Vegan Homemade BBQ Ranch Sauce
Add bold, smoky flavor to your favorite dishes with this creamy Vegan Homemade BBQ Ranch Sauce! This quick, dairy-free recipe combines the tang of apple cider vinegar, the sweetness of maple syrup, and the robust kick of BBQ sauce with the velvety base of soaked cashews and almond milk. Seasoned with nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, and a hint of dill, this versatile sauce is perfect as a salad dressing, dip, or sandwich spread. With just 10 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, it’s an easy, healthy, and flavorful addition to any plant-based meal. Ideal for meal prepping, this sauce can be stored in the fridge for a variety of uses throughout the week.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
Begin by soaking the raw cashews in warm water for at least 30 minutes. If possible, soak them overnight for a creamier consistency.
Drain and rinse the soaked cashews.
In a high-speed blender, combine the soaked cashews, unsweetened almond milk, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and maple syrup.
Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
Add the nutritional yeast, BBQ sauce, dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the blender.
Blend again until all ingredients are completely combined and the mixture is smooth. If the sauce is too thick, gradually add water one tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings if needed. More salt, lemon juice, or BBQ sauce can be added depending on personal preference.
Transfer the BBQ ranch sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld together.
Serve chilled as a dressing over salads, as a dip for veggies, or as a spread on sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
860 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.6 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1540 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.2 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.2 g | ||
| Protein | 31.2 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 534 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 1285 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
