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    Home » Recipes » Salads, Dressings & Sauces » Creamy Vegan Buffalo Sauce

    Creamy Vegan Buffalo Sauce

    Published: Sep 3, 2020 · Modified: Jul 5, 2022 by Chelsea Peachtree · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    DIET: Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian

    This Vegan Buffalo Sauce is ultra smooth, velvety and going to be your new favorite creamy hot sauce. All you need is 10 minutes to prep, then use this spicy condiment to make endless recipes like Vegan Buffalo Dip, Buffalo Chickpea Sandwich, or Vegan Buffalo Mac and Cheese.

    Vegan buffalo sauce in a bottle with the sauce dripping down the bottle on a gray surface with green vegetables in back of it

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • Made without dairy! Most store-bought buffalo wing sauces are made with dairy to make them creamy. This vegan version is made without dairy and instead uses coconut milk to make this diy buffalo sauce equally as creamy.
    • Adjustable spice level. The best part of making homemade sauces is you can always adjust them to your personal taste. If you want to make your buffalo sauce more mild, add additional coconut milk and/or butter until the spice is mild enough.
    • Lasts up to 2 weeks! This homemade sauce has a long shelf life so make it for meal prep and drizzle it on several meals throughout a couple of weeks.

    Ingredients and Substitutions

    Ingredients for vegan buffalo sauce in individual bowls with labels
    • Cayenne pepper hot sauce - The most classic and likely the most widely available hot sauce to use when making creamy buffalo sauce from scratch is Frank's Red Hot. Any cayenne pepper based hot sauce will do, so use what you have or can find. If using Frank's Red Hot, make sure to use their original cayenne pepper sauce.
    • Vegan butter - Vegan butter is essential to an authentic tasting hot wing sauce. It helps cut the heat, adds savory flavor and makes the sauce extra smooth.
    • Coconut milk - Helps thicken the buffalo sauce without dairy and makes the hot sauce extra creamy. Make sure to use coconut milk from a can and use the thick, white coconut that hardens at the top of the can. This part is the most creamy and rich and the perfect substitution for milk.
    • White vinegar - Just like vegan butter, vinegar helps cut the heat and the acidity accentuates the flavor of the hot cayenne. A little goes a long way but is essential to balancing the flavors in the spices and the fat.

    Step by Step Instructions

    1. Place the ingredients in a sauce pan. Heat over medium heat and stir frequently, until the butter and coconut milk melts.
    2. Stir to combine. As the butter and coconut milk melts into the buffalo sauce, keep stirring to help the flavors and ingredients meld together into a creamy sauce.
    Process shots of how to make the sauce, with the ingredients in a sauce pan before melting and after metling
    1. Remove from heat. Once the buffalo sauce comes together, remove the sauce pan from the heat and transfer to a heat resistant jar or container.
    2. Chill. Allow the sauce to chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours but ideally for 12 hours. This is going to allow the buffalo sauce to become extra thick and creamy.

    Ways to Use Buffalo Sauce

    Vegan buffalo sauce can of course be use to make the very popular vegan cauliflower buffalo wings, but there are tons of other ways to use this spicy favorite. Try one or two of these ideas in your next meal plan.

    • Creamy Vegan Buffalo Dip.
    • Vegan Buffalo Pizza
    • Buffalo Chickpea Burgers
    • Easy Buffalo Chickpea Sandwich
    • Vegan Buffalo Chicken Salad
    • Vegan Buffalo Ranch Pasta
    • Easy Vegan Buffalo Mac and Cheese
    • Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos
    • Vegan Buffalo Chickpea Quesadillas

    FAQs

    What is vegan butter made of?

    There are many vegan butter options available on the market, but most are oil based. I like Miyoko's Creamery butter and it is coconut oil based. Earth Balance butter is another popular vegan butter that is widely available and it is made with a blend of vegetable oils. Vegan butter is most closely compared to the taste and texture of margarine.

    How spicy is buffalo sauce?

    Original cayenne pepper hot sauce is quite spicy, but this vegan buffalo sauce is more mild because the spices are toned down with vegan butter and coconut milk. It still has a kick, but it's not intense in heat as regular hot sauce.

    What is the best way to store homemade sauces?

    In order to make your homemade sauce last as long as possible, it is important to store them properly. Store your homemade sauces in glass jars or airtight containers. Then, make sure to store sauces with an airtight lid instead of loosely covered or covered with plastic wrap. Sauces stored in these optimal conditions will stay fresh for longer and retain their flavors better.

    Does buffalo sauce need to be refrigerated?

    Yes, buffalo sauce made from scratch needs to be stored in the refrigerator because it contains perishable ingredients like vegan butter and coconut milk.

    Expert Tips

    • Keep the heat on medium heat. If you heat the sauce on too high of heat you can scorch the sauce which will effect the flavor.
    • Do not freeze this buffalo sauce. The coconut milk in this sauce can become grainy and separate from the other sauce ingredients. This will unfavorably change the smoothness and flavor of this vegan buffalo sauce and is not advised.
    Vegan buffalo sauce in a bottle with the sauce dripping down the bottle on a gray surface with celery on a plate behind it

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    Creamy Vegan Buffalo Sauce

    Chelsea Peachtree
    This Vegan Buffalo Sauce is ultra smooth, velvety and guaranteed to be your new favorite creamy hot sauce. All you need is 10 minutes to prep, then use this spicy condiment to make endless recipes like Vegan Buffalo Dip, Buffalo Chickpea Sandwich, Vegan Buffalo Mac and Cheese or Buffalo White Bean Dip.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Cooling time 2 hours hrs
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Sauce/Dressing
    Cuisine American
    Diet Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Servings 6
    Calories 66 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ⅓ cup cayenne pepper hot sauce
    • ¼ cup vegan butter hard
    • 2 tbsp coconut milk from a can, use hard portion on top
    • 1 tsp white wine vinegar
    • ¼ tsp smoked paprika optional
    • ¼ tsp garlic powder optional

    Instructions
     

    • Over medium heat, place all ingredients into a medium sized sauce pan.
    • Stir often, mixing the ingredients, while the butter and solid coconut milk dissolve.
    • Once butter and the coconut milk are both fully dissolved, remove from heat and place in a heat resistant container.
    • The sauce may be consumed immediately, but is best when it is allowed to sit for 2 to 24 hours in the refrigerator to thicken.
    • Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

    Notes

    Important Tips
    You can consume this buffalo sauce right away, but I highly recommend letting it sit in the fridge for at least two hours to allow it to thicken up. For full thickness, wait 12 hours.
    Hot Sauce - I used Frank's Red Hot sauce, but any hot sauce will do. Be sure it is solely hot sauce, and not buffalo sauce. 
    Coconut Milk- This thickens the sauce and makes it creamier. It must be from a can + you must use the hard part on the top, not the liquid.
    You can find coconut milk in the Asian aisle of a grocery store, or in the baking aisle.
    Storage
    This vegan buffalo sauce should be store in the fridge for up to 14 days. If you notice any separation, simply shake or mix it. 
    I do not recommend freezing this sauce.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 6gCalories: 66kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 62mgPotassium: 17mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 401IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg
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