Dairy-Free Recipes that Kids Can Cook https://godairyfree.org/recipes/kids-can-cook Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:58:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://godairyfree.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/cropped-GoCow-32x32.png Dairy-Free Recipes that Kids Can Cook https://godairyfree.org/recipes/kids-can-cook 32 32 232693008 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 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 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 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 Kid-Friendly Banana Orange Strawberry Smoothie (aka the BOSS!) https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-banana-orange-strawberry-smoothie https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-banana-orange-strawberry-smoothie#respond Sat, 13 May 2023 00:22:38 +0000 http://gdftest.co.cc/s6-recipes/c32-beverages/kylies-kid-friendly-smoothie-vegan-gluten-free-soy-free/ My niece Kylie cringed at our dairy-free diet when she first came to live with us, but she adapted rather quickly. One of her favorite treats was this banana orange strawberry smoothie. It’s a no added sugar blend that’s naturally sweet, particularly when the berries are in season, like now! Kids Can Customize this Banana [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-banana-orange-strawberry-smoothie/feed 0 162236 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 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 Microwave Mug Brownie with Single-Serve Sundae Options https://godairyfree.org/recipes/microwave-dairy-free-mug-brownie https://godairyfree.org/recipes/microwave-dairy-free-mug-brownie#comments Sun, 10 Jul 2022 01:22:26 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=191717 It’s been several years since the mug dessert craze hit, but fast and easy desserts never go out of style, do they? This dairy-free mug brownie is the perfect single-serve treat, especially when cravings strike right now. It takes just a few minutes to whisk the ingredients together, and 1 minute in the microwave. And [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/microwave-dairy-free-mug-brownie/feed 4 191717 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 Freezer Pancakes with Blueberry, Chocolate Chip, and PBJ Options https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-freezer-pancakes https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-freezer-pancakes#comments Sun, 26 Sep 2021 20:26:24 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=218150 We originally shared this dairy-free freezer pancakes recipe several years ago, for the back to school season. This has been a challenging year, so we decided to give this post an update. It’s a Kids Can Cook favorite created by Sarah and her daughter Katherine. Dairy-Free Freezer Pancakes with Blueberry, Chocolate Chip, and PBJ Options [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-freezer-pancakes/feed 12 218150 Chunky Monkey Cookies with Banana, Oats, and Dairy-Free Chocolate https://godairyfree.org/recipes/banana-oat-monkey-cookies https://godairyfree.org/recipes/banana-oat-monkey-cookies#comments Sun, 06 Jun 2021 18:56:01 +0000 http://gdftest.co.cc/s6-recipes/c35-dairy-free-desserts/monkey-cookies/ I came up with this recipe for dairy-free chunky monkey cookies years ago by combining a few different cookie recipes I found online. I love chocolate chip oatmeal cookies, and the bananas, walnuts, and spices added an extra level of flavor and texture. Chunky Monkey Cookies with Banana, Oats, and Dairy-Free Chocolate At the time, [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/banana-oat-monkey-cookies/feed 4 162543 Dairy-Free Crunch Wrap Supreme Copycat that’s also Vegan-Friendly https://godairyfree.org/recipes/vegan-dairy-free-crunch-wrap-supreme-copycat https://godairyfree.org/recipes/vegan-dairy-free-crunch-wrap-supreme-copycat#respond Tue, 23 Mar 2021 21:22:37 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=276217 For someone who doesn’t even have TikTok, it’s surprising how often I make viral recipes featured there. This time it’s barely a recipe, more of an idea. It’s a simple way to make a personalized dairy-free tortilla wrap. By cutting and folding one large, filled tortilla, kids can make their own dairy-free Crunch Wrap Supreme [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/vegan-dairy-free-crunch-wrap-supreme-copycat/feed 0 276217 Pot o’ Gold Cupcakes are a Sweet St. Patrick’s Day Surprise https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-pot-o-gold-cupcakes https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-pot-o-gold-cupcakes#respond Sun, 14 Mar 2021 14:22:39 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=275684 Even though my kids are getting older, I still enjoy making something fun to celebrate holidays throughout the year. They make the calendar go around, as my mom says. I saw a St. Patrick’s Day filled cupcake recipe in Better Homes and Gardens and decided to rework it so it would be dairy and alcohol [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-pot-o-gold-cupcakes/feed 0 275684 Two Ingredient Bagels made Dairy-Free. Yes, They Really Do Work! https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-two-ingredient-bagels https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-two-ingredient-bagels#comments Sun, 24 Jan 2021 21:22:35 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=273710 Katherine and I are always up for trying viral recipes (Dalgona coffee, anyone?). So when Alisa suggested dairy-free two ingredient bagels, we jumped at the chance. Using dairy-free yogurt and a homemade self-rising flour blend because we like to complicate things, Katherine made delicious yeast-free, no boil bagels. Everyone in our family enjoyed them. I [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-two-ingredient-bagels/feed 5 273710 Santa Pancakes are a Real Dairy-Free Treat on St. Nicholas Day https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-santa-pancakes-recipe https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-santa-pancakes-recipe#respond Wed, 02 Dec 2020 16:22:13 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=270749 Many years ago, when my children were very little, a friend of mine introduced me to celebrating St. Nicholas Day. Around the same time, a blogger I followed (RIP, Google Reader), wrote about making Santa Pancakes for her children on St. Nicholas Day. St. Nicholas was known for secret gift giving, which developed into the [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-santa-pancakes-recipe/feed 0 270749 Dairy-Free Ghost Brownies are Scary Good Sweets for Halloween https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-ghost-brownies https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-ghost-brownies#respond Sun, 18 Oct 2020 16:22:46 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=269078 With most school and community holiday events cancelled, I’m looking for ways to have a fun Halloween at home. Traditionally, Scott makes a Halloween-themed dinner (such as dairy-free mummy dogs) and the kids enjoy trick-or-treat candy for dessert. This year, we need a dessert as well. And we’ve decided on these dairy-free ghost brownies. Dairy-Free [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-ghost-brownies/feed 0 269078 DIY Dairy-Free Instant Noodle Cups are Easy with These Tips https://godairyfree.org/recipes/diy-dairy-free-instant-noodle-cups https://godairyfree.org/recipes/diy-dairy-free-instant-noodle-cups#respond Tue, 13 Oct 2020 19:22:41 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=268561 Ramen noodles and cup of noodles are popular lunch choices for the teens and preteens I know. They’re easy to make and pack in a thermos, make with an electric kettle in a dorm room, or make for a quick lunch during online school at home. Many instant noodles have dairy in the seasoning. Even [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/diy-dairy-free-instant-noodle-cups/feed 0 268561 Dairy-Free Oreo Mug Cake with Just 3 Ingredients and 5 Minutes https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-oreo-mug-cake https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-oreo-mug-cake#comments Sun, 27 Sep 2020 23:44:48 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=267324 Some online recipes seem like more trouble than they’re worth. Pancake cereal, anyone? But some are so simple, so perfect, you wonder why no one ever thought of them before. Yes, I’m talking about the Oreo mug cake, made internet famous on TikTok. Greater than the sum of its parts, this dairy-free Oreo mug cake [...]

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