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Basic Dairy Free Recipes

I know there are a few things you’ve probably been missing since you cut dairy out of your life, and these basic, dairy free recipes are sure to satisfy those cravings.

I truly believe there’s nothing that can’t be made dairy free, and I try to keep things simple because I know how hard dairy free life can be.

I love nothing more than finding creative ways to replace cheese in recipes, like the toasted coconut in my broccoli salad recipe or the capers that replaced feta in my Mediterranean chickpea salad.

Most of these dairy free recipes can be made with simple substitutions like replacing milk with almond milk or using olive oil instead of butter.

Some of my all time favorite dairy free recipes fall into this category: almond milk pancakes, olive oil brownies, and homemade chocolate pudding.

Others, like my dairy free mac and cheese and homemade ranch dip rely on substitutes, such as dairy free butter or vegan yogurt, to achieve the ultimate flavor dupe.

If you have a bit of extra time on your hands, you can even try making your own almond cheese, tofu ricotta or vegan nutella.

Always popular:

  • dairy free Alfredo sauce
  • chocolate chip cookies
  • ranch dressing recipe
  • homemade waffles

Seasonal favorites:

  • vegan scalloped potatoes
  • dairy free pumpkin pie
  • green bean casserole
  • pineapple stuffing
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Dairy Free Banana Bread

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Dairy Free Potato Soup

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Dairy Free Scalloped Potatoes

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Dairy Free Vanilla Cake

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Dairy Free Chicken Pot Pie

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Dairy Free Crêpes

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Dairy Free Buttermilk

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Dairy Free Breakfast Casserole

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Make Ahead Turkey Gravy (Dairy Free)

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Dairy Free Caesar Dressing

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Dairy Free Hollandaise Sauce

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Dairy Free Bechamel Sauce

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Cashew Cream

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Dairy Free Alfredo Sauce

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Dairy Free Brownies

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Dairy Free Pizza

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