Gut Friendly Vegan Veggie Sticks with Ranch
Crunchy, colorful, and genuinely satisfying, this snack plate is the kind of thing you can put together without much fuss and still feel good about eating. The real star is the cashew-based ranch dip — soaked raw cashews blended with lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic, onion, and dill create a creamy, tangy dip that's surprisingly close to the classic without any dairy in sight. Store-bought dips often sneak in additives, gums, and preservatives that can be rough on a sensitive digestive system, so making your own from whole ingredients gives you full control over what goes in. The apple cider vinegar and lemon juice bring a gentle brightness that also supports a more balanced gut environment, while the cashews deliver creaminess without anything processed. Carrots, celery, cucumber, and red bell pepper round out the plate with fiber-rich crunch that keeps things light and nourishing. A quick chill in the fridge lets the flavors meld and the dip thicken to that perfect scoopable consistency. It's an easy, feel-good snack that works just as well for a casual afternoon bite as it does for a party spread.
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4 servings
For the ranch dip
- 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in cold water for 30 minutes, then drained
- ½ cup water
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried dill
- ½ tsp dried parsley
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the veggie sticks
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 3 stalks celery, cut into sticks
- 1 medium cucumber, cut into sticks
- 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Soak the cashews in cold water for 30 minutes, then drain and discard the soaking water.
- 2
Add the drained cashews, water, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy, about 1–2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed. The dip should be thick enough to coat a spoon but still pourable — add water 1 tsp at a time if it is too thick.
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