Dairy Free Jalapeno Ranch Dip Recipe: Easy Game Day Snack

Learn how to make jalapeno ranch dip as a game day snack or appetizer for holiday gatherings with this dairy free jalapeno ranch dip recipe. You can’t have a game day or holiday gathering without finger food for your guests. This easy game day snack recipe is perfect for friends and family to enjoy while watching football around the tv, even if they have dietary restrictions.

Discover how to make dairy free game day snacks for your guests with my dairy free jalapeno ranch dip recipe. Plus recipes for making a vegan ranch seasoning mix and vegan mayo similar to veganaise.

Easy Dairy Free Game Day Snack Idea

I’ve never been a huge fan of football. I’m the type of person who will watch because everyone else is watching, and I basically have no other choice if I don’t want to sulk off on my own. (Which I’m also totally fine doing.) Typically, my game day activity is reserved for the Superbowl. And that’s mostly to watch the ads. Although, these days, I often catch them the next day on Hulu. I did happen to watch an interesting college football game recently though. It was a Gators game. Just before halftime, things basically exploded into what looked like a hockey match, and I admit, I was entertained.

That said, I can always appreciate game day snacks. Chips and dip are probably my favorite game day snack idea. They’re quick and easy, and everyone is a fan. Unfortunately, even easy game day snacks ideas can come with challenges. It’s not uncommon to know someone who has dietary restrictions. Whether it’s by choice, for personal or health reasons, or by necessity due to an allergy.

My mom, for example, has become increasingly lactose intolerant as she’s aged. And me, well, dairy triggers my eczema even as an adult.

My diary free jalapeno ranch dip recipe is an easy game day snack idea that takes the guesswork out of finding an option that suits everyone. Not only is it vegan friendly, it’s also gluten and dairy free.

While ranch seasoning mix typically contains buttermilk and calcium lactate, there are dairy free ranch mix alternatives you buy. Alternately, I also provide a recipe for you to make your own dairy free ranch seasoning mix. To compensate for the omission of milk products in my jalapeno ranch dip, this dairy free game day snack recipe uses a combination of coconut milk and vegenaise. (You can also use regular mayonnaise if this dip doesn’t need to be vegan.) There are a number of vegenaise options you can buy from the grocery store to make my jalapeno ranch dip recipe. Alternately, you can also make your own vegan mayo. (I’ve provided a recipe for that as well.)

Keep reading to learn how to make jalapeno ranch dip from scratch, using dairy free ingredients. Plus find recipes for making a dairy free ranch seasoning mix and vegan mayo to incorporate into this easy game day snack recipe.

Dairy Free Jalapeno Ranch Dip Recipe

Ingredients for Dairy Free Jalapeno Ranch Dip:

1/2 cup vegenaise (or mayonnaise)
1/2 coconut cream
1/4 cup coconut milk
1 teaspoon sea salt, fine ground
1/4 cup coconut milk
1 Tablespoon dairy free ranch seasoning mix
1 teaspoon cumin seed powder
2 jalapenos, diced
small bunch cilantro, chopped
1/2 Tablespoons lemon juice, to taste
2 teaspoons lime juice, to taste

How to Make Jalapeno Ranch Dip:

Prep the cilantro and the jalapenos for the jalapeno ranch dip before getting started.

First, deseed the jalapenos, if desired, and dice. (For a spicier jalapeno ranch dip, leave the seeds in.)

Then wash and dry the cilantro. Chop approximately 1/3 to 1/2 cup, depending on your taste. Set aside.

If you’re using fresh lemon and lime juice, go ahead and juice the fruits.

To make my dairy free jalapeno ranch dip recipe, combine the vegenaise (or mayonnaise) in a bowl along with the coconut milk, coconut cream, lemon juice and sea salt.

Mix well to combine. Adjust to taste, if desired, by adding additional lemon juice or salt, as needed.

Now stir in the chopped cilantro, diced jalapenos, dairy free ranch seasoning mix, cumin seed powder, and lime juice.

Mix well, either by hand or with a food process. Then do a taste test. Adjust with additional spices if desired. 

Refrigerate for 4 hours, then serve with corn chips.

Tips on How to Make Jalapeno Ranch Dip:

When adding the coconut cream, you’ll want to use only the thick coconut cream found at the top of can. For the coconut milk, you can use straight coconut milk, or the thinner coconut cream from the bottom of the can.

If you like a spicy jalapeno ranch dip, store your dip in the refrigerator overnight before serving. It will intensify in flavor and become spicier after sitting overnight.

Yield: 2 cups

Dairy Free Jalapeno Ranch Dip Recipe

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Learn how to make jalapeno ranch dip as an easy game day snack for holiday gatherings with this dairy free jalapeno ranch dip recipe.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup vegenaise
• 1/2 coconut cream
• 1/4 cup coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon fine ground sea salt
• 1/4 cup coconut milk
• 1 Tablespoon dairy free ranch seasoning mix
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed powder
• 2 jalapenos, diced
• small bunch cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 Tablespoons lemon juice, to taste
• 2 teaspoons lime juice, to taste

Instructions

1. Deseed the jalapenos, if desired, and dice.
2. Wash and dry the cilantro. Chop approximately 1/3 to 1/2 cup, depending on your taste. Set aside.
3. Combine the vegenaise in a bowl along with the coconut milk, coconut cream, lemon juice and sea salt.
4. Mix well to combine. Adjust to taste, if desired, by adding additional lemon juice or salt, as needed.
5. Stir in the chopped cilantro, diced jalapenos, dairy free ranch seasoning mix, cumin seed powder, and lime juice.
6. Mix well, then taste. Adjust with additional spices if desired.

Notes

When adding the coconut cream, you’ll want to use only the thick coconut cream found at the top of can. For the coconut milk, you can use straight coconut milk, or the thinner coconut cream from the bottom of the can.

For a spicier jalapeno ranch dip, leave the seeds in. You can also store your dip in the refrigerator overnight before serving. This will intensify the flavors of the dip. It will also increase the spiciness of this game day snack.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 106Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 422mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 0gSugar: 2gProtein: 1g

Dairy Free Ranch Seasoning Mix Recipe

Ingredients for Ranch Seasoning Mix:

2 tablespoons dried parsley leaf
2 teaspoons dried chive rings
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon minced onion
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon black peppercorn powder
1 teaspoon fine sea salt

How to Make Dairy Free Ranch Seasoning Mix:

To make this dairy free ranch seasoning mix, measure out all the herbs and spices with a measuring spoon. Then combine in a bowl or food processor. Mix well to combine. Then store in a sealed container, in a cool dark location, for up to 3 months.

To create a creamier seasoning mix, you can add 1/3 cup powdered soy milk to this recipe as a vegan alternative to buttermilk.

(If you enjoy making your own homemade spice mixes, then be sure to check out my pumpkin pie spice mix recipe for your holiday desserts! Or try my chili seasoning mix recipe.)

Vegan Mayo Recipe for Making Jalapeno Ranch Dip

Ingredients for Vegan Mayo:

7 oz. organic Silken Tofu
⅓ cup light flavored olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
½ teaspoon pink Himalayan salt, fine ground
¼ teaspoon dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon white granulated sugar, optional

Directions on How to Make Vegan Mayo for Dairy Free Jalapeno Ranch Dip:

Remove any excess water for the Silken tofu. Then chop into cubes.

Now combine the chopped tofu in a blender with the remaining ingredients.

Mix for 45 seconds to one minute, until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined, and the mixture is creamy.

Finally, transfer the vegan mayo to an airtight container. Use immediately. Or store in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. 

Need more game day snack ideas? Then also consider this kid-friendly beer chili recipe!

This recipe originally appeared on Becca Ink.

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