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Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth with These 22 Delicious Dairy-Free Recipes

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Eating dairy-free does not mean you have to feel deprived! These 22 recipes include breakfast ideas, basics, cakes, cookies, crisps, and even frozen desserts. They also happen to be gluten-free, and yet, will please the most discerning palates.

Strawberry Coconut Meringue Cake

Low FODMAP Strawberry Coconut Meringue Cake on white wooden plate, outside on the deck
Strawberry Coconut Meringue Cake. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson.

This cake is gluten-free as well as low FODMAP and dairy free! Layers of crisp meringue with coconut whipped cream, coconut chips and fresh strawberries make this special occasion cake one to look forward to. A chocolate drizzle is optional for an additional layer of flavor and texture. Get the recipe for Strawberry Coconut Meringue Cake.

Angel Food Cake

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Angel Food Cake. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson.

This angel food cake is classic, based on sugar and egg whites, with the edition of ours being gluten-free! Try with fruit on the side, a scoop of sorbet, or whipped coconut cream. Get the recipe for Angel Food Cake.

Strawberry Peach Coconut Crisp

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Strawberry Peach Coconut Crisp. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson.

This low FODMAP, gluten-free and vegan Strawberry Peach Coconut Crisp features strawberries with a low FODMAP amount of yellow peaches nestled under a brown sugar oat crisp topping – that happens to be made with coconut oil. Coconut flakes are added to the topping, too. With or without a dollop of dairy-free or vegan) vanilla ice cream or yogurt, this is a fantastic homestyle dessert, that also happens to be very easy to make. Get the recipe for Strawberry Peach Coconut Crisp.

Gluten-Free Ginger Biscotti

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Gluten-Free Ginger Biscotti. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson.

These ginger biscotti pack a wallop with fresh ginger, dried ginger, and crystallized ginger. The zigzag of melted dark chocolate is optional, but oh so delicious. Get the recipe for Gluten-Free Ginger Biscotti.

Spicy Low FODMAP Chocolate Snack Cake

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Spicy Low FODMAP Chocolate Snack Cake. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson.

This moist, gluten-free chocolate cake is based on a dairy-free faux buttermilk, and is enlivened with chipotle powder, cinnamon, and cayenne in addition to the cocoa and brewed coffee used in the batter. Get the recipe for Spicy Low FODMAP Chocolate Snack Cake.

Vegan Scones

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Vegan Scones. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson.

It took us quite a while to develop a vegan scone recipe that was up to our standards, but this one hits the spot. Easy-to-create variations depending on your likes, such as adding dried fruit, nuts, or blueberries. Grated citrus zest is a nice touch as well, as are any spices you might want to add. Get the recipe for Vegan Scones.

Triple Ginger Pumpkin Cake

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Triple Ginger Pumpkin Cake. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson.

The triple ginger comes from fresh ginger, dried ginger, and crystallized ginger in this moist dairy-free cake that also relies on easy-to-find canned pumpkin. Don’t wait for the fall and winter holidays to make this popular snack cake. Get the recipe for Triple Ginger Pumpkin Cake.

Lemon Zucchini Bread

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Lemon Zucchini Bread. Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson

We have a classic gluten-free zucchini bread recipe, too, and a gluten-free zucchini banana bread, but this one combines grated zucchini and lemon for a welcomed new taste combo. All of these are quick breads, so no yeast or long rise times. Easy to make. Get the recipe for Lemon Zucchini Bread.

Gluten-Free Coconut Lime Bread

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Gluten-Free Coconut Lime Bread. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson.

This gluten-free quick bread uses coconut milk as well as coconut itself in the batter, along with tangy lime for zest flavor and color. This quick bread is easy to make, incredibly moist and really – really – delicious. Get the recipe for Gluten-Free Coconut Lime Bread.

Pumpkin Cranberry Oat Breakfast Cookies

Low FODMAP Pumpkin Cranberry Oat Breakfast Cookies on pan lined with parchment paper
Pumpkin Cranberry Oat Breakfast Cookies. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson.

Cookies for breakfast? You bet, and we actually have several breakfast cookie recipes for you. This one is based on fiber-rich oats, canned pumpkin, and sweet/tart dried cranberries. The pumpkin seeds add color and crunch. Get the recipe for Pumpkin Cranberry Oat Breakfast Cookies.

Easy Chocolate Cake

Easy Low FODMAP Chocolate Cake on cooling rack
Easy Chocolate Cake. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson.

This chocolate cake is so easy you do not even need an electric mixer to make it. It is gluten-free and dairy-free, but no one would guess. It forms the basis for many of our favorite layer cakes; you can even use it to make cupcakes. Get the recipe for Easy Chocolate Cake.

Papaya Lime Sorbet

low FODMAP Papaya Lime Sorbet in clear goblet; aqua napkin, white backdrop
Papaya Lime Sorbet. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson.

Ripe papaya has a very rich and creamy texture when puréed and makes a fantastic sorbet with the addition of the acidity of freshly squeezed lime juice. You do need an ice cream maker to make this sorbet. Get the recipe for Papaya Lime Sorbet.

Zucchini Banana Bread

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Zucchini Banana Bread. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson.

We love zucchini quick bread and banana bread, so we figured why not combine the two? The alchemy created this new recipe so that we don’t have to pick and choose. Get the recipe for Zucchini Banana Bread.

High Protein Peanut Butter Muffins

Low FODMAP High Protein Peanut Butter Muffins in a blue paper wrapper on a red and white antique plate
High Protein Peanut Butter Muffins. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson.

These muffins contain peanut butter, banana, eggs, chia, hemp, flax seed, oats, and no additional fat! See the Tips at the end of the recipe for a vegan option. Also, these are one of those recipes that are “ugly”, but good. Not much to look at, but very tasty; don’t overlook them! Make a big batch and put them in a zip-top bag in the freezer after cooling; that way you can grab one as needed. Get the recipe for High Protein Peanut Butter Muffins.

Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies

low FODMAP vegan peanut butter cookies on a white plate
Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson.

This recipe takes advantage of “flax eggs”, a favorite vegan baking ingredient. The result is a quick-to-make vegan PB cookie with classic rich PB flavor and texture. Get the recipe for Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson.

Need a mid-day pick me up? Yearning for a bit of a treat? Look no further than these Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls. Peanut butter, oats, PB and chocolate. Fun to make with the kids. Get the recipe for Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls.

Coconut Whipped Cream

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Coconut Whipped Cream. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson.

Non-dairy whipped cream made with full-fat coconut milk. Use as you would whipped cream, dolloped on dairy-free hot chocolate, fruit, and dairy-free ice cream sundaes! Get the recipe for Coconut Whipped Cream.

Almond Milk Chocolate Pudding

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Photo credit: Dédé Wilson. The condensation in the glass is because we are serving this warm. Yes, warm chocolate pudding!

Unsweetened almond milk and rich cocoa are the main ingredients in this cornstarch thickened pudding. If you have never made pudding from scratch, and have always relied on boxed mixes, you will not believe how easy this is to prepare. Get the recipe for Almond Milk Chocolate Pudding.

Clementine Almond Cake

clementine almond cake; wedge cut out on green glass plate
Clementine Almond Cake. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson.

The cake combines whole oranges or clementines (that are poached in water until soft), ground almonds, eggs, sugar, and baking powder. That’s it. No butter, no creaming techniques like you might with a layer cake. Get the recipe for Clementine Almond Cake.

Banana Coconut Sorbet

Small glass dish of low FODMAP banana coconut sorbet with silver spoon and aqua napkin
Banana Coconut Sorbet. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson.

Coconut milk and puréed bananas come together to make this easy, tropical flavored sorbet. Get out your ice cream machine and get ready to take your palate on a Caribbean holiday. Get the recipe for Banana Coconut Sorbet.

Soft, Chewy Granola Bars

Low FODMAP Soft Chewy Granola Bars
Soft, Chewy Granola Bars. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson.

These are nothing like the pre-packaged snack bars that you buy at the store. These Soft, Chewy Granola Bars are a little more like a bakery-style treat, yet they can be made ahead, frozen, and grabbed as you are running to the gym. Get ready for a bar packed with dried cranberries, nuts, seeds, and coconut. Get the recipe for Soft, Chewy Granola Bars.

Chocolate Sorbet

Low FODMAP Chocolate Sorbet in an ice cream dish with an ice cream spoon on a dark surface
Chocolate Sorbet. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson.

Try this; serve this sorbet to guests and ask them what they think it is made from. Most will say they think it is dairy-rich, but it is not, and it’s truly unbelievable how rich and creamy this chocolate sorbet is. You have to try it to believe it. Get the recipe for Chocolate Sorbet.

6 Rich And Fudgy Brownies That Will Make You Want To Lick The Bowl

Nutella Brownie. Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

In our opinion, you can never have enough brownie recipes. We have gathered our top 6; the brownie recipes you don’t have – yet. And you do need them; trust us. Nutella. Peppermint. Toasted almond & Coconut. S’Mores. PB & J – and even a super quick One-Bowl Brownie. Get ready to be inspired. Click for 6 Rich And Fudgy Brownies That Will Make You Want To Lick The Bowl

85 Desserts For The Chocolate Lover In Your Life

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Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

Welcome to the largest collection of desserts for the chocolate lover in your life. Each of these are also gut-friendly so that you don’t have to worry about bloating, or a noisy belly when getting romantic! All of these desserts are gluten-free and low FODMAP! Click for 85 Desserts For The Chocolate Lover In Your Life

The Crazy Best and Easy Cookie Recipes Ever!

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Cookies – small, large, soft, chewy, crispy, chocolaty, peanut buttery, elegant, homespun, one-bowl, drop, rolled and shaped – we’ll take them all. You can never have enough cookie recipes and ours are all created in our very own Test Kitchen; these recipes work! Several can be prepped in the time it takes to preheat the oven. Click for The Crazy Best and Easy Cookie Recipes Ever!

Looking For Dairy Free Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts?

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This article will discuss the low FODMAP ice cream and frozen desserts that you can find in supermarkets and restaurants, as well as our own exclusive recipes, and will include information on dairy based as well as alt milk frozen desserts and recipes. Click here for Dairy Free Frozen Desserts Recipes.

20 Strawberry Recipes That Will Make You Berry Happy!

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These days, depending on where you live, you might be able to get decent strawberries all year long. Spring, however, brings fresh, new batches and we are always looking for new ways to incorporate these delicious berries into our diet. From drinks to cakes, crisps, cobblers, bars and even a salad, frozen desserts and a salsa, we have 20 strawberry recipes for you. Click for 20 Strawberry Recipes That Will Make You Berry Happy!

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