Dairy-Free & Lactose-Free Snack Recipes

With just five ingredients, these simple, no-bake energy bars are tastier than any bars you can buy! Dates, cashews, almonds and coconut whir up in the food processor for an easy homemade version of a Lara bar. Pack one up for a healthy snack for work, or send some off with your kids for an energizing snack before soccer practice.

A touch of sweetness from the dates and raisins paired with crunch and nuttiness from the pistachios make these bites perfect for an on-the-go snack or as an accompaniment on a cheese board.

Flaxseed meal makes an excellent substitute for eggs in this vegan crepe batter. The batter is made in a blender for easy preparation and cleanup. The crepes taste great served simply with a drizzle of maple syrup. Or, serve them for brunch filled with sautéed vegetables or for dessert filled with a fruit compote.

Our popular two-ingredient dough bagels are easy to make vegan with a simple swap. Here, we use pureed pumpkin (instead of Greek yogurt) combined with self-rising flour to make a dairy-free version of the easiest bagels ever. A little pumpkin-pie spice takes them to next-level deliciousness. Want to go even further? Add a tablespoon of pure maple syrup to the dough. Then spread on some nut butter or vegan cream cheese and breakfast is served!

When you prepare spaghetti squash, don't throw away the seeds! You can roast them into a crunchy, healthy snack--just like roasting pumpkin seeds. The seasoning mix in this recipe is a mix of spicy, salty and sweet, but feel free to experiment with your own flavor combinations.

Flaxseed meal, which develops a gelatinous texture when mixed with water, replaces the eggs and provides structure to this moist, flavorful loaf.

Turn leftover brown rice and quinoa from dinner or meal-prepping into these delicious crispy crackers that are loaded with three good-for-you seeds--and create an everything-bagel flavor, without the bagel. The whole grains that make up this copycat cracker recipe add lots of fiber for a healthy snack that pairs perfectly with hummus or cheese.

Roasting canned chickpeas until crispy makes a simple and healthy snack. In this riff on candied nuts, chickpeas are coated with cinnamon sugar to make them irresistible! This snack is best enjoyed the day it is made.

The red and white design makes these white chocolate and peppermint cookies especially colorful for holiday cookie trays and casual gatherings.

Using puff pastry makes this Baklava recipe so easy.

With plenty of kick from a serrano chile pepper, this tomatillo-and-tomato medley is perfect for serving as a snack with baked tortilla chips or, another time, as a relish for broiled fish or chicken.

Pineapple, mango, kiwifruit, and mandarin oranges are tossed with a zesty dressing in this low-calorie side dish. Serve it with grilled beef, chicken, or fish.

For best flavor, make this fresh-tasting salsa with vine-ripened tomatoes, If you like your salsa mild, use the banana peppers. For a fiery hot version, opt for jalapeño, serrano, or Fresno chile peppers.

Savory little bites of chicken, pork, or beef are slowly cooked with Mexican-style flavorings, then rolled into tortillas with colorful bell pepper strips. Try them for your next casual gathering.

No smoked salmon on hand? Use drained canned tuna instead.

These sweet, cinammon-flavored apple bars are the perfect accompaniment for your afternoon cup or coffee or tea.

Freshly made Roasted Tomato Aioli takes these Turkey-Stuffed Mushrooms to the next level.

This summer treat is anything but typical. You get a little sweet, savory, and zest in each bite.

Lower-sodium deli turkey and a ready-made slaw mix team up in this quick lunch recipe. The spicy chili-Sriracha dipping sauce is easy to mix up and adds great flavor to these spring rolls.

A twist on the classic chickpea falafel, these tasty edamame falafels will not disappoint!