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    Hemp Seed Ranch

    Published May 12, 2018 · Updated May 24, 2018 · 22 Comments

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    hemp seed vegan ranch

    This healthy hemp seed ranch recipe is oil-free, nut-free and uses nutritious hemp seeds as a creamy base!

    Vegan Hemp Seed Ranch - healthy ranch dressing

    Hemp Seed Ranch

    If you're looking for a healthy ranch recipe (I mean, ACTUALLY healthy) this is the recipe for you!

    Hopefully, you love hemp seeds - because that's how we're making it today. I've expressed my love of hemp seeds a few times here on the blog, and this hemp seed ranch is probably one of my favorite ways to use them aside from just sprinkling them on salads.

    Because hemp seeds are high in fat and are a softer seed, they work so well as an indulgent-tasting-but-nutritious ranch base. The result is creamy deliciousness.

    Vegan Hemp Seed Ranch - healthy ranch dressing

    I used to buy the Manitoba Harvest hemp seeds, but since I've been shopping more and more at Trader Joe's lately, I've been purchasing their brand. Whatever brand you buy, just make sure they are labeled "hemp seed hearts" or "hulled hemp seeds". These are the hemp seeds with the hard outer shell removed.

    Health Benefits of Hemp Seeds

    • They contain healthy fats (3:1 ratio of Omega 6 to Omega 3)
    • Great source of protein (10g of protein in just 3 tbsp)

    Tip: Store hemp seeds in the fridge so the polyunsaturated fats don't oxidize.

    Vegan Hemp Seed Ranch - healthy ranch dressing

    You can use this hemp seed ranch in these tasty Buffalo Chickpea Wraps or in this pasta salad...so many possibilities. Is there anything ranch doesn't go with? Debatable.

    Want to totally indulge? I also have a vegan mayo-based ranch recipe and omg, it's heavenly.

    Recipe

    Hemp Seed Ranch

    Karissa Besaw
    Healthy ranch recipe made from hemp seeds! Oil-free and nut-free. 
    4.59 from 75 votes
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    Course Salad Dressing
    Cuisine Vegan

    Ingredients
      

    • ¾ cup hemp seeds
    • ½ cup plain, unsweetened plant milk
    • ½ tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon parsley
    • 1 teaspoon dried dill
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • salt to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Blend all ingredients until creamy (a small blender will work best if you don't have a Vitamix-style blender). Add more plant milk if you want a thinner dressing.
    Did you try this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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    1. Sam says

      December 11, 2021 at 9:10 am

      Hello,
      Do you know approximately how many servings this makes? I’m trying to add it to MyFitnessPal to get the nutritional info.

      Reply
    2. Angel Cleary says

      November 13, 2021 at 4:40 pm

      5 stars
      This is sooooo good! I changed it up a bit to suit myself! I like more lemon juice and spices, and I added some white miso in place of the salt. Delish! Thank you!

      Reply
    3. Kristen says

      August 17, 2021 at 2:13 pm

      5 stars
      This is my new go to ranch. I tried making cashew ranch and cashew/hemp seed ranch, but the hemp seed ranch is so much better. I have made this several times. Today I added fresh chives and basil which worked well. Store bought dressings are convenient, but they never come close to a good scratch recipe. Thank you!

      Reply
    4. Jo Chapman says

      February 07, 2021 at 2:42 pm

      I hesitate to make this as I don't have a Vitamix or a small blender. I have a standard size blender and a food processor. Is there a way to soften the hemp seeds so that they are blendable with my equipment?

      Reply
      • Karissa says

        February 08, 2021 at 7:25 pm

        Hemp seeds are naturally very soft.

        Reply
    5. Carol Turner says

      September 26, 2020 at 12:01 pm

      Is the powdered ranch dsg mix ok to use?

      Reply
      • Karissa says

        September 26, 2020 at 4:29 pm

        Unfortunately, the powdered ranch mixes usually have dairy.

        Reply
    6. Lyzette Ceballos says

      August 16, 2020 at 10:12 am

      5 stars
      Absolutely perfection

      Reply
    7. Debbie says

      August 10, 2020 at 6:23 am

      5 stars
      Very Good!

      Reply
    8. Amanda says

      June 29, 2020 at 9:26 pm

      4 stars
      I really like this recipe but I found it to be a little bitter tasting, any suggestions to cut the bitterness? Or did you not find that with yours?

      Reply
    9. Jennifer Shah says

      May 17, 2020 at 8:31 pm

      1 star
      This was inedible. The flavours were all wrong and not nearly enough of them. Threw it down the sink. What a waste of good hemp seeds.

      Reply
      • Catherine says

        August 13, 2021 at 2:57 pm

        Same thing happened to mine , really bitter.

        Reply
        • Jessi says

          April 29, 2022 at 12:04 pm

          I find that certain brands of hemp seeds produce that bitter taste and others not at all. Maybe that was the issue.

    10. Ashley says

      January 07, 2020 at 3:54 pm

      5 stars
      I like this. I made it for a wrap as a spread.

      Reply
    11. Erica Lynn Joseph says

      December 23, 2019 at 6:59 pm

      5 stars
      So good with fresh dill! Thank you for this awesome recipe!

      Reply
    12. Shauna says

      December 02, 2019 at 12:43 am

      5 stars
      This is so great but just say it...make sure its not unsweetened vanilla almond milk either...

      Totally wrong flavor direction! Thanks, though! I've made it twice, and I'm so grateful for the alternative!

      Reply
    13. Sophie says

      August 14, 2019 at 7:08 pm

      The original recipe is kind of bland for my taste so I added some pickle juice, more onion and garlic powder, and salt. Perfect!

      Reply
    14. Genie says

      July 21, 2019 at 6:40 pm

      I just made this!! So good and such a great idea to incorporate protein and dressing in one! I’m going to use this on zucchini noodles too!

      Reply
    15. Kimberly Sarnowski says

      June 23, 2019 at 1:41 pm

      5 stars
      Very Good!!! Will become a staple!

      Reply
      • Karissa says

        June 23, 2019 at 1:43 pm

        Thanks, Kimberly! Happy you enjoyed the recipe!

        Reply
    16. Annie says

      June 17, 2019 at 7:41 pm

      5 stars
      I love that i get to use my hemp seeds that have been sitting in the freezer forever, simple hearthy and nutritious!

      Reply
    17. Lynnette says

      May 05, 2019 at 7:07 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious and pretty!

      Reply

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