Buffalo Chickpea Dip

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Monterey jack is often less expensive and melts well.

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade hot sauce

💰Cheaper: sriracha

Sriracha is widely available and can be used for a similar flavor.

ranch seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade seasoning blend

💰Cheaper: Italian seasoning

Italian seasoning can provide a different but tasty flavor profile.

To a food processor, add the chickpeas, yogurt, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, nutritional yeast and salt.

Pulse a few times until it comes together. I recommend keeping some texture and avoiding a hummus-like consistency for the best results. You can pulse 3-4 times or until the chickpeas are mostly broken down, then finish mixing with a spatula if needed.

Carefully remove the blades and add the chopped green onions and celery. Stir them in, then taste to adjust the seasoning. Serve with pita wedges, crackers or raw veggie sticks.

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