High Protein Ranch (gf/df/v)

Lets Get Saucy - Episode 3

Today we’re making high protein ranch 💚

This is the ranch you’ve been waiting for — dairy-free, protein-packed, and made from real whole-food ingredients that actually love your body back.

Ranch your kids love, but full of sneaky protein!

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High Protein Ranch

A creamy tofu and cashew base gives it that thick, cool, classic ranch texture without dairy while fresh herbs bring fresh flavour. All the nostalgia, but feel better about using it on everything.

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Prep time

20 min

Total time

20 min

Serves

1.5 cups

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Equipment

Blender / Food Processor

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Ingredients

• ¼ cup (30g) soaked cashews
• 1 cup (240g) firm tofu
• 2-4 tbsp water (to blend)
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp salt (to taste)
• 1 Pinch Black pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped

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Preparation

1. Step 1
   Cover Cashews with boiling water and let sit for 15 minutes; then drain.
2. Step 2
   Add Cashews, tofu, water, lemon, vinegar, nutritional yeast, garlic, onion, salt, pepper to a blender and combine until very smooth.
3. Step 3
   Transfer to a bowl and stir in all chopped herbs.
4. Step 4
   Transfer to a glass container and store in the fridge.
5. Step 5
   Make it your own:
   
   Green Goddess Ranch:
   Add handful spinach or basil to turn it bright green.
   
   Spicy Ranch:
   Add 1–2 tsp chili sauce OR smoked paprika
   
   Gut-Loving Ranch:
   Add 1 tbsp sauerkraut brine OR pickle juice for a probiotic moment

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SaucesGluten freeVeganDairy free