Once you master the steps below, creating a dairy free dip will be a breeze. These tips and tricks will lead you to dip-making success, from choosing the desired flavor to using the right ingredients. If you're ready to learn how to make a delicious dip, check out our tips below.
Cheese is often one of the foods people miss most when transitioning to a dairy free diet. Luckily, there's a way to satisfy your cheese cravings while remaining dairy free. Nutritional yeast is one of the most popular dairy free alternatives. Its naturally cheesy flavor heightens whatever you combine it with. Adding it to vegan, vegetarian and dairy free recipes can help you recreate dishes that you once thought were off-limits. Aside from its great cheesy flavor, nutritional yeast is also good for you. Rich in vitamins like B-12, it's an excellent source of proteinmaking it an ideal addition to any vegans diet. Add it to sauces, scrabbles, crackers and dairy free dips!
Another popular vegan ingredient in dips is tofu. Tofu is a food made from soybeans and adds a creamy texture to whatever you combine it with. It is often used to add a bit of creaminess and protein to smoothies and can be used in dips when blending or mashing is required.
When making a homemade dip to take to a gathering, the flavor must be something that almost everyone will enjoy. For a no-fail dip that guests will surely love, we recommend making Spinach and Artichoke Dip. One of the most popular cracker appetizers around, this dip is known for its creamy and cheesy flavor. And that same flavor can easily be made without dairy with just a few simple swaps. This dip becomes almost an exact replica of the traditional version by using dairy-free cream cheese and nutritional yeast. The only difference is that this one can be enjoyed by individuals who can't tolerate dairy.
If you ask a vegan or vegetarian what their favorite fruit is, most of them will say avocado. This is because avocado does an excellent job at re-creating dairy-based flavors and textures. Spread it on toast, turn it into a chocolate mousse, or use it to make a delicious dairy free dip. An excellent substitute for cream when combined with cashews, it creates a smooth and tasty dip that you can pair with almost anything. Add a zesty flavor to this Avocado Cashew Dip with jalapeno, cilantro and lime to create an appetizer that kids and adults will go crazy for.
If you're not sure how to use cauliflower, then you're not alone. Cauliflower is a produce item often overlooked. However, withvegan and vegetarian diets rising in popularity, cauliflower has become a shining star in many recipes. Use it to make pizza crust, a faux version of buffalo wings, or the main ingredient in a cheesy and creamy dip. The possibilities are endless! To make a Cheesy Cauliflower dip that's oh-so addicting, cauliflower is combined with jalapenos, garlic powder, tomato paste and Bob's Red Mill Nutritional Yeast. Where the cauliflower adds the creaminess, nutritional yeast lends a cheesy and slightly nutty flavor. All of the whole food ingredients used in this recipe combine to create a delicious dip that's exceptionally great for you. We love this dip and are confident you will too!
Making healthy dairy free dips is easy once you get the hang of it. We hope that this article helped answer your questions about what goes into dairy free dip and how you can make one yourself. From avocado cashew dip to the widely loved spinach and artichoke dip, there are several dairy free recipes online to choose from. You just have to decide which flavors sound best to you. Whether you decide to make one of the dips above or create your own masterpiece in the kitchen, we're confident it will taste great. From everyone at Bob's Red Mill, we hope you have a healthy and happy day!
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