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    Home » Recipes » Paleo and Whole30 Recipes

    Dairy Free Buffalo Chicken Dip (Paleo, Whole30)

    Author: Rachel Rivera | Published: Feb 5, 2022 | Last Modified: Nov 26, 2022

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    The classic game-day recipe that has you coming back for more! Only this time, it's dairy free, making it a Paleo and Whole30 Buffalo Chicken Dip!

    A close up picture of dairy free buffalo chicken dip in a white glass baking dish. There is cilantro sprinkled on top and a brown wooden spoon in the dip.

    I like to serve this with tostones (they're also dairy and gluten free!), or alongside other gluten free game day recipes.

    Jump to:
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Substitutions and Variations
    • FAQ's
    • Dairy Free Buffalo Chicken Dip (Paleo, Whole30)
    • Other Dairy Free Appetizers to Try:

    Ingredients

    Buffalo Chicken Dip is a classic game day recipe! However, it's usually full of dairy and soy, which doesn't work for everyone. This Buffalo chicken dip is Whole30 compatible, paleo and keto friendly, and dairy free!

    Typically it has cream cheese, but we're going to make a vegan, dairy free version.

    Ingredients for dairy free buffalo chicken dip are all spread out on a dark wooden background. From left to right there are cashews, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, salt, nutritional yeast, apple cider vinegar and lemon juice mices, vegetable shortening, and chicken.

    Here's what you'll need for the cream cheese and dip:

    • Cashews
    • Palm Shortening
    • Yeast
    • Salt
    • Nutritional Yeast
    • Apple Cider Vinegar
    • Lemon Juice
    • Buffalo Sauce
    • Ranch Dressing

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions

    First make your dairy free cream cheese. Soften the cashews via boiling, then blend them with the other cream cheese ingredients.

    Tip-if needed, add small amounts of hot water to help achieve the smooth consistency.

    A closeup of the blended dairy free cream cheese ingredients, with a rubber spatula inside the blender. A bag of roasted and unsalted whole cashews is in the background.

    Next, combine all the blended vegan cream cheese with the remining ingredients, and mix together.

    All of the ingredients measured out and placed in a white baking dish, ready to be mixed together.

    Bake it all in a 1 or 1.5 quart oven safe dish. The oven should be pre-heated to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Serve and enjoy!

    An overview of the finished dip, topped with cilantro and a grey towel nearby.
    Paleo Buffalo Chicken Dip Image

    Substitutions and Variations

    • Cream Cheese-If you're reintroducing dairy on the Whole30, you can try real cream cheese in place of the dairy free version. Use a regular 8 oz. package and let it sit out for a bit to soften first.
    • Blue Cheese-On that same note of reintroducing dairy, toss some bleu cheese crumbles on top, or place alongside to please both dairy eaters and non dairy eaters alike!
    • Homemade Ranch-this dairy free ranch dressing is completely Whole30 compatible and Paleo friendly, and tastes so fresh!
    • Premade Ranch-Try this ranch from The New Primal (affiliate link). Use code THECLEANHAPPYLIFE for 15% off your entire purchase! They also have 3 levels of buffalo sauce and nutritional yeast too!

    FAQ's

    How to reheat dairy free buffalo chicken dip?

    The best way to reheat this dip is in the oven. Put the oven on 350 degrees Farhenheit and heat it until your desired temperature. You could also add more ranch or buffalo sauce before reheating to keep it moist.

    What to serve with dairy free buffalo chicken dip?

    Celery sticks and baby carrots are great options, and Whole30 compatible too! You could also try tostones as mentioned above, or tortilla chips!

    Can I make this in advance?

    You absolutely can! Store it in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

    Dairy Free Buffalo Chicken Dip (Paleo, Whole30)

    Rachel Rivera
    The classic game-day recipe that has you coming back for more! Only this time, it's dairy free, making it a Paleo and Whole30 Buffalo Chicken Dip!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 12 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 32 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people

    Equipment

    • Measuring spoons
    • measuring cups
    • Mixing Spoon
    • 1-1.5 quart baking dish

    Ingredients
      

    Vegan Cream Cheese

    • 1 cup Cashews
    • 2 Tbsp. Palm Shortening coconut oil works too
    • ½ Tbsp. Nutritional Yeast
    • ¼ tsp. Salt
    • 1 tsp. Apple Cider Vinegar
    • 1 tsp. Lemon Juice

    Remaining Dip Ingredients

    • 2 cups Chopped Chicken
    • ¼ cup Buffalo Sauce see above
    • ½ cup Ranch Dressing Whole30 recipe link above
    • ½ Tbsp. Nutritional Yeast

    Instructions
     

    • Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
    • To make the cream cheese, boil the cashews for 10 minutes, until softened. Reserve a bit of the water on the side.
    • Place the softened cashews in a blender along with the rest of the vegan cream cheese ingredients. Blend until a smooth consistency is reached, stopping to push down the sides as needed. If needed, add the hot water to reach the smooth consistency.
    • In the baking dish, mix together the vegan cream cheese with the remaining ingredients.
    • Bake for 20 minutes until hot. Serve and enjoy!
    Keyword appetizer, buffalo chicken dip, paleo appetizer, paleo buffalo chicken dip, whole30 appetizer, whole30 buffalo chicken dip

    Other Dairy Free Appetizers to Try:

    • Guacamole Bites
    • Whole30 Meatballs
    • Loaded Smashed Potatoes
    • Healthy French Onion Dip

    Did you try this recipe? Let me know in the comments below what you served it with!

    Also feel free to share a picture and tag me on Instagram @thecleanhappylife.

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    1. Vi Ho says

      July 17, 2022 at 9:14 am

      5 stars
      This looks so yummy and totally doable! I love that cashews are in the recipe. I will have to try out this recipe soon. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Rachel Rivera says

        July 17, 2022 at 4:25 pm

        Yes! The cashews make it so creamy without the dairy! Hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    2. Sher says

      February 07, 2022 at 10:12 am

      That recipe looks amazing! Cashews!? I never would have thought of that. I make a buffalo dip every Superbowl. Will try this next!

      Reply
      • Rachel Rivera says

        February 07, 2022 at 10:44 am

        Isn't it crazy? Cashews plus nutritional yeast make a great dairy free substitute! Hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    3. Walk Along With US says

      February 07, 2022 at 9:00 am

      I love anything buffalo sauce related so definitely going to give this a try. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Rachel Rivera says

        February 07, 2022 at 10:32 am

        Same here, I'm a huge fan of buffalo sauce! Hope you enjoy!

        Reply

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