125 Sweet or Savory Dairy-Free Recipes with Contest Winners! - Go Dairy Free (2024)

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The rules of the March Recipe Madness Contest were simple, 8 dairy-free ingredients or less (not counting oil, water, salt and pepper) and at least one product from So Delicious Dairy Free.

There were too many delights to love (with so many baked goodies entered, even in the savory dairy-free recipe category!), but these were the standouts from the bunch. Congratulations to the…

March Recipe MadnessContest Winners!

Sweet Grand Prize Winner: Raspberry Breakfast Buns

This recipe tempted every member of our testing team right from the beginning, and it definitely delivered. Even the picky kids gave them 2 thumbs up!

Sweet Runner-Up: Chocolate Marble Vegan Pound Cake

Lighter than traditional pound cake, but still amazing, this vegan version has a delicious chocolate swirly that adds both visual and flavor appeal.

Savory Grand Prize Winner: Asparagus and Leek Dairy-Free Quiche

Optionally gluten-free, this quiche is lower in fat and healthier than traditional and offers a great deal of flavor depth and flexibility.

Savory Runner-Up: Curried Sweet Potatoes with Spinach

Curry recipes are popular with So Delicious coconut products, but this one has an addictive flavor and interesting vegetarian combination.

Video Grand Prize Winner: Dad’s Cinnamon Coconut Tapioca Pudding

The only thing that beats this cute, clear, and concise video is the tastysuccess of the recipe that accompanies it.

Video Runner-Up: Vegan Berry-Mint Smoothies

This detoxifying blend is just lightly sweet, but has a clean, fresh taste. The video is brief, but so cute and clear, and obviously well thought out.

The Prizes

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Alisa Fleming

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Alisa is the founder of GoDairyFree.org, Food Editor for Allergic Living magazine, and author of the best-selling dairy-free book, Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living, and the new cookbook, Eat Dairy Free: Your Essential Cookbook for Everyday Meals, Snacks, and Sweets. Alisa is also a professional recipe creator and product ambassador for the natural food industry.

125 Sweet or Savory Dairy-Free Recipes with Contest Winners! - Go Dairy Free (2024)

FAQs

How to go completely dairy-free? ›

What can you eat on a dairy-free diet?
  1. Fruits and vegetables.
  2. Meat & poultry.
  3. Fish & seafood.
  4. Eggs.
  5. Nuts & seeds.
  6. Soy products, such as tofu and tempeh.
  7. Beans & legumes.
  8. Whole grains, such as quinoa and couscous.

How do I know if I need to go dairy-free? ›

When you have a lactose intolerance, your body lacks or has insufficient amounts of the enzyme (lactase) needed to digest lactose. As people who have lactose intolerance know, eating foods with lactose can cause them serious gastric distress (symptoms like nausea, bloating, gas and diarrhea).

What can you not eat on a dairy-free diet? ›

Simply put, a dairy-free diet excludes all (or most) dairy products. This includes milk from any animal in addition to foods and drinks that contain milk, such as cheese, yogurt, butter, and cream.

What tastes like milk but is dairy-free? ›

The demand for soy milk comes from its creamy texture and slightly nutty flavor, making it an excellent cooking and baking ingredient. It's the closest drink that resembles cow's milk, per a taste test and online public sentiment.

How to flush dairy out of your system quickly? ›

A: To flush dairy out of your system quickly, eliminate all dairy products from your diet and load up on vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, and seeds. These are high in fiber and acids that help break down and push out all milk proteins from your system. Also, set aside some time to work out.

How long after going dairy-free will I notice a difference? ›

It will take two to three weeks before you can “really feel the difference in your body and mind,” says Savage.

What happens to your body when you go dairy-free? ›

In addition to improved gut health and decreased risk of heart disease, cutting cow's milk from your diet may also help to clear up acne, according to the American Academy of Dermatology Association. Cutting dairy has also been shown to improve digestion and reduce inflammation in some people.

What are the symptoms of dairy withdrawal? ›

You might get withdrawal symptoms.

Although the side-effects may not last long, Harju-Westman says people who cut dairy out cold-turkey "may find that [they] are more tired than normal and may even have trouble sleeping." Don't give up on it quickly if you begin to feel these things.

What bread is dairy-free? ›

  • Katz Gluten FreeKatz Gluten Free.
  • Joseph's.
  • Judee's Gluten FreeJudee's Gluten Free.
  • CARBONAUT.
  • Young Kobras.
  • Hero.
  • Little Northern BakehouseLittle Northern Bakehouse.
  • Stern's Bakery.

Does eliminating dairy help you lose weight? ›

Weight loss

Eliminating dairy can help with weight loss. Milk, plain yogurt, and other unsweetened dairy products contain lactose, a natural sugar, while other dairy products may contain added sugar. If you're trying to lose stubborn belly fat, eliminating added sugar can really help.

What 4 foods are not considered dairy products? ›

Foods That Do Not Contain Dairy
Non-dairy FoodNutrients
Fish and seafoodCalcium, potassium, phosphorus, iron, iodine, magnesium, zinc, omega fatty acids
EggsProtein, fat, Vit B, Vit D, iron, potassium
Vegetables and fruitsVitamins, minerals, amino acids, fibers
Nuts and seedsVitamins, minerals, amino acids, fibers
4 more rows
Apr 28, 2023

What foods are completely dairy-free? ›

Lactose-free foods:

Lactose-free, almond, rice, or soy milk. Soy yogurt or soy cheese. Almond milk cheese. Soy-based sour cream.

What foods contain hidden dairy? ›

Surprising Foods That Contain Milk
  • Caseinates (ammonia, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium)
  • Canned tuna fish.
  • Chewing gum.
  • Deli meat.
  • Dips and salad dressings.
  • Goat's milk.
  • Hot dogs.
  • Instant mashed potatoes.
Sep 17, 2020

What foods to cut out when going dairy-free? ›

All cow's milk products contain dairy, including:
  • milk (including dry/powdered milk)
  • buttermilk.
  • cheese.
  • yogurt.
  • cream/half and half.
  • ice cream.
  • butter and ghee.
  • pudding and custard.

What are you missing if you don't eat dairy? ›

A dairy-free diet means having to replace lost vitamins and nutrients like protein, calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and riboflavin with other foods.

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