The ULTIMATE Vegan Mac N Cheese Ranking

[@MerleONeal]

Hello friendos, have a brand you'd like me to rank? I'll be doing call outs on my IG soon for the next video instagram.com/merleeshay/

[@luckycharms797]

the first mac n cheese review has the wrong info box!!

[@OverDosin96]

Gogo quinoa Mac and cheese!

[@amypetty5013]

I'd love to see you rank various brands of dairy replacement products - cream cheese, sour cream, butters, and sliced/shredded cheese (because those are always harder to replicate than cheese _sauces_). Also - have you ever reviewed Miyoko's Creamery products?

[@MatthiasKronkvist]

Not a vegan but my son is allergic to dairy, in terms of closest to non vegan mac I'd put the modern table up there and also mac n' chao.

[@extropiantranshuman]

well I remember there was already a dry soup taste test. I think there might've been long ago a canned soup test. There's definitely cheese tests out there. I guess what's left are juices, hummus, etc. - but that's not really a vegan rank. I guess we'll have to go with egg!! I actually am hoping an uncooked egg test - as most of these brands really are amazing uncooked - the just egg is like a nice soup, the eggless brand is like a tahini substitute on falafel. Please I hope to see this!

[@SamElle]

Literally if you did this for all categories of products, that would be so cool!! Trying new things all the time just to find out you dont like it gets really expensive!

[@MerleONeal]

Yessss I'm thinking I can apply this to basically every vegan "staple" out there! - I just don't look forward to doing all the dishes 😅

[@pakscar260]

Dude check out Sweet Simple Vegan! They’re so sweet and do literally this.

[@shanijuana4527]

Make It Dairy Free does reviews on everything!

[@SamElle]

@@pakscar260 ok will do!!! Thanks thanks!!

[@SamElle]

@@shanijuana4527 I must check it out!!!

[@chadmuskaa2806]

As a 13 year Vegan I can attest to MOST of them being horrible....Vegan Mac NEEDS a Beyond Meat of MacnCheese. They would make MILLIONS!!

[@AviatorMaus]

I wish I knew this info months ago lol! I have a case of Annie's and it is horrendous but I paid for it so I gotta eat it.

[@taramorris9101]

@@AviatorMaus maybe you can use the pasta in a pasta salad or something and use the powder to season popcorn- gotta make the best of it I guess lol

[@chadmuskaa2806]

@@AviatorMaus KZbin how to make Vegan Mac N Cheese. MANY good recipes

[@user-cl9re9wr9n]

I think the main problem is that vegan cheese in general is just not good, and for the most part tastes nothing like actual cheese. We need more effort put into better and more affordable vegan cheeses.

[@anvimehta4446]

omg i’m a vegan 13 ye old too

[@kennedyrenfro2548]

The Amy’s one is 8 oz and already has the water in the noodles and the Other are 8 oz of dried pasta therefore they get bigger and more oz when you add the water to them.

[@RoriBrown]

“I ate it off the stairs” I did not see this plot twist coming 😂

[@MerleONeal]

sadly, it's true

[@ConstantChaos1]

I was expecting that she just scrapped it off the stairs but yeah I've done the same with pizzas and shit while in college

[@Social_Pugatory]

@@ConstantChaos1 We live in America so College is super expensive. No meal is to be wasted 😂

[@ConstantChaos1]

@@Social_Pugatory I had a meal plan that allowed me like one to go box of food a day (and unlimited eat in meals) but I would wake up just before the place closed and take the to-go box and fill it both sided with pizza

[@MJ-gm7km]

I thought she was gonna say she fell and her face landed in the pot, but the real story is so much better 🤣😭

[@benconover2227]

I usually mix the cheddar style daiya mac with the creamy alfredo daiya mac and the combination is much better than they both are separately :)

[@MerleONeal]

oh shitttt that's a bold move and I like it. I could see how the acid from the alfredo would aid in the flavor of the mac

[@benconover2227]

@@MerleONeal I’d definitely give it a try. Keep up the good work!

[@unfrgtblmemoriez]

The content we need 👏 I hate spending like 5 bucks on a box of gluten free vegan mac n cheese is nasty haha

[@MerleONeal]

[@sbriss16]

All I can think about is the missed opportunity to use "impasta" over imposter, haha. 😂

[@stephm2429]

I think the reason the Amy's was 8 oz was because it included the sauce/liquid in that weight, while the other boxes with the powder packets have dehydrated pasta and no liquid in the sauce so that's why they weigh less but end up making more food.

[@MerleONeal]

Wow. It really is that simple huh lmaooooo I'm going to just shake it right off

[@Roxanna.wez5671]

Field Roast Mac & Chao is my go to frozen version. For boxed, I like the Daiya (both the Mac and cheese and the alfredo).

[@MeghanGotHacked]

I like the daiya too lol

[@GS-lq2is]

@@MeghanGotHacked Same - and both kinds too.

[@JoJo-gr1rp]

Daiya is the best

[@patrickmckinley6679]

Hi 👋 Roxanna, can I please ask you a question?

[@lp7931]

So the difference in size/bulk of the Amy's vs Annie's is bc the Annie's weight was prior to boiling and absorbing water. So after hydrating it's much bulkier.

[@laurennicole04]

It hurts me when I see people hate on Daiya mac; I love it. 😭 Also, I felt like Annie’s Rich & Creamy had no flavor. It’s D tier for me.

[@leelscooks9804]

It's my fave too!!

[@sarahrinker1617]

Me too! I love it and have it at least once a week.

[@peacechickification]

I’m like.. thankful that daiya exists and I think it’s a suitable replacement but I find it messes with my stomach so much I’m better off just eating normal cheese (I’m dairy free for medical reasons, not vegan)

[@Lowrunnn]

Same, its my favorite of all the GF ones. I also drench it in siracha and jalapenos though LOL

[@jaketolan7105]

I'm not even GF, I just love the daiya mac, lol. I've tried all of these, and it's by far my favorite.

[@laurenmary6862]

Also wanna say I LOVE the Chao mac!!! it wasn’t featured but I love that one and the last Anne’s one u did

[@RiverkeeperEmberStar]

I think it's important to remember to cleanse your palate after trying each kind just because I'm sure many of them had lemon juice and so with making vegan cheese there are a lot of ingredients that get put together that maybe your pallet was overloaded and so that's why each one tasted worse than the last the only one that got a clear shot was the first one that's why the first one was your favorite besides the Annie's vegan Mac at the end. So Annie's has a vegan mac and cheese in the singles version like instant Mac and it is really good

[@mayceewilson3597]

By cleanse your palate, is drinking water sufficient? Her yellow water bottle moves between the fancy sour one and the last mac so I'm pretty sure she cleansing between each one.

[@Mfchannel1001]

the annies creamy shells is the BEST vegan mac I've had so far, I don't buy anything else anymore. And at least where i live, the price is comparable to daiya

[@omigad1088]

Merle here is taking one for the team. I trust Merle's review

[@MerleONeal]

THANK YOU

[@chelseashurmantine8153]

You had me crying laughing at “barfy aftertaste” and had me bent over unable to breathe at you “ate it off the stairs”.

[@lilliankeairns7743]

You need to try the Annie’s vegan microwave mac n cheese cups! They’re so good I got addicted to them during the pandemic and had one basically everyday for a year

[@RooHue]

Mac Hack: Cook some grounds in a lot of olive oil and season it like taco meat. Add it to the Daiya Mac & Chz and you’ve got Hamburger Helper. It’s soooooooo fuckin good.

[@MerleONeal]

oh damnnnnn that sounds fantastic

[@GS-lq2is]

Yum!

[@ElenaPerez-iy5ih]

Coffee grounds?

[@RooHue]

@@ElenaPerez-iy5ih meatless grounds! it’s the vegan equivalent of ground beef.

[@ravensmoon1992]

As a German who never ate Mac and cheese this is truly entertaining and making me curious 😁

[@ehmha3641]

Fertige, vegane Käsespätzle wären schon schön 😂

[@peacechickification]

Oooh I highly recommend. It’s the best combination of cheese and carbs. So delish, and homey for me but I’m not sure if that’s just because I grew up with it, but it’s very cozy either way.

[@oAgL214]

Then you DEFINITELY should make it at home, look for a nice recipe with a good rating. If you've never had it boxed mac and cheese isn't it!

[@purple.nsyhjtj]

I think the problem with a lot of these is that boxed Mac n cheese, vegan or not, does not sit well and they all seemed to be made ahead of time. I absolutely love the Daiya one, and my husband who is a dairy eater does too

[@GS-lq2is]

Same :)

[@makayla4770]

I love the 4 cheese and herb one… it’s honestly incredible 😂

[@hopevitale8050]

I love the Daiya Alfredo one 😂

[@veganking9325]

I lived off daiya mac n cheese for my first couple of years vegan and it's still my favorite :) sometimes I add the smokey tempeh and bell peppers 🤤🤤

[@herliswart3992]

Merle missing the chance for calling the C category "impasta among us"

[@Mo-fx2lo]

The best vegan boxed mac and cheese I’ve ever had that I love above all of these is the O Organics brand vegan mac, they sell it at Pavillons and Vons! It’s the only one that I feel like I don’t have to add a bunch of extra stuff to to make it taste “right”, highly recommend!!

[@branypoo]

omg I just picked up a bunch of boxes of this, as I couldn’t find my Annie’s cheddar. Now I’m excited 😍😍😍

[@anotheryoutuberperson38]

O organics is store-brand for grocery stores owned by Albertsons. For people reading this and don't have a Pavillions or Vons in your area, you probably have an Albertsons owned grocery store nearby. I live in New England and we have Shaws and Star Market. For people in the West Coast, you have Albertsons and Safeway.

[@uncontrollableorange]

I really like the Chao frozen Mac. Idk if it would fool none vegans, but my none vegan boyfriend likes to eat it with me and I count that as a win

[@talia2277]

this one is my all time favorite!!!

[@mollygrace3068]

That’s my favorite too. I think as long as you don’t let it cool down it could fool people.

[@layray210]

love this one too!

[@cinemotionall]

the annie’s sweet potato and pumpkin is my absolute favorite!! i love to put lots of nooch in too :)

[@lilLenismiley]

I’ve definitely used the Daiya Mac pouch on a box of regular pasta when in a pinch and found it to be much more pleasant, especially the ratio of sauce to pasta, than using the included pasta as instructed

[@mrsmordecai]

Same! I do this all the time. Daiya is the only kind I can get where I live.

[@sonalmishra2550]

Make it into a series! That’s gonna be really helpful :)

[@kiya6117]

amy's is always my fave but the rest i agree with! i also love how accessible amy's and annie's are now. would love one of these kinds of videos for vegan cheeses since there's so many out there now.

[@unfrgtblmemoriez]

I loved the newest video! Itd be cool to see the home made version of the store bought options at the end too! I know you've probably done Mac n Cheese before, but if you do like... vegan meats next or something! Or whatever else! Then you could maybe end it with like, "if none of these options are available near by, or allergy friendly for you, here is the way i make it at home" maybe even including options to subsitute the top ten allergens? Just a thought! I loved the random inclusion of gluten free (they do often end up in the same or next door sections haha) ❤❤❤

[@layray210]

Amys is my go-to, I love it so much with vegan ranch and buffalo sauce! plus it's super easy to pop in the microwave lol

[@RavenDots115]

All the Amy’s vegan products are so good it’s unbelievable for a frozen company to make food this good lol the rice and beans burrito is just delishhhhh 😍

[@andreatorrecilla4786]

Merle, you inspired me to go vegan. I don't know if you realize this, but you are changing lives❤

[@stephm2429]

That's so cool! Welcome to the vegan family😀

[@GS-lq2is]

That's awesome!

[@cambriasheridan886]

You should totally try O Organics Vegan Mac (Safeway Brand). I like adding Cajun seasoning to it and its my favorite brand of mac and cheese

[@Thinds42]

Annie's cheddar is by far my favorite! I always add a little garlic powder to it, but I think it tastes the most authentic

[@halhar]

i love the daiya mac!! though i only use half the sauce packet, which means i can save the other half and make more mac & cheese later :-)

[@afphilippou]

This is fabtastic (yes, both fabulous and fantastic)! Hope you do more of these videos in the future. Maybe rank vegan meat substitutes, snacks, and other vegan goodies??

[@MerleONeal]

I was thinking burgers next :)

[@afphilippou]

@@MerleONeal Oh my, that's exciting! Can't wait to see that!

[@branypoo]

4:12 My jam! Lightly salt your water before cooking pasta, when pasta is done add 4 tablespoons non-dairy butter of your choice with powder “cheese” packet, lastly add another tiny sprinkle of salt. *chef’s kiss* It tastes like a slightly less salty Kraft mac and cheese 🥰

[@JubeiKibagamiFez]

I like the Daiya a lot. I get just the cheese pack from a place called Green Life Market and I mix it with my own GF pasta.

[@levineer524]

Pastabilities is the best for a powdered mac swap (like kraft), Modern Table is great if you want a filling bowl of cheesiness, and I actually really like Howl. I think the tartness is a great change of pace from many of the other vegan macs that are just thick and saucy with no flavor. You should test Howl again on its own, it isn't really a "replacement" mac as much as its own unique creation, more reminiscent of sharp cheddar sauce.

[@patrickmckinley6679]

Hi 👋 Evelyn, can. I please ask you a question?

[@victoriajankowski1197]

I see we are all different lol, I love the Dayia boxed mac cheddar, not so much the white cheese one, and I can't usually find other flavors honestly, I actually buy the cheese sauce separately when I can find it lol. That sauce pack in a blender with canned beans, and salsa/diced tomatoes makes a killer dip for tortilla chips. We have a pretty limited spread where I live, I will have to hunt down some of the others to try, I must say I have never had much luck with Bonza pastas, they always read sandy to me, which since I should limit my wheat intake for reasons kind of sucks lol

[@MerleONeal]

o0o0o great dip idea! Yeah I tend to like Rice pasta the most of GF

[@meganmanson6488]

Very entertaining but the text in the upper left corner did not look like it always matched the product being evaluated. For example, 2:45 says Amy's Rice Mac but it is supposed to be Modern Table.

[@bexh2427]

Yes, for several of them - I noticed too

[@NYCeesFinest]

So glad I found your channel. I first saw you on Goodful and love your personality and character. I look forward to new vids.

[@jaderoush6017]

I am not a vegan but I’m lactose intolerant and the daiya Alfredo is my go to. I haven’t tried the cheddar though. I really like it with some vegan bacon.

[@kittycatrosie7515]

There’s one from a brand called Go Go Quinoa that I’ve been loving lately, great texture and taste, I’d definitely recommend.

[@salsashark914]

Always such a gamble trying new vegan (and gluten free) meals. Any and all taste tests and tries are ALWAYS APPRECIATED Thank you for this try and THANK YOU for all the recipes you've done as well (all the good and the bad) 💙💙💙 (P.S. I know all these can cost a lot of money which is why it even more appreciated. We not only sacrifice taste but also price with new tries and all of them are a huge help) CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH OR MAKE SURE YOURE EFFORTS ARE VALUED ENOUGH YOURE GORGEOUS CREATURE LADY!!!! Much Love, All the hopeful plant eaters that may/may not still love the taste of meat but have also come to love the eating of plants

[@rubytuesday5804]

Hey Merle, just wanted to say as a non vegan but a dairy intolerance person I appreciate the review. I have been NEEDING some dairy alternative Mac and cheese. Thank you ! ❤

[@lina01016]

Yes the modern table and the Annie's creamy one are hands down my favorite boxed macs!!

[@alliekittens]

This is truly such a good review of the macs. Thanks for spending ur money so I dont have to. Stay blessed

[@siriusdepp]

I really like the banza one! The protein content keeps me full too.

[@frosty_brandon]

I had the same reaction to the howl. The Annie’s one at the end is the best vegan mac and cheese from a box I’ve ever had by far. It’s the only one that’s even vaguely like cheese

[@sofonomics]

The howl one that’s spicy is great, and my go-to is modern table! 😊

[@jasonrobbins5254]

Loved this video. I had the same experience with the Howl brand. So unexpected and disappointing. However, I improvised and added bbq sauce to it and I think I saved it since you can't really taste the sour anymore.

[@wayne00k]

Dear Merle, Please link to YOUR mac & cheese recipe. Obviously it is going to be superior to the box versions. Thank you!

[@Silver_angel22]

I'm love this. I'm always excited to see what you come out with.

[@patrickmckinley6679]

Hi 👋 Sarah, can I please ask you a question?

[@meganbeach9932]

I'm so happy you made this! I have a couple of these in my pantry right now and I've been afraid to try them!

[@MerleONeal]

Omg plz let me know if you agree with my reviews when you do

[@kaylee9280]

Daiya is my favorite but this video has inspired me to branch out and try some different brands 😄 Thanks for always making such great content! 🤗

[@dzsamantha]

the gogo quinoa boxed macs are the BEST of the boxed that i've ever had. it's wonderful

[@kittycatrosie7515]

Yes! Love those 💕

[@bunchacrunchlucy-7753]

Modern Table Southwest flavor is sooo good! I like it betta than the chedda. Thank you for doing this!!!

[@lilyb3979]

yesss, thank you! this is the content I needed

[@jenwylie4093]

Your hair looks good with highlights! I'm pretty sure Daiya is my only option in Ontario. We also have a brand "Gogo Quinoa" that is decent. I used to go shopping in Buffalo to get some Annie's. I'm looking forward to open boarders.

[@MerleONeal]

thank youuuu, I think with a squeeze of lemon the daiya would be better (not a whole lemon just a tsp or 2)

[@Toni_-vk9cs]

Hey Merle 👋🏻☺️ I‘m from Germany and i‘m trying to go more and more vegan step by step and you‘re helping me A LOT 🙏🏻 I have a recipe that i could almost eat every day and i wanted to share it with you 🥰: It is a vegan red lentil bolognese 1 carrot finely chopped 1 onion finely chopped 1 1/2 cups tomato passata 1/3 cup water A hand full of red lentils Spices: Oregano Basil Rosemary Salt Pepper Sugar (I had du calculate the measurements because normally i eyeball everything.. and normally we use „ml“ and not cups but i hope its right 😂) So u sate the onion for about 2 minutes and then adding the carrot to sate for an additional 5 minutes or until they look good🙈 then u add the tomato and water and all of the spices and the lentils and let it cook until the lentils opened and the consistency is nice and creamy. ( usually takes like 20-30 minutes) and stir every couple of minutes or so. I personally eat this with spaghetti but u can use what ever pasta u like 😊 If the sauce is too liquidy you should add some more lentils and let it cook a bit more and if its too stiff just add some water till the desired consistency is reached. This dish is so freaking good (at least in my head) and i would absolutely LOVE if u tried it because it’s healthy and tasty 🥰

[@TheReelTuesdayChannel]

Grow up

[@pineconey]

Agree about Modern Table. One to add to try: Mac and Chao

[@Coorvaldx]

Modern table is such good gluten free pasta and the other flavors they make for boxed pasta are really good!! I’m a fan of the creamy parm and herb one

[@steviemack6969]

I'm in bed. Trying to be quiet for my roommate and I am screaming laughing at that damn falling box!!! 🤣😅😂 You're hilarious and your facial expressions are killing me RN!!!

[@ebonyblack4563]

I personally like Annie's most, and find the pumpkin very unique, in the good way.

[@mackenzietheatre]

as a vegan who has never liked cheese i have little to no experience with mac and cheese but this was super interesting! i’d love to see you review other things! but especially on a scale of “is it good” rather than “is it exactly like the non vegan version”

[@juliegarneauca]

I love Daiya cheeses now as well, the Cutting board collection to be exact, it's the only cheese we like to make pizza and nachos. The Pepper Jack one is great!

[@starlakidd6674]

I add nooch and vegan cheese to all vegan mac and cheeses but when its a dry powder I use vegan unsweetened yogurt and it gives it sucha good flavor

[@Reina_garza]

I usually use daiya but I have to add a lot to it. Like vegan cream cheese, veggie broth, nutritional yeast, and some shredded cheese if I have some

[@hellotheresunshine]

Try the whole foods mac n cheese that is at their hot table/takeout area. I am not vegan, accidentally bought it. It was good. Not as good as the real stuff but highly recommend

[@skatingsarah1996]

That howl mac is fowl. It straight up smelled like diarrhea and yes it tastes sour…part of me was like is it rancid??? Never again

[@jordanj368]

Definitely gonna need a pt 2 !!

[@Joniness]

Thanks for this review! I think I’ll keep getting the cheap Annie’s because I like to make grilled Mac and cheese sandwiches but maybe having a nice quality one every once in a while would be good….

[@annegreenwood3624]

i used shell noodles and the deiya sauce made mac and cheese casserole plus lactose free and yes a bit of aftertaste wasn’t too bad another great video

[@QueenNemesis327]

Annie's white cheddar Mac is good also. It's my daughter's fav

[@ballroomred]

Merle, the 8 Oz for the frozen Mac makes perfect sense. Those noodles are already cooked and therefore hydrated, so they have water weight. The cheese is also already hydrated (vs. a powder pack.) So, fixed boxed pasta makes more than 5.5 oz 👌🏻

[@katiehemstreet8939]

I buy the Annie's and Bonza, or sometimes even Diaya. The Bonza is kinda weird, but I like it anyway and I love that it's high protein. I do always add stuff to any of them though! I like to add nutritional yeast, follow your heart cheddar shreds, and frozen peas. 😉 Now I'm getting hungry...

[@saharansnowman95]

0:48 Speaking of Clifford the BIG RED Dog are you excited for the movie they made.

[@corab1695]

I adore daiya cream cheese 😍 so good. That’s my fav daiya product I’ve tried

[@extropiantranshuman]

I like the red lentil pumpkin sweet potato annie's! It's so funny that I sometimes just buy it for the packet inside and use the lentil in soup - because it disintegrates completely. It's practically a soup base. So I buy mung bean noodles and add the cheese packet on top - it's like the maruchaun cheddar cheese! Then I use the lentil pasta with the mung bean for soup.

[@eyeseajujubee]

Thanks for ranking all of these! I’d been wanting to try the Annie’s deluxe.

[@MerleONeal]

I was impressed - I will say, that I would add things to any of these usually, like seasoning, squeeze of lemon juice (not for Howl) etc.. but for the sake of the ranking I just left them as is

[@clairedahl1708]

Those plants are gorgeous Merle 😍

[@blackrosenuk]

Please do more of these! Pizza, nuggets, yogurts, etc.

[@tarachristie933]

Yoghurts is a good one

[@KitchenTableChatsENM]

Thank you!!!! I’ve been wanting a good mac n cheese!

[@one-seventeen.rev310]

Making it all just sounds crazy

[@Juliyakay]

The Annie’s macaroni and cheese is my faveeeee with some extra nooch. It goes on sale often (Buy one get one free). I used to love the Amy’s one too, but it’s expensive and never goes on sale at my grocery store. Also I tried the Howl Mac once too and it was definitely sour. I was SO MAD I wasted my money on it. So awful.

[@sonkien3]

Love you Merlee!!

[@kirrraaax3]

I fully enjoyed this!! You are hilarious

[@Mellocean]

Didn’t know people had such vastly different reactions to each brand. This is hilarious, great video

[@extropiantranshuman]

I definitely am a bargain hunter - I buy vegan mac n cheese when they're discounted. I got mine for $2.50 - but I've seen some for $1. The issue is most of them are just expensive. I thought where I live is pricey - now I'm wondering where you live that costs so much!

[@laylalou1000]

Ahhhh you gotta try Upton’s!! THE BEST

[@patrickmckinley6679]

Hi 👋 Joce, can I please ask you a question?

[@graceelliot3959]

Merle: what i really dislike, you might love, and that's ok Eugene: i'm right, you're wrong, shut up

[@rubybobkowski4464]

I love your game show host voice- might have to bring that one back w monopoly man

[@abril_Ram]

Omg lol I’ve totally done similar things like the “eating of the stairs situation“ 😂

[@kalkidantesfagiorgis5866]

I DONT THINK IVE EVER LAUGHED SO HARD ABOUT THE MAC ON THE STAIRS!!! That would be meeeeee

[@livinglifewithkrystal]

Loved this vegan mac n cheese video!

[@julianc.mcclain]

I just made the daiya and really liked the piece I tried last night. The cheese was super flavorful!

[@MerleONeal]

I don’t normally like Daiya but I was impressed

[@rubybobkowski4464]

Lmaooo “I ate it off the stairs” 😂

[@feygilo8601]

I’m shook when I had the daiya it blew me away it taste so similar to the craft deluxe original Mac and cheese. I get it might not be her jam but honestly it’s so goooood

[@lolalifejournal]

It's funny because the Daiya mac and cheeses are really my favorites 😆♥️

[@patrickmckinley6679]

Hi 👋 Lola, can I please ask you a question?