Vegan Cheese Balls

These tasty cheese balls are the perfect snack for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a party or just looking for a delicious snack to enjoy at home. Made with a base of soaked raw cashews, nutritional yeast, and vegan cream cheese, these cheese balls are creamy, flavourful, and completely plant-based. They’re also super easy to make and can be customized with your choice of herbs or spices to suit your taste. Whether you’re vegan or just looking to add more plant-based options to your menu, these cheese balls are sure to be a hit.

makes approx. 20-30 bite sized pieces

Ingredients

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• 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in water for at least 2 hours or overnight
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup vegan cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh herbs (such as basil, parsley, or chives)

Instructions

Drain and rinse the soaked cashews, then add them to a food processor or blender.

Add the nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt to the food processor or blender.

Pulse the mixture until it is smooth and well combined.

Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and stir in the vegan cream cheese and herbs until well combined.

Shape the mixture into small balls, about the size of a cherry tomato.

Roll the balls in additional chopped herbs or your choice of coating (such as panko bread crumbs or crushed nuts).

Place the cheese balls on a plate or tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up.

Serve the cheese balls as an appetizer, garnished with additional herbs if desired. Enjoy!