8 Recipes You Won’t Believe Are Dairy-Free
Even if you don’t have dairy allergies, I’m sure we can all agree that it can be a lot to handle for our digestive system sometimes. If you’re looking to cut back on dairy yet still want to eat food that is equally as delicious, then enjoy reading about these dairy-free recipes. You won’t even be able to tell the difference and neither will anyone else.
1. Zucchini Noodles with Spinach Pesto
I’m not sure about you, but I love it when my pasta dishes are creamy. This easy vegan recipe definitely doesn’t fall short of that. Even though the specific recipe calls for zucchini as a pasta substitute, feel free to use whole grain pasta or even spaghetti squash. However, the zucchini noodles work perfectly if you’re looking for a healthier alternative. The pesto sauce is fresh and slightly citrusy, making for great flavor.
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2. Whoopie Pies
What’s better than two chocolate cake-like cookies with a vanilla filling? Whoopie pies are a classic fun dessert that I’m sure almost everyone loves. Making sure they are perfectly moist, creamy, and sweet can be a challenge even when using dairy. However, this recipe excludes all dairy products and still, the finishing product is just as tasty as the real thing. The filling is used by mixing dairy-free margarine, dairy-free cream cheese, confectioners sugar, and dairy-free vanilla yogurt.
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3. Mac and Cheese
You can never go wrong with a bowl of macaroni and cheese. This dairy-free take on a mainly dairy-forward dish is bound to blow your mind. You might even use this mac and cheese recipe as your new go-to whenever you’re craving some mac and cheese. It’s oil-free, perfectly creamy, and exceptionally tasty.
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4. Oreo Cheesecake
If you’re having a gathering with friends and want to bring a dessert that everyone can enjoy, then this Oreo cheesecake is something you should seriously consider bringing. Even for a birthday party! My favorite thing about this cheesecake is the fact that there are crumbles of Oreos all throughout it, so with each bite, you’re getting a generous amount of chocolate and crunch.
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5. Margherita Pizza
When I’m ordering pizza, Margherita pizza is one of my go-to’s. This dairy-free pizza recipe is great because of the mock mozzarella cheese. The “cheese” is made from a small portion of cashews, water, nutritional yeast (which will give it that “cheesy” taste), salt, apple cider vinegar, and tapioca starch. When you mix all of these ingredients together, you’re going to be left with a gooey and stretchy creation! Not to mention the red sauce is fresh and full of flavor.
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6. Grilled Cheese
It’s time to get cheesy! This grilled cheese recipe is perfect if you’re looking to indulge in something tasty and simple. It’s also not your average grilled cheese. It has jalapeños slices in it, which will give it a nice little kick if you’re one that can handle spice. There are also two other dairy-free grilled cheese recipes included on the site, so if you’re not a fan of jalapeños, feel free to make any of the other ones instead.
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7. Lasagna
A lot of people go crazy for lasagna and I’m definitely one of those people. This recipe, in particular, is great to bring to a house-warming party or a get together with family and friends. Believe me when I say the flavors are still there, even if you’re not using ricotta or mozzarella cheese.
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8. Brownies
When you’re finished making these brownies and get a taste for yourself, you won’t even realize that the dairy is missing. Served hot and fresh out of the oven, these brownies are warm and gooey, making for a great base for a cold scoop of vanilla ice-cream.
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