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    Home » Simple Vegan Recipes » Snacks

    15 Minute Vegan Buffalo Dip

    Last Modified: Dec 23, 2019 by Becky Striepe

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    hand dipping a bagel chip into vegan buffalo dip

    This tangy, creamy, spicy Vegan Buffalo Dip doesn't use any vegan cheese, mayo, or sour cream. But it doesn't sacrifice an ounce of decadence.

    overhead photo of a hand dipping a bagel chip into a bowl of vegan Buffalo dip

    Y'all, I am obsessed with Buffalo sauce. There's just something about that cayenne heat and vinegar tang that speaks right to my heart. Vegan Buffalo Dip means I can indulge in that spicy goodness any time I want!

    And since it's made from pretty healthy ingredients, I can late-night snack without feeling like garbage the next day.

    More Buffalo Sauce Goodness: Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings, Baked Buffalo Tofu Bites

    Making Vegan Buffalo Dip

    Instead of vegan cheese, mayo, or sour cream, this Vegan Buffalo Dip gets its creaminess from almonds and cauliflower. You might feel a little bit skeptical at this point, but stay with me.

    To make this dip, you start by soaking raw almonds in hot water for 10-15 minutes. Soaking the almonds softens them, so they'll whip up beautifully in the blender.

    pouring hot water onto raw almonds to soak

    While the almonds soak, you can prepare the rest of the dip ingredients. Start by thawing a cup of frozen cauliflower rice.

    I'm using riced cauliflower instead of whole because the blender is already going to work hard to whip up those almonds. Let's give it a break with the rest of the ingredients.

    buffalo dip ingredients in the blender, ready to puree

    Add the cauliflower rice to the blender with buffalo sauce, olive oil, water, and garlic and onion powder.

    When the almonds finish soaking, add them to the blender, as well, and then puree until you have a whipped, creamy dip. The results won't be completely smooth. You want a little bit of texture in this dip, but not a ton.

    As you blend this dip, you'll want to stop the blender a few times to scrape down the sides. Some of the dip will fly up the sides, and it's important that you take a beat to push it back down toward the blade.

    hand using a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides of the blender

    Make sure the blender is off when you scrape. You don't want to puree your spatula!

    Choosing Vegan Buffalo Sauce

    When you're shopping for ingredients, make sure you check the label on your Buffalo sauce. Looking for animal ingredients in hot sauce might sound weird, but some brands add butterfat or other dairy products to their buffalo sauce.

    That said, it's not hard to find vegan Buffalo sauce. You just need to give the labels a quick look. The good news is that Buffalo sauce doesn't have a ton of ingredients, so scanning the labels won't take long!

    How to Serve and Store It

    My favorite way to serve this dip is with pita chips for dipping. You can also serve it with tortilla chips or veggies, though.

    Just because this is a dip doesn't mean you have to only use it as one. Try it as a spread in sandwiches and wraps, or add a dollop to your next piece of avocado toast for a flavor boost!

    The dip will keep for 3-5 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. That makes this a great make-ahead recipe for parties, too!

    hand dipping a bagel chip into vegan buffalo dip

    Vegan Buffalo Dip

    This tangy, creamy, spicy Vegan Buffalo Dip doesn't use any vegan cheese, mayo, or sour cream. But it doesn't sacrifice an ounce of decadence.
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Keyword: almond dip, vegan buffalo dip
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Soaking Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 90kcal
    Author: Becky Striepe

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup raw almonds - soaked in hot water for 10 minutes, then drained
    • 1 cup frozen cauliflower rice - thawed. See note.
    • ¼ cup buffalo sauce
    • ¼ cup water - NOT the soaking water - new water!
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil - optional, but recommended. See note.
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder

    Instructions

    • Put all of the ingredients into your blender, and puree until as smooth as possible. This is going to take a while, and if you're using a regular blender, you’ll need to stop to scrape down the sides of your blender and give the mixture a stir several times as you’re blending. Just be patient, and keep on blending until the dip reaches the creaminess that you’re looking for.
    • Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, and serve with pita chips, tortilla chips, or veggies for dipping.

    Equipment

    • Blender

    Video

    Notes

    • About the cauliflower rice: I'm using riced cauliflower instead of whole because the blender is already going to work hard to whip up those almonds. Let's give it a break with the rest of the ingredients.
    • About the oil: If you don't do oil, you can use extra water instead. The oil does give this dip a little more creamy oomph, though.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Vegan Buffalo Dip
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    90
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    8
    g
    12
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    5
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    0.001
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    5
    g
    Sodium
     
    237
    mg
    10
    %
    Potassium
     
    135
    mg
    4
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    4
    g
    1
    %
    Fiber
     
    2
    g
    8
    %
    Sugar
     
    1
    g
    1
    %
    Protein
     
    2
    g
    4
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    0.1
    IU
    0
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    10
    mg
    12
    %
    Calcium
     
    30
    mg
    3
    %
    Iron
     
    0.5
    mg
    3
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    About Becky Striepe

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    Hi there! I'm Becky Striepe (rhymes with sleepy), and I love using gadgets and shortcuts to create easy vegan comfort food recipes for busy people. Whether you love your Instant Pot, your air fryer, or just love delicious plant-based meals, stick around. You'll like it here.

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