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Creamy Chipotle Sauce (Vegan!)

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!

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. 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.)
  2. 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.
  3. 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

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

% 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.