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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.

    • 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)
    • Someone pouring cold brew coffee concentrate in a tall glass filled with ice cubes.
      Make Cold Brew Coffee at Home (Easy Recipe + 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
    • Two cups filled with broth and topped with fresh Rosemary leaves.
      Slow Cooker Bone Broth (Complete Guide)
    • Two cups filled with lemon chia pudding topped with blueberries.
      Zesty Lemon Chia Pudding With Creamy Coconut Milk
    • A wooden spoon resting in a jar with chia seed pudding.
      How to Make Chia Seed Pudding
    • A hand holding a chocolate berry muffin.
      Chocolate Spelt Muffins With Berry Jam
    • Cups of creamy Paleo banana pudding.
      Paleo Banana Pudding (Creamy, Dairy-Free Dessert)
    • Two plates of bock choy soup with pork and noodles and garnished with chili peppers, peanuts, and hard-boiled egg.
      Easy Ginger Bok Choy Noodle Soup With Pork
    • Two wooden spoons resting in a large plate filled with a healthy chicken salad with olive oil.
      Shredded Chicken Salad with Avocado (No Mayo)
    • A large pot containing a whole raw chicken covered with water, next to fresh chopped vegetables like celery, leek, carrots, onions, and a pot of salt.
      Fall-off-the-bone poached whole chicken (meal prep)
    • Persimmon arugula salad with a tahini dressing served on a large plate.
      Arugula Persimmon Salad with Tahini Dressing
    • A persimmon smoothie topped with cinnamon, nuts, and garnished with fresh persimmon slices.
      Easy Creamy Persimmon Smoothie (Dairy-Free)
    • Curried chicken salad with persimmon.
      Curried Chicken Salad With Persimmons
    • Savory meaty mug cake on a plate.
      Savory Mug Cake With Leftover Beef (Quick 5-Minute Recipe) 
    • A hand grabbing an energy ball sprinkled with dried coconut flakes and served in tiny paper cupcake holder.
      Pumpkin Spice Energy Balls With Dates And Toasted Oats
    • Chocolate chip date pumpkin muffins on a cooling rack.
      Healthy Oat Pumpkin Muffins With Dates 
    • Honeydew lemonade in a glass with basil.
      Refreshing Honeydew Melon Juice With Basil
    • A close-up of two stacked wooden bowls with the bowl on top filled with a pumpkin spinach pasta.
      Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Pasta
    • Watermelon and ginger juice in glass bottles.
      Hydrating Watermelon Lemon Ginger Juice
    • Pancakes stacked on top of each other and topped with strawberries and goat yogurt.
      Flourless Plantain Pancakes With Warm Strawberry Sauce
    • A plate neatly filled with baked chicken wings and garnished with celery and parsley.
      Marinated Chicken Wings
    • Olive oil coated mini potatoes and green beans on a serving plate.
      Italian Potatoes and Green Beans Salad
    • Salted date peanut butter nice cream served in a ramekin.
      Salty Date And Peanut Butter Nice Cream
    • 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)
    • Peanut butter chocolate rice crispy treats stacked on a plate.
      Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Treats
    • Two creamy chocolate mango smoothies topped with chocolate chips and fresh mango slices.
      The Best Chocolate Mango Smoothie Recipe
    • Mango coconut chia pudding served in a glass jar with mango sauce on the side.
      Mango Coconut Chia Pudding With Mango Puree
    • Two small bowls with pineapple avocado ice cream and topped with fresh mint leaves.
      Pineapple Avocado Ice Cream (Nice Cream) 
    • Orange soup in a white bowl topped with shaved almonds and chili flakes.
      Creamy Carrot Orange Soup (With Spinach & Almonds)
    • A stack of crispy leek veggie cakes served on a plate with a pesto sauce on the side.
      Gluten-Free Leek Fritters With Chickpea Flour
    • Avocado leek soup served in small bowls topped with seeds and coconut cream.
      Creamy Avocado Leek Soup
    • Peeled raw rhubarb on a table.
      Can You Eat Raw Rhubarb? My Favorite Way to Enjoy It

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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 →

    Spring Favorites


    • Strawberry rhubarb sauce in glass jars.
      Rhubarb Strawberry Compote With Mint
    • A strawberry smoothie bowl topped with toasted oats, nuts, and fresh strawberries.
      The Best Easy Strawberry Smoothie Bowl
    • Two purple blueberry and raspberry smoothies on a table.
      Blueberry And Raspberry Smoothie
    • Pancakes stacked on top of each other and topped with strawberries and goat yogurt.
      Flourless Plantain Pancakes With Warm Strawberry Sauce

    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
    • Two plates of bock choy soup with pork and noodles and garnished with chili peppers, peanuts, and hard-boiled egg.
      Easy Ginger Bok Choy Noodle Soup With Pork

    “Cooking can cure almost anything.”

    –Michelle Dockery

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