Two years ago, I told you about The Honest Stand Cheesy Sauces. They were very well received, but the Denver-based company decided to up their game. Last year, they reformulated and repackaged their four sauces into five dips, and added certifications for organic, vegan, and paleo. We finally go the chance to try The Honest Stand Dairy Free Dips, and I have all details below.
Tasting Notes for The Honest Stand Dairy Free Dips
Honestly, I did a terrible job taking tasting notes. Sometimes we just end up eating. But I can say that they are all quite good. They boast a thick, creamy consistency that thins when heated and sets up when refrigerated. All are very dippable, but also double extremely well as sauces.
Although they are made with a vegetable base, the ingredients in these dips do come together into a relatively cheesy, very thick and creamy sauce. And to my surprise, they don’t contain nutritional yeast!
Garlic Parm Style
This is really garlicky! It’s full of flavor, rich, creamy, and fantastic on pasta.
Ingredients: water, potatoes*, cashews*, onions*, carrots*, vinegar*, sea salt, garlic powder*, natural flavor (*organic). Contains tree nuts.
Nutrition (per 2 tablespoons): 25 calories, 1.5g fat, 2g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars, 1g protein.*
Mild Nacho
It wasn’t spot on for nacho cheese, but it does have a pleasant cheesy flavor that we really enjoyed on nachos. The flavor is still a bit spicy, and perhaps a couple notches above what we would call mild. We tried it in a rice dish, but the flavor got a little lost. I think I like this one best as a dip or layer rather than submerged in a recipe.
Nutrition (per 2 tablespoons): 20 calories, 1g fat, 2g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars, 1g protein.*
Spicy Nacho
This flavor tasted remarkably like the Mild Nacho. In fact, nearly identical. I began to wonder if Spicy Nacho dip made it into the Mild container! Of course it was still delicious and great on nachos.
Nutrition (per 2 tablespoons): 20 calories, 1g fat, 2g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars, 1g protein.*
Cheddar Style
I completely blew it on taking notes for this flavor, but I remember it was a reliable multi-purpose cheesy sauce. It’s similar to the Nacho varieties, but without spice – so it’s good for timid taste buds. We actually had this one on nachos too!
Nutrition (per 2 tablespoons): 20 calories, 1g fat, 2g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars, 1g protein.*
Smoked Cheddar Style (Alisa’s Favorite!)
I LOVE this dip! The smoky, cheesy, full-bodied flavor is impossible to resist. I could see using this in pasta or rice, or as a dip for potato wedges and other veggies. It really made my favorite vegetable, steamed broccoli, taste amazing.
Nutrition (per 2 tablespoons): 20 calories, 1g fat, 2g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars, 1g protein.*
More Facts on The Honest Stand Dairy Free Dips
Price: $4.99 per 9-ounce container (the price on their website is higher because it includes cold shipping)
Availability: The Honest Stand Dairy Free Dips are sold at Target stores and natural food stores in the United States. You can also order them from their website below.
Certifications: The Honest Stand Dairy Free Dips are Certified Organic, Certified Paleo, and Certified Vegan.
Dietary Notes: By ingredients, The Honest Stand Dairy Free Dips are dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, and vegetarian.*
For More Product Information: Visit The Honest Stand website at www.thehoneststand.com.
*Always read the ingredient and nutrition statement prior to consumption. Ingredients, processes, and labeling are subject to change at any time for any company or product. Contact the company to discuss their manufacturing processes if potential allergen cross-contamination is an issue for you. No food product can be guaranteed “safe” for every individual’s needs. You should never rely on ingredient and allergen statements alone if dealing with a severe food allergy.
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Great product
The smoked cheddar was my favorite – it’s seriously delicious. But I’ve tried all of the flavors and enjoyed them all. My husband also gave them a thumbs up, and he’s not a big dairy alternative fan. These remind me so much of good homemade “cheese” sauces.
Love these!!
This is delish! I am so happy to be tasting “cheese” again without my stomach suffering! I am hooked! I will be trying them all!
Great Ideas
Love the ideas on how to use these dips/sauces. Tried my first one last night. I’m in love.
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Where can I purchase The Honest Stand Dairy Free dips and/or sauces?
I live in Massachusetts!
See their website – in the post above – for a store locator. Availability and other info is at the end of the post above.