This Healthy Buffalo “Chicken” Dip is Vegan, Dairy Free, and Gluten Free…but you won’t miss out on any flavor. Serve it warm with crackers, celery, or carrot sticks!
Whether you’re going to a party, prepping for the big game, or just want to eat something delicious…you’re going to love this recipe!
VEGAN Buffalo “Chicken” Dip that’s creamy, dreamy, dairy-free, and actually kinda healthy-ish too. Say what?!
Have you ever had Buffalo Chicken Dip before? Since high school, I distinctly remember it’s existence. It seemed like someone would bring it to EVERY party, potluck, or casual friend hang-out thing. And if it wasn’t there, someone would make a comment about how we should have had it.
To be honest, I was raised as a vegetarian, so I never tried that hallowed dip in my early youth. I did however, always speculate, “What is SO GOOD about this stuff?! It looks like it would be okay, but people are freaking obsessed with it.”
Okay, so now that I’ve made a Vegan & Dairy Free variation of it, I can kind of see why! It’s creamy, spicy, slightly tangy, and a perfect spread for crackers and crunchy veggies.
It was really easy to replace all of the animal products in it too. Here I used..
- Silken Tofu and Fresh Herbs to mimic a Vegan “Ranch Dressing”
- Shredded Jackfruit to replace the Chicken
- and some good ol’ regular Wing Sauce, which is already Vegan!
Whether you’ve had this treat before you gave up animal products OR are trying this recipe for the first time ever, I’m pretty sure you’re going to love it. If you do, don’t forget to share it on Facebook or Instagram, and tag me @FromMyBowl + #FromMyBowl! I love seeing your delicious recreations 🙂
A Few Final Thoughts:
- I’d say this recipe has a medium to hot heat; if you’d like it to be less spicy, reduce the amount of Buffalo Wing Sauce used (you can go as low as 1/2 cup).
- If you don’t want your dip to have a “Ranch” flavor to it, simply leave out the fresh herbs.
- Find yourself with leftovers? I loved using them as a spread in sandwiches, or even tacos!
If you’re looking for more Dairy Free Dips, you’ll also love this Fresh Mango Salsa and my BEST EVER Vegan Spinach Dip!
Healthy Buffalo “Chicken” Dip (Vegan & Dairy Free)
Prep Time: 5 Minutes- Cook Time: 15 Minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 10 Servings 1x
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This Healthy Buffalo “Chicken” Dip is Vegan, Dairy Free, and Gluten Free…but you won’t miss out on any flavor. Serve it warm with crackers, celery, or carrot sticks!
Ingredients
- 8 oz Vegan Cream Cheese (I like Kite Hill, as it is Oil Free)
- 12.3 oz Silken Tofu
- ¾ cup Buffalo Hot Sauce*
- ½ cup Nutritional Yeast
- ½ cup White Onion, diced (about ½ of a medium one)
- 2 Garlic Cloves, sliced
- 2 tbsp Tahini
- ¼ cup Vegetable Broth
- 1 tsp Dill
- 1 ½ tsp Parsley (can also substitute Cilantro)
- 3 cups Shredded Jackfruit (see notes)
Instructions
- In a high speed blender or food processor, blend the first 8 ingredients together until smooth.
- Add this mixture to a medium pot, then stir in the Jackfruit, Parsley, and Dill.
- Bring the Buffalo Dip mixture to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring continuously (otherwise it will bubble and make a big mess).
- Transfer the cooked Dip to an oven-safe dish, and broil in your oven on HIGH, on the top rack with the door slightly ajar, for 5-8 minutes. Serve warm.
Notes
- I used Frank’s Hot Sauce for this recipe. Frank’s Wing Sauce has also been confirmed to be vegan (the “natural butter flavor” is dairy-free), but I think Hot Sauce works just as well in this recipe, as we are already adding creaminess with the Tofu and Cream Cheese.
- This recipe makes a LOT of dip; for a smaller serving, I would suggest cutting the recipe in half.
- I used Shredded Jackfruit from a package for this recipe, though you can also use a canned variety. Just make sure it is in brine, NOT sweet syrup!
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68 comments
Well hot damn! Came out sooo well and haven’t had this since going vegan, but I was feeling the move to find a vegan version and so happy I found this one! Thanks!! Subbed parsley for cilantro and dill for dried dill. Also halved it for myself to enjoy 😋
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So happy you loved it, Savannah!
Made this for an appetizer at Christmas and it was a hit!! So so good!! It will be a go-to recipe from here on out.
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Thanks so much for making it!
Making this for the second time in a week! Sooo delicious!!
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Yay! That makes us super happy!
I’ve made this for a couple different parties/get togethers with all non-vegans and they have all been BLOWN AWAY! Multiple people asking for the recipe, wondering how this could be vegan. The best dish to bring to a get together IMO, thank you for this gem!
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That’s so awesome! So glad it got such a great reception, thanks so much for making it!
Could you top with vegan cheese before broiling it?
Thanks!
Haven’t tried it but I’d imagine it would work pretty well! I would just keep an eye on it so the vegan cheese doesn’t get burnt or anything!
what can you sub if i am allergic to jackfruit? would love to try it!
I’d imagine you could substitute the jackfruit with something like soy curls, beans, or any other protein really.
this is magical. just made it for game day. my meat loving father LOVED it so that made me super happy!! also i just left out the jackfruit cus i couldnt find it anywhere and it still was sooo good!!
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So happy to hear that! If you’re in the states and have a hard time finding jackfruit, you can often find it canned at places like Trader Joe’s or Asian markets!
This sounds great, and I can’t wait to try it! I wanted to let all of the other readers know that Trader Joe’s has jackfruit in a can, and it’s pretty inexpensive!
That’s right, Trader Joe’s has a couple gems like that!
Help! I made this to bring to a party tomorrow and I accidentally mixed in a full 16 oz package of silken tofu instead of 12.3 oz. It tastes great but it’s a little thin/runny, Is there anything I can add to thicken it? Or will it thicken a lot when broiled?
You could cook it down more while it simmers – that should help!
This recipe is amazing! Just like the real thing (and just as addicting)!
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We agree 😉
Eating way to much of this RIGHT NOW! Thanks for a great recipe! So delicious. Buffalo flavor is one of my favorite things in life!
Rachel
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So glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
If I am making this to bring somewhere else, should I broil it in my oven and then take it or would you suggest cooking it on the stove and my place, bringing it to the other house and broiling it there?
I would broil at the second house! That way it will be nice and warm too 🙂