See 10 creative nutritional yeast recipes, making good use of the golden seasoning full of brain-boosting vitamin B12.

That goes double if youre vegan or dairy-free.

But its not just the taste of nutritional yeast that makes it so great.

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The seasoning isa particularly great source of vitamin B12.

In fact, a single tablespoon contains about65 percentof your recommended daily value when fortified.

Its also pretty foolproof to use.

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Just sprinkle it into any dish that could benefit from its cheesy-nutty flavor.

Or, use the ten nutritional yeast recipes rounded up here to start experimenting.

But this version gives it a 100 percent plant-based makeover.

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Garlic and turmeric amp up the flavor even more, so confirm to have those handy.

Get the recipe:vegan, gluten-free quiche

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Cheesy breakfast egg muffins

If you do eat eggs, the protein plus nutritional yeast is *chefs kiss.

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Get the recipe:cheesy breakfast egg muffins

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Avocado toast

Get the recipe:avocado toast

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(The 7 vegetable name probably gave that away, right?)

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Top it off with pumpkin seeds for protein and satisfying crunch.

Pro tip: Use medium-firm tofu to replicate the texture of eggs.

Another trick is blending cashews with the other ingredients when making the dressing.

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This makes it extra creamy.

Get the recipe:vegan egg salad

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Youll be making this one all winter long.

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Get the recipe:Tuscan soup

7.

Vegan cashew alfredo

Every pasta lover needs a good alfredo recipe in their repertoire.

Youll be licking up every last bit.

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Get the recipe:vegan cashew alfredo

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Oven-roasted broccoli

This cheesy, garlicky broccoli complements pretty much any entree.

All you better make it are five simple ingredients.

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It only takes five minutes to throw together and 20 minutes to cook, making it a weeknight win.

Get the recipe:oven-roasted broccoli

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These nutritional yeast-sprinkled crackers only take 15 minutes to bake.

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Kidsandadults will love em!

Get the recipe:Vegan Cheez-Its

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Nutritional yeast popcorn

Seasoning your popcorn with nutritional yeast is a classic way to use the golden flakes.

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Popcorn is already a healthy snack because its high in fiber.

Now, youll be getting your B12 in with each handful.

Get the recipe:nutritional yeast popcorn

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