Finding delicious dairy-free desserts can be a challenge, but this list has you covered. If you’re avoiding dairy for health reasons or just want to try something new, these recipes are perfect. Each one is easy to make and will easily satisfy a sweet tooth craving.
Cherry Lemon Granita
This cherry lemon granita is an easy, refreshing summer treat. It’s simple to make at home and dairy-free, perfect for cooling off on hot days.
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Chocolate Coconut Avocado Ice Cream
This chocolate coconut avocado ice cream is creamy and rich. Full of healthy fats, it’s a great dairy-free treat for summer.
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Coconut Coffee Cream Pops
These coconut coffee cream pops are a delicious way to cool down in the summer heat. Vanilla coconut cream and hazelnut coffee layers make for a crunchy, refreshing dessert.
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Key Lime Coconut Panna Cotta
This key lime coconut panna cotta uses coconut milk for a creamy take on the classic recipe. Topped with a key lime strawberry compote, it’s a perfect dairy-free dessert.
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Raspberry Coconut Chia Ice Pops
These raspberry coconut chia ice pops are incredibly simple to make with just three ingredients. A perfect dairy-free treat for summer.
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Healthy Pumpkin Pie
This healthy pumpkin pie is made from scratch with almond milk, maple syrup, and pumpkin pie spice. It’s a lower sugar, dairy-free dessert that’s simple to make and perfect for holidays.
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Tiramisu Jars
These tiramisu jars are a perfectly portioned, healthy dessert. With the flavor of a classic Italian treat and the convenience of pantry staples, it’s an easy dairy-free option your family will love.
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Gluten-Free Apple Donuts
Classic apple donuts, made gluten-free and baked instead of fried. They have the same buttery flavor, crunchy coating, and soft apple center.
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Honey Cookies
These honey cookies have a lovely honey flavor with a hint of cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. The soft, chewy center contrasts the crispy edges. Great for a sweet snack.
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Hjónabandssæla (Icelandic Rhubarb Cake)
Iceland’s favorite cake, Hjónabandssæla, is a sweet oat-and-rhubarb dessert. Egg-free, dairy-free, and plant-based, it’s perfect for any day of the year because it’s so easy to make.
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Hawaiian Haupia (Coconut Pudding Squares)
Hawaiian Haupia, or Coconut Milk Pudding, is the easiest 4-ingredient dessert to make. It’s naturally dairy-free and gluten-free, making it a perfect treat.
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Biscoff Brownies
These easy Biscoff brownies are ultra-rich, chewy, and fudgy. Loaded with Biscoff flavor and contain no dairy or eggs, but no one will ever know.
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Matcha Ice Cream
Matcha Ice Cream is a creamy banana-based frozen treat with bright matcha green tea flavor. It’s healthy, delicious, and easy to make.
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Baked Peaches with Cinnamon Oat Crumble
These baked peaches are topped with crunchy cinnamon oat crumble. They taste like peach pie but are done in a healthier way.
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Matcha Macadamia Almond Flour Cookies
These matcha macadamia cookies are soft and chewy in the center. No chilling required, so you can enjoy them whenever a cookie craving hits.
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Strawberry Sorbet
This Strawberry Sorbet is easy to make with just a few ingredients. It’s dairy-free and delicious, perfect for a refreshing treat.
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Easy Healthy Dark Chocolate Bark
This healthy dark chocolate bark is easy to make and loaded with nutritious ingredients. It makes a great gift too.
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Coconut Ice Cream
This Coconut Ice Cream is super creamy and perfect with many different desserts. It’s dairy-free and a hit with everyone.
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Avocado Chocolate Mousse
This Avocado Chocolate Mousse is creamy and perfect for chocolate cravings. Easy to make and great with berries. Naturally dairy-free.
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Easy Mango Lime Sorbet
This Mango Lime Sorbet is a summertime staple, combining ripe mangoes with zesty lime for a light treat. Quick to make with minimal prep.
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Vegan Panna Cotta
This vegan panna cotta is creamy and light. Paired with a sweet strawberry coulis, it’s a crowd-pleaser for any dinner party.
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Vegan Tiramisu
This vegan tiramisu has layers of espresso-soaked homemade ladyfingers and non-dairy mascarpone cream. A flavorsome remake of an Italian classic.
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Gina Matsoukas is an AP syndicated writer. She is the founder, photographer and recipe developer of Running to the Kitchen — a food website focused on providing healthy, wholesome recipes using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets both digital and print, including MSN, Huffington post, Buzzfeed, Women’s Health and Food Network.
