Pão de Queijo Vegano

Pão de Queijo Vegano is a delightful Brazilian cheese bread made without dairy, offering a fluffy and chewy texture. This plant-based version maintains the traditional flavors, making it a perfect breakfast treat.

Ingredients

• Tapioca flour - 150 grams
• Almond milk - 100 milliliters
• Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Baking powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Chia seeds - 1 tablespoon (mixed with 3 tablespoons water, let sit for 5 minutes)

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl, combine chia seeds with water and let sit for about 5 minutes to form a gel.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the tapioca flour, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, salt, and baking powder.
4. In another bowl, mix the almond milk, olive oil, and chia seed gel until well combined.
5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a sticky dough forms.
6. Using your hands, shape the dough into small balls (about the size of a golf ball) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 200
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 0 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Gluten-free option suitable for those with gluten intolerance.
• Rich in plant-based protein and fiber from chia seeds.

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