Whether hosting a dairy free Thanksgiving or bringing a dairy free dish, find recipes that everyone can enjoy this holiday season!

Whether you’re planning a fully dairy-free Thanksgiving gathering or bringing a dairy-free dish to share, these recipes are perfect for creating a meal everyone can enjoy. You can make alterations for most other allergens as well. In our home we manage dairy and nuts.
From savory main courses to classic sides and delectable desserts, you’ll have all the holiday essentials without dairy. Milk allergies can be serious and severe. Here are our trusted products, but always double-check labels for your safety.
Dairy-Free Milk: Oatly Full Fat or Planet Oat Unsweetened. Country Crock Plant Cream for whipping.
Dairy-Free Chocolate Chips: Enjoy Life or Trader Joe’s semi-sweet.
Dairy-Free Butter: Country Crock Plant Butter (tubs for spreading, sticks for baking). If soy free, Earth Balance Soy Free (tubs for spreading, sticks for baking).
Dairy-Free Cheese: Follow Your Heart or Violife for Parmesan.
Dairy-Free Cream Cheese: Violife (brick-style), Tofutti works well when flavoring.
Dairy-Free Sour Cream: Violife or Tofutti works well when flavoring.
Dairy-Free Yogurt: Dairy-Free Oui or Silk Coconut Milk.
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Dairy Free Bread
Quick Dinner Rolls are light, and fluffy dinner rolls made from scratch. Freezer-friendly and perfect with any meal, especially holiday dinners. Ready in just one hour from flour to table!
Fresh, homemade dinner rolls from scratch—light, fluffy, and freezer-friendly. Perfect for any meal, especially holiday dinners. Easily adaptable to dairy-free and vegan with a few simple swaps!
Our French Bread Recipe is easy to make in a stand mixer. Perfect for sandwiches, garlic bread, bruschetta, or just served with butter.
No Knead Bread coming soon!
Dairy Free Main Dishes
Slow Cooker Boneless Turkey Breast delivers tender, moist turkey and a flavorful gravy. We go with Butterball brand for dairy free and it pairs perfectly with your favorite sides.
Roast Turkey Breast is juicy, tender, has crispy skin coated in garlic, herbs, and dairy-free butter. Perfect for Thanksgiving or anytime you’re craving a delicious turkey dinner.
Dairy Free Lasagna skips the ricotta and gets its creamy texture from a rich bechamel, paired with a flavorful homemade meat sauce.
Our Baked Ziti Recipe brings together hearty layers of savory meat sauce, velvety bechamel, and melty cheese to create the ultimate comfort food!
Air Fryer Whole Chicken is juicy with perfectly crispy skin. This easy rotisserie-style chicken requires just a few simple ingredients for a delicious dinner.
Dairy Free Side Dishes
Garlic Mashed Potatoes are loaded with roasted garlic and plant-based butter, making them the perfect potato side dish.
Red Skin Mashed Potatoes are packed with flavor and incredibly easy to make. No peeling required, making them one of our favorite go-to potato side dishes.
Perfect Mashed Potatoes Recipe are truly, perfect! Learn how to make the best mashed potatoes with all the tips you need to master this classic side dish, perfect for holidays like Thanksgiving or any dinner.
Green Beans Almondine is a simple yet elegant side dish featuring tender green beans sautéed with plant-based butter, garlic, toasted almonds, and a splash of lemon juice for brightness.
*Skip the almonds and use your save nuts or seeds. For almonds without nut cross contamination we use Barney Butter brand.
Slow Cooker Stuffing is a game-changer for holiday meals. This Traditional Stuffing is slow-cooked to perfection, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully while keeping the dish moist and flavorful. Plus, it frees up valuable oven space on Thanksgiving!
Easy Coleslaw Recipe is perfect for the holidays! Skip shredding cabbage and carrots by using pre-shredded coleslaw mix, then pour our simple, dairy-free coleslaw dressing over the top. It’s an easy and quick side dish that fits perfectly into your holiday spread!
Tri Color Pasta Salad Recipe is a quick and easy rotini pasta salad, perfect for picnics and potlucks! We love making this vibrant pasta salad when entertaining or bringing food to family and friends.
*Use chopped Miyoko’s vegan cheese or Follow Your Heart shreds in place of mozzarella balls.
Potato Salad with Eggs Recipe is a great side dish for your Thanksgiving spread. It’s simple to make, kid-friendly, and a perfect addition to any holiday meal!
*Eggs can be left out for an egg allergy and use Just Mayo or Hellmann’s vegan mayo as well.
Deviled Egg Pasta Salad Recipe is perfect for entertaining and a must-make Thanksgiving dish. Use leftover deviled eggs for an easy twist! Add this delicious recipe to your Thanksgiving menu to impress your guests.
Green Bean Casserole coming soon! Try this amazing one from Know Your Produce.
Dairy Free Desserts
This is the BEST Dairy Free Pumpkin Pie you’ll ever taste or make. Even those who aren’t dairy-free will be asking for a second slice!
Our Pumpkin Roll Recipe screams fall, pumpkin spice and everything nice! Enjoy with some pumpkin spice coffee for the perfect Thanksgiving dessert.
*Use Violife cream cheese (the one in the cardboard and plastic) for filling with country crock plant butter.
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies are perfect for enjoying anytime, but especially around the fall and holidays!
*Use country crock plant butter sticks.
Our Cinnamon Roll Recipe perfect for the holidays or whenever a craving strikes! They’re fluffy, sweet, and incredibly easy to make.
*Use violife in the card board box with plastic.
Dutch Apple Pie coming soon!
Dairy Free Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes
Instant Pot Turkey Noodle Soup is a great way to use up leftover Thanksgiving turkey, or you can easily swap in leftover chicken!
Ham and Potato Casserole is a great way to use up leftover ham. Tender potatoes and savory ham are baked in a creamy, cheesy sauce, making it perfect for holiday dinners, gatherings, or potlucks.
*Use country crock plant butter, full fat oatly and follow your heart shredded cheddar or violife cheddar for best results.
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