- What did the cow say when she was invited to try rice milk? “No whey!”
- What do you get when you cross a cow and a duck? Milk and quackers!
At Sticky Fingers Cooking®, we develop kid-friendly recipes that make special diets simple and delicious because we believe every child should get to experience the sweet magic of dessert—no matter their dietary needs. If you’re brand new to dairy-free baking, or just hunting for fresh ideas, you’re in the right place. Below you’ll find smart swaps, a little about how they work, and some of our favorite dairy-free dessert recipes that little chefs love to make and eat.
Dairy-Free 101: What to Swap and Why
Not sure how to replace milk, butter, or yogurt? Check out our Food Allergy Substitution Guide for Parents—practical tips on what to avoid (like casein and whey) and simple substitutions for everything from milk and buttermilk to yogurt, frosting, and even chocolate chips.
Dairy-Free Desserts Your Family Will Love
Bright, tangy, and creamy beyond belief, this no-bake pudding is made with silken tofu. A perfect project for little chefs who love zesty flavors! Kids will love zesting and squeezing the lemons. Get the recipe for Silken Lemon Meringue Pie Pudding here!
These soft, velvety bites are packed with chocolatey goodness—and the prettiest pop of red, thanks to the beets! Who knew root vegetables could be so much fun? Kids will love whisking the dry ingredients and observing the vinegar and baking soda reaction. Get the recipe for Just Beet It! VEGAN Red Velvet Doughnut Holes here!
Imagine the freshest fruit turned into a frosty, melt-in-your-mouth treat—all in just minutes. Cleanup? Practically non-existent, thanks to the one-step magic of the blender. Kids will love squeezing the lemons, measuring the ingredients, pressing “blend.” Get the recipe for Frosty Fruit Sorbet Blender Wizardry here!
Make Dessert Extra Fun!
Make a Topping Bar: set out berries, toasted coconut, crushed pretzels, dairy-free chocolate drizzle.
Taste as You Go: let kids sample ingredients and describe the flavors.
Share the Joy: double the batch for friends and family.
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- Find a Sticky Fingers Cooking® kids' cooking class near you
- Browse free recipes
- Purchase a Sticky Fingers Cooking® cookbook!
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