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This creamy, tangy, velvety vegan hollandaise sauce comes together in 5 minutes with just a few healthy ingredients — no nuts, no soy, and perfect over veggies & vegan eggs benedict!
What Is Hollandaise Sauce
Hollandaise sauce is a classic French ‘mother sauce’ dating back to the 17th century. Traditionally, it’s a rich, creamy emulsion of egg yolks, melted butter, and lemon juice famously tricky to make without ending up with scrambled eggs. But its tangy, velvety texture makes it a brunch icon with eggs benedict and asparagus. Don’t worry, though, because now I’ve come up with an ultra-creamy and delicious, practically foolproof vegan hollandaise sauce recipe!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Forget trick emulsions – this velvety dairy-free Hollandaise sauce is as easy as whisking a few wholesome ingredients together and letting it thicken on the stove in minutes. It’s thick, creamy, tangy, nut-free, soy-free, gluten-free – and much healthier than the original. You can even make it ahead and reheat as needed – you’ll want to pour it over everything!
Want to try even more vegan sauces? Try my easy vegan cheese sauce, vegan alfredo sauce, and healthy vegan mayonnaise.
The Ingredients
- Dairy-free cream: I love the creaminess of oat cream, though soy or cashew cream will work.
- Chickpea flour: This is a naturally gluten-free and more nutrient-dense alternative to AP flour to thicken the sauce. Check the FAQs for substitutes.
- Vegetable broth: Use reduced-sodium broth if preferred.
- Mustard: Use Dijon mustard or yellow mustard for tang and acidity.
- White wine: Or, even more vegetable broth.
- Lemon juice: Fresh lemon juice is best. For more zing, add lemon zest, too. Replace a portion with distilled white vinegar or apple cider vinegar for flavor depth.
- Salt & black pepper: Use white pepper if you want the sauce free of speckles.
Recipe Variations
- Kala namak (black salt): Just a pinch (about 1/8 tsp) adds sulfuric eggy flavor to this healthy Hollandaise sauce without eggs.
- Seasonings: Add depth to this easy vegan hollandaise recipe with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and/or nutmeg.
- Nutritional yeast: For nutty/cheesy umami flavor and yellow color.
- Turmeric: A pinch enhances the yellow color without affecting flavor.
- Fresh herbs: e.g, chives, dill, tarragon, parsley, etc.
For the full ingredients list, measurements, complete recipe method, and nutritional information read the recipe card below.
How to Make Vegan Hollandaise Sauce
- Whisk the dairy-free cream and chickpea flour in a small saucepan.
- Add the remaining ingredients and stir well.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then immediately reduce to low heat and simmer for a few minutes, whisking constantly, until thickened.
- Taste the dairy-free Hollandaise sauce and adjust any element. i.e., more salt and pepper, white wine, lemon juice, etc. Enjoy!
Storage Instructions
Fridge: Store the eggless Hollandaise sauce in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
Reheat: On the stovetop or in a double boiler or microwave until warm. If it’s too thick, add a splash of water or plant-based milk.
Serving Recommendations
- Broiled, steamed, or roasted asparagus/ vegetables
- Vegan eggs benedict (w/ English muffins, tomato, avocado, and tofu ‘egg’)
- Avocado toast or tofu scramble topped toast/English muffin
- Breakfast tomatoes or Stuffed mushrooms
- To dip fries (like crispy potato wedges, carrot fries, yuca fries, air fryer sweet potato wedges)
- Potatoes (Hasselback potatoes, smashed potatoes, or German pan-fried potatoes)
- Small ‘patties’ like hash browns, stuffed potato cakes, and vegetable fritters
FAQs
Can you freeze vegan Hollandaise sauce?
Though I haven’t tried it, you should be able to freeze this egg-free hollandaise sauce in an airtight container or Ziplock for 2-3 months. Then, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight and whisk/blend it well.
Can I substitute the chickpea flour?
Yes! Use all-purpose flour (if not gluten-free) by making a roux with dairy-free butter. Or use cornstarch, potato starch, or arrowroot—mixed into a slurry first.
What if the sauce has lumps?
Pass it through a sieve or blend it for a few seconds until smooth.
Recipe Notes and Tips
- Choose the cream wisely: They differ in flavor and consistency, so experiment.
- To achieve the right consistency: It should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, leaving a clean line when you run a finger through it. For a thicker sauce, add more flour. For a thinner one, add cream, milk, or broth.
- Taste and adjust: More lemon for brightness, mustard for tang, salt for savoriness, etc.
- For more eggy flavor: Add a pinch of black salt (kala namak) to the creamy sauce.
More Vegan Sauce Recipes
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Healthy Vegan Hollandaise Sauce
This creamy, tangy, velvety vegan hollandaise sauce comes together in 5 minutes with just a few healthy ingredients — no nuts, no soy, and perfect over veggies & vegan eggs benedict!
Instructions
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You can watch the short video for visual instructions.First, add the dairy-free cream to a small saucepan and whisk in the chickpea flour.
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Then add the remaining ingredients and stir well again.
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Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and allow it to simmer for a few minutes until thickened.
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Taste the sauce and adjust any of the ingredients. i.e., more salt and pepper, white wine, lemon juice, etc. Enjoy!
Notes
- Dairy-free cream: I used oat cream, but any dairy-free cream like soy or cashew cream is fine. Just make sure it’s certfied gluten-free if you are a celiac.
- Whine wine: You can use more veggie broth instead.
- For an even richer sauce, you can also add 2 tablespoons of vegan butter or oil.
Nutrition Facts
Healthy Vegan Hollandaise Sauce
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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information is an estimate and has been calculated automatically
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