Vegan Buffalo Chicken Dip Made Easy
A creamy, spicy, dairy-free dip that tastes just like the classic buffalo chicken favorite but with plant-based ingredients.
Ingredients
- - 1 cup vegan cream cheese softened
- - 1/2 cup buffalo hot sauce like Frank’s
- - 1/2 cup vegan ranch dressing
- - 1 cup cooked chickpeas or vegan chicken strips
- - 1/2 cup shredded vegan cheese
- - 1 tsp garlic powder
- - 1 tsp onion powder
- - 2 green onions chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a bowl, mix vegan cream cheese, hot sauce, and ranch until smooth.
- Stir in chickpeas (mash half lightly) or vegan chicken strips.
- Add vegan shredded cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well.
- Transfer mixture to baking dish and bake 20 minutes until bubbly.
- Sprinkle with green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a healthier dip, replace half the cream cheese with plain vegan yogurt.
- Add chopped carrots or cauliflower for extra veggies.
- Make-ahead: Mix dip and refrigerate overnight, then bake before serving.
- Crock Pot option: Heat on low for 2 hours, stir occasionally.