Powdered Peanut Butter Buddha Bowl Dressing
If you love the rich, nutty taste of peanut butter but want a lighter alternative, this Powdered Peanut Butter Buddha Bowl Dressing is for you. Packed with protein and just as delicious as traditional peanut butter, it delivers all the flavor with a fraction of the calories.
A perfect Buddha bowl dressing strikes just the right balance between nutty, sweet, tangy, and spicy. When all these elements come together, you get a dressing that ties all the ingredients together in the most delicious way.
Powdered peanut butter is a game-changer for peanut butter lovers. It’s made by pressing the oil out of roasted peanuts, leaving behind a protein-rich powder with significantly less fat. It’s perfect for dressings, smoothies, and even baking.
We’re big fans of vegan Buddha bowls because they’re wholesome, satisfying, and endlessly customizable. Buddha bowls typically consist of:
- Carbohydrate base – Typically grains such as rice, quinoa, or soba noodles, which constitute one-quarter of the bowl.
- Vegetables – Fresh, fermented, or sauteed vegetables of choice, which constitute one-half of the bowl.
- Protein – Tofu, tempeh, chickpeas, or edamame beans, which constitute one-quarter of the bowl.
- Dressing – Can be made from peanut butter, tahini, or avocado.
- Toasted seeds can be added as a topping for a bit of crunch.
This powdered peanut butter dressing is one of our go-to choices because it’s incredibly easy to make—no blender required. Just whisk the ingredients together, and you’re done. Drizzle it over your favorite Buddha bowl for a creamy, nutty, and slightly spicy kick.
If you love the flavor of peanut butter, don’t miss these recipes:
- Peanut Butter Smoothie Without Banana (with oats)
- Easy Granola With Peanut Butter
- PBJ High-Protein Overnight Oats
- Date and Peanut Butter bBites (With Flaky Salt)
- Kimchi Udon with Peanut Butter
- High-Protein Glass Noodle Salad with Shredded Tofu
- Smoked Tofu Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce
If you love bowls, you need to try our Easy Vegan Poke Bowl.
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Ingredients for Powdered Peanut Butter Buddha Bowl Dressing
- Powdered peanut powder – It’s made by pressing the oil out of roasted peanuts, leaving behind a protein-rich powder with significantly less fat compared to peanut butter. It’s perfect for dressings, smoothies, and even baking. If you love this recipe, you might also enjoy our other powdered peanut butter recipes – High protein overnight oats (PBJ, Vegan).
- Lime juice – Brightens the sauce, as its tangy freshness cuts through the richness of the peanut butter flavor.
- Maple syrup – Caramel sweetness balances the lime juice and deepens the peanut butter flavor.
- Tamari – A Japanese sauce that is richer and darker than the average soy sauce and is made without wheat and, therefore gluten.
- Hot sauce – Adds a spicy kick to the peanut sauce. Our favorite hot sauces to use in this Buddga bowl dressing recipe are Sambal oelek or Sriracha.
Ingredient replacement
- Tamari – Can be replaced with soy sauce. Or you can swap out the tamari or soy sauce for coconut aminos to keep it soy-free.
- Lime juice – This can be replaced with lemon juice.
- Powdered peanut butter – Can be replaced with regular peanut butter (thin with water) or tahini (also thin with water).
- Maple syrup – Can be replaced with agave syrup, date syrup, or a pinch of brown sugar.
- Hot sauce (Sambal Oelek/Sriracha) – Red pepper flakes, another hot sauce, or gochujang paste.
Vegan buddha bowl toppings ideas
With this Buddha bowl dressing, we normally use basmati rice as a base and top it off with various toppings with different flavors and textures. We use half a cup of dried rice per person. Below is the overview of our favorite toppings to add on top of rice.
- Tempeh for protein – Tempeh is an Indonesian food made from fermented soybeans rich in probiotics and proteins (20 grams per 100 grams of tempeh). It has a nutty flavor and is great in absorbing marinades. We love making Air fryer tempeh topping, which pairs beautifully with this Powdered peanut butter Buddha bowl dressing.
- Fermented foods – Great for a crunchy vegetable texture and extra probiotics, which can have positive impacts on our gut health and immune systems (read more about the health benefits of kimchi)- we love using kimchi in vegan Buddha bowl recipes – see our Kimchi recipe.
- Avocado – Add creaminess and healthy fats, and make the bowl a little heartier.
- Sauteed veggies – Add extra fiber and freshness. We love using zucchini or mushrooms because they can be ready in just 15 minutes.
- Read more about how to construct a healthy Buddha bowl here.
Step by step instructions
- In a small bowl, mix powdered peanut butter, tamari, lime juice, maple syrup, and hot sauce like Sambal Oelek.
- Mix until there are no clumps.
- Taste the dressing and adjust the spiciness, tanginess, and sweetness to your liking.
- You can make a larger batch of this Buddha bowl dressing and keep it in the fridge, in an airtight container, for up to five days.
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Powdered Peanut Butter Buddha Bowl Dressing
Equipment
- 1 Small bowl
- 1 Small whisk or fork
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons powdered peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon tamari
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon sambal oelek
Instructions
- In a small bowl mix 2 tablespoons powdered peanut butter , 1 tablespoon tamari, 1 teaspoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon maple syrup , and 1 teaspoon sambal oelek
- Mix until there are no clumps.
- Taste the dressing and adjust the spiciness, tanginess, and sweetness to your liking.
Notes
- For a smooth consistency, mix, or whisk the Buddha bowl dressing until there are no lumps.Â
- Taste the dressing before serving. If needed, adjust the spiciness, tanginess, and sweetness to your liking.
- It can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to five days.Â
Nutrition
Can I use regular peanut butter instead of powdered peanut butter for buddha bowl dressing?
Yes. You can swap powdered peanut butter for regular peanut butter, but the dressing will have a thicker consistency and a higher calorie count. You may need to thin it out with a little extra water or lime juice.
What can I use this dressing for besides Buddha bowls?
This Buddha bowl dressing is super versatile. Try it as a dip for rice paper rolls (Vietnamese spring rolls), a drizzle over roasted sweet potatoes, or a sauce for noodle dishes.
We make this dressing all the time, we love it in Buddha bowls and with Vietnamese spring rolls. I hope you give it a try and love it as much as we do. If you do, I’d love to hear your thoughts – please leave a comment and a star rating to let me know how it turned out! Your feedback not only makes my day but also helps other readers decide if they want to make it too. Happy eating!