Delicious Dairy-Free Desserts For The Lactose Intolerant

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Lactose-Free Ice Cream

Many known brands like Breyers, Ben & Jerry’s and even Lactaid sell lactose-free ice cream and non-dairy frozen desserts.  Some brands like Laloo’s, Luna & Larry’s and So Delicious make ice cream with goat milk, which is lighter on the stomach, as well as coconut milk.

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Cashew Milk Ice Cream

Ice cream made with cashew milk is just as smooth and yummy as dairy-made ice cream.  One company in particular, So Delicious, is known for its cashew milk frozen desserts, which are free of soy and gluten.

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Almond Milk Ice Cream

Just like you can make ice cream with cashew milk, you can also make it with almond milk.  People swear by its creamy taste and indulgent flavors, like Ben & Jerry’s Coffee Caramel Fudge, Chunky Monkey, Chocolate Fudge Brownie, and P.B. & Cookies.

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Sorbet

Made with sweetened water and fruit, sorbet, not to be confused with sherbet, melts on the tongue.  With its rich flavor, sorbet will make you forget about that other cold treat we call ice cream.

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Tofutti Cuties

These soy-based desserts mimic the taste and look of ice cream sandwiches, and contain less sugar than their dairy-filled competitor.

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Mochi

This Japanese dessert, made of sticky rice cake, is light and, best of all, dairy free.  You can also try mochi cake on for size.

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Dark Chocolate

Unlike dairy-based milk chocolate, dark chocolate is known for its health benefits, which include improved mood and the lowering of high blood pressure.

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Dairy-Free Cheesecake

Yes, dairy-free cheesecake does exist.  Luckily for you, no flavor is off limits.  Go crazy with key lime coconut, salted caramel, raspberry, hazelnut…the (delicious) choice is yours!

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Cupcakes

Whether you buy them at a grocery store or cafe, or make them at home, dairy-free cupcakes (don’t forget the dairy-free icing) will leave your sweet tooth more than satisfied.

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Fudge

Fudge made with coconut milk is not only decadent, it’s addictive.  And most dairy-free fudge recipes only call for three or four ingredients.  Talk about simple!

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Dessert Muffins

You can pack all types of healthy ingredients into a dessert muffin – shredded zucchini, cranberries, carrots, apples, blueberries, coconut… aren’t you getting hungry just thinking about it?

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Biscotti

Biscotti is known for being dry and crunchy, but very flavorful.  Dip some dairy-free biscotti into your next cup of coffee for an after-dinner (or before-dinner – we’re not judging) dessert.

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Sugar Cookies

With simple, wholesome, and dairy-free ingredients, sugar cookies are a dessert no-brainer.

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Banana Chocolate Chip Bread

A homemade recipe for banana chocolate chip bread calls for ripe bananas, chocolate chips, salt, baking powder and soda, flour, an egg, sugar and safflower oil.  Easy, breezy and lactose free!

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Lemon Bars

This tangy treat is a classic.  Top a lemon bar off with some powdered sugar and your taste buds will surely thank you.