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20 Delectable Dairy-Free Holiday Recipes

12.01.21

The holiday season is the perfect time to enjoy the feel-good recipes that we know and love. However, doing so on a dairy-free diet can seem challenging when so many holiday dishes are full of dairy.

Fortunately, there are tons of creative dairy-free takes on traditional holiday favorites. Below you’ll find a collection of dairy-free recipes, made using Pacific Foods broths, stocks, and plant-based beverages. They’re locally sourced and put together with the utmost care and attention. Most importantly, they make it easy to indulge while skipping the dairy.

Dairy-Free Eggnog Latte

This thick, frothy beverage combines honey, ground cloves, cinnamon, and vanilla with Pacific Foods Organic Oat Original Plant-Based Beverage. Served over espresso or strong coffee, this eggnog latte is a delicious holiday treat.

See the full recipe: Dairy-Free Eggnog Latte

Non-Dairy Gingerbread Bundt Cake with Coconut Glaze

Our delicious, dairy-free cake is made with Pacific Foods Organic Coconut Original Plant-Based Beverage. The flavors include ginger, cloves, cinnamon, allspice, lemon, and vanilla. This cake can be prepared gluten-free.

See the full recipe: Non-Dairy Gingerbread Bundt Cake with Coconut Glaze

Dairy-Free Gingerbread Martini

A classic holiday treat turned delightfully into your favorite drink, this vodka martini puts a new spin on the gingerbread cookie. Vodka, coffee liqueur, and dairy-free Irish cream liqueur combined with ginger syrup, plant-based vanilla ice cream, and Pacific Foods Organic Reduced Sugar Oat Original Plant-Based Beverage create a sweet, but complex drink.

See the full recipe: Dairy-Free Gingerbread Martini

Dairy-Free Berry Cobbler

Made with Pacific Foods Original Organic Oat Beverage, this beautiful dish is one of our favorite dairy-free breakfast options. Fresh fruit and dairy-free yogurt are the perfect complements to the decadent croissant-based french toast bake.

See the full recipe: Dairy-Free Berry Cobbler

Dairy-Free Pumpkin Bread

This simple, nourishing recipe is perfect for the holiday season. Tying together simple baking ingredients with Pacific Foods Reduced Sugar Original Oat Beverage, it’ll no doubt be a hit with you and your loved ones as a delicious and relatively light dessert.

See the full recipe: Dairy-Free Pumpkin Bread

Vegan Chocolate Peppermint Cake

Sometimes simple is better. This chocolate peppermint loaf cake takes only 15 minutes to prepare. That quick prep does not mean a lack of flavor. The cake is a flavorful balance of chocolate and peppermint, with a glaze that makes for a beautiful holiday presentation.

See the full recipe: Vegan Chocolate Peppermint Cake

Dairy-Free Sweet Potato Cake with Cashew Yogurt Frosting

Sweet potato, almond butter, eggs, flour, Pacific Foods Organic Unsweetened Almond Original Plant-Based Beverage, and maple syrup make for a flavorful, moist holiday cake. The frosting is cashew yogurt, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and maple syrup. The result is a dessert that can satisfy your sweet tooth.

See the full recipe: Dairy-Free Sweet Potato Cake with Cashew Yogurt Frosting

Dairy-Free Apple Cinnamon Muffins

You’ll love this holiday breakfast option from the moment the smell of sweet apples fills your nose. Made with Pacific Foods Organic Original Almond Milk, this dairy-free french toast can make your holiday breakfast something special.

See the full recipe: Dairy-Free Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Dairy-Free Rosemary Biscuits

These dairy-free biscuits are an easy and delicious addition to any holiday meal. They can be ready in 30 minutes, start to finish. The result is a delicious, flaky biscuit that will make your family cheer.

See the full recipe: Dairy-Free Rosemary Biscuits

Dairy-Free Pumpkin Spice Shake

A shake made out of pumpkin pie (crust and all), dairy-free vanilla ice cream, and Pacific Foods Hemp Original Plant-Based Beverage is every bit as delicious as you’d expect. This sweet treat should not be missed.

See the full recipe: Dairy-Free Pumpkin Spice Shake

Mini Dairy-Free Raspberry and Pomegranate Cheesecakes

These sweet, tangy treats incorporate a host of nourishing ingredients. Almonds, Medjool dates, cashews, coconut yogurt, Pacific Foods Cashew Unsweetened Original Plant-Based Beverage, raspberries, pomegranate seeds, and more go into the crust, filling, and topping for these mini cheesecakes.

See the full recipe: Mini Dairy-Free Raspberry and Pomegranate Cheesecakes

Dairy-Free Coconut Caramel Chocolate Bars

This dairy-free snack replicates the flavor of a traditional bar without artificial sweeteners and other unwanted ingredients. Almond butter, Pacific Foods Organic Unsweetened Coconut Vanilla Plant-Based Beverage, pitted Medjool dates, and coconut oil, pair beautifully with dark chocolate and sea salt in this tasty recipe.

See the full recipe: Dairy-Free Coconut Caramel Chocolate Bars

Vegan Rigatoni Bake

This fast dinner recipe is dairy-free, vegetarian, and absolutely delicious. Rigatoni, fresh basil, oregano, baby tomatoes, and Pacific Foods Organic Creamy Tomato Basil Soup mix to create a simple masterpiece.

See the full recipe: Vegan Rigatoni Bake

White Russian

This dairy-free alternative to the classic cocktail substitutes Pacific Foods Cashew Unsweetened Vanilla Plant-Based Beverage for the traditional cream. Whether you are new to the White Russian or are looking for a non-dairy version, you should give this recipe a try.

See the full recipe: White Russian

Vegan Peppermint Mocha Mug Cakes for Two

Does a vegan, dairy-free cake in under 10 minutes sound too good to be true? This recipe combines the flavors of dark chocolate, peppermint, coconut, and coffee. Made with Pacific Foods Hemp Unsweetened Original Plant-Based Beverage, these mug cakes take 5 minutes to prep and only 2 minutes to cook in the microwave.

See the full recipe: Vegan Peppermint Mocha Mug Cakes for Two

Vegan Pumpkin and Sage Gnocchi

This vegan, dairy-free entree combines onion, garlic, cashews, pumpkin puree, and sage with Pacific Foods Cashew Original Plant-Based Beverage and Pacific Foods Organic Vegetable Broth. It’s a creamy, delicious, and nourishing option that is both convenient and tasty.

See the full recipe: Vegan Pumpkin and Sage Gnocchi

Vegan Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese

This comfort food is sure to please a wide range of palates. Vegan and dairy-free, our mac and cheese uses sweet potatoes, thyme, paprika, turmeric, yellow mustard, and lemon juice, along with Pacific Foods Cashew Original Plant-Based Beverage to provide the perfect flavor to bring the noodles to life.

See the full recipe: Vegan Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese

Vegan Peppermint Mocha Latte

No flavor defines the holiday season like peppermint. This dairy-free latte uses peppermint oil and crushed candy canes to bring your morning coffee to life. Along with Pacific Foods Hazelnut Chocolate Plant-Based Beverage, this recipe is sure to bring warmth to a cold winter morning.

See the full recipe: Vegan Peppermint Mocha Latte

Vegan Chocolate Hazelnut Cupcakes

This nutty, chocolate frosted cupcake is a dessert to remember. Cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla, apple cider vinegar, and Pacific Foods Organic Hazelnut Plant-Based Beverage give the cupcake its flavor. The frosting includes semi-sweet chocolate chips, coconut oil, and powdered sugar.

Note: You’ll need to specifically opt for vegan chocolate chips in order to make this a completely vegan recipe

See the full recipe: Vegan Chocolate Hazelnut Cupcakes

Vegan Almond Butter Cookie Skillet

Our last recipe is for a dessert as beautiful as it is delicious. The vegan almond butter cookie skillet is a dessert that a family can share. Creamy almond butter, maple syrup, flax egg, almond flour, and dark chocolate chips bring this cookie to life. Along with Pacific Foods Organic Almond Vanilla Plant-Based Beverage, this dairy-free delight is a perfect dish for your holiday season.

Note: You’ll need to specifically opt for vegan chocolate chips in order to make this a completely vegan recipe

See the full recipe: Vegan Almond Butter Cookie Skillet

Dairy-Free Recipes to Enjoy This Holiday Season From Pacific Foods

Our recipes are meant to inspire you to make delicious choices you can feel good about as a part of your holiday season. The natural and organic products from Pacific Foods can help you bring nature’s goodness to your holiday table.