Dairy and you not going along too well these days? I’m with you on this, really! Sadly for the last couple of years I have lived a mostly dairy-free lifestyle Sigh! But I lucky for you I do not let that stop be from enjoying all the yummy food life has to offer. You just have to get a bit more creative in the kitchen. Peek at the scrumptious list of dairy-free dessert recipes that I have baked together for you and you could decide which one would be your favorite!
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Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes
About cupcakes, the less spoken the better, always! This creamy sweet little thing has all the ‘cupcakey’ goodness just minus the dairy. Add almond, soy, or any other non-dairy milk in place of the whole milk that usually goes in. And voila! You are on the way to cupcake heaven! Now feel that!! Grab the recipe here from famous Vegan Chef Chloe Coscarelli.
What You’ll Need: Non-Stick 6-Cup Standard Pan
Edible Cookie Dough
What, edible cookie dough? Really? Yes, it’s true and something high on my list to try next. I haven’t tried anything like this before, honestly, so I will be looking out for your comments below this blog. Please do tell me how it turned out for you. I would recommend following the recipe on The Big Man’s World to the core for the perfect outcome.
Vegan Dark Chocolate Tofu Cheesecake with Peanut Butter Pretzel Crust
Cheesecake and tofu? Are you kidding me? Not quite, it actually turns out to be a gooey moussey version of the cheesecake we all know. Surprise ingredients lead to unusual flavors, so be ready to be delightfully surprised with this one. Read the recipe on the Ambitious Kitchen.
What You’ll Need: 9- Inch Spring Foam Pan
Sugar Cookies
What’s special with sugar cookies? The fact that it is so simple, so ‘everyday’ {get the feeling, right}! Imagine a no-frills sugar cookie which is also vegan and stays just as chewy and soft even after days of baking, if there are any left, that is! Other than the sprinkles the ingredients are all sitting in your pantry right now. Scan the recipe on The Mostly Vegan and put the oven timer on now!
Brownie Truffles
We could not possibly end the list without mentioning brownies, agree right! This brownie truffles on Broma Bakery has an unique ingredient, Medjool dates! Well, that’s a surprise entry for sure. This truffle is amazingly simple to make, you don’t even need a food processor for this, your good old blender would do just fine. Wondering if you could make a batch now, you sure can. You probably have all the stuff lying idle in your pantry!
What You’ll Need: Mini-Prep Plus Food Processor
Vanilla Cupcakes
All the goodness of a cupcake just a vegan version of it. I’m sure it would be a delight for all into veganism. An interesting departure from regular cupcake making instructions is adding refrigerated non-dairy milk into the batter. This vegan vanilla cupcake recipe on Food Network is a must bake for all including those who are not vegan or have a dairy-free regimen!
What You’ll Need: Non-Stick 6-Cup Standard Pan
Vegan No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
Yes, no-bake + gluten-free + healthy ingredients. You have all the boxes checked with this make-at-home protein bar. Plus, I could guarantee, you have all the ingredients at home right now. We all buy these stuff from Costo and then forget about it. Now use this no-sweat recipe from Ambitious Kitchen to treat yourself.
What You’ll Need: Loaf Pan
Vegan Chocolate Cups
Who doesn’t want a little chocolate in their lives? And I could see no hands going up in the air! So, all we need are some super easy ingredients, a bowl, 30 minutes to prepare and lots of patience for the chocolate to get done. And for bonus points, this chocolate on Minimalist Baker is vegan and gluten-free!
What You’ll Need: Cupcake Liners
White Chocolate Truffles
Well, truffles sound luxurious and indeed this white chocolate truffle on Minimalist Baker is every inch opulence in your mouth. The rich flavor of macadamia nuts blended with coconut makes the taste palate happy. Just follow the recipe, it sounds exotic but the making is pretty easy.
Almond Flour Chocolate Sugar Cookies with Velvet Chocolate Frosting
Again that question pops up, who doesn’t want a little bit of chocolate in their lives? Nobody, and if that chocolate cookie is gluten and dairy-free, 5 shining stars for the recipe! Get the recipe for this melt-in-the-mouth chocolate sugar cookie on Ambitious Kitchen and get those baking paraphernalia out now!
I am sure you are already fixated on the one you are going to make next. So, run to the kitchen, get the baking stuff out and let your cooking creative juices flow. Baking, after all, is therapeutic and an awesome way to unwind!