Biscuits and Gravy is a classic comfort food.
With a few simple substitutions, you can easily make a vegan version of this beloved breakfast dish that is just as satisfying and delicious.
The key to making these vegan and weight loss-friendly Vegan Biscuits and Gravy is to use non-dairy milk, vegan butter, and mushrooms.
This vegan biscuits and gravy recipe also calls for whole-wheat flour, so you can enjoy a healthier version of traditional biscuits without consuming too many calories or unhealthy ingredients.
This vegan version of the traditional Biscuits and Gravy recipe has 7 WW points.
If you are looking for even more plant based recipes check out my collection of ww friendly vegan recipes.
Why You Should Try This Vegan Biscuits and Gravy Recipe
- Health reasons. Vegan Biscuits and Gravy can be a healthier alternative to traditional biscuits and gravy, which are typically high in saturated fat and cholesterol. Plant-based diets are associated with numerous health benefits, such as a reduced risk of heart disease, and diabetes.
- Taste and creativity. Vegan Biscuits and Gravy is delicious and satisfying, and experimenting with new ingredients and flavors can be a fun and creative way to cook. You can add your favorite spices, veggies, and plant-based protein to make your meal more nutritious. Making Vegan Biscuits and Gravy can be a way to try something new and expand your culinary horizons!
- A nutritious addition to a weight loss diet. The vegan Biscuits and Gravy recipe can be a healthy addition to a weight loss diet if prepared with whole, nutrient-dense ingredients and consumed in moderation as part of a balanced meal plan. In general, a Vegan Biscuit recipe made with whole grain flour and minimal added fats can be a nutritious addition to a weight loss diet. However, it’s important to consider the gravy as well. If the gravy is made with high-fat ingredients, meat and heavy cream, it may be high in calories and not conducive to weight loss. To make a healthier vegan gravy, I used ingredients such as two kinds of mushrooms, unsweetened plant-based milk, and spices.
Vegan Biscuits and Gravy Recipe Overview
Prep time: 15 min
Cooking time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Serves: 6
Ingredients for Vegan Biscuits and Gravy Recipe
Vegan Biscuits:
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups whole-wheat flour
- 4 tbsp cold vegan butter, unsalted (low-fat, low-calorie)
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds
- 1 tbsp sunflower seeds, raw
Mushroom Gravy:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 spring onion (optional)
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1/2 pound button mushrooms, chopped
- 1/2 pound oyster mushrooms, cut into strips
- 1 tbsp flaxseed meal
- 1 tsp chili pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- Parsley (optional)
- Fresh chives (optional)
How to make Vegan Biscuits and Gravy (step by step):
- Whisk the almond milk and lemon juice to make vegan buttermilk; reserve.
- In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine dry ingredients. Fold in cold butter and combine using your fingers until it looks like sand.
- Create a well in the mixture, and gradually add buttermilk, stirring continuously. Roll out your dough on a flat clean surface, adding some extra flour if the dough seems sticky.
- Use a round glass to cut out your biscuits. Arrange the biscuits on a parchment-lined baking pan.
- Bake your biscuits at 400 degrees F for approximately 15 minutes.
- In the meantime, make your gravy. Preheat a saucepan over moderately high heat. Now sauté the onion, adding a few tablespoons of water, until tender and translucent.
- Add in mushrooms and garlic and continue sauteing for 4 to 5 minutes more until fragrant. Reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Add flaxseed meal and spices, and stir for a further 1 minute. Slowly and gradually whisk in the milk and cook until the sauce has thickened. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- To serve, split biscuits and top with the warm mushroom gravy. Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts:
(Optional ingredients are not included)
Amount per 277 g = 1 serving | Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 11.5g | Fat: 9.3g | Saturated Fat: 2.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5g | Sodium: 489mg | Potassium: 675mg | Fiber: 7.5g | Sugar: 8.5g | Vitamin C: 24.6mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 3.1mg
Vegan Biscuits and Gravy Variations/Substitutions
- Instead of using mushrooms, use vegan sausage crumbles or vegan breakfast sausage patties to make the gravy. You can also make your own sausage-style seasoning blend using ingredients like paprika, fennel, and sage.
- Use cooked white beans to create a creamy, protein-packed gravy. Blend cooked white beans with plant-based milk, garlic, and onion powder until smooth. Then, add the mixture to a saucepan and simmer until it has thickened.
- Roast vegetables like carrots, onions, and garlic, then blend them with plant-based milk and vegetable broth to create a rich, flavorful gravy.
Tips and Tricks for Making Vegan Biscuits and Gravy
- When making the dough for your biscuits, be sure to handle it gently and avoid overworking it. Overworking the dough can result in tough, dense biscuits. Since the recipe calls for cold butter, work quickly so the butter doesn’t get too warm.
- When making the gravy, whisk in your non-dairy milk gradually to avoid lumps. You can also add a bit of nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor. Season your gravy with herbs and spices like thyme, sage, and black pepper for a delicious, savory flavor.
- These biscuits are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
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Ingredients
Vegan Biscuits
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 4 tbsp cold vegan butter, unsalted
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds
- 1 tbsp sunflower seeds, raw
Mushroom Gravy
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 scallion , chopped
- 1/2 lb button mushrooms, chopped
- 1/2 lb oyster mushrooms, cut into strips
- 1 tbsp flaxseed meal
- 1 tsp chili pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- sea salt, to taste
- ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- parsley , optional
- chives, optional
Instructions
- Whisk the almond milk and lemon juice to make vegan buttermilk; reserve.
- In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine dry ingredients. Fold in coldbutter and combine using your fingers until it looks like sand.
- Create a well in the mixture, and gradually add buttermilk, stirring continuously. Roll out your dough on a flat clean surface, adding some extra flour if the dough seems sticky.
- Use a glass to cut out your biscuits. Arrange the biscuits on aparchment-lined baking pan
- Bake your biscuits at 400 degrees F for approximately 15 minutes.
- In the meantime, make your gravy. Preheat a saucepan over moderately high heat. Now sauté the onion, adding a few tablespoons of water, until tender and translucent
- Add in mushrooms and garlic and continue sauteing for 4 to 5 minutesmore until fragrant. Reduce the heat to medium-low
- Add flaxseed meal and spices, and stir for a further 1 minute. Slowlyand gradually whisk in the milk and cook until the sauce has thickened. Tasteand adjust seasonings
- 1.   Toserve, split biscuits and top with the warm mushroom gravy. Garnish with freshherbs, if desired. Devour!
Notes
- serving size: 1 biscuit generously saucedÂ
- each biscuit with gravy is 6 ww points.Â
Nutrition
Serving: 277gCalories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 11.5gFat: 9.3gSaturated Fat: 2.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gSodium: 489mgPotassium: 675mgFiber: 7.5gSugar: 8.5gVitamin C: 24.6mgCalcium: 133mgIron: 3.1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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