Easy Vegan Chipotle Aioli! This vegan chipotle sauce is spicy, smoky, creamy, tangy, and absolutely delicious. It’s so easy and requires just 6 ingredients and 5 minutes to make.
My name is Shane and I’m a sauce freak. Yes, I admit it. They liven up boring dishes and make food happy. And, if I had to choose one sauce for the rest of my life it be would this vegan Chipotle Aioli. Hands down!
This vegan aioli sauce is everything a sauce should be: spicy, creamy, smoky, and just plain awesome. As a matter of fact, my kids call it “Dad’s Killer Awesome Sauce.” And, I think it’s well worth the title. It’s perfect for veggie burgers, tacos, roasted potatoes, onion rings, and anything else you can imagine.
So, are you ready to add a little spice to your life? Let’s do this!
Ingredients for Vegan Chipotle Sauce
This Vegan Chipotle Aioli takes mere minutes to make and requires very simple ingredients. Here’s what you need…
- Raw Cashews: Be sure and use the ones that have not been roasted or salted.
- Unsweetened Almond Milk: This is just what I keep on hand. You can use soy or any other plant-milk you prefer. Just remember to make sure it’s unsweetened.
- Chipotle Peppers In Adobo Sauce: This is the magic ingredient. You will find these pepper by the Mexican food in your local grocery. They’re smoky and have a bit of a kick. But, it’s a good burn. Yeah, baby!
- Lemon Juice: I prefer to use real lemons. But, if you buy bottled lemon juice, make sure the only ingredient is LEMON JUICE!
- Apple Cider Vinegar: Any brand is fine.
- Maple Syrup: Be sure and use pure maple syrup. I love how the sweetness offsets the heat just a bit. But, you can choose to leave this out if you wish.
How To Make Vegan Chipotle Aioli
This wonderful vegan aioli could not be easier. Simply add all of the ingredients to a blender and go! When everything looks smooth and creamy you’re done. Yes, it’s that simple.
Now, it’s time to enjoy this spicy bowl of sauce. Try serving it with my…
- Crunchy Baked Onion Rings
- Oil-Free Oven Roasted Potatoes
- Cauliflower Mushroom Walnut Tacos
- Easy Vegan Breakfast Tacos
You are going to love this vegan Chipotle Sauce. It’s…
- Fast & Easy
- Spicy
- Savory
- A little sweet
- Smoky
- Delicious
If you are looking for more dips and spreads be sure and try Easy Vegan Queso and 3 Ingredient Authentic Hummus.
More Vegan Sauces You Should Try
Be sure and let me know if you try this creamy vegan chipotle recipe! Leave a comment and rate it below. I want to know what you think. Peace and feast!
Easy Vegan Chipotle Aioli
Easy Vegan Chipotle Aioli! This vegan chipotle sauce is spicy, smoky, creamy, tangy, and absolutely delicious. It’s so easy and requires just 6 ingredients and 5 minutes to make.
- Prep Time: 5 mins.
- Cook Time: 0 mins.
- Total Time: 5 mins.
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Sauces
- Method: Blend
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk or unsweetened soy milk (may use water if needed)
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce + 1 Tbsp of the adobo sauce
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Soak cashews in hot water for 15 minutes if not using a high-speed blender like a Vitamix.
- Once the cashews are ready, drain and add them to the blender along with all ingredients. Blend on high until smooth and creamy. If it’s too thick you can add a little more almond milk or water until you get the consistency you desire.
- Serve right away or store in an airtight container. Leftover sauce can be store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Notes
Prep time does not include soaking for cashews.
Try sprinkling a little smoked paprika on top to add an extra layer of flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 Tbsp
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1.8 g
- Sodium: 110.3 mg
- Fat: 5.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 5.2 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 2.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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Absolutely delicious. Thanks for sharing
Can tofu be substituted for the cashews?
Sure.
I just made this aïoli sauce and it is A-mazing! So super easy and really really can’t tell the difference (other than I know it’s much healthier) then it’s mayo alternative. This is going on my regular rotation. I could eat it by the spoonful! But I won’t … maybe LOL
Thank you, Sherril!
Made this the other night and we put it on your roasted potatoes and also some roasted broccoli – delicious!! Then yesterday I spread the remaining aioli into kale and dehydrated it. Perfect!!
Wow! Sounds amazing. Thanks for sharing.
Made this right away, soon as I saw your post – as my husband loves anything spicy. It turned out tasty, creamy and just the right consistency. He loved it! We’ll put it on enchiladas tonight. Thank you for another great recipe!
Have you tried it with white beans instead of cashews? Having a hard time getting raw cashews right now.
Thank you
I haven’t, but white beans are a popular sub for things like this.
where do you buy the chipotle in adobe sauce??? Is it pretty common ?
Chipotle in adobo sauce is usually in the Mexican food isle of the grocery store. It typically comes in a small can. It’s a very common ingredient. Hope that helps.
This:)
Chipotle in Adobe Sauce was never a staple in my kitchen. Now that I follow you, it is! Yum!