This healthy ranch mix recipe is a pantry staple! A shelf staple dressing/dip mix that everyone loves.

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As I talked about in the healthy ranch recipe (read it here), I started making ranch as a way to get my husband to eat salad. Growing up my family was dairy free for most of the time. So, I never really developed the taste for ranch. That is until I started to make my own. Once I started making this recipe I was hooked.

At the time we did not have any dairy animals, and it was hard to remember to stop at the one store that had cultured buttermilk (learn how to make your own here). Then I discovered that powdered buttermilk was a thing, and I was so excited.

I was so excited to be able to make the healthy ranch mix and have it shelf stable so that I could whip up some ranch dressing in a matter of minutes without having to get out a bunch of different ingredients and measure them out. Now I make it up in a huge batch and store it or give it as gifts to my friends and family.

It Makes A Great Gift

If you have a ranch lover in your life why not make them up a bunch of this mix for their birthday or give it to them for Christmas. You can package it in glass jars or in these sealable stand-up food pouches that I get. They are perfect for using it on the go or for when you want a cute gift. Just a quick tip use a hair straightener to seal the edge once you have it filled.

What If I Am Dairy Free?

You can totally make this dairy free buy leaving out the powdered buttermilk. This will take out the bulk of the mix though. If you leave out the powdered buttermilk than use only 1TBS for each serving. When you mix it up use dairy free, unsweetened yogurt instead of the sour cream. It’s not perfect but still good.

What Can I Use This Healthy Powdered Ranch Mix Recipe For?

Lots of things. When you mix it up don’t add any water to the mix, mayo and sour cream. Presto you have a kick butt vegie dip. Or you can add the mix to softened cream cheese and you have a spread for crackers and bread. You can add it to mashed potatoes to make them delicious.

How Long Does The Healthy Ranch Mix Recipe Store For?

As long as it stays dry it will last almost indefinitely. However, it tends to absorb moisture if not stored correctly. If you store it in an airtight glass container it will be good for up to one year. If you are storing it in those sealable food pouches they last for a year also, if they are not in a high moisture area. In a high moisture area, they will start to absorb some of the moisture after several months.