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Just a little naughty but very nice, this tender apple spice bread is lower in fat and sugars than your average sweet quick bread. It’s also made with part whole wheat flour, and naturally free of dairy and nuts. Plus, the recipe is easy to adapt to be egg-free and vegan. In fact, I’ve included a couple options  below. This recipe and photo for Apple Spice Bread was shared with us by aicr.org. Special Diet Notes: Apple Spice Bread By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, and vegetarian. For vegan apple spice bread, substitute a scant 1/4…

This classic, dairy-free butternut squash soup is a rich puree of fall’s best produce. It contains apples, rather than added sugar, and relies on pureed vegetables for a thick, cream consistency. Your guests will never guess that the recipe is naturally vegan, paleo, and allergy-friendly! It also includes an optional thyme buttery topping for a special finish. This Dairy-Free Butternut Squash Soup recipe with photo was shared with us by SpiceIslands.com. Special Diet Notes: Dairy-Free Butternut Squash Soup By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, peanut-free, optionally soy-free, sugar-free, optionally vegan, plant-based, and optionally vegetarian. It’s…

This fresh Cranberry Apple Chutney is a great accompaniment to your holiday main dish, whether it’s turkey, pork, or a vegan roast. We even like it on fresh-baked buns. It’s made with fresh cranberries and apples, and infused with an abundance of flavorful ingredients. This Fresh Cranberry Apple Chutney recipe with photo was shared with us by SpiceIslands.com. Special Diet Notes: Cranberry Apple Chutney By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, optionally nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, plant-based, and vegetarian. Fresh Cranberry Apple Chutney Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 45 mins…

If you believe that ice cream is a treat to be enjoyed year round, then this dairy-free pumpkin spice latte ice cream recipe is for you! It’s a “nice cream” that’s low in sugar, vegan, and paleo-friendly. It’s also high in nutrients for a special treat that you can enjoy any time of day. Pumpkin Spice Latte Ice Cream that’s SO Breakfast-Worthy! Safeway shared this dairy-free pumpkin spice latte ice cream recipe and photo with us. They made it with canned pumpkin from their O Organics product line. But we have some additional options to add with these FAQs. Can…

Are you on Team Burger or Team Burrito? You really don’t have to pick sides with Vegan Burgers and Burritos by Sophia DeSantis. This creative cookbook was just released today, and it features 75 delicious recipes, each with a mouth-watering full-color photo. In honor of Sophia’s book launch, she is sharing a fabulous sample recipe for Chipotle & Lime Vegan Burritos with us today. And I’ve got a few more book details to share. Sophia made my life easy by supplying some of the basic details about Vegan Burgers and Burritos. There are 4 chapters, broken into 27 burgers, 26 burritos, 19 sauces,…

Two months ago, we featured a sample recipe from one of Beverly Lynn Bennett’s latest books, Anti-Inflammatory Foods and Recipes. It was for her pretty Tropical Fruit Parfaits with Homemade Vanilla Nut Whip – a perfect low-sugar treat. But now that we’re heading into the cooler months, Beverly was kind enough to share a sample savory dish from this healthy vegan cookbook. These shredded vegetable & kale pancakes have a warm, comforting appeal, and pack in loads of nutrition with every bite. They boast antioxidant-rich root vegetables, herbs, and greens, and also contain steel cut oats for an extra dose of fiber. Special…

One of the biggest hurdles many dairy-free families face is getting started. A common misconception is that diary-free eating is complicated and expensive. But delicious dinners that even kids will love are simple and easy to prepare. This healthy turkey pasta skillet is ready in less than 30 minutes, it uses everyday ingredients, and cleanup a breeze. This Healthy Turkey Pasta Skillet recipe with photo was shared with us by produceforkids.com. Special Diet Notes: Healthy Turkey Pasta Skillet By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, and can generally be top food allergy-friendly. For a gluten-free turkey…

These hearty whole wheat pumpkin raisin muffins are easy to whip up for a breakfast treat, and can also be frozen and popped into lunch boxes for a special surprise. I think you’ll also like that they are optionally nut-free and school-safe. Plus, they are quite versatile. In fact, we have numerous options to suit your kitchen. Refuel with these Dairy-Free Whole Wheat Pumpkin Raisin Muffins This basic, wholesome recipe for dairy-free pumpkin raisin muffins was originally shared with us over a decade ago. It was in need of a refresh, so we’ve updated it and added more options via…

Pad Thai used to be a regular on our weekly menu. It’s quick to make, yet packs in so much flavor and nutrition. And thanks to this Chicken Pad Thai recipe. it’s back on rotation in our household. This is a very versatile version, so I’ve included easy options for vegan, gluten-free, and soy-free. This Chicken Pad Thai recipe with photo was shared with us by my friend Kristina of Love & Zest. Kristina is a sports dietitian, food photographer, mom and NFL agent’s wife living in beautiful Central Florida. Her blog isn’t 100% dairy free, but it has many dairy-free recipes…

Exactly two months ago, I shared the launch of Celine Steen’s latest cookbook, Bold Flavored Vegan Cooking: Healthy Plant-Based Recipes with a Kick. Since then, several delicious sample recipes have been featured from that beautiful collection. And I have one more to share with you today. Celine’s Kimchi Fried Rice recipe is perfect for Meatless Monday, or any day for that matter. Special Diet Notes: Kimchi Fried Rice By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, optionally gluten-free, nut-free, optionally peanut-free, vegan, plant-based, and vegetarian. Kimchi Fried Rice Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 30…

This beautiful autumn nourish bowl by Kristina La Rue is a delicious way to enjoy a meatless Monday. It’s rich in protein from the beans, quinoa, and peanuts, but also high in antioxidants from all of the wintry vegetables. According to a Harvard School of Public Health study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, swapping healthy plant-based meals for some meals that contain animal protein can modestly lower type 2 diabetes risk. And plant-based bowls like this one are so easy to incorporate at lunch! The red onions in this photo looked like purple cabbage to us, and we…

For their Power Your Lunchbox Program, Produce for Kids has whipped up dozens of family-tested lunchbox ideas. And each one is approved by a registered dietitian. Not all of their ideas are dairy free, but most are easy to adapt, and they provide so much wonderful inspiration. For a sample, they recently shared their Banana Sushi Rolls recipe with us, and today it’s a Brown Bear Bento Snack Box! Special Diet Notes: Brown Bear Bento Snack Box By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, optionally gluten-free, nut-free, peanut-free, optionally soy-free, optionally vegan, plant-based, and vegetarian. Brown Bear Bento Snack Box…

When the school year rolls around, switching from pool to school means finding simpler ways to kick off the day. These easy overnight oats offer a fast and delicious solution that’s also quite nutritious! These easy overnight oats are topped with a quick quinoa crumble that piles on another dose of fiber, protein, and healthy fats. You can actually bake a larger batch of the crumble, and keep it in an airtight container on the counter. Although it will keep for quite a while, I usually try to limit room temperature storage to 1 or 2 weeks. Then I freeze…

This summery Rhubarb Ice Cream Cake recipe was an Honorable Mention Winner in the Cashew category of our #FrozenFridays Recipe Contest. The event was sponsored by So Delicious Dairy Free and hosted by us, Go Dairy Free. But this frozen dessert recipe was created by Alicia of Eat Your Way Clean. I had the opportunity to meet Alicia at a conference about a year ago, and she is a forthright, energetic, glowing person who happens to be talented at recipe creation, too! Alicia says, “Eating well to live well has become somewhat of a mantra for me. I am on a mission to heal the…

This dairy-free berry smoothie bowl recipe uses delicious, healthy, everyday ingredients. It’s filled with fresh summer blackberries and blueberries, avocado, and lime. It also contains dairy-free yogurt, but you can swap in more frozen banana or extra avocado if you don’t have any on hand. Speedy Smoothie Bowl Tips If you’re like us, smoothies might be more of a throw it together morning adventure than a prettily prepared smoothie bowl. But you can plan your delicious nutrition ahead. Portion out produce for your daily breakfast smoothies or smoothie bowls. Seal each weekday’s smoothie ingredients in separate plastic bags or airtight…

We’re wrapping up the So Delicious #FrozenFridays Recipe Contest, and I’ve got a surprise guest entry for a grand finale. Stephanie McKercher, MS, RDN wanted to share her new Toasted Coconut Cold Brew Banana Ice Cream recipe on Go Dairy Free! Stephanie is the recipe developer and cancer dietitian behind the (mostly) dairy-free blog, The Grateful Grazer. She lives in Denver, Colorado, and takes every opportunity to explore the mountains with her husband and their dog, Neil Young (I love it!). You can Connect with her on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. Take it away Stephanie … There’s nothing more…

Marathon runner and founder of Health Kismet, Jonathan Bechtel, wanted to share his success story as a vegan athlete. In this article, he offers excellent real world knowledge and advice to help others who are interested in dairy-free and/or plant-based living. A frequent objection to giving up animal products is that they contain essential nutrients for athletic performance. Protein, iron, zinc, and vitamin B are all necessary to help your body build muscle and have the energy needed to perform at a high level, and they’re all too frequently missing in an herbivore’s diet……or so they say … For many,…

LaVerne ~ I am 61 years old. I have been “allergic to the world” since I was born. I am unable to drink white cow’s milk, and had goat’s milk when I was a baby. Soy substitutes were merely a gleam in their makers’ eyes in 1947. I have never been able to eat fish or shellfish or any type seafood. In fact, I can’t breathe the air when fish or seafood is being fried due the molecules in the air that invade my airways. I am allergic to most types evergreens, a whole host of flowers, especially ragweed, hollyhocks, hay…

Mashti Malone’s Sorbets have been discontinued. For other delicious options, see our list of the 10 Best Dairy-Free Sorbet Pints. This is a guest review by by Faith Kramer, previously shared on Sugar Savvy. Mashti Malone’s Sorbets are made without dairy, and they have a couple of Non-dairy creamy varieties. However, their main ice cream line does contain milk and cream. Some of the best things I ever put in my mouth were the ice creams and sorbets by Mashti Malone’s Exotic Ice Creams and Sorbets. I first swooned over this product at the 2006 Fancy Food Show. However, I…

This is a personal story of lactose intolerance submitted by Sandy Clifton. At Go Dairy Free, we welcome personal stories as they have the potential to help so many others. I used to hear people say they were lactose intolerant and I would think that it wasn’t anything to be concerned about. “Oh, you’re lactose intolerant? That’s no big deal right?” My initial misdiagnosis with a hefty price tag I kept going to the doctor because I was feeling bad. My stomach would hurt, I was extremely bloated, I had the runs and would be really full shortly after I…