Recipe Directions

  • 1. Throw all ingredients in a high-speed blender.
  • 2. Blend. This recipe can be a bit of a @#$#$% when blending, so if you're having trouble getting the mixture to mix properly, turn your high-speed blender off and insert a spatula down one side to let a pocket of air down near the blades. Then remove the spatula, put the lid back on and continue blending--going from slow all the way up to fast again. You can also add a bit more water (mentioned above) but I try not to add any more water than three additional tablespoons because I like to keep the texture more on the thick side.
  • 3. Serve. I usually use right away, as a dip, on top of broccoli, on top of a raw veggie burger patty.
  • 4. Refrigerate leftovers. Leftover raw cheese sauce will keep for up to four days in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator.

The Rawtarian's Thoughts

By The Rawtarian

This raw cheese sauce recipe is one of the most frequently made savory recipes in my raw kitchen.

Fresh out of the VItamix when it's a bit warm, it's nice and runny - and perfect for serving over broccoli. (When serving over brocolli drop the raw cheese sauce from a spoon.)

When refrigerated, this raw cheese sauce becomes a bit firmer - more like raw cheez whiz! Perfect for spreading on raw bread, on top of a raw veggie or much more.

Want to know more about raw cheese sauce? Listen to The Raw Food Podcast, Episode 10, where I dish everything I know about raw cheese!

Another handy tip - got leftover raw cheese sauce and aren't sure what to do with it? Dehydrate it until it becomes nice and crispy. Crumble it up and you now have raw parmesan cheese that can be stored in a glass jar in your pantry! Lovely as a soup or salad topper.

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Nutrition Facts

Nutritional score: 82 out of 100
  • This recipe is very low in Carbohydrates.
  • This recipe provides you with 100% of your daily Riboflavin, and Vitamin B6.
  • This recipe is a good source of Protein, and Iron.
  • This recipe is a noteworthy source of Vitamin K.

Amounts per 81 g (3 oz) suggested serving

NameAmount% Daily
Calories 257 10 %
Protein 10 g 17 %
Fat 20 g 25 %
Carbohydrates 15 g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 2.2 g 7 %
Sugars 2.9 g
Calcium 18 mg 2 %
Iron 3 mg 24 %
Sodium 395 mg 17 %
Source: The Rawtarian, USDA

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Hi Taylor,

Nope, no need to soak (unless your blender is really crappy) :)

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Marianna's Review

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Reaaaalllyy good! We enjoy it with massaged kale and diced tomatoes.

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Glad you enjoyed the recipe! :)

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Sarah's Review

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This is a great recipe! I even put it on kale for kale chips, and even better is to add a bit of nama shoyu and put it on cabbage, then dehydrate (takes a lot longer). Makes the cabbage almost like phyllo sheets, crispy and light.

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Yummy Sarah!!!!!!!

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Bella's Review

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Can't get enough of this cheese sauce, it taste so much like cheese. I follow the recipe as is, and voila, everytime a winner. Nice on vegetables of raw pasta.

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It's a go-to recipe in my kitchen too Bella. So glad you enjoyed :)

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Areta's Review

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Hi there,
What a delish recipe! So simple and totally satisfying. I got a little too excited with the idea of cheese sauce and doubled the recipe.
How long does it keep in the fridge for? Thanks for sharing!

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Haha you must have had cheese sauce coming out of your ears haha.

If you have a dehydrator, you can dehydrate it into parmesan cheese bits - yum

Keeps in fridge for 4-5 days

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Do I buy nutritional yeast flakes or what kind of nutritional yeast do I buy?

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Hi Cc - yes, the flakes are good, I buy them at my HFS

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What if you use a food processor ?

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Hi Sadie, No, that won't work very well. Best to get a blender for this one :)

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Monks1979's Review

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Great recipe! I couldn't believe how creamy & "cheesy" this was! great as a veggie dip, or as a dip/spread for breads & crackers (regular or raw!) We also used it as a raw sauce over cooked noodles & as a sauce over raw sweet potato noodles & topped with various chopped veggies. I love how versatile it is!

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Thanks for sharing all your cheese sauce ideas, Rebecca!

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where do you get nutritional yeast?

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In North America, most health food stores have it (call and find out before driving there).

Also, here's some links: https://www.therawtarian.com/recommended-raw-food-appliances-and-specialty-items

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I was doubtful this was going to be good. It is superb!! Even my hubby, who is my 'guinea pig' in all this new raw food stuff, liked it!! I researched the raw food lifestyle for many years and I am finally taking the leap. I hope to be fully raw by the end of the year! For now it's a learning process, like learning how to 'cook' all over again. I love being in the kitchen but I was intimidated by this new way of preparing food and worry I wouldn't like it or that it was too expensive that I put it off way too long. Well, better late than never, eh?!! It's not expensive and I love everything I've made so far!!

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Teresa, good for you! It's never too late, and that's awesome your hubby is on board with you.

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If I don't have nutritional yeast can I use something as a substitute?

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Hi Shannon, No, in this recipe you need the nutritional yeast.

Instead, why not try making my raw alfredo sauce? https://www.therawtarian.com/raw-alfredo-sauce-recipe

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Dani's Review

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This is awesome! I soaked the cashews overnight and the sauce turned out really smooth and creamy. My six year old is a Kraft Dinner addict (thanks to her father and the time she spends at his house) and she is currently devouring a bowl of rice elbow noodles covered in "homemade cheese sauce" as we speak. SUCCESS!!

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This would be called Mom's version of KD, Dani :)

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Oh wow! Eating this over broccoli as I type. Amazing!!! Your recipes are by far the best!

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Mmm cheesy raw broccoli extravaganza!

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