Creamy Chipotle Sauce (Vegan!)

Name: Creamy Chipotle Sauce (Vegan!)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegan yogurt, plain & unsweetened; 1 chipotle in adobo sauce; 1/2 tsp. adobo sauce; 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice; 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar; 1 tsp. pure maple syrup; 1/4 tsp. garlic powder; 1/4 tsp. onion powder; 1/4 tsp. ground cumin; 1/8 tsp. salt

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Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
4
Calories
30 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
Vegan, gluten-free

Creamy Chipotle Sauce (Vegan!)

Clara Sanders

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This zesty chipotle sauce features dairy-free yogurt, smoky chipotle peppers, fresh lime, and warm seasonings. Drizzle it on tacos, burritos, fajitas, rice bowls, baked potatoes, burgers, and more!

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Ingredients

Servings

1/2 cup vegan yogurt, plain & unsweetened (or 2/3 cup silken tofu)
1 chipotle in adobo sauce
1/2 tsp. adobo sauce
1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice (about 1/2 lime)
1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
1 tsp. pure maple syrup
1/4 tsp. garlic powder (or 1 clove garlic)
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
1/8 tsp. salt

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Instructions

Scrape away the seeds from inside the chipotle pepper with a knife. (Use caution when handling chipotles. I use a fork and a knife to maneuver them and avoid direct contact.)
Add all ingredients to a small blender or food processor and blend for about 20 seconds or until smooth. Stop and scrape down the sides with a spatula if needed.
Taste and adjust seasonings if desired.

Notes

Spice level: For less spicy, add only the adobo sauce and omit the actual chipotle peppers. Or for more spicy, add another chipotle pepper and/or adobo sauce.
Sauce color: This will vary depending on how much chipotle you add.
Storing: Store in an airtight container or sealed mason glass jar in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
Yield: Recipe makes a heaping 1/2 cup sauce (almost 2/3 cup).
Recipe originally published November 2013. Updated April 2025.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 30kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.02g Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g Potassium 16mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 5IU (0%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 43mg (4%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 30 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	30kcal	2%
Carbohydrates	5g	2%
Protein	1g	2%
Fat	1g	2%
Saturated Fat	0.1g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.02g	0%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.1g	1%
Potassium	16mg	0%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	5IU	0%
Vitamin C	5mg	6%
Calcium	43mg	4%
Iron	0.2mg	1%