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17 Unexpectedly Delicious Dairy-Free Desserts Everyone Raves Over

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17 Unexpectedly Delicious Dairy-Free Desserts Everyone Raves Over

Milk is causing a meltdown, but your sweet tooth is screaming? That doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy dessert or that you have to go with something boring and bland. We’ve got 17 surprisingly delicious recipes for treats that skip the milk completely. These naturally dairy-free goodies are so good that you’ll be sharing them with everyone. Get ready to bake up crowd-pleasers that everyone raves about every time we make them.

Image shows a close up of Lemon Squares on a white plate.
Lemon Squares. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Cinnamon Apples

Image shows a Fork holding a bite of cinnamon apples with a ramekin holding more in the background.
Cinnamon Apples. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Calling all cinnamon lovers! These apples are cooked to perfection in an Instant Pot for a warm and cozy dessert. Bursting with cinnamon spice, they’re delicious on their own or as a topping for pancakes or waffles – all dairy-free.
Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Apples

Homemade Ice Cream Cake

Image shows a slice of an ice cream cake with the full cake in the background to the side.
Homemade Ice Cream Cake. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

No ice cream maker, no problem! This no-bake ice cream cake is easy to make and perfect for anyone who avoids dairy. Layer your favorite dairy-free ice cream flavors and toppings for a showstopping dessert.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Ice Cream Cake

S’mores Bark

Image shows a Stack of smores bark on a wooden table.
S’mores Bark. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Skip the campfire and mess with this easy s’mores bark! Layers of melted dairy-free chocolate, graham crackers, and marshmallows come together to create a delicious and impressive dessert for sharing.
Get the Recipe: S’mores Bark

Cherry Syrup

Image shows a close up of a jar of Cherry Syrup with a spoon holding some just above it.
Cherry Syrup. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Take your pancakes, waffles, or sundaes to the next level with this cherry syrup. Made without dairy, it bursts with cherry flavor for a delicious and easy topping.
Get the Recipe: Cherry Syrup

Fortune Cookies

Image shows a Bowl filled with homemade fortune cookies.
Fortune Cookies. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Liven up your next party with these fun fortune cookies! Surprisingly easy to make and naturally dairy-free, you can personalize the messages for an extra special touch.
Get the Recipe: Fortune Cookies

Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Image shows a hand holding a Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffin with more in the background.
Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Sneak some veggies into your dessert with these double chocolate zucchini muffins! The zucchini adds moisture without affecting the texture, and the chocolate chips make them irresistible. Perfect for a weekend brunch and naturally dairy-free.
Get the Recipe: Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Cookie Dough Chocolate Chip Truffles

Image shows Chocolate chip cookie dough truffles on a white plate.
Cookie Dough Chocolate Chip Truffles. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Calling all cookie dough lovers! Skip the baking with these no-bake truffles. Made with dairy-free chocolate and edible cookie dough, they combine two delicious flavors in every bite.
Get the Recipe: Cookie Dough Chocolate Chip Truffles

Lemon Squares

Image shows a close up of Lemon Squares on a white plate.
Lemon Squares. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Pucker up for these bright and refreshing lemon squares! Packed with tangy lemon flavor and topped with a perfectly crisp crust, they’re a delicious and naturally dairy-free dessert.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Squares

Raspberry Meringues

Image shows Raspberry Meringues in a glass parfait dish with more surrounding it on a wooden board.
Raspberry Meringues. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Light, airy, and bursting with raspberry flavor, these meringues are the perfect quick and easy treat. Made with just a few ingredients, they’re naturally dairy-free and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Get the Recipe: Raspberry Meringues

Banana Ice Cream Sandwiches

Image shows Banana ice cream sandwiches with strawberries and blueberries on a wooden board.
Banana Ice Cream Sandwiches. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Here’s a healthy twist on a classic! These banana ice cream sandwiches are made with frozen bananas instead of ice cream, sandwiched between graham crackers. They’re a cool and delicious dairy-free dessert.
Get the Recipe: Banana Ice Cream Sandwiches

Blueberry Syrup

Overhead shot of a spoon containing blueberry syrup being held over a jar with more syrup.
Blueberry Syrup. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

This blueberry syrup is a delicious way to add a burst of fruity flavor to your favorite desserts. Made with fresh blueberries and naturally dairy-free, it’s perfect for topping pancakes, waffles, or even ice cream.
Get the Recipe: Blueberry Syrup

Chocolate Chip Applesauce Cake

A small plate with a slice of chocolate chip applesauce cake with the pan holding the rest of the cake behind it.
Chocolate Chip Applesauce Cake. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

This easy applesauce cake is a lifesaver for dairy-free baking. Applesauce keeps it moist, and chocolate chips add a fun and delicious twist. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chip Applesauce Cake

Strawberry Syrup

Spoon adding strawberry syrup to a glass of ice cream with a jar of strawberry syrup behind it.
Strawberry Syrup. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

This fresh strawberry syrup is perfect for topping pancakes, waffles, ice cream, or anything else you can dream up. Made without dairy and ready in about 30 minutes, it’s a delicious way to enjoy fresh strawberries.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Syrup

Chewy Molasses Cookies

A hand holds a chewy molasses cookie facing the camera with more cookies on a baking sheet in the background.
Chewy Molasses Cookies. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Relive your childhood with these chewy molasses cookies! Packed with warm spice flavor and naturally dairy-free, they’re the perfect nostalgic treat.
Get the Recipe: Chewy Molasses Cookies

Peach Coconut Milk Ice Cream

Image shows scoops of Peach Coconut Milk Ice Cream in a white bowl with blueberries.
Peach Coconut Milk Ice Cream. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Escape to the tropics with this peach coconut milk ice cream! Creamy and refreshing, it captures the essence of summer with ripe peaches and creamy coconut milk. Enjoy a taste of paradise in every scoop, all dairy-free.
Get the Recipe: Peach Coconut Milk Ice Cream

Copycat Girl Scout S’mores Cookies

Image shows a hand holding a copycat Girl Scout s'mores cookie with a bite taken from it.
Copycat Girl Scout S’mores Cookies. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Satisfy your craving for the discontinued Girl Scout S’mores cookies with this easy homemade version. Made with graham crackers, marshmallow, and dairy-free chocolate, they capture all the flavors of the original and are perfect for any occasion.
Get the Recipe: Copycat Girl Scout S’mores Cookies

Homemade Magic Shell

Image shows A waffle cone bowl containing vanilla ice cream topped with magic shell and two cherries.
Homemade Magic Shell. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Transform your sundaes with this homemade magic shell! It’s a fun and easy way to add a crunchy, chocolatey topping to your favorite dairy-free ice cream.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Magic Shell

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