Dairy-Free Ranch Seasoning

I love the flavor of zesty ranch seasoning, but those little packets at the store have dairy and a whole lot of not-so-healthy fillers. This vegan ranch seasoning recipe delivers all the bold, tangy flavors of ranch without any dairy, making it perfect for those with dietary restrictions. It’s versatile, easy to use, and great for adding a quick burst of flavor to so many dishes. You can turn it into a dip for fresh veggies or a salad dressing!

Try it on our air fryer baked potatoes, these roasted oil-free vegetables, or use it as a healthy dairy-free popcorn seasoning and sprinkle it over the whole bowl!

Reasons you will love this seasoning

• Dairy-Free Delight – Enjoy the classic ranch flavor without any dairy, making it ideal for vegan or lactose-intolerant diets.
• Versatile Uses – Perfect for sprinkling on salads, veggies, popcorn, or mixing into dips for an instant flavor boost.
• All-Natural Ingredients – Made from a blend of herbs and spices, it’s a healthier, plant-based alternative to store-bought ranch dressings.
• Quick and Convenient – Keep it handy in your kitchen for adding delicious ranch flavor to your meals in seconds!

Ingredients you will need

• Oats- Oat flour helps create a smooth, creamy texture without the need for dairy. It’s a natural thickener that blends well with herbs and spices, making the seasoning perfect for dips or dressings, while also being gluten-free and adding a mild, nutty flavor. Use store-bought or make your own oat flour in minutes.
• Nutritional yeast- Adds a savory, cheesy flavor that mimics the richness of traditional ranch. If you haven’t heard of this seasoning before, we have a great post all about nutritional yeast and recipes to use it in.
• Sweetener- Use a granular sweetener like pure cane sugar, date sugar, or maple sugar.
• Seasonings- Onion powder, garlic powder, dried chives, mustard powder, parsley flakes, and dill weed are the spices you will need to make this zesty mix.

Tips & suggestions

• Dried parsley- Approximately 2 teaspoons will add a little extra bitter-herb zest.
• Spice it up- Add a dash of Sriracha seasoning to spice things up a bit!
• Substitution- Around 2 tablespoons of homemade ranch seasoning will replace 1 packet of a store-bought seasoning mix.

How to make dairy-free ranch seasoning

STEP #1: Use store-bought oat flour if you have some on hand or make your own. I always make oat flour in my blender because it is easy and much less expensive.

To make your own, blend dry oats, in a seasoning blender or with a mortar and pestle, into smooth oat flour.

STEP #2: Combine all seasoning ingredients together in a glass jar, or any container with a good seal will do, and shake the mixture well to combine.

STEP #3: Use it to make dairy-free ranch dip, or vegan ranch salad dressing, or sprinkle it over baked potatoes and steamed veggies. I have included some of my favorite ways to use it below.

Try making my simple tofu sour cream that is dairy-free and lower in fat in only minutes in your blender. I made this ranch dip with it recently, and it was fabulous!

Make dairy-free ranch salad dressing

To make a delicious vegan ranch dressing with this dry mix, simply add 2-3 tablespoons of the mix, 1 cup of vegan homemade mayonnaise, and 1 cup of your favorite plant milk to a bowl. Whisk together well and drizzle over a fresh garden salad.

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