Low-carb and high-protein got their moment in our blog, so why not dairy free desserts now? A lot of you nudged us for this one, and we finally came through.
And because they’re sans dairy, some recipes are also vegan or vegetarian, making it a win for various diets. Major flavor is on the menu, no dairy required..
20 Dairy Free Desserts That Are Too Good
Warning! These dairy free desserts could result in sudden bouts of disbelief.
Rich coconut milk and creamy cowless alternatives make these treats so surprisingly delicious, you won’t even miss the moo. So read on for a shocking amount of ‘OH-MY-GOD-THIS-IS-GOOD’ dairy free dessert action.
1. Peach Sorbet
This bright and zesty dreamboat is truly a summer snack, but I need it in my life year-round tbh.
Four ingredients, five minutes chilling the fridge. It’s light on calories but beastly with vitamins and antioxidants, a guilt-free dessert you didn’t even know you needed.
RECIPE: Peach Sorbet
2. Cinnamon Shortbread Cookies
Cinnamon and buttery goodness collide in a cookie that’s the ultimate holiday treat.
This simple yet delicious recipe has a melt-in-your-mouth texture that makes every bite feel special.
Using vegan butter and organic sugar keeps it friendly for the planet, proving rich desserts can be guilt-free.
RECIPE: Cinnamon Shortbread Cookies
3. Coconut Milk Crepes
Coconut milk crepes are a game-changing version of an old-school dessert. They come with a smooth, creamy texture without the dairy.
Top them off with some fruit or even a drizzle of chocolate for sweet madness. At 476 calories, feel free to pig out guilt-free.
RECIPE: Coconut Milk Crepes
4. Raspberry Cream Pie with Pretzel Crust
Crunchy pretzel crust shacks up with creamy cheesecake filling in this no-bake affair.
Raspberry pie filling and fresh berries make this fancy yet low-maintenance treat the ultimate flex for friends or a solo inhale session while you binge-watch a show you don’t have time to be watching. (Helloo The Bachelor!)
RECIPE: Raspberry Cream Pie with Pretzel Crust
5. No Bake Chocolate Ganache Tart
This dessert is the definition of chocolate goals.
Dark choco ganache meets cherry jam in a gluten-free Oreo crust for peak decadence. No-bake = lazy winner. Chill it overnight, then drop some serious wow factor on anyone you serve it to.
RECIPE: No Bake Chocolate Ganache Tart
6. Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Pumpkin and spice join forces in a fluffy, moist wonder that’s shockingly dairy-free.
Each bite is pure blissful sweetness, with 181 cals. Chock-full of vitamin A and a splash of almond milk, it’s the no-guilt indulgence of the decade.
RECIPE: Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
7. Dairy-Free Brownies
Brownies that don’t get you in a dairy/gluten tangle? Sign me up.
Cocoa-packed and gooey, these babies are basically hugs disguised as dessert.
Bob’s Red Mill gluten-free flour keeps them universally accessible, and dairy-free chocolate chips guarantee mega richness minus the lactose.
RECIPE: Dairy Free Brownies
8. Wacky Cake
Be still, my beating heart. This cake contains no eggs or dairy, and it’s moist, fluffy, and chocolatey perfection.
Even better, it’s EASY and made with ingredients you probably have on hand already. I seriously can’t get over how good this is. Tastes like heaven, feels like health food.
RECIPE: Wacky Cake
9. Thai Mango Sticky Rice
Hop face-first into this Coconut Sticky Rice, the tropical vacation-in-your-mouth of your dreams.
The rice is steamed so it’s chewy and sticky, and you serve it with a coconut cream sauce that’ll simultaneously ruin your diet and your life.
P.S.: It’s dairy-free. BRB: moving to Thailand.
RECIPE: Thai Mango Sticky Rice
10. Dairy Free Linzer Cookies
Dairy-free cookie heaven is here.
Almond flour and coconut oil make a rich, sweet base. Raspberry jam brings the fruity zing. Powdered sugar on top? For old times’ sake.
This set’s made for giving and sharing, but no one says you have to share.
RECIPE: Dairy Free Linzer Cookies
11. Almond Milk Tapioca Pudding
When creamy almond milk meets tapioca pearls in a slow cooker, a low-fuss dessert party ensues.
It’s a sweet treat that keeps its voice at a reasonable decibel level. Light in both fat and sugar, this pudding proves plant-based doesn’t have to mean “whack and boring.”
RECIPE: Almond Milk Tapioca Pudding
12. Dole Pineapple Whip
Say aloha to your new fave: dairy-free Dole pineapple whip.
Island vibes come through frozen pineapple blended with coconut milk, for a refreshing yet dreamy treat that’s dairy-free (but you wouldn’t know it).
It satisfies cravings, conjures tropical daydreams, and will be your go-to sweet all season long.
RECIPE: Dole Pineapple Whip
13. Healthy Chocolate Tart
Imagine chocolate and cookie dough rendezvousing to make a sweet, scandalous baby.
The secret? Avocados. (Gasp.) And, maple syrup for sweetness, and hello?! Top that thing off with fresh berries, because everyone knows that dessert calories are void if fresh fuel is present on the plate. Soooo goood!
RECIPE: Healthy Chocolate Tart
14. Vegan Panna Cotta with Strawberry Sauce
Coconut milk, maple syrup, and vanilla form the ultimate guilt-free treat to satisfy your dessert cravings.
Chill and top with berry sauce to create an irresistible dessert that’ll leave your guests demanding more. Or just dive in a-la-spoon solo. Whatever makes ya happy.
RECIPE: Vegan Panna Cotta with Strawberry Sauce
15. Fresh Strawberry Sorbet
This sweet, zesty, refreshing strawberry-lemon sorbet is the ultimate cool-you-down treat.
Secret #1: Use the ripest berries you can find (preferably local). Secret #2: There is no secret #2.
Dig in and devour, guilt-free. It’s like a seductively creamy pool that you lick instead of swimming in.
RECIPE: Fresh Strawberry Sorbet
16. White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
These cookies are chewy and soft with crisp edges and loads of white chocolate. Heaven, I tell you. The macadamia nuts add the perfect salty crunch.
Each cookie has 204 calories, so these make a somewhat “guilt-free” snack. Store them for 3 days, or freeze for longer.
RECIPE: White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
17. Chocolate Fudge Recipe
This chocolate fudge is a revelation.
It’s rich. It’s healthy. It has no refined sugar. It’s made with dates and coconut cream. It has sea salt and optional crunchy nuts.
Each piece = 242 calories and enough protein to keep your energy steady.
RECIPE: Chocolate Fudge Recipe
18. Cranberry Pie
With its criss-cross lattice crust, this pie not only looks like a work of art, but it’s also rocking just 242 calories per slice.
Its fresh cranberries are perfectly balanced by sugar, so it works as an after-dinner treat or a cheeky breakfast paired with coffee.
RECIPE: Cranberry Pie
19. Dairy Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
These cookies may ruin all other cookies for you. They’re soft, chewy, and packed with melty chips, a.k.a. life-changing.
Vegan butter makes them dairy-free without sacrificing flavor. The texture is pure perfection, and you don’t have to be vegan to need them in your life now.
RECIPE: Dairy Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
20. DF GF Lemon Bars
This is your new zestie bestie. Silky lemon filling. Shortbread-like crust. Made with almond and coconut flour, these bars are gluten- and dairy-free, but are still somehow, miraculously delicious.
They hold up super well in the fridge, making them an ideal make-ahead treat for any occasion. HALLELUJAH.
RECIPE: DF GF Lemon Bars
Dairy Free Desserts And More
Dairy-free desserts = flavor jackpot and a health win all at once. Enjoy all the sweets, even if you and lactose aren’t on speaking terms.
If you’re on an alternative diet rollercoaster, we have plenty more delish recipes to try. Live your best guilt-free life and dig in.
