In the weeks ahead, many of us will be sharing smoothies and salads to help kick off millions of resolutions. But in most of the Northern hemisphere, it’s pretty darn cold outside. And no matter how hard we try, our chilly bones aren’t always craving detox drinks, raw greens, and super-low calorie meals. We still want some warmth and nourishment. Which is why I put together this delicious list of dairy-free healthy winter recipes!
Breakfast-Worthy Healthy Winter Recipes
Wholesome Fruit-Sweetened Cinnamon Rolls
Beyond Dairy Free: This recipe is also vegan, whole grain, and added sugar-free.
Sneaky Cream Biscuits & Gravy
Beyond Dairy Free: This recipe is also optionally vegan, gluten-free, and top food allergy-friendly.
Classic Indian Chickpea Flour Pancakes
Beyond Dairy Free: This recipe is also vegan, gluten-free, added sugar-free, and top food allergy-friendly.
Grapefruit Quinoa Breakfast
Beyond Dairy Free: This recipe is also vegan, gluten-free, and top food allergy-friendly.
Easy Apple Dutch Babies
Beyond Dairy Free: This recipe is also gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, and added sugar-free. Make it paleo-friendly and Whole30-approved by swapping almond flour for the oat flour.
Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal
Beyond Dairy Free: This recipe is also vegan, gluten-free, and top food allergy-friendly.
Veg-Focused Healthy Winter Recipes
Rosemary-Roasted Winter Vegetables
Beyond Dairy Free: This recipe is also vegan, gluten-free, added sugar-free, and top food allergy-friendly. Make it Whole30-approved by using olive oil or another approved oil (though they do allow canola in moderation). For strict Paleo-approved, also swap sweet potatoes and parsnips for the potatoes.
Spaghetti Squash Alfredo
Beyond Dairy Free: This recipe is also vegan, gluten-free, added sugar-free, top food allergy-friendly, paleo-friendly, and Whole30-approved.
Creamy Dauphinoise Potatoes
Beyond Dairy Free: This recipe is also vegan, gluten-free, added sugar-free, and Whole30-approved.
Sweet Potato Queso Dip
Beyond Dairy Free: This recipe is also vegan, gluten-free, added sugar-free, top food allergy-friendly, optionally paleo-friendly, and Whole30-approved.
Shredded Brussels Sprouts Saute with Garlic, Ginger and Grapes
Beyond Dairy Free: This recipe is also vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, and paleo-friendly. Make it nut-free and top food allergy-friendly by leaving out the walnuts.
Golden Butternut Squash Soup
Beyond Dairy Free: This recipe is also vegan, gluten-free, added sugar-free, top food allergy-friendly, paleo-friendly, and Whole30-approved.
Meal-Making Healthy Winter Recipes
Sriracha Shells ‘n Cheese with Broccoli
Beyond Dairy Free: This recipe is also vegan, gluten-free, soy-free and added sugar-free.
Quick Curry Chicken Nuggets
Beyond Dairy Free: This recipe is also gluten-free, top food allergy-friendly, and added sugar-free.
Super-Veggie Pot Pies
Beyond Dairy Free: This recipe is also vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, and added sugar-free.
Stress-Busting Turkey Meatballs
Beyond Dairy Free: This recipe is also gluten-free, added sugar-free, and top food allergy-friendly. For paleo-friendly and Whole30-approved use the optional “zoodles” or cauli-rice rather than traditional pasta.
Homemade Sesame Ramen
Beyond Dairy Free: This recipe is also vegan, optionally gluten-free, optionally top food allergy-friendly, and added sugar-free.
Lemon Pepper Cod with Fresh Pea Puree
Beyond Dairy Free: This recipe is also gluten-free, egg-free, nut-free, soy-free, and added sugar-free. The cod is paleo-friendly and Whole30-approved, but peas aren’t included with those diets. Try carrots instead; they also go very nicely with mint.
Sweet Snackable Healthy Winter Recipes
Mighty Molasses Milk (Hot or Cold)
Beyond Dairy Free: This recipe is also vegan, gluten-free, optionally allergy-friendly and optionally paleo.
Chocolate Hazelnut Energy Bars
Beyond Dairy Free: This recipe is also vegan, gluten-free, and soy-free.
Pumpkin Pie Mousse
Beyond Dairy Free: This recipe is also vegan, gluten-free, optionally top food allergy-friendly and optionally paleo.
Jammin’ Raspberry Protein Brownies
Beyond Dairy Free: This recipe is also vegan, optionally gluten-free, optionally top food allergy-friendly, and added sugar-free.
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7 Comments
I just want to thank you so much for this amazing website! I was diagnosed with a very high dairy intolerance in September of last year. I wasn’t sure how on earth I would be able to live without dairy. Your recipes have helped me out so much. Keep up the good work!
Hi Hailey, I’m so happy that I can help you, and thank you for taking the time to write these kind words!
Thank you so much for sharing these recipes! This list is very helpful for people who are looking for healthy foods to make not just during winter season but whole year round. This is also a good way to start the new year with these yummy and healthy recipes! We really like to do potluck party at work and for the next schedule, I am sure to try any one of these! I believe that my colleagues will find these treats delicious!
I hope you do get the chance to enjoy several with your colleagues Will!
You’ve just made me so hungry! The grapefruit quinoa breakfast, the roasted veggies, soups, pasta, those scalloped potatoes, and those apple rolls that are still on my list I just need to find a time to make them! Maybe this weekend for Christmas at the in-laws if I can find some time.
Oh my goodness. I don’t even know where to start they all sound incredible!
Mmm all of these recipes look fabulous!