Healthy Macaroni and Cheese (with avocado!)
Looking for a healthier mac and cheese recipe but don't want to sacrifice flavor or creaminess? Look no further!
Ingredients
- 2 c. Whole-wheat Pasta, uncooked
- 1 c. Avocado, mashed
- 1 T. Nutritional Yeast
- 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder optional
- 1 T. Avocado Oil
- 1 T. Flour
- 3/4 c. Low-Fat Milk (separate into 1/2 c. and 1/4 c.)
- 1 c. Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to instructions
- Puree the avocado, nutritional yeast, and garlic in a food processor until smooth
- Heat avocado oil in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add flour and stir until mixed
- Pour 1/2 c. of milk into the saucepan and stir until the mixture thickens
- Add cheese and stir until melted
- Add remaining milk, 1 T. at a time, until desired consistency is reached. I tried to keep mine creamy but still thick.
- Add the avocado mixture to the sauce pan
- Pour sauce over the cooked noodles
- Stir and enjoy!