Bitchin' Sauce (Without Oil)
Bitchin' Sauce (Without Oil) is a creamy and tangy sauce made primarily from raw almonds, lemon juice, and nutritional yeast, without using any oil. It uses a blender to break down almonds fully, resulting in a thick, smooth sauce that develops more thickness as it cools. The sauce balances acidity from lemon juice and optional vinegar, with savory notes from garlic, liquid aminos, and a touch of spices like cumin and cayenne pepper. This sauce is versatile for dipping, spreading, or dressing dishes where you want a nutty, dairy-free creamy texture without added oils.
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup almond see Notes for almond butter option, raw
- ½ cup water
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 1 tablespoon liquid aminos or soy sauce if you don't need gluten-free, Bragg's, or tamari
- 2 ½ tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 medium clove garlic mince or puree first if using a standard blender, peeled
- ½ teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon cumin ground
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar, optional, for extra zip
Instructions
- Equipment note: if using almond butter, a standard blender is fine. If using whole raw almonds, a high-speed blender like a Vitamix is needed to fully break down the nuts.
- Combine all ingredients except vinegar in a blender. Blend on high speed until the almonds are fully broken down, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
- Taste the sauce and add the vinegar if you'd like more acidity. Blend again.
- The sauce will thicken as it cools. If it's already thicker than you want, add another tablespoon of water and blend again. Refrigerate for an hour or two to allow the flavors to mingle. If you need to thin the sauce later, simply blend or whisk in a bit of water.
Notes
- Using raw almond butter instead of whole almonds creates a thinner sauce with stronger flavor; reduce water and salt accordingly.
- Raw sunflower seeds can replace almonds for a nut-free version using the same quantity.
- Store leftover sauce in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, stirring if water separates.
- The sauce can be frozen for up to 1 month, then stirred again after thawing to restore consistency.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 114
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3tablespoon | |
| Calories | 114kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Sodium | 325mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.