complex
carbs, and polyunsaturated fats, it’s
generally a rich source of wholesome
nutrition.

To make this vegan cream cheese, just

make sure to pre-soak the sunflower
seeds in water for at least an hour
before blending it with the rest of the
ingredients. This will ensure your
‘cheese’ is gonna be smooth and
creamy, as well as help the body absorb
the nutrients more effectively. Enjoy this
spread right away or store refrigerated
for up to four days. Bon appetit!

How to Serve Vegan

Cream Cheese Recipe
Depending on consistency, you can use
this sunflower seed vegan cream cheese
as a spread on a whole-grain toast,
crispbread or virtually anything else.
Alternatively, you could make it as a dip
and have it with some veggies or oil-
free potato wedges. One more way I
love using this cream cheese is as a
sauce – just add a bit more water while
blending it and you can top your favorite
salad or buddha bowl with this sauce.

Print Recipe

Sunflower Seed Vegan

Cream Cheese
This delicious zesty vegan cream cheese
recipe would make a great nutritious
wholesome snack or an appetizer. It's
budget-friendly and quick to make!

Prep Time
10 mins

Resting Time
1 hr

Total Time
1 hr 10 mins

Course: Appetizer, Dip, Snack

Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Gluten free, Nut free, Oil free,
Vegan
Servings: 24 tbsp portions
Calories: 14kcal Cost: $2 USD

Equipment
Blender/Food Processor

Ingredients
1 cup sunflower seeds soaked for an
hour or overnight
1/2 cup water or more to achieve the
desired consistency
1 1/2 tbsp nutritional yeast
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
juice of a half lemon
salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
1. Drain soaked sunflower seeds, place
into the blender or food processor,
adding around half a cup of water (for
starter) and a pinch of salt.
2. Blend until smooth, slowly increasing
the speed and scraping the sides with
a spatula. Optionally add more water
for the desired consistency.
3. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix
until combined.
4. The cream cheese is ready to be
consumed. Store in a jar or air-tight
container for up to four days.

Nutrition Facts:
Nutrition facts below are per 1
tablespoon of Sunflower Seed Vegan
Cream Cheese:

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