Author: Alisa Fleming

It’s finally here! Kraft has officially launched vegan mac & cheese in the U.S., and it’s rolling out in not one, but two dairy-free varieties. Kraft Plant Based Mac & Cheese is now available in their iconic Original and popular White Cheddar flavors for boxed mac & cheese fans with non-dairy needs. It’s the second cheesy joint venture between the Kraft Heinz Company and NotCo. Kraft Dairy-Free Mac & Cheese is All Boxed Up for U.S. Markets Kraft launched their first vegan boxed mac & cheese two years ago, but it was only available in Australia. This new plant based…

This recipe for ginger cream cake slices was shared with us by Jennifer Toley, back when she ran The Barmy Baker blog. It’s a favorite dessert from her grandma’s recipe box, which she lovingly called Gram Danning’s ginger cream slices, or simply ginger creams. The warm, spicy, sheet pan-style cake is infused with fresh and ground ginger, and topped with a sweet and creamy fondant icing. Gram Danning’s Ginger Cream Cake Slices are a Timeless Favorite Jennifer adapted the recipe ever-so-slightly from her grandma’s original version. She likes to add crystallized ginger for potent bites of sweet spice. We’ve also…

Updated November 2023! Target has become a great place for value grocery shopping over the years. They carry many mainstream and natural food brands, but they’ve also been growing their budget-friendly house brands: Favorite Day, Good & Gather, and Market Pantry. We’ve unearthed dozens of fantastic dairy-free finds under these three lines, which are exclusive to Target stores. They’re grouped by section to help you navigate their store, in person or online. You can click the links below to jump to your category of choice, or browse the whole dairy-free Target shopping list! New & Seasonal for Winter Dairy Alternatives…

Chicken is a staple in almost every type of cuisine. It’s got a simple flavor that most people like, it goes with almost everything, and it’s relatively cheap and easy to find. That’s why I want to make sure you have a good, basic, dairy-free pan-fried chicken recipe. You can cook these chicken breasts up to top a range of meals for dinner, tomorrow’s lunch, or your weekly meal prep. This recipe has a unique cooking method that helps ensure tender, juicy results every time. But it’s still healthy and relatively low fat. This Dairy-Free Pan-Fried Chicken is Your New…

Updated for 2023! Chocolate is always the perfect gift. Yes, always. It makes loved ones swoon, children clamor, coworkers sigh, and neighbors grateful. But it’s tricky when you know the recipient has a special diet. Fortunately, dairy-free, vegan, and even allergy-friendly chocolatiers are not only emerging, they’re flourishing! It honestly wasn’t easy, but I’ve gathered what we believe are the best dairy-free chocolate gifts for the holidays. It includes many options for everyone. Yes, everyone. The following sweet surprises won our top marks for fun and festive, sensationally smooth and creamy, or downright indulgent. The Best Dairy-Free Chocolate Gifts for…

This year, up your apple pie game with this dairy-free cranberry apple streusel pie. It’s a perfect mix of flaky crust, sweet-tart filling, and brown sugary crumble. Not to mention, this dessert is quite versatile. It includes options for just about every dietary need without compromising on taste. Everyone will love this special treat for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, or even as a post-holiday treat with those frozen cranberries you have left. Dairy-Free Cranberry Apple Streusel Pie for Fuss-Free Baking One of the great things about a streusel pie is you only need a bottom crust. The crumble topping is…

Restaurants frequently tempt me with their gourmet Brussels sprouts dishes. They’re all the rage roasted or tossed into pasta dishes. But they’re almost always drowned in butter or covered in parmesan cheese. So I’ve started making my own “restaurant-style” creations, like this Brussels sprout pasta. It’s made with simple ingredients, but boasts flavors and textures that rival those chef creations. Dairy-Free Brussels Sprout Pasta that Every Home Chef Should Try This Brussels sprout pasta takes advantage of everyday essentials, like olive oil, salt, pepper, and lemon. But it has one special ingredient that elevates the experience: pancetta. You can find…

Updated November 2023! The world of gravy is full of surprises for dairy-free consumers. Many brands contain whey, caseinate, buttermilk, or other forms of dairy, but there are dozens of naturally dairy-free gravy varieties, too. They include mixes, packets, and ready-to-use pouches, cartons, and jars. We have a full guide to them below, followed by dairy-free gravy recipes for those who prefer to do it yourself! Over 50 Dairy-Free Gravy Products with Vegan & Gluten-Free Options You can use these quick links to jump ahead to what you are looking for: Turkey Gravy Chicken Gravy Beef or Pork Gravy Au…

Updated in November 2023! A few years ago, this Santa Barbara-based ice creamery phased out their first dairy-free ice cream line. But an oat-based selection soon rose up to take its place. McConnell’s Oat Milk Ice Cream rolled out in seven flavors, each made with gluten free oats, cocoa butter, and highly refined coconut oil. And now, they’ve added some seasonal recipes to the mix! McConnell’s Oat Milk Ice Cream is Sold in Dairy-Free Scoops and Pints The following includes their full selection of flavors, but the options available might rotate in stores and online. Once you buy and try…

Updated for 2023! Did you know that there are almost as many brands of vegan “eggnog” on the market as dairy-filled ones? How cool is that? In some natural food stores, dairy-free holiday beverages will actually dominate the shelves. But have no fear, you can find many of these delights at conventional grocers, too. And I’ve confirmed with all of the brands below that these should be popping up for purchase now through the holidays. The shelf-stable ones can also be purchased online in some cases. Dairy-Free Eggnogs & Vegan Holiday Beverages Available this Year Unfortunately for eggnog traditionalists and…

Updated November 2023! Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream is an Ohio-based creamery that garnered national acclaim for inspired flavors and high-quality ingredients. They now have a few dozen Scoop Shops throughout the United States and sell their ice cream by the pint. They started out as a pure dairy-based company, but Jeni’s has expanded to offer a whole range of creamy vegan ice creams and dairy-free sorbets. They even have seasonal dairy-free flavors that pop up throughout the year. We’ve included the latest information on each staple flavor, limited addition flavors, and additional dairy-free items you can find at Jeni’s Scoop…

Updated November 2023! It’s easy to see why Cinnaholic has a cult following. This is an all vegan bakery dedicated to custom, gourmet cinnamon rolls. They serve regular-size cinnamon rolls, baby buns, frosting shots, and several other bakery items. And each year, they offer some special seasonal sweets. See our guide below for this season’s flavors, their cinnamon roll ingredients, and more! Cinnaholic Seasonal Treats For 2023, from November 1st through December 31st, Cinnaholic is baking an array of holiday-themed treats. The selection includes all of the following: Santa’s Milk and Cookies – This is their original vegan cinnamon roll…

You might know it as a traditional Christmas cake in Europe. But the Yule log, or Bûche de Noël, has become a beloved holiday dessert in other parts of the world, too. It’s a Swiss roll style sponge cake that’s filled with icing and topped with a ganache or dusted with powdered sugar. Most versions are rich with dairy cream and butter, but this is a dairy-free Yule log recipe. It’s also flourless, making it naturally gluten-free, nut-free, and even soy-free, if you wish! This Dairy-Free Yule Log is Butterless, Flourless, Chocolate Decadence There are many variations of Bûche de…

I’m pretty conservative with flavor pairings, so herbs aren’t typically on my dessert radar. But a good friend, who is far more adventurous, insisted that rosemary shortbread is amazing. We baked them up together, and I have to admit, she’s right. The dairy-free version of these cookies is delicious. Dairy-Free Rosemary Shortbread with 4 Simple Ingredients This dairy-free rosemary shortbread cookies recipe is adapted from Allrecipes. I made just a few changes in the ingredients and several in the directions. I also added some options and have tips in the FAQs below. What is Dairy-Free Butter Alternative? You might see…

Updated for 2023! Over the years I’ve learned that it’s never too early to update this list of dairy-free advent calendars. I actually begin updating it in September, when the first options pop up. And I finalize it just after Halloween, since some companies don’t officially release their advent calendars until November 1st. And this year, I have dozens of options in North America, Europe and Australia to share with you. The information below includes a variety of vegan and non-dairy advent calendars, plus highly-rated refillable and non-food advent calendars. I’ve even updated the pictures to this year’s advent calendars specifically.…

This stunning dairy-free corn chowder is the very definition of clean eating, in my opinion. It doesn’t contain any substitutes, top allergens, or processed ingredients. Instead, this soup is made purely with an abundance of vegetables, seeds, and seasonings. The end result tastes like delicious, real, comforting food. This Dairy-Free Corn Chowder is a Golden Soup for All This gluten-free and allergy-friendly corn chowder recipe was shared with us by my friend Kim Lutz. It was a sample from her cookbook Super Seeds: The Complete Guide to Cooking with Power-Packed Chia, Flax, Hemp, Quinoa and Amaranth. It’s been almost ten…

For the third year in a row, Starbucks has included dairy-free beverages in their holiday drink menu. And this year, they have two new surprises. No, it isn’t pumpkin spice latte (their recipe still contains milk). But they have baked up two Gingerbread Oatmilk Lattes that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. One is spiked with chai for a double dose of festive spice, and the other is infused with extra-virgin olive oil and is new to their Oleato coffee collection. Starbucks Holiday Beverages You Can Order Dairy-Free and Vegan In addition to this new Sugar Cookie Latte, Starbucks’ Holiday…

All I can say is, it’s about time. An allergy-friendly chocolatier has finally emerged with an alternative to Hershey’s Kisses. No Whey Smooches are dairy-free, nut-free, gluten-free, soy-free, and vegan, and are made with a sweet, creamy “milk” chocolate. Share a Milkless Chocolate Kiss with No Whey Smooches Unlike many other vegan chocolatiers, No Whey runs their own dairy-free production facility. In fact, it’s free from the top 9 common food allergens and is gluten free, too. Each “kiss” is neatly wrapped in red foil, making it perfect for lunchboxes, stockings, and more. But if you’re looking for a larger quantity,…

This stunning dairy-free pumpkin cheesecake is a delicious twist on a Thanksgiving favorite. It also doubles as a dazzling Christmas party option or just an indulgent way to enjoy leftover cans of pumpkin year round. It’s so rich, creamy, and flavorful that no one will guess it’s actually vegan friendly. Plus, it’s easy to make and can be adapted to almost any dietary need. Decadent Dairy-Free Pumpkin Cheesecake that’s Blissfully Easy Some of you might remember this as our vegan pumpkin cheesecake recipe. It was in the first edition of Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook. I made the painful…

Dr. Bronner’s, a family-owned natural brand, has officially released an oat milk line under their Magic All-One Chocolate label. Dr. Bronner’s Oat Milk Chocolate Bars are crafted by Swiss chocolatiers, and now available in a trio of dairy-free flavors. They include a milky version of the company’s most popular variety, Crunchy Hazelnut Butter, along with the all new Creamy Mocha Latte and Golden Milk Chai bars. Each variety is made from a blend of Regenerative Organic Certified ingredients, including cocoa from Ghana and Ivory Coast, coconut sugar from Indonesia, and cocoa butter from Congo. Taste the Magic of Dr. Bronner’s…