Mozzarella sticks! Mmm! Who doesn’t like mozzarella sticks? Well, I guess not many. The problem with mozzarella sticks is that they are made with mozzarella made out of dairy. As we all know as vegans, dairy is the biggest enemy of vegans.
But hold that thought, I have some very exciting recipes to show you today. I have got vegan mozzarella sticks recipes! That#s right. You no longer have to miss our mozzarella sticks as a vegan!
But…
Can Vegans Eat Mozzarella Sticks?
Well, not really no. Traditional mozzarella sticks are made using mozzarella made with dairy. So, these types of mozzarella sticks would be unsuitable for vegans.
However, there are some wonderful vegan cheeses out there, and some wonderful vegan mozzarella sticks recipes! So don’t worry, there are ways around it!
What Are Vegan Cheese Sticks Made Of?
If you are buying them from the shop – they will typically contain the following ingredients:
Sunflower, Nutritional Yeast, Tapioca, Carrageenan, Coconut Oil, Panko Breadcrumbs (Wheat), Salt, Onion powder, Garlic Powder, Oregano, Basil, Black Pepper, Lactic Acid
Or:
Filtered Water, Potato Starch, Coconut Oil, Expeller Pressed: Canola and/or Safflower Oil, Salt, Tricalcium Phosphate, Vegan Natural Flavors, Pea Protein, Xanthan Gum, Lactic Acid (Vegan), Fruit and/or Vegetable Juice Color, Konjac Gum, Vegan Enzyme.
However, if they are homemade, it would depend on the recipe, but here’s what they typically contain:
- Vegan Mozzarella Cheese
- Spices
- Breadcrumbs
- Oil
- Salt
Does Vegan Mozzarella Melt?
Some brands are better than others. However, most vegan mozzarella will melt very well.
So, expect gooey perfection next time you pick your packet of vegan mozzarella!
Vegan cheese has come a long way. Because I have been vegan for quite a long time now, I remember the first few vegan cheese brands. Oh my, they weren’t that good.
But vegan cheese today is SO much better than it was. It really is like the real thing. it just makes me wonder why aren’t more people vegan because seriously, veganism is so easy these days.
Best Vegan Mozzarella Sticks Recipes
Now, let’s get to the good part. The part where I present to you some of the BEST vegan mozzarella stick recipes, that I know you will absolutely love.
So, here’s the list:
1. Easy Vegan Mozzarella Sticks
Okay, so to kick start things, let’s begin with an epic, easy, simple gooey vegan mozzarella stick recipe.
These mozzarella sticks taste just like the real thing. I mean look at the picture above, they look the same, and sure as hell taste the same… trust me!
2. Classic Vegan Mozzarella Sticks
Photo Credit @noracooks
Okay, so here’s another simple recipe for vegan mozzarella sticks. For this recipe you only need the following ingredients:
- Vegan Mozzarella Cheese
- Flour
- Breadcrumbs
- Dairy-free milk
- Cornstarch
- Seasonings
- Marinara Sauce
Pretty simple ingredients for what you get.
3. Air-Fried Dairy-Free Mozzarella Sticks
Photo Credit @daiyafoods
So, air fryers became a huge thing during COVID-19, but to be honest with you, a lot of people kept them, because they are pretty awesome.
If you are just as awesome as me and have an air fryer, you have got to try this recipe!
4. 6 Ingredients Vegan Mozzarella Sticks
Okay, so these are another easy simple recipe that you wanna try.
The sticks are thicker and shorter than your traditional longer stick, so if you like that shape better, then this recipe is for you!
5. Cashew Mozzarella Sticks
Photo Credit @zuckerjagdwurst
Mozzarella sticks made with homemade cashew cheese!
If you want to go all the way and make your own vegan cheese, then this recipe is for you.
These mozzarella sticks certainly are 100% homemade. No shop-bought vegan mozzarella cheese!
6. Air Fried Vegan Mozzarella Bites
Photo Credit @plantifullybasedblog
These are little cubes of melty vegan mozzarella bites. Something different from your classic mozzarella stick.
As the picture shows, they are indeed gooey and melt well. Just a mozzarella stick with a twist!
7. Simple Vegan Mozzarella Sticks
Photo Credit @VegKitchen
And to finish off with the last recipe, let’s show you another pretty classically made vegan mozzarella stick recipe.
We have pre-bought mozzarella sticks, that are coated in breadcrumbs and spices, then fried till crisp.
7 Amazing Vegan Mozzarella Sticks Recipes
Ingredients
- Easy Vegan Mozzarella Sticks Recipe here
- Classic Vegan Mozzarella Sticks Recipe here
- Air-Fried Dairy-Free Mozzarella Sticks Recipe here
- 6 Ingredients Vegan Mozzarella Sticks Recipe here
- Cashew Mozzarella Sticks Recipe here
- Air Fried Vegan Mozzarella Bites Recipe here
- Simple Vegan Mozzarella Sticks Recipe here
Instructions
- Pick your desired recipe from the list above
- Click the recipe name and visit the website for the recipe
- Collect the ingredients and cook the food
- I hope you enjoy the recipes - and do not forget to leave a review!
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