Family-Friendly Dairy-Free Recipes https://godairyfree.org/recipes/sarah-dairy-free-recipes Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:44:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://godairyfree.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/cropped-GoCow-32x32.png Family-Friendly Dairy-Free Recipes https://godairyfree.org/recipes/sarah-dairy-free-recipes 32 32 232693008 The Rhubarb Coffee Cake that Won Us Over https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-rhubarb-coffee-cake https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-rhubarb-coffee-cake#comments Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:28:55 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=199457 Carrots tend to take center stage in spring, but it’s also the height of rhubarb season! Rhubarb is a vegetable that’s used more like a fruit in recipes, but can never be eaten raw. When cooked, rhubarb softens and mellows, but is still quite tart and tangy. Sugar tames it, which is why rhubarb is [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-rhubarb-coffee-cake/feed 11 199457 Chocolate Chip Shortbread with Brown Sugar (Just 4 Ingredients!) https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-chocolate-chip-shortbread https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-chocolate-chip-shortbread#comments Thu, 11 Dec 2025 23:15:42 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=211174 This dairy-free chocolate chip shortbread recipe is the only chocolate chip cookie we make anymore because it is so easy and so tasty! My daughter Katherine made a batch for a family reunion one summer and people could not believe they were dairy free. Since then, we’ve been making them for holidays, school activities, and [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-chocolate-chip-shortbread/feed 18 211174 Homemade Rice-a-Roni in Beef, Chicken, or Vegan https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-homemade-rice-a-roni https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-homemade-rice-a-roni#comments Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:21:38 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=213648 This dairy-free homemade Rice-a-Roni copycat, or turkey rice pilaf as we also call it, is a recipe I first shared over 15 years ago. It’s continued to be a staple in our household, and is a perennial favorite for potlucks, family events, and easy meals during the busy holiday season. You can enjoy it as [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-homemade-rice-a-roni/feed 5 213648 Pumpkin Bars with Dairy-Free Spiced Buttercream Frosting https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-pumpkin-bars https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-pumpkin-bars#comments Fri, 10 Oct 2025 19:56:23 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=220374 Do you have a holiday dessert that even the pickiest eaters in your family devour? For us, it’s these incredibly moist and flavorful dairy-free pumpkin bars. Years ago, before dairy-free baking became more mainstream, my mom caught Paula Deen making a version of these on the Food Network. My dad tracked it down online, I [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-pumpkin-bars/feed 16 220374 Homemade Applesauce in 30 Minutes or Less! https://godairyfree.org/recipes/easy-homemade-applesauce https://godairyfree.org/recipes/easy-homemade-applesauce#comments Sat, 20 Sep 2025 11:04:28 +0000 http://gdftest.co.cc/s6-recipes/c42-snacks/homemade-applesauce-vegan-gluten-free-nut-free-soy-free/ I really, really like homemade applesauce. And so do my kids. For years I labored under the delusion that it was hard to make, but now I know the truth! I’ll share my tips and tricks for quickly making delicious fresh applesauce on the stovetop with only minutes of preparation. Easy Homemade Applesauce Tips & [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/easy-homemade-applesauce/feed 1 163718 No-Bake S’mores Bars that are Ooey, Gooey, Delicious https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-smores-bars https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-smores-bars#respond Fri, 29 Aug 2025 18:18:41 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=322099 If campfires aren’t allowed where you live, or your simply looking for a deliciously easy treat, these dairy-free s’mores bars are perfect! They don’t heat up the kitchen, they use everyday ingredients, and they take just 20 minutes (or less!) to make. Plus, everyone seems to love them! Dairy-Free S’mores Bars Our Whole Family Loves [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-smores-bars/feed 0 322099 Dairy-Free Neapolitan Ice Cream Pie (with Dragon Fruit!) https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-neapolitan-ice-cream-pie-dragon-fruit https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-neapolitan-ice-cream-pie-dragon-fruit#respond Mon, 11 Aug 2025 16:22:13 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=321346 How can you make the strawberry-vanilla-chocolate trifecta even better? Add dragon fruit! This sweet, tropical fruit (also known as pitaya) lends a refreshing flavor with subtle hints of citrus. The pink variety also provides a brilliant hue, and is the type used in this award-wining, dairy-free Neapolitan ice cream pie recipe.  Dragon Fruit Neapolitan Ice [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-neapolitan-ice-cream-pie-dragon-fruit/feed 0 321346 Dairy-Free Lime Bars https://godairyfree.org/news/dairy-free-lime-bars https://godairyfree.org/news/dairy-free-lime-bars#comments Thu, 13 Mar 2025 17:30:59 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=189040 Updated! We’ve made these dairy-free lime bars so many times! The recipe is so easy that my daughter began making it by herself when she was just eleven years old. These sweet-tart bars have been our go-to treat for countless weekends, but they also make a great holiday dessert. For St. Patrick’s Day and Christmas, [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/news/dairy-free-lime-bars/feed 11 189040 The Best Dairy-Free Mashed Potatoes according to Our Families https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-mashed-potatoes https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-mashed-potatoes#comments Mon, 09 Sep 2024 23:20:06 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=184872 What is your favorite Thanksgiving dish? Mine is stuffing and Sarah’s is gravy (is it a side?), but the rest of our families choose mashed potatoes. So we’ve made it our business to perfect the best dairy-free mashed potatoes. I think we’ve succeeded with this delicious recipe. It’s a classic with fully tested options to [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-mashed-potatoes/feed 26 184872 Strawberry Filled Cupcakes with Zesty Lemon Glaze https://godairyfree.org/recipes/strawberry-filled-cupcakes https://godairyfree.org/recipes/strawberry-filled-cupcakes#comments Sat, 06 Apr 2024 19:00:23 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=199014 These delicious dairy-free strawberry filled cupcakes are made with tender vanilla cakes, fresh strawberries, and a lemony glaze. It’s the perfect flavor combination for spring and summer celebrations. And the recipe suits a variety of dietary needs. In addition to dairy-free, these single-serve desserts can be egg-free, nut-free, and soy-free, if you wish. Dairy-Free Strawberry [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/strawberry-filled-cupcakes/feed 8 199014 Soft Sugar Cookies with Roll & Cut and Drop Cookie Options https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-sugar-cookies https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-sugar-cookies#comments Mon, 25 Mar 2024 23:30:32 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=231531 This dairy-free sugar cookies recipe is truly a family favorite for dairy-free mama, Sarah. The recipe was adapted from her friend and neighbor Renee’s recipe, which was passed down from her grandmother. Renee makes a double batch of these cookies every year for their annual neighborhood Christmas party, where they are always a big hit. [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-sugar-cookies/feed 18 231531 Curry Zucchini Soup that’s Plant-Based and Allergy-Friendly https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-curry-zucchini-soup https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-curry-zucchini-soup#comments Wed, 02 Aug 2023 16:22:02 +0000 http://gdftest.co.cc/s6-recipes/c43-soup/mary-hunts-zucchini-curry-soup-egg-free-gluten-free-nut-free/ I love zucchini, and always take full advantage of the season. I steam it, sauté it, roast it, and of course, toss it in all types of recipes. This dairy-free curry zucchini soup has become one of our favorites.  It’s healthy, loaded with produce, and my kids actually eat it! Dairy-Free Curry Zucchini Soup for [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-curry-zucchini-soup/feed 1 163615 Chocolate Chip Brownies that are an American Girl Favorite https://godairyfree.org/recipes/american-girl-chocolate-chip-brownies https://godairyfree.org/recipes/american-girl-chocolate-chip-brownies#respond Wed, 19 Apr 2023 21:00:26 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=242761 Back in 2019, when American Girl announced their girl of the year, the allergy community was abuzz. The new character, Blaire Wilson, just happened to be dairy free. And a few important things have lived on since her reign. They include two children’s books, Blaire and Blaire Cooks Up a Plan. The latter weaves three [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/american-girl-chocolate-chip-brownies/feed 0 242761 Dairy-Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars with Allergy-Friendly Options https://godairyfree.org/recipes/chocolate-peanut-butter-bars https://godairyfree.org/recipes/chocolate-peanut-butter-bars#comments Tue, 04 Oct 2022 01:42:35 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=193107 Before we get too deep into fall, did you have a good summer? Did you treat yourself to any souvenirs to remind you of your travels and adventures? We collected some seashells at the beach, received a handmade lamp from my grandmother-in-law to remind us of her and the afternoon she spent teaching us how [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/chocolate-peanut-butter-bars/feed 9 193107 Busy Day Peanut Butter Protein Balls with Options for All https://godairyfree.org/recipes/peanut-butter-protein-balls https://godairyfree.org/recipes/peanut-butter-protein-balls#comments Mon, 19 Sep 2022 21:30:01 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=217774 Several years ago, Sarah and her daughter Katherine shared their favorite peanut butter protein balls recipe. It’s a snack recipe that they rely on during the busy back to school and holiday seasons. They use dairy-free milk powder, but I recently tried the recipe with dairy-free protein powder, and it worked perfectly! I’ve updated the [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/peanut-butter-protein-balls/feed 12 217774 Southern Peanut Pie is a Must Bake for Cracker Jack Fans https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-southern-peanut-pie https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-southern-peanut-pie#comments Sun, 03 Jul 2022 17:22:21 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=233942 Over the past year or so I read a few articles extolling the virtues of Southern Peanut Pie and became intrigued. Not peanut butter pie, but peanut pie. It’s a variation on pecan pie, and a Southern delicacy. One of the articles shared an image of an old Karo syrup ad featuring a recipe for [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-southern-peanut-pie/feed 6 233942 Dairy-Free Carrot Cake Ice Cream infused with “Cream Cheese” Frosting https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-carrot-cake-ice-cream https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-carrot-cake-ice-cream#comments Wed, 22 Jun 2022 19:10:50 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=183945 Many years ago, we held a dairy-free ice cream recipe contest using Go Veggie Vegan Cream Cheese Alternative. It brought in a great selection of frozen desserts, but the winner was this dairy-free carrot cake ice cream recipe by Sarah Hatfield. I haven’t made any changes to it – it’s perfect as is – but [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-carrot-cake-ice-cream/feed 9 183945 Tapioca Pudding that was a Dairy-Free Grand Prize Winner https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-tapioca-pudding https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-tapioca-pudding#comments Thu, 02 Jun 2022 19:52:46 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=197066 This recipe for dairy-free tapioca pudding was the grand prize winner in the “video” category of our March Recipe Madness Contest back in 2014. It was created and submitted by Doug, Anna, and Jordan Melven. We’ve since updated this post with more options. Dairy-Free Tapioca Pudding that was a Grand Prize Winner In this adorable [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-tapioca-pudding/feed 7 197066 Mama’s Overnight Oatmeal Cookies are Fabulously Butterless and Flourless https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-overnight-oatmeal-cookies https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-overnight-oatmeal-cookies#comments Fri, 10 Dec 2021 19:11:19 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=182373 These unconventional overnight oatmeal cookies will shatter your “good cookie” rules. They are full of balanced sweet flavor, but challenge the notion of textural perfection. They bake up very soft and just lightly chewy in the middle, like classic oatmeal cookies. But they lightly spread, creating a chewier sweet edge. This might seem like a [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-overnight-oatmeal-cookies/feed 29 182373 Butterscotch Apple Pie is a Spin on Grandma Ople’s Popular Recipe https://godairyfree.org/recipes/vegan-butterscotch-apple-pie https://godairyfree.org/recipes/vegan-butterscotch-apple-pie#comments Sat, 13 Nov 2021 22:22:54 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=285945 Sarah and I were planning to make a dairy-free holiday e-book. But we eventually decided to put our favorite holiday recipes online instead. That’s why this Classic Dairy-Free Thanksgiving Menu was created. But somehow, one of Sarah’s favorite family recipes was forgotten: Butterscotch Apple Pie. This recipe has a unique trick to it. A buttery, [...]

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