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Oat Milk Mac and Cheese Recipe (Vegetarian)

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This oat milk mac and cheese is creamy, cheesy, decadent, and couldn’t be simpler! A great recipe with oat milk and delicious spices that everyone will love.

This creamy pasta makes a fantastic lunch or dinner option – serve with a side salad and dig in.  You can make your own oat milk with 2 ingredients, or use a store bought oat milk (just make sure it’s unsweetened).

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This oat milk mac and cheese is a fantastic savory dish that is a great recipe to use with oat milk. Mac and cheese is one of my favorite foods ever so you know I had to make this lighter version. 
 
Oat milk is one of the best plant milks around because it’s vegan, and costs pennies to make at home.  My unsweetened oat milk recipe is a fantastic step-by-step guide for making oat milk at home… or you can use store-bought oat milk which is equally as delicious!

This Oat Milk Macaroni and Cheese Recipe is:

  • Creamy
  • Cheesy
  • Decadent
  • Gooey
  • Loaded with Flavor
  • Can easily be made dairy free
  • A crowd-pleaser for kids and adults alike!
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Can You Add Oat Milk to Boxed Mac and Cheese?

Absolutely! Just make sure it’s unsweetened and unflavored oat milk. 

Easy Weeknight Oat Milk Mac and Cheese

This oat milk macaroni and cheese recipe is what I call an Easy Weeknight Meal – which is on your table in about 30 minutes.  These quick and simple recipes are perfect for those nights when you want a tasty homecooked meal but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen.

I have a whole section of The Herbeevore dedicated to Easy Weeknight Meals, that are great for the whole family. From soups and stews, to pastas and proteins – a quick meal can be on your table in no time.  Even faster than ordering takeout!

What’s In This Oat Milk Mac and Cheese Recipe?

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Dietary Modifications

  • To make this recipe gluten free, Make sure the oats you are using are certified gluten free. While oats are naturally gluten free, there can be cross-contamination during processing, so always make sure your oats have the Certified GF stamp on the packaging if you must avoid wheat.
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Make This Mac and Cheese with Store-Bought or Homemade Oat Milk!

You can absolutely use an unsweetened store-bought oat milk, or you can easily make it yourself.  All you need is oats, water, a strainer, and a blender.  My unsweetened oat milk recipe is here if you want to try it yourself.  Or you can get oat milk at the store or this delicious version online here.  Either way, ooey gooey delicious oat milk mac and cheese is coming your way.
 
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How Do I Make This Easy Mac and Cheese with Oat Milk?

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and cook pasta according to package instructions.  Drain and set macaroni aside.
  2. In a large pot, heat the olive oil, ground mustard, salt, pepper, and oat milk over low heat.  Cook until oat milk is just bubbling, then reduce to a simmer.
  3. Add in the cheeses and stir well until all have melted into the oat milk.  Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce, taste and add salt and pepper if needed, and enjoy.
 
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More Recipes With Oat Milk You’ll Love!

Oat Milk Alfredo Recipe 

Oat Milk Chai Latte Recipe

Salted Oat Milk Hot Chocolate Recipe

Oat Milk Bubble Tea Recipe 

Oat Milk Rice Pudding Recipe 

Homemade Chocolate Oat Milk

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Oat Milk Mac and Cheese

Kelly Jensen
This oat milk mac and cheese is creamy, cheesy, decadent, and delicious! A great recipe with oat milk everyone will love. A fantastic lunch or dinner option – serve with a side salad and dig in.  You can make your own oat milk with 2 ingredients, or use a store bought oat milk (just make sure it's unsweetened).
5 from 27 votes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner, Pasta
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 298 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb macaroni use certified gluten free if needed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 2 cups unsweetened oat milk use certified gluten free if needed
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese *or see below Recipe Notes for my vegan cheese sauce recipe
  • 8 ounces Velveeta
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • Sea Salt and Black Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and cook pasta according to package instructions.  Drain and set macaroni aside.
  • In a large pot, heat the olive oil, ground mustard, salt, pepper, and oat milk over low heat.  Cook until oat milk is just bubbling, then reduce to a simmer.
  • Add in the cheeses and stir well until all have melted into the oat milk.  Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce, taste and add salt and pepper if needed, and enjoy!

Notes

Substitute in my Vegan Cheese Sauce Recipe which you can find here!

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Nutrition

Calories: 298kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 14gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 572mgPotassium: 189mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 442IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 326mgIron: 1mg
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