Homemade Nutritional Yeast Substitute

This easy homemade substitute for nutritional yeast is the closest thing you can get to nutritional yeast! It's easy to customize with what you have on hand or depending on what your recipe needs. Read the article above to determine which base works best for your recipe then add the seasonings and enjoy!

Course Ingredient

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Kosher, Low Calorie, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings cup

Calories 29kcal

Author Rachel

Ingredients

Choose a Base:

chickpea flour * see notes below
dried mushrooms
brewer's yeast
ground roasted cashews
ground roasted sunflower seeds

Seasonings:

1 teaspoon salt reduce when using pre-salted cashews and sunflower seeds or brewer's yeast
1 teaspoon onion flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon vegetable bouillon powder optional, reduce salt if using

Instructions

Choose your base (or several) and add 1 cup to a small mixing bowl. If using several, make sure the total adds up to 1 cup, such as ½ cup chickpea flour and ½ cup ground cashews.
Add the seasonings and mix well. Use as you would nutritional yeast in recipes for a similar nutty, cheesy flavor and texture!
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.

Notes

*Important note for chickpea flour: If using it in a raw recipe, make sure to toast the chickpea flour first. Spread it evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15 minutes at 350F. Allow to cool before transferring it to an airtight container.

Tip: Make ground cashews and sunflower seeds by adding them to a food processor and pulsing until you have a fine, powder consistency.

Use one tablespoon of homemade nutritional yeast substitute for each tablespoon of nutritional yeast that your recipe calls for.

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