Dairy-Free recipes

Creamy Garlic Dairy-Free Mashed Potatoes

In 2020, we partnered with plant-based dairy brand Elmhurst 1925 to create a mini Thanksgiving recipe ebook. These creamy, dreamy, garlicky dairy-free mashed potatoes are one of our favorite recipes from that collection. Far beyond bland, these spuds are flavored with...

Easy Plant-Based Tofu Satay with Broccoli

This high-protein, nutrient-dense tofu satay with broccoli is an easy way to zhuzh up the basics. It's really just tofu, broccoli, and rice, but the simple homemade peanut sauce transforms it into something you'll actually look forward to. The best thing about making...

Quick Gobi Matar (Cauliflower and Pea Curry)

You don't need a ton of time or ingredients to whip up a decent weeknight curry. This quick gobi matar (cauliflower and pea curry) is simple enough to throw together after work and makes for excellent leftovers. Beyond its belly-warming taste, it's also chok full of...

Easy Dairy-Free Cheese Sauce

This dairy-free cheese sauce is all about versatility. When you're pressed for time in the kitchen, a multipurpose recipe is just what you need. With this drizzle-able non-dairy cheese sauce, you can pull virtually anything out of your fridge or pantry and make it...

Incredible Savory Dairy-Free Scones

Who says scones have to be sweet? These delightfully savory dairy-free scones are just as tender and crumbly as the ones you take with tea, but instead of fruit, they're packed with nutrient-dense sautéed veggies and a bit of gooey dairy-free cheese. Enjoy them warm...

Dairy-Free Crunchy Quesadilla Supreme

Technically, you can order dairy-free at Taco Bell (it's called fresca-style). However, why eliminate the cheese when you can have a wonderfully gooey, melty dairy-free cheese at home? This fully loaded copycat quesadilla supreme is better than its inspiration, not...

Plant-Based Greek Meatballs with Dairy-Free Tzatziki

A sandwich doesn't have to be between two slices of bread. Break out the pita to disrupt the monotony of your lunch or dinner routine. With a few store-bought staples and a quick homemade dairy-free tzatziki sauce, you can have a satisfying, hearty meal on hand in...

Dairy-Free Risotto with Mushroom Scallops

We love a high-end meal that's simple enough to make on a weeknight. This classic dairy-free risotto is luxuriously creamy and exceptionally delicious. When topped with succulent oyster mushroom scallops, this dish becomes a hearty and nutrient-packed meal. Enjoy with...

Creamy Dairy-Free Green Bean Casserole

Every year for the holidays, I somehow get put on “green bean duty,” which involves cleaning, stripping, and halving ten pounds of beans for the feast. Inspired by the epic vegan celebrations with my family, this delectable dish has the classic flavor combination of...

Sofritas Tacos with Vegan Queso

This recipe puts a healthy twist on Chipotle's vegan sofritas tacos. Made with seasoned tofu and riced cauliflower, this simple sofritas is easy to whip up and packs a ton of nutrition with each delicious bite. Pair it with a generous drizzle of vegan queso and your...

The Essential Gourmet Grilled Cheese (Dairy-Free)

The classic grilled cheese sandwich is what you make it—it can be a humble affair of gooey dairy-free cheese and perfectly toasted bread, or it can be gussied up with avocado, caramelized onions, or slices of juicy pear. No matter how you prefer your grilled cheese,...

Weeknight Dairy-Free Pesto Pizza

The next time you're craving pizza, don't order out—make it yourself. This simple dairy-free pesto pizza recipe is fresh, flavorful, and super easy to toss together (thanks to the help of a store-bought crust). This dairy-free pesto pizza will fill you up without...

Dairy-Free Butter Chickpeas

This Indian-inspired dish will quickly become a weeknight staple. The fragrant, heavenly spiced sauce is incredible over anything—tofu, veggies, or in this case, chickpeas. This meal is satiating and packed with nutrients including protein, iron, and powerful...

The Best Dairy-Free Fettuccine Alfredo

Fettuccine Alfredo was one of my favorite dishes growing up, so I was eager to re-create and perfect it, vegan-style. This is just as decadent and creamy as the kind I grew up eating and made entirely from plants! It’s also made without a drop of butter. Most Alfredo...

Plant-Based Caesar Salad Dressing

Caesar salad is defined by its dressing. Without that creamy, umami-packed component, you just have a bowl of lifeless romaine and perhaps a few sad croutons. Bring any lettuce to life with this incredibly tasty and super simple plant-based Caesar salad dressing. It...

15-Minute Pumpkin Chili

Chili is so often viewed as this long, drawn-out process that involves a lengthy cooking time and a full Sunday afternoon to prepare. Thanks to this quick and easy recipe, you can whip up a belly-warming batch of autumnal-spiced chili in a matter of minutes any day of...

Easy Indian Dahl

Dahl is one of those staple Indian dishes that can be served a million ways. We love it for its diversity, nutrition content, satiating powers, and extremely easy preparation. In under an hour, you can have a giant pot of dahl ready for dinner tonight and several...

Cheesy Chickpea Omelet with Veggie Scramble

Smoothies and oatmeal are great, but some mornings we crave variety. Enter this egg-free, dairy-free omelet. It's made with chickpea flour and black salt which gives it an eggy flavor—without the fat or cholesterol. The plant-based protein and veggie scramble side...

Maple Cinnamon Oil-Free Granola

Granola is constantly touted as a health food, but it's a challenge to find one that's actually good for you. Store-bought granola and recipes alike typically contain high amounts of sugar and oil, making it more of a dessert than an acceptable addition to a...

Dairy-Free Buffalo Queso

Can't find a store-bought dairy-free cheese you like? Make your own. Made with simple ingredients you can find anywhere, this dairy-free queso comes together with just a quick blitz in the blender. Drizzle it over tacos, douse it over nachos, swap it with traditional...

Powerhouse Plant-Based Salad Bowl

This fully loaded salad eats like an entrée. Packed with leafy greens, tender riced cauliflower, crunchy walnuts, and a medley of beans and veggies, this is one nutrient-dense bowl that will take you to Flavortown. It comes together in 15 minutes and travels well,...

Spicy Plant-Based Jalapeño Cheddar Cheese

You could buy a number of plant-based cheeses at the store, but you'd be hard-pressed to find one as affordable as this homemade variety. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make your own cheddar cheese and be in control of the spice level. Dial it down if...

15-Minute Colorful Veggie Stir-Fry

By Audrey Dunham Not your average stir-fry, this recipe incorporates hearty quinoa and protein-packed black beans to provide both substance and ample nutrition. You can customize the recipe to use whatever you have left in the fridge—swap broccoli for cauliflower,...

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream

Calm the sweet tooth with this chocolaty, peanut buttery frozen treat you can make in minutes (as long you have frozen bananas on hand). When your bananas start to get spotty, peel, chop, and store them in an air-tight container in the freezer so you can literally...

BBQ Tempeh Soul Food Protein Bowl

Come home to a soul-satifying meal with this weeknight-ready barbecue bowl. Bright kale and fresh tomato perfectly balance out hearty barbecue-marinated tempeh and tender, roasted sweet potatoes. This bowl will delight your tastebuds and fuel your body with everything...

Colorful Fiesta Salad Bowl

This colorful, perfectly seasoned, nutrient-dense bowl blows every other taco salad out of the water. Made with simple ingredients—including a mindblowingly delicous and easy dairy-free queso—it comes together in under 30 minutes (no meal prep needed!). You can be...

Caramelized Banana Protein Oatmeal

Best. Oatmeal. Ever. With so many nutrient-packed layers of flavor, this is far from your average bowl of oats. One serving packs in 25 grams of protein along with satiating fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. Dive into a creamy bowl of oats topped with a flood of mixed...

Traditional Italian Bean ‘Meatballs’

By Audrey Dunham Jazz up your average bowl of pasta or switch up your snacking routine with these protein-packed Italian bean balls. With just a few pantry staples and a quick prep, these 'meatballs' come together in no time. We've enjoyed them with pasta and marinara...

A Comprehensive Guide to Dairy-Free Chocolate

Yes—chocolate is dairy-free. Well, true chocolate that is. Thanks to childhood memories of snacking on mass-marketed milk chocolate products which contained a slew of additional ingredients and fillers to increase shelf life and satiate America’s sugary palates, many...

Ethiopian Spiced Root Veggie Soup

By Carrie Weldy Cozy up to a comforting, perfectly spiced bowl of ultra creamy root vegetable soup. This goes way beyond your basic tomato, but its almost as simple to prepare. The warming, Ethiopian-inspired spices create a complex and pleasing spectrum of flavors...

Dairy-Free Weeknight Palak Paneer

By Carrie Weldy Not familiar with palak paneer? This Indian dish is typically made with cheese (paneer) and a thick, spiced spinach sauce. We've taken the cholesterol and hormones out (aka the paneer) and substituted it with protein-rich tofu for a dairy-free take on...

Easy Dairy-Free Black Bean & Veggie Enchiladas

By Audrey Dunham These substantial, nourishing enchiladas come together in less than 45 minutes—perfect for a weeknight family-friendly meal. They're a great way to use leftover veggies, and they're full of protein, fiber, and micronutrients. While the vegan cheese...

No-Bake Dairy-Free Pumpkin Pie

By Mary Allyson McGinnis Around the holidays, you need all the oven space you can get. This make ahead, no-bake pumpkin pie is the perfect no-fuss dessert for holiday gatherings. Not only is it velvety and decadent, it also contains more protein than traditional...

Easy Mexican Tofu Scramble

By The Nut-Free Vegan Prefer a savory to a sweet breakfast? Mix up your mornings with this simple Mexican-inspired tofu scramble. You'll start your day with a quality boost of protein, a variety of micronutrients, plenty of antioxidants, and a spicy kick. This recipe...

Farmers’ Market Spaghetti Squash Pizza

By Ms Vegan It's squash season! We're coming up with ways to take advantage of nature's bounty that go way beyond roasting. Spaghetti squash takes center stage as the crust for this veggie-loaded pizza—complete with melty, dairy-free cheese. It's a nutrient and...

Savory Carrot Latkes With Dairy-Free Ranch

By Carrie Weldy Move over plain potato pancakes—these spicy savory carrot cakes are our new go-to. They've got a serious kick along with tons of fiber, protein, vitamins, and antioxidants. Unlike a traditional latke, they only require a tiny amount of oil for sautéing...

Kid-Approved Glass Noodle Bowls

By Chef Charity MorganThis speedy, slurpy bowl of veggies and noodles is perfect for kids and adults. It allows kids to get creative and doctor up their bowl just how they like it, making it great for picky eaters. Have some fun with it and make it a Noodle Bar Night!...

Protein-Packed Mediterranean White Bean Salad

By Carrie WeldyYes, you can make a delicious Mediterranean salad without feta. The tangy, briny flavor typically provided by feta cheese is replicated in the dairy-free dressing, so you won't miss a thing (except for the cholesterol and trans fat found in cheese)....

Powerhouse Philly ‘Cheesesteak’ Bowl

This is a Philly cheesesteak you could eat every night—and feel great the next day. We love a good bowl meal, and this checks all the boxes—protein packed, nutrient dense, minimal ingredients, easy to make, and dairy-free! You can also batch cook the ingredients and...

Blue Ribbon Cherry Blueberry Pie

Need a dessert to impress? This cherry berry pie is a guaranteed Betty Crocker-approved showstopper. Not only is it gluten-free, it's also dairy-free, proving that you can make a delicious pie crust and crumble topping without dairy-based butter. Make it for the...

Comforting Bolognese With Rutabaga Noodles

Trying to eat lighter for your workouts, but craving comfort food? This recipe satisfies both. The rich sauce is warm and nourishing while the rutabaga noodles are packed with fiber that won't weigh you down when you get up to workout the next morning. It's a...

Sweet Potato and Tofu Tacos

You're going to want to add this recipe to your Taco Tuesday rotation, but really these tacos will satisfy any day of the week. Layered with crispy roasted sweet potatoes, perfectly seasoned tofu, beans, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and non-dairy crema, these tacos...

Chickpea ‘Tuna’ Salad

The beauty of a non-dairy chickpea-based "tuna" salad is that you can take it on the go. Pack it for lunch at the office, on a road trip, or even a picnic at the beach—this delicious protein-packed meal won't get funky if it spends a bit of time in the heat (unlike...

Pesto Pasta with Mushrooms and Peas

We love a good pesto pasta, but many recipes include cheese. Not this one. This one-bowl and one-pan recipe is deliciously dairy-free and packed with protein and micronutrients. It's a stick-to-your-ribs kind of meal that will please the entire family or impress your...

Divine Vanilla Cupcakes with Fluffy Nondairy Buttercream

Let's make one thing clear—dairy-free baked goods are no different than "traditional" baked goods in terms of taste and quality. In fact, we could argue that these divine vanilla cupcakes are superior to many of the overly sweet and/or dry dairy-based cupcakes we've...

Dairy-Free Tomato, Cucumber, and Feta Salad

Dairy-free feta? Yes, it's a thing, and you can easily make it at home! With just a few ingredients and extra-firm tofu, you can whip up a batch of healthy, protein-packed feta to top salads, sandwiches, pastas, and more. Sometimes, we even eat this by the handful for...

Peanutty Soba Noodles with BBQ Tofu and Veggies

Store-bought sauces may be convenient, but many contain unnecessary ingredients such as excess sugar, dairy, and preservatives. This recipe allows you to master two staple sauces—BBQ and peanut—so you can make healthier (but equally flavorful) versions at home. Beyond...

Sweet Potato Bean Burgers With Maple Dijon Sauce

Beef burgers may have protein, but where's the fiber? These juicy, bean and sweet potato-based patties are full of fiber to keep digestive issues at bay and keep you full and energized. There's no need for dairy-based cheese; the burgers provide enough flavor and...

Chocolate Magic Smoothie Bowl

Start your day strong with this sweet, tart, and nutrient-dense smoothie bowl! A base of bananas, blueberries, and raspberries combine to provide the energy to excel and the antioxidants to recover. Two dates add a touch of sweetness to this protein-packed blend,...

Decadent Dairy-Free Chocolate Pretzel Pie

Love chocolate covered pretzels? Then you'll swoon for this dairy-free creamy chocolate pretzel pie! Created by recipe blogger Audrey Dunham, this decadent dessert pulls out all the stops—it's both salty and sweet, smooth and crunchy—making for a showstopping treat...

Migas Breakfast Tacos

Kick off Taco Tuesday with these incredible breakfast street tacos! Or, enjoy them any night of the week for a fun and tasty breakfast for dinner. They're packed with protein thanks to the tofu, and you can even throw on some dairy-free cheese if your taste buds...

Roasted Buffalo Cauliflower With Ranch Aioli

It's true, there is a dairy-free option for everything, but these options aren't always the healthiest of choices. Take fried food, for example. As good as that buffalo fried cauliflower looks at the local pub, it's not something we're going to put into our bodies...

10 Best Post-Workout Recovery Beverages

Looking for a healthy, tasty, nondairy alternative to chocolate milk? These awesome recipes are not only easy to whip up at home, they’ll actually support your athletic recovery….unlike chocolate cow milk. Note: for the recipes, use unsweetened cocoa (cacao) powder. Natural or non-alkalized is preferable from the standpoint of maximum retention of flavonoids, but you […]

Anti-Inflammation Recovery Smoothie

Green Body Recovery SmoothieMarch 18, 2019 The single best thing you can do for your health is to have a smoothie for breakfast every day. A smoothie with the right combination of green leafy vegetables and fruits packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants is the single best way to reduce inflammation generally in your body […]