If you enjoy desserts and have recently switched to a dairy-free diet, you are going to love this collection of delightful dairy-free dessert recipes. Curated by a Nutritionist, these dairy-free recipes are made with only whoelfood ingredients and goodness, so you can enjoy a little indulgent guilt-free and as well as dairy-free. Napkins ready? Let’s make eating dairy-free easy, and fun.
There are so many reasons why people choose to go dairy-free. For a lot of my clients, it's often due to food allergies or intolerance, while for others it is a shift to a more plantbased or vegan lifestyle. Eating dairy-free just means reducing the amount of milk products you consume each day, and replacing them with healthy, non-dairy swaps, and plantbased options.
How To Eat Dairy-free
Eliminating dairy, doesn't mean you need to go without, you just need replace the milk, cheese, butter, and yoghurt etc with non-dairy alternatives and plantbased options. Here are some healthy, non-dairy swaps to try if this is all brand new to you:
milk: try unsweetened almond milk, oat milk, soy milk, coconut milk, or cashew milk.
cheese: dairy-free cheeses are vegan, and usually made from cashews, coconut or soy beans; nutritional yeast is a nutritious vegan swap, and adds a cheesy flavour to foods.
butter: try plantbased butter/oil options like avocado, coconut butter or olive oil based spreads.
yoghurt: there are many dairy-free yoghurt options these days, most made from coconut, almond, or soy milk; look for low-sugar brands, and those with live cultures for probiotics.
cream or ice cream: you cannot get any better than coconut cream for a dairy-free substitute; also try oat cream, or cashew cream; these work well in most recipes and replace milk-based ice cream.
As you can see, there are actually a lot of healthy, wholefoods that can be used instead of dairy products to maintain a well-balanced diet. And now it's time to explore what dessert options you can enjoy after cutting out the milk and dairy from your diet..
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10 Delicious Dairy-free Desserts
Ready to make 10+ healthy dairy-free recipes? Then you'll first want to bookmark this page or email it to yourself for handy reference. I've rounded up some of my favourite, Nutritionist-approved dairy-free recipes for those wanting to cut milk products, and maintain a well-balanced diet. These simple dessert ideas are quick and easy, and I bet will soon become some of your family's favourites.
Chickpea Cookie Dough
Ingredients
Chickpeas, almond butter (or any nut or seed butter), stevia or maple syrup, dairy-free chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and salt. To make, blend the chickpeas until smooth in a food processor. Add the almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Blend again until creamy and well combined, then add chocolate chips. Enjoy with a spoon or roll into small bite-sized balls.
Chocolate Avocado Pudding
Ingredients
Avocado, raw cacao powder, almond milk, stevia or maple syrup, vanilla extract. To make, blend all ingredients together until smooth and creamy. Pour into small ramekins and then chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Coconut Ice Cream
Ingredients
Coconut milk or almond milk, stevia or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. To make, blend all the ingredients together, and then freeze in a sealable container. Blend the now frozen ice cream, and return the freezer for 1-2 hours to help it become a creamy, soft-serve consistency. Alternatively, use in a Ninja Creami or ice cream maker.
Chocolate Coconut Macaroons
Ingredients
Shredded coconut, egg whites, sugar or a sweetener, raw cacao powder, vanilla extract. To make, mix all the ingredients together, form into small, gently flattened balls, and bake at 180°C for 15-20 minutes. If you want icing for the middle, combine raw cacao, dairy-free butter or coconut oil, milk, vanilla and whisk until thick.
Dairy-Free Banana Bread
Ingredients
Overly ripe bananas, almond milk, flour (whole wheat or gluten-free), baking soda, vanilla, and dairy-free butter or coconut oil. To make, first combine the wet ingredients, then add in dry ingredients; combine well. Bake at 180°c for 40-50 minutes (until a toothpick comes out clean).
Dairy-Free Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients
Dairy-free chocolate chips, coconut milk (or any dairy-free milk), vanilla extract, and sweetener of choice.
To make, you must first melt chocolate and mix with coconut milk and vanilla. Chill until firm, and then whip the mixture to form a fluffy mousse.
Protein Mug Cake
Ingredients
Dairy-free milk or water, egg, baking powder, vanilla or chocolate protein powder, raw cacao powder, cinnamon and stevia granules or sweetener. To make, add all the above to a mug, whisk and microwave for 1-2 minutes to form a cake-like texture.
Raw Chocolate Bark
Ingredients
Coconut oil, nut butter, vanilla extract, raw cacao, stevia or sweetener, protein powder (optional). To make, melt the oil and butter together, then stir in the remaining ingredients until well combined. Pour into a shallow baking tray and freeze for 1 hour to harden. Break into piece to serve.
Vegan Cheesecake
Ingredients
Cashews (pre-soaked), coconut cream, stevia or maple syrup, lemon juice, vanilla extract, almond flour (for crust). To make, blend the cashews with the coconut cream, sweetener, and remaining ingredients to make a smooth filling. Set in a crust made from blended dates, nuts, and almond flour, then chill overnight.
Vegan Yoghurt Parfaits
Ingredients
Dairy-free yoghurt, plain or flavoured protein powder, granola, fresh fruit like berries, chopped mango, kiwi or spiced apples. To make, combine the protein powder with the yoghurt, then layer into a serving jar alternating with the fruit and granola.
These dairy-free recipes are all super easy micro meal prep and make healthy desserts in a matter of minutes with no milk or dairy. If you have enjoyed theses, you'll find more recipe ideas and support inside the Facebook Community, click here.
Emma Lisa, Nutritionist & Women's Practitioner
Emma Lisa is a Nutritionist & Women's Health Practitioner with over 14+ years experience in wholefood nutrition, meal planning and health coaching. She is a published cookbook author, passionate food recipe creator and lifestyle blogger, and an advocate for women's health and anti-diet culture. When she's not in clinic, Emma is mum to five kids, cooking in her test kitchen and a wellness digital creator. She lives in Sydney, Australia.
Healthy + happiness,
Emma Lisa xx
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