Category: Sauces, Spreads, & Dips

Really, this is the simplest plant-based “cheese” you’ll ever make. It’s made with only five ingredients and requires no soaking or baking. The nutritional yeast gives it a cheesy taste while miso lends an umami flavor and hemp offers an extra boost in nutrition. You could probably rename this “plant-based protein, omega-3, probiotic-rich cheese spread!” The nutrition analysis for this cheesy topper is pretty impressive — it’s off the charts for B vitamins (including B 12!), a good source of zinc and selenium and has 5 grams of fiber per 2 tablespoon serving.

I love this salad dressing. Toss into classic Greek salad ingredients (tomatoes and bell peppers) along with vegan feta, or use in any salad ingredient mix — still delicious!

Tahini is the magical ingredient that makes this dressing rich and creamy. With the addition of garlic, lemon, and cilantro, it’s also bursting with flavor and so versatile! It’s packed with calcium (tahini), prebiotics (garlic), and vitamin C (cilantro). Used it as a salad dressing, on top of a grain bowl, or as a sauce for grilled tofu or tempeh.

Hemp makes this dressing creamy while also adding a bit of plant-based protein (a dressing with protein — why, yes!). Miso complements the balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, garlic, and ginger perfectly while offering probiotic goodness. Use this dressing on grain bowls, salads, or add it to lettuce wraps.

Need a sneaky way to boost leafy greens intake? Make tasty spreads out of them! This spread can be used as a pesto for pizza, a dip for veggies, or add a bit of water to make it into a sauce for grain bowls. Not only is it tasty, but it’s also packed with nutrition from the cashews, spinach, herbs, and spices!

Cooked sweet potato lends a little creaminess and sweetness to this hummus-like dip. The lime juice lends a fresh tang, and there’s just enough chili powder and cinnamon to give it flavor without too much kiddo-offending spice!

This sauce is so good, it’s almost drinkable (we won’t judge if you do)! Add a little more water than what’s listed in the recipe for a delicious salad dressing or leave it as is for a flavorful sauce that’s yummy on top of grain bowls, sweet potatoes or as a dip for veggies. The nutty taste of tahini combined with lemon and cumin makes for the perfect blend!

This healthy homemade dressing is slightly thick, thanks to the inclusion of tahini. Orange and lemon juice bring a bright freshness that works so well with the tahini. Just delicious!

Making homemade cheese might feel a bit intimidating. However, it’s very simple once you soak the nuts! The addition of probiotic-rich miso gives it the delicious umami flavor while herbs and spices give it a pop of flavor. This cheese contains zinc from the cashews, B-vitamins from the miso and lots of anti-inflammatory compounds through the spices.

Greens to the rescue! Or at least that’s how we see this superfood homemade salad dressing. Spinach and avocado make a powerhouse duo, not only providing a vibrant and rich green color but loads of plant nutrients, too. Enjoy this dressing as a creamy dip or drizzled on top of your favorite salad or grains bowl.