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    Dairy Free Recipes

    Avoiding dairy doesn't mean missing out on creamy, comforting meals.
    Here, you'll find wholesome, feel-good recipes that are naturally dairy-free or offer easy dairy-free alternatives, all made to nourish your body without sacrificing flavor or texture.

    From cozy mains like my creamy cannellini beans spaghetti sauce (no cream required!) to my dairy-free avocado leek soup, every dish is crafted to feel comforting and supportive of digestion and long-term wellness.

    And yes, dessert is here too - think rich Paleo chocolate brownies or my naturally sweetened apple cherry crumble that delivers all the indulgence with none of the heaviness.

    Popular Dairy Free Recipes

    These dairy-free hits are getting all the love-see which recipes readers keep coming back to.

    • Shrimp with Shirataki noodles tossed in a green pesto sauce and presented in a large skillet.
      Low Carb Noodles with Shrimp & Garlicky Cashew Pesto
    • Frothy and chocolaty smoothie drinks topped with fresh pineapple slices.
      Chocolate Pineapple Collagen Smoothie
    • A spoon resting in a cast iron skillet with curried bison meatballs.
      Incredibly Tender Curry Bison Meatballs
    • Crispy roasted Brussels Sprouts and carrots on a serving plate.
      Sweet & Spiced Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Carrots

    Must-Try Dairy Free Desserts

    If you're craving something sweet and dairy-free, these are my personal must-tries.

    • Almond flour rhubarb cookie bars stacked on top of each other.
      Easy Almond Flour Rhubarb Cookie Bars
    • A hand holding a creamy berry nice cream in a cone.
      Easy Creamy Nice Cream Recipes (Tips + 5 flavors)
    • Brownie Peanut Butter Cookies stacked on a plate.
      Peanut Butter Brownie Cookies
    • Small cups filled with vegan avocado mousse and topped with berries, peanuts, and coconut shreds.
      Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse (Vegan & Low Carb)

    Latest Dairy Free Recipes

    Browse the collection below to find all my newest dairy-free creations from breakfast, dinner, and everything snackable in between.

    • Cast iron skillet pork chops with apples, squash and pan juices served on a table.
      Juicy Cast Iron Pork Chops With Apples And Squash
    • Whole roasted chicken leg, squash and pears in a cast-iron skillet.
      Roasted Chicken With Pears And Butternut Squash
    • Chocolate chip date pumpkin muffins on a cooling rack.
      Healthy Oat Pumpkin Muffins With Dates 
    • Creamy avocado popsicles on a table.
      Avocado Popsicles with Lime and Coconut Cream
    • Healthy kiwi popsicles presented on a plate.
      Kiwi Popsicles with Coconut Milk and Fresh Basil
    • A watermelon fruit salad with papaya and avocado and crunchy seeds served in a bowl.
      Watermelon Fruit Salad with Papaya, Avocado & Crunchy Seeds
    • Olive oil cookies with lemon and blueberries beautifully displayed on a table.
      Lemon Olive Oil Cookies with Blueberries
    • Mango cookies displayed on a table.
      Mango Cookies with Fresh and Dried Mango
    • Stacked chocolate chips peanut butter date cookies.
      Peanut Butter Date Cookies (No Added Sugar)
    • Almond flour banana cookies on a serving plate.
      Almond Flour Banana Cookies With Chocolate Chips
    • Peeled raw rhubarb on a table.
      Can You Eat Raw Rhubarb? My Favorite Way to Enjoy It
    • A close-up of a small bowl with prepared Lupini beans displayed on a charcuterie board.
      How to Cook Dried Lupini Beans: Buttery, Never Bitter
    • A wooden spoon resting in a jar with chia seed pudding.
      How to Make Chia Seed Pudding (Ratio + Easy Flavors)
    • Two wooden spoons resting in a large plate filled with a healthy chicken salad with olive oil.
      Shredded Chicken Salad with Avocado (No Mayo)
    • Honeydew lemonade in a glass with basil.
      Refreshing Honeydew Melon Juice With Basil
    • Watermelon and ginger juice in glass bottles.
      Hydrating Watermelon Lemon Ginger Juice
    • A spoon being stirred into a cold brew latte.
      5-Minute Cold Brew Coffee Latte Recipe (Naturally Flavored)
    • Close-up of two glasses of cantaloupe smoothies shown amongst a few ingredients like half a cantaloupe, more frozen peaches, and ginger.
      Refreshing Cantaloupe Ginger Smoothie
    • Chocolate covered coconut bites on a plate.
      Coconut Bites With Dark Chocolate and Pistachios (No-Bake Treat)
    • Coffee chia seed pudding in mini cups, topped with walnuts, chopped banana, and coconut flakes.
      Coffee Chia Seed Pudding For Breakfast
    • A cup full of banana chia pudding topped with fresh banana slices and shaved chocolate.
      Creamy Banana Chia Pudding
    • Mango coconut chia pudding served in a glass jar with mango sauce on the side.
      Mango Coconut Chia Pudding With Mango Puree
    • Two cups filled with lemon chia pudding topped with blueberries.
      Zesty Lemon Chia Pudding With Creamy Coconut Milk
    • A chocolate chia pudding in a mason jar topped with coconut flakes, walnuts, and dark chocolate bits.
      Chocolate Coconut Chia Pudding
    • Two mini cups with blended chocolate chia mousse and topped with blackberries and coconut shreds.
      Smooth Blended Chocolate Chia Mousse
    • An opened cooked platano filled with eggs and seeds next to a green fruit salad.
      Healthy Plantain Breakfast
    • A plate containing cauliflower rice and topped with fall of the bone beef ribs.
      Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs
    • A large wooden bowl filled with fresh and creamy mango avocado salad, onions, cilantro, sunflower seeds and red bell peppers.
      The Best Mango Avocado Salad (Healthy & Nourishing)
    • A large plate filled with three roasted chicken drumsticks, sweet potatoes, and a green salad with romaine lettuce, cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes.
      Healthy Baked Chicken Drumsticks (Easy Sheet Pan Dinner)
    • Thick-crust Sicilian pizza with onion-based toppings on a cutting board.
      Homemade Thick Crust Sicilian Pizza (Sheet Pan Recipe)
    • A plate neatly filled with baked chicken wings and garnished with celery and parsley.
      Marinated Chicken Wings
    • A fork lifting a bite out of a plate with spaghetti noodles drenched in a red tomato sauce with beans.
      Sweet and Spicy Pasta Sauce With Creamy Cannellini Beans (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
    • Celery pineapple juice served in a tall glass.
      Celery And Pineapple Juice With Ginger
    • 2-ingredient peanut butter cookies on a table.
      Easy 2-Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Cookies (flourless)
    • Someone pouring cold brew coffee concentrate in a tall glass filled with ice cubes.
      Cold Brew Coffee Recipe (How to Make It at Home + Tips)
    • A cup filled with kiwi chia pudding topped with a slice of fresh kiwi fruit and shaved chocolate.
      Kiwi Chia Pudding With Matcha
    • Creamy cauliflower pumpkin soup served in bowls.
      Creamy Curried Cauliflower And Pumpkin Soup 
    • Creamy paprika chicken with plantain chips.
      One Pan Coconut Chicken With Plantain Chips
    • Creamy cooked cod and leek in a cast iron pan.
      One Skillet Creamy Leeks With Cod Fillets
    • A large serving plate with shredded beef tacos chuck roast.
      Dutch Oven Shredded Beef Chuck Roast For Tacos And More

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    “Cooking may be as much a means of self-expression as any of the arts.”

    –Fannie Farmer

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    Hi, I'm Mariska—I love to explore food & all things nourishing in and outside the kitchen. As a PN 1 Certified Nutrition Coach, I guide others to cook more at home, eat intuitively, and feel confident in their own wellness journey. Let's embark on this journey together! More About Me →

    Fall Favorites

    • Whole roasted chicken leg, squash and pears in a cast-iron skillet.
      Roasted Chicken With Pears And Butternut Squash
    • Chocolate chip date pumpkin muffins on a cooling rack.
      Healthy Oat Pumpkin Muffins With Dates 
    • A close-up of two stacked wooden bowls with the bowl on top filled with a pumpkin spinach pasta.
      Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Pasta
    • Healthy Paleo apple crumble with cherries served on a plate.
      Best Healthy Apple Crumble (Paleo, Vegan, Gluten-free)

    Easy Weeknight Dinners

    • Cooked salmon poke bowl with avocado, carrots, and onions.
      Cooked Salmon Poke Bowl With Easy Sauce
    • A large plate filled with three roasted chicken drumsticks, sweet potatoes, and a green salad with romaine lettuce, cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes.
      Healthy Baked Chicken Drumsticks (Easy Sheet Pan Dinner)
    • Creamy paprika chicken with plantain chips.
      One Pan Coconut Chicken With Plantain Chips
    • Creamy cooked cod and leek in a cast iron pan.
      One Skillet Creamy Leeks With Cod Fillets

    See More Healthy Easy Dinners ->


    Reader Favorites

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      25 Ground Bison Recipes
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      How to Cook Dried Lupini Beans: Buttery, Never Bitter
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      35 Easy Homemade Recipes Using Chicken Broth Or Stock

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    “Cooking can cure almost anything.”

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