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Inspired by the Cafe Yumm restaurant in Oregon, this Yumm Sauce is a creamy, sauce that is perfect served on just about anything!

jar of yumm sauce

What is Yumm Sauce?

Yumm Sauce was originated by Cafe Yumm, an Oregon based restaurant. It is the delicious creamy, sauce they put on their Yum Yum bowls. It has a thicker texture and amazing flavor. You are going to love being able to create this delicious homemade yumm sauce at home.

spoon in a yummy bowl

What is Yumm Sauce Made of?

  • Almond Flour. I use the Bob’s Red Mill brand and it is fairly easy to find in the baking aisle of the grocery store. If you can’t find almond flour you can use 1/4 cup of almonds. Almond flour will give you a creamier sauce.
  • Nutritional Yeast. This can be a bit harder to find but Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods carries it and you can find it on Amazon.
  • Oil. Use a light flavored oil such as avocado oil or canola oil.
  • Chickpeas or Garbanzo beans. I used the canned variety
  • Soybeans. Canned soybeans can be tricky to find so you can just substitute with more garbanzo beans.
  • Lemon juice. Fresh squeezed
  • Seasoning. Salt, curry powder, oregano, dried cilantro

I found this copy cat recipe over at food.com and it tastes pretty much just like the real thing! Now some of the ingredients are ones that are not usually found in your average kitchen pantry but a quick trip to Whole Foods or an order on Amazon and you will have what you need.   

garbanzo beans in blender

How to Make Yumm Sauce Recipe

  • Combine almond flour, beans and oil in blender or food processor and process.
  • Add all other ingredients and puree until nice and creamy smooth.
pouring oil into blender
  • Place in a jar or container and cover and let refrigerate for one hour. Keep refrigerated between uses.

How to Make a Yum Yum Bowl

  1. Start with a bed of rice. Use white rice or brown rice.
  2. Add a layer of black beans.
  3. Use your favorite protein such as chicken, steak or pork.
  4. Pour on some Yumm Sauce
  5. Add cheese, veggies such as broccoli slaw, peppers, butternut squash, grated carrots or cabbage.
  6. Add some salsa, sour cream or guacamole.
  7. Use a sprinkle of your favorite nut such as cashews, almonds or peanuts.
overhead shot of yummy bowl

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Yumm sauce need to be refrigerated?

Keep any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the fridge. It will last for a month or so.

Can you freeze Yumm Sauce

You can freeze it but it may separate when thawed. Put it back in the blender or food processor and pulse a few times to bring it back together.

yumm sauce in a jar

What Else Can you Put Yumm Sauce On?:

  • Put it on a salad
  • Dip chicken wings into it.
  • Use on a wrap as a sandwich spread.
  • Use as a dipping sauce with veggies
  • Over your favorite potato dish
  • Over pasta
  • It’s even good as a dip for chips.

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4.86 from 14 votes
jar of yumm sauce

Yumm Sauce Recipe

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
Yumm sauce is a delicious, creamy lemony and garlic homemade sauce for your Yum Yum Bowl.
serves: 12 servings
Prep:5 minutes
Cook:0 minutes
Refrigerate:1 hour
Total:1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1/2 cup almond flour can also use almonds but won't be as smooth
  • 1/3 cup nutritional yeast Whole Foods
  • 1/2 cup chickpeas canned and drained
  • 1/4 cup soybeans canned and drained
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried cilantro

Instructions

  • Combine almonds, beans and oil in blender or food processor and process.
  • Add all other ingredients and puree until nice and creamy smooth.
  • Cover and let refrigerate for one hour. Keep refrigerated between uses.

Tips & Notes:

Keep any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the fridge. It will last for a week or so.
You can freeze it but it may separate when thawed. Put it back in the blender or food processor and pulse a few times to bring it back together
Nutritional Yeast:Nutritional yeast has a salty, cheesy, nutty flavor so if you can’t find it or choose not to use it you will need to add in some additional salt and may want to add in some roasted and salted cashews. 

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Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 143kcal (7%) Carbohydrates: 5g (2%) Protein: 3g (6%) Fat: 13g (20%) Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g Monounsaturated Fat: 8g Trans Fat: 1g Sodium: 107mg (5%) Potassium: 125mg (4%) Fiber: 2g (8%) Sugar: 1g (1%) Vitamin A: 13IU Vitamin C: 4mg (5%) Calcium: 32mg (3%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Sauce
Cuisine:Asian
jar of yumm sauce
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    • Leigh Anne says

      I did a little research and it said flaxseed meal would work (you could grind your own from flax seed) Do you have an almond allergy?? You could try some other type of nut and grind it to see how it works. Let me know if you try something else and how it works. Not sure how it would effect the flavor though.

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      • Susanne Swisher says

        You can use soaked raw cashews, soak 1/2 c raw cashews in 1 c filtered or bottled water for a couple hours or overnight. Drain and rinse then use in place of the almonds in this sauce.

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  2. Karah says

    I am wondering about the soybeans? I can’t find them anywhere!!!! I found black soy beans… but are they suppossed to be white? Ugggghhh. I want to try this!!

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    • Leigh Anne says

      Do you have a Whole Foods or New Seasons near you – any type of health food store? They should carry them. You want the canned ones – not the dry ones.

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      • Karah says

        I have called whole foods and they said they didn’t carry them. Plus, it is 30 miles away. I have called every health food store around me in Phoenix and everyone says that they do not carry them. 🙁 I found all the other ingredients but that. I have never cooked with soybeans. Do you think the black or the cooked edemame beans would work?

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        • Susanne Swisher says

          Just use canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas) in place of the soy beans, it won’t change the flavor, and works just as well.

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      • Christi says

        Leigh Anne,

        I continue to make this and we both love it. I’m so glad you posted it and even more glad we tried it! I make the brown rice with chicken broth which I think gives it even better flavor and if I make the rice ahead of time, it’s an easy, fairly quick dinner for a weeknight which is great.

        I’ve been making extra yummy sauce so that we can have a few dinners out of it before I have to make more.

        Truly a YUMMY dinner!

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  4. Barbara says

    Hi Leigh Anne, I have been able to find everything except the canned soybeans. Do you know what brand your were? I have seen some black soy beans by Eden farms on amazon. This recipe looks awesome and I can’t wait to try it!!!! Thanks a bunch!

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    • Leigh Anne says

      I found them at Whole Foods – can’t remember the brand name but next time I am there I will look and let you know. They were in with all the other canned beans.

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      • barbara says

        Thanks, Leigh Anne! I don’t have a Whole Foods here in Huntsville, Alabama, but I do have a few other larger grocery stores I’m going to check, just further away. I had the Kroger employee baffled yesterday when I asked him!

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        • Barbara says

          Finally found them at Publix!!!! In case anyone else is looking!!! They are Publix Greenwise brand and were right with all the other beans! I was so excited, the cashier thought I was nuts!

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