Vegan is Believin'

I constantly run into the same scenario over and over when it comes with certain vegan mac and cheeses being talked up. I get them, being super hopeful, only to find their not as amazing as everyone says. I love the idea of Goodles, but this recipes needs a revisit for flavor. It's very bland, even with basic adjustments like salted water for the macaroni, and vegan butter, milk and/or yogurt to jazz the sauce up. I always still need to go the extra step with additions from the pantry to get it tasty. Oh well, doesn't hurt to try, but it's back to homemade mac and cheese for me.

Disclaimer: I do not follow a vegan diet. That said, it’s always good to incorporate meals and items in a diet that are potentially healthier options, and I like to try new things. I have tasted all of Goodles other flavors (except Twist My Parm) and think they’re delicious even if the sodium content is a bit high. I was intrigued by claims that Vegan is Believin’ was a mac n’ cheese option for Vegans that *finally* tasted like the real deal. Sadly it does not. Creamy? Yes. Cheesy flavor? No. To a non-vegan like me, it tastes like a nut-based sauce, not like cheese. It didn’t taste bad, just not really like mac n’ cheese. I gave my other boxes to a vegan colleague and will be interested to hear what they think.

I do not follow a vegan diet but I wanted to try this Goodles version since I am lactose intolerant and some mac and cheese brands upset my GI track due to the milk solids they use. I prepared this vegan version and the taste is great and you can't tell the difference. As a caveat, I did prepare it with traditional unsalted butter and lactose free milk. The consistency was fine and I even reserved a bit of the pasta water in case it needed to be liquified more. I splashed some extra pasta water and it was perfect. I also added some black pepper and black garlic spices since I love the flavor of garlic. I highly recommend this pasta treat for anyone who wants to avoid milk based mac and cheese. I am happy that Goodles makes a vegan version.

I'm not typically a vegan, but let me tell you, this vegan mac and cheese from Goodles is a game-changer! The flavor is absolutely incredible—it's rich, creamy, and satisfying in every bite. What's even better is that my app indicates it's the healthiest option compared to the others, with fewer chemicals and additives. That's a win-win in my book! I have to admit, I was skeptical at first, but one taste of this mac and cheese and I was hooked. Goodles has managed to make mac and cheese cool again lol, and I couldn't be happier about it.

Really really good vegan mac. I love box Mac and cheese and I’m always making them for my 3 kids, but I didn’t like the ingredients in most of the varieties on the store shelves. Then I went dairy free and stopped buying it all together but we all missed instant mac! I tried a few vegan options and they were, well, awful. But this one totally won me over, and my KIDS TOO. Noodle texture is so good, not mushy. And the sauce pack is delicious! Not chalky or grainy at all. Plus I love that it packs more protein and good stuff. Subscriber!

It is very hard to find vegan mac and cheese that tastes delicious. Most of them have a cardboard-like consistency with a yeast aftertaste. I can happily announce Goodles has been approved by my entire family - the vegan and non-vegan members! The pasta is seasoned with garlic and has a creamy texture. It also looks gorgeous with the twisted noodles bathed in the vegan cheddar. I can gobble an entire box by myself! The packaging and presentation are adorable and I will be ordering 8 boxes at a time from now on.

Best vegan mac I've tried (and I've likely tried most of them). It's absolutely delicious without being overly salty. Also, I love that the pasta adds protein without the weird tastes and textures that I typically notice in the bean-based pastas. One recommendation is that you should use a whisk to mix the cheese powder into the milk/butter, since it tends to be a bit clumpy. I also find it easier to mix if I melt butter and add part of the milk, then mix in the powder before adding the rest of the milk.

The design of the boxes are well done and thought through. The names of the different kinds are catchy and cute. The noodles and sauce for this particular kind are SOOOO good. For a vegan food product I’d subscribe to this if I made enough but I buy when I can because it’s THAT good. The taste is :bomb::bomb::bomb::bomb::bomb::bomb:. Best Mac and cheese ever. I’d argue that it even beats the Cheddy Mac. Well done Goodles. And the sporks are mini shovels. Perfect for mac n cheese lovers like me!

I try to eat wfpb. My children aren't fully convinced. I have looked at other brands of vegan boxed Mac & Cheese, but they were full of a bunch of junk I didn't want to give my kids. When I saw goodles' ingredient list, I decided it was worth a try. I made it, only adding soy milk (no vegan butter), and it came out *amazing*. A little salty to my taste (I keep my sodium intake low for health reasons), but my kids LOVED it. It is tasty, easy to make, and much better than so many other brands!

Overall taste and texture are nice. I found that there is not quite enough in the __quote__sauce__quote__ packet to fully coat the noodles in flavor, especially if like me you add anything to the mac, like broccoli or chicken. Also, this is the vegan version and you can definitely tell the difference between this and __quote__real__quote__ mac. It's tasty as it's own thing, but its not going to fool you if your goal is to dupe cheese flavor. Still, a really good healthy option!

I bought a box of 12 and would say it’s completely worth it. While the price is significantly more than a “standard” box of mac, it’s the best I've ever found for something with taste and ingredients this good. I would love to see the price come down on these a bit. And maybe one day even a gluten-free and vegan option. I will be receiving a 20% discount code for providing any review on this purchase. I don’t believe this has affected the content of my review.

I've tried a log of vegan macaroni and cheese, and I've found some decent ones that taste great with a little doctoring and tweaking. I think these are the best out of the box. They don't necessarily taste like a traditional craft mac and cheese, they remind me more of the Amy's shells and white cheddar. There is a lovely tang to them, and often feel a craving for these. Easy, nostalgic comfort food that also gives me a bunch of nutrients.

Goodles Vegan is Believin’ is my new favorite vegan boxed mac n cheese. The flavor is unreal - truly so delicious! I won’t lie it’s a bit more money than I’d prefer to spend for two servings… But I do appreciate the protein and nutrients that fortify these noodles for those nights when cooking a full meal isn’t in the cards. I hope they’ll make more vegan flavors in the future and maybe some gluten free options for my celiac friends. :)

These are, hands down, the best pre-packaged vegan mac and cheese on the market. The portion is reasonable. The taste is soooo good. I love the corkscrew shape as well. I subscribed to a bimonthly of 12 boxes because they are that good! I have also sneakily given this to non-vegans who truly enjoy this so much and have no idea it’s vegan or chickpea protein. Truly amazing and I will buy and recommend these forever lol

I had to eat it with a spoon because the sauce was so watery. The sauce didn't taste like cheese at all, not even tasty vegan cheeses that I've had before. I used almond milk as my plant-based milk. That said it didn't specify so I don't think it should matter what type of plant-based milk I used. I will try again with oat milk with low expectations since it was so overpriced I don't want to waste the other boxes.

I didn’t expect a VEGAN Mac and cheese to taste better than many other regular Mac and cheese brands. I don’t know how Goodles did it but I’m hooked. I’m obsessed with Kraft (blue box) Mac and cheese but had to give it up for the time being due to my baby’s cow’s milk protein allergy. Well, she and I are IN LOVE with this Mac and cheese and I’ll still be buying it after I’m done being dairy-free.

Literally the best vegan Mac n cheese I’ve ever had in my life. I have been vegan since 2011 and I have had some bad vegan Mac n cheese but this absolves all of the cardboard I’ve eaten in my years. The gluten free Mac n cheese is *chefs kiss* too. Doesn’t have that weird stiff texture like anything in the world that’s gluten free (vegan or non vegan). Goodles has my unwavering loyalty forever.

This is the best vegan mac n cheese I’ve tried!! And I’ve tried A LOT of them. This one reminds me the most of Annie’s white cheddar shells, my childhood favorite. The swirly noodles have excellent texture and don’t fall apart like most bean noodles. My perfect bowl includes a tiny bit each of mustard and Calabrian chili salt, plus green peas, parsley, and chopped vegan bacon. Sooo good!!

I liked the shape of the spirals. The actual taste of vegan cheeze wasn't there, though. It tasted more like an Alfredo sauce. If it was advertised that way, I think I would have liked it more. I ordered it from Toronto, Canada, so I was willing to pay the $7.50 per box if it tasted good. I won't be getting this meal again, but I'm glad there are more vegan options out there.

So yummy, I rarely find quality vegan cheese taste I like and this was so tasty! The cheese tastes like its on the sharper end and I like to add pepper to it. I really like the spiral noodles ingredients which truly makes it easy for inhaling haha I am loving the 12g of protein, and this is now one of my favorite go to not so guilty, guilty pleasures. My dog is also a fan :)

Overall, I love the quality of pasta with the Goodles brand. They always have an amazing level of protein and fiber I need in my diet. It’s great that they have a vegan version. I’ve been wanting to try. However, I was very underwhelmed. Not sure if it’s the ingredients for the vegan version. I’m not a huge fan of the “cheese” flavor. I probably wouldn’t order this again.

I've tried 10+ varieties of vegan mac and cheese. These are hands-down the best. I pretty much compare all others to this one, and none come that close. This has the perfect level of cheesiness, sauciness, slightly tanginess to make this the most addicting mac and cheese. I cannot believe it has protein and actually nutritious ingredients. I buy these by the caseload now.

The BEST vegan Mac and cheese I’ve had in 5 years of being vegan!!! So good, quick and easy to make, high fiber, and high protein- the perfect lazy vegan dinner. I recommend to all my family and friends and they’ve also gotten hooked. My non vegan friends love the regular flavors too. Can’t wait for Goodles to come out with more vegan flavors! Highly highly recommend!!!

Okay I have to say as a vegan who has tried literally every vegan mac & cheese out there - this one is by far the best. Is it your classic Kraft mac & cheese? No, absolutely not. But it is delicious nonetheless, I ate the box in one sitting. I am also not a nutritionist but this also strikes me as a healthier mac & cheese, I appreciate how many g's of protein there are.

The Vegan Goodles is the best vegan Mac and Cheese option out available in the market. I’ve tried every vegan brand option and by far this beats them all. The quality to me is as if it was from a restaurant. I love the fact that there’s greens within the pasta which is great. My toddler loves it and is getting additional greens from the ingredients in the pasta.

These taste just like the mac & cheese of childhood. The noodles have the same consistency and bite of the boxes of our youth, but are PACKED with so many nutrients! And the taste and quality is exactly like what I want. Salty, cheezy, and not a drop of animal product. I love these. AND I love them more than the actual cheesy version. Vegan IS believing.

As a vegan family, it feels as though we've tired every vegan mac and cheese out there, and this is hands down the most delicious option yet. It's creamy and filling, but without the fakey cheese taste. I love it with a little hot sauce on top and I love that it is packed with protein and nutrients. I am now buying by the case. What a fantastic find!

Honestly, as someone who has completely cut out dairy from their lives, it has been hard to find a decent replacement for my favorite comfort foods. Somehow, Goodles has managed to do it, with added protein, and without it tasting like cardboard or like nutritional yeast! I highly recommend this to someone looking for a good vegan alternative

Absolutely love this Mac and cheese. It is by far the best vegan boxed Mac and cheese out there. It is also less expensive to buy it in bulk on their website, than in stores. I love the flavor and the texture of the noodles. I with they made more vegan varieties, like they do for the dairy options. Excellent food option for a quick meal :)

Usually find vegan macs don't have enough cheesy flavor or are kinda bland- not this! This is the boxed vegan mac I like the most with no doctoring needed. I like to toss in some broccoli the last 3 mins of cooking time for a fulfilling one pot dinner. I only wish they sold the vegan cheese powder separately because I'd put it on everything!