Sweet Dairy-Free Snack Options
If you’re craving a sweet, dairy-free snack, you’re in luck!
The following options will hit the sweet spot for people following dairy-free diets:
1. Sweet and salty energy balls
Energy balls are easy to make and are a perfect choice when you’re craving something sweet.
Plus, they can be customized based on your flavor preferences. Make them in larger batches and place them in your refrigerator or freezer so you always have a nutritious snack on hand.
Simply toss ingredients like coconut flour, nut butter, oats, vanilla, salt, and dates into a food processor and pulse until they’re a smooth consistency. Then roll the mixture into balls and store in your fridge or freezer.
Here are a few delicious dairy-free energy ball recipes:
- 3 Ingredient Healthy No Sugar Added Paleo Energy Balls by Beaming Baker
- 5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cup Energy Bites by Minimalist Baker
- Lemon Coconut No-Bake Energy Bites from The Simple Veganista
2. Dairy-free chocolatey smoothie
If you’re a chocolate lover, but can’t or prefer not to eat dairy, you can still enjoy a chocolatey snack.
To make a rich, chocolate smoothie without dairy, all you need is dairy-free chocolate protein powder such as pea protein powder and cacao powder, which are both naturally dairy-free.
Add a scoop of dairy-free chocolate protein powder plus a teaspoon of cacao powder to a blender. Add ingredients of your choice like frozen banana, nut butter, ground flax seed, and a plant-based milk such as cashew or coconut milk.
Blend until smooth and you’ve got a chocolatey, dairy-free treat prepared in just a few minutes.
Here are a few more recipe ideas for dairy-free chocolate smoothies:
- Cacao Smoothie by Real Food-Whole Life
- Dairy Free Cherry Chocolate Smoothie from Milk Free Mom
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Vegan Protein Shake Recipe by Beaming Baker
3. Banana protein muffins
Baked goods like muffins are delicious, but they’re often lacking filling ingredients like protein and fiber. They also tend to be high in added sugar.
They also often contain dairy products like milk and butter.
However, there are ways to make delicious baked goods that are filling and dairy-free.
This dairy-free Banana Protein Muffin recipe from The Healthy Consultant contains dairy-free protein powder, which boosts the protein content of this dish.
4. Coconut yogurt parfaits
If you love yogurt but are following a dairy-free diet, give coconut yogurt a try.
Like dairy-based yogurt, coconut yogurt is rich and creamy, making it a perfect ingredient for dairy-free snacks like yogurt parfaits.
To make a sweet, crunchy, and creamy coconut yogurt parfait, layer your coconut yogurt with your choice of the following ingredients:
- toppings like chia seeds, ground flaxseed, cacao nibs, and unsweetened coconut
- fresh fruit like berries, diced apples, or bananas
- nuts or seeds like pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, or chopped almonds.
- low sugar granola like Purely Elizabeth or Paleonola