Creamy Buffalo Chickpea Dip (Vegan)

Name: Creamy Buffalo Chickpea Dip (Vegan)
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 15 oz chickpeas (1 can) (drained and rinsed); 1/4 cup buffalo sauce; 1/4 cup non-dairy yogurt; 2 tbsp nutritional yeast; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp onion powder; 1/4 tsp salt

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This creamy buffalo chickpea dip will be your new favorite snack! It’s a high protein dip with a tangy kick from the buffalo sauce. This is one of the easiest dips you can make and takes only 5 minutes to make!

What you’ll love about this recipe:

EASY – This recipe has simple ingredients you can blend up in 5 minutes
FLAVORFUL – Tangy, spicy with a little cheesiness! This is a great dip for social gatherings everyone will love
VEGAN, DAIRY-FREE, & GLUTEN-FREE

This is the perfect dip for a snack or app! It has an amazing creamy texture with a little spice and touch of cheesiness from the nutritional yeast. I love to make this vegan buffalo dip for game days (usually a double batch) and serve it with some of my favorite dippers like pretzel crisps.

If you love buffalo you need to try these amazing Buffalo Tofu Bites made in the air fryer or this Crispy Buffalo Tofu Wrap.

cracker dipping into buffalo chickpea dip close up

Ingredients:

Chickpeas: One can of chickpeas is all you need. Make sure to drain and rinse them. If you have some extra chickpeas, try out my Sesame Ginger Chickpeas that are a super flavorful weeknight dinner!
Buffalo sauce: Use any kind of hot sauce you like! You can choose based on spice level. I don’t like it too spicy so I choose mild. My favorite buffalo sauce is Frank’s Red Hot. FYI some are not vegan so make sure to check the ingredients.
Non-dairy yogurt: Use an unsweetened non-dairy yogurt such as almond or soy. You can also use a plain greek yogurt (non-dairy). This will add some creaminess to the dip.
Nutritional yeast: This adds some cheesiness and more flavor to the dip! (Also it’s high in protein!)
Spices: A little garlic and onion powder with some salt will add a lot of flavor to this dip

Optional Toppings:

Green onion and/or fresh parsley
More buffalo sauce
Vegan cheese shreds (like cheddar)

Serve your dip with:

Carrot sticks
Celery sticks
Pita bread or pita chips
Tortilla chips
Pretzels

Substitutions & Variations

Instead of chickpeas you could use other white beans such as Great Northern Beans or Cannellini Beans
You can omit the nutritional yeast if you don’t have it. It adds more cheesy flavor but is not necessary
Don’t have yogurt? Use cream cheese.

Equipment

Food processor

Instructions

This buffalo chickpea dip is one of the easiest snacks to make.

Simply add all your ingredients to a food processor and blend until you have a creamy dip. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.

You can chill the dip for 1-2 hours (just cover with some plastic wrap), but I think it tastes great at room temperature! Optional toppings: diced green onion, buffalo sauce, vegan cheddar shreds

Storage

This dip will be good for up to 1 week if stored in an airtight container. I do not recommend freezing this dip.

FAQ

Can I make this dip in a blender?

You can, but it is harder to mix in a blender due to the long shape of the blender. You may need to add 1-2 tbsp of water to help get the smooth texture.

What can I serve this dip with?

You can serve this dip with lots of delicious dipping sides such as veggies (carrot sticks, celery sticks, red pepper slices), crackers, pita chips, or pita bread!

Can this dip be used as a spread?

This dip can also be a great spread on sandwiches or wraps! It would be amazing on a veggie wrap with crunchy red peppers, spinach, and red cabbage.

When to Enjoy this Dip:

As a game day spread (like during football season)
Afternoon healthy snack with some veggies or pita bread
On a veggie wrap for lunch
As an appetizer for your next party

Pro Tips

This dip can be enjoyed hot, cold, or room temperature. If you want it hot, just bake the blended dip in the oven at 350F in a baking dish for 15 minutes. Alternatively, you can chill the dip for a few hours.
Buffalo sauce comes in lots of spice levels. I personally prefer a mild buffalo sauce but choose one that you like!

▶︎Check out Lemon & Dill Roasted Zucchini dip, 7 Layer Dip, or Mango Avocado Salsa that is a another great summer dip!

▶︎Feeling spicy? Try out these incredible Spicy Korean Tofu Wings!