20+ Healthy Dairy-free Dips: A Collection From Dietitians

by Sarah Harper MS, RD, LDN | Oct 19, 2023 | Recipe, Sauces/Dressing | 0 comments

Whether you're lactose intolerant or looking to explore new flavors, here is a selection of dairy-free dips from Registered Dietitians
Hi, I'm Sarah Harper. I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who loves to cook, eat, and talk about food! Here at The Addy Bean, you'll discover an array of flexitarian recipes. My mission is to inspire and encourage others to eat and explore the world of plant-based foods!

A Collection of Dairy Free Dips From Registered Dietitians

Whether you’re lactose intolerant, vegan, or simply looking to explore new flavors and healthier alternatives, you are in for a treat. I’ve gathered a selection of dairy-free dips that will make your taste buds dance with delight. 

These delectable recipes have been carefully crafted by registered dietitians, ensuring not only great taste but also nutritional balance. Omitting dairy doesn’t mean sacrificing taste or texture. From Fiery salsas to Edamame Hummus to Chocolate Fruit Dip, these dishes are rich in flavor and cater to various dietary needs.

Now, let’s explore the world of fantastic tastes and discover how versatile and yummy dairy-free dips are in this exciting recipe round-up.

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Title 20+ Dairy Free Dips with an image of roasted brussel sprouts being dipped into a creamy looking dairy free dip. Image of a cartoon registered dietitian to in the left corner.

 

Salsas

Grab your favorite bag of tortilla chips and dive into these two salsa recipes!

 

Peach Salsa

by The Addy Bean

This Peach Salsa has Peaches, tomatoes, jalapenos, herbs, and lime. It is bright, citrusy, and nutritious. Sarah Harper is the creator and voice behind The Addy Bean: A Flexitarian Food Blog.

Sarah is a Registered Dietitian based in Oregon. Her blog features a collection of flexitarian recipes, as well as articles on nutrition and cooking education.

 

Peach Salsa Close Up with Chips in the Background

Peach Salsa by The Addy Bean

 

Low Sodium Salsa (With Canned Tomatoes!)

by Kiran Campbell Nutrition

This Low Sodium Salsa with Canned Tomatoes is an easy, delicious, and guilt-free salsa recipe by Kiran Campbell, a Registered Dietitian with an emphasis on adult heart-healthy nutrition.

 

Red Low Sodium salsa in a glass ramakin with bits of fresh herbs distributed throughout the salsa.

Low Sodium Salsa by Kiran Campbell Nutrition

 

Bean Dips

You don’t need cheese as an ingredient to enjoy a delicious bean-based dip. These bean dips are perfectly paired with fresh veggies, crackers, or in a sandwich or wrap!

Mashed White Beans with Salsa Verde

by To Taste

Loaded with veggies and spices, this Mashed White Bean with Salsa Verde is ready in just 5 minutes. Recipe by Lexi Cole, RD, CCMS one of the Dietitians with the To Taste Team, Culinary Dietitians committed to teaching the essential culinary skills that can help you take control of your health!

 

Mashed White Beans with Salsa Verde in a white ramakin with chips in the background

Mashed White Beans with Salsa Verde by To Taste

 

Vegan Hummus Layered Dip

by Melissa Traub

This Vegan Hummus Layered Dip is an easy snack that elevates hummus to a new level with fresh Mediterranean flavors. Recipe by Melissa Traub a Registered Dietitian who loves to share how to cook healthy plant-based meals!

 

Layered Hummus Dip with veggie and cracker dippers.

Vegan Hummus Layered Dip by Melissa Traub.

 

Tomato and Chickpea Dip

by Recipes Nutrition 2 Nourish & Flourish

This Tomato and Chickpea Dip is great for Fussy Eaters. It is packed with veggies and flavor. Penelope Henderson is a Registered Dietitian and the creator behind The Food Blog and Podcast Nutrition 2 Nourish & Flourish, helping families feed fussy eaters.

 

A White bowl filled with Tomato Pepper and Chickpea Dip to the left of the bowl is a bow filled with seeded cracker straws.

Tomato Pepper Chickpea Dip from Nutrition 2 Nourish & Flourish

 

Simple Flaxseed Hummus

by Your Choice Nutrition

This Simple Flaxseed Hummus is quick, easy, and delicious. Brittany Poulson is a Utah-based Dietitian with a passion for helping families build confidence in the kitchen.

 

Flaxseed Hummus in a glass bowl to the right top corner of the image is a plate with veggies and pita chips.

Flaxseed Hummus by Your Choice Nutrition

 

Creamy Hummus without Garlic (Low FODMAP)

by Easy Chickpeasy

Creamy Hummus without Garlic is a low FODMAPS recipe full of flavor and is ready in just a few minutes. Tori uses ice cubes to create an extra fluffy hummus. Tori is a Registered Dietitian who creates approachable plant-based meals that are simply delicious. She aims to inspire and encourage plant-based cooking.

 

Garlic Free Hummus in a white bowl topped with toasted chickpeas and herbs.

Garlic Free Hummus from Easy Chickpeasy

 

Tofu Hummus

by Dietitian Moushumi

This tofu hummus requires less oil than your typical hummus. The tofu makes this dip smooth and creamy and higher in protein! Moushumi Mukherjee is a dietitian interested in sharing foods that are comforting and healing.

 

Tofu Hummus in 3 small bowls topped with chickpeas and herbs.

Tofu Hummus by Dietitian Moushumi

 

Easy Edamame Hummus

by Carrots & Cookies

This Easy Edamame Hummus is garlicy, lemony, and delicious. Best of all it is ready in just 10 minutes, max! Kristi Ruth is the creator behind Carrots and Cookies, a food blog focusing on recipes that appeal to tweens and teens.

 

Edamame Hummus in a white bowl garnished with red paprika against the green creamy dip.

Edamame Hummus by Carrots and Cookies

Other Veggie Dips

These veggie-based dips come together beautifully without sour cream, cream cheese, or other dairy products. 

Easy Roasted Beet Dip

by Jackie Newgent

This beautiful deep purple dip is plant-based creamy, lemony, and oh so yummy. Jackie Newgent is the creator of this mouthwatering recipe and photo. She believes in “eating deliciously and eating nutritiously (…) natural, plant-based eating is the best approach to a healthy life…and a healthy planet!”

 

Roasted Beet Dip in a white bowl on a white plate with seeded pita chips to the side.

Easy Roasted Beet Dip by Jackie Newgent.

 

Healthy Buffalo Cauliflower Dip

by Hummusapien

This recipe is creamy, decadent, and amazing for parties. Packed with protein, this dip is ready in under an hour. Recipe creator Alexis Joseph is a food writer, blogger, Dietitian, and Co-Founder of the restaurant group Alchemy Brands.

 

A White bowl surrounded by sliced veggie dippers and tortilla chips. In the bowl is an orange Buffalo Cauliflower Dip.

Healthy Buffalo Cauliflower Dip by Hummusapien

 

Dairy-Free Spinach Artichoke Dip

by Kelly Jones Nutrition

This plant-based dip is not lacking in flavor. Cannellini beans give this recipe its creamy texture and plant-based protein. The creator of this recipe, Kelly Jones MS, RD, CSSD, LDN, focuses on performance nutrition for busy student-athletes to busy parents trying to fit in a quick spin class.

 

Dairy Free Spinach Artichoke Dip in a white square bowl.

Dairy Free Spinach Artichoke Dip by Kelly Jones Performance Nutrition

 

Roasted Red Pepper Dip with Walnuts

by Fueling Fertility

This vibrant dip combines the sweet-smoky flavor of roasted red peppers with the wholesome goodness of walnuts. The creator Celine Thompson MS, RDN is the author behind the fertility recipe blog, Fueling Fertility.

 

White bowl with Roasted Red Pepper Dip with Walnuts. Crackers with dip circling the bowl.

Roasted Red Pepper Dip with Walnuts by Fueling Fertility.

 

Chipotle Guacamole Recipe

by Haute and Healthy Living

This simple guacamole is a spin-off of the famous Chipotle guacamole recipe! It is healthy, quick, easy, and easy to adapt! Elysia is the creator of the food blog Haute & Healthy Living. She is on a mission to share how to make healthy eating simple, fun, and delicious.

 

Chipotle Guacamole Dip in a white bowl garnished with a lime wedge, sliced fresh jalapeno, and tortilla chips.

Chipotle Guacamole Recipe from Haute & Healthy Living.

 

Condiments & Other Sauces

These condiments and sauces are dairy and gluten-free! 

Cilantro Cashew Dressing (or Dip!)

by The Addy Bean

A beautifully green condiment, sauce, dressing, or dip, this Cilantro Cashew Dressing is extremely versatile. Enjoy this recipe as a dipper for veggies, baked tofu, crackers, or pretzels! Sarah Harper, the voice and Dietitian behind The Addy Bean, loves to wow her family with her super creamy plant-based dips!

 

Creamy light green cilantro cashew dressing is sitting in a large bowl with crispy tofu.

 

Vegan Honey Mustard

by Summer Yule

This Honey Mustard recipe is oil-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, and has only 2 ingredients! Summer Yule is the content and recipe creator for her food blog Summer Yule Nutrition & Recipes. She has easy recipes that include, but are not limited to, air-fryer and Instant Pot recipes.

 

Spoon with Honey mustard dripping into a small glass bowl. Hard pretzels are surrounding the bowl.

Vegan Honey Mustard from Summer Yule

 

Horseradish Aioli

by The Addy Bean

This Horseradish Aioli is creamy, fiery, and dairy-free! While this recipe does use mayonnaise, you could use a vegan mayo to make this recipe 100% plant-based. This is another great recipe by Sarah Harper, the Dietitian and voice of The Addy Bean: A Flexitarian Food Blog.

 

A stoneware bowl with a cream Horseradish Aioli along side some bright herbs and a whisk.

Horseradish Mayonnaise by The Addy Bean

Dessert

I love a good dessert dip. Grab your favorite fruit or cookies and dive right in. 

Pumpkin Pie Hummus with Cinnamon Pita Chips

by The Healthy Epicurean

Feast your eyes on this creamy Pumpkin Pie Hummus. This dip contains chickpeas, pumpkin puree, peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla! Julie is the voice and Dietitian behind The Healthy Epicurean. Based in the Midwest, Julie loves helping people make connections between good food and good health.

Pumpkin Pie Hummus topped with cinnamon pita chips

Pumpkin Pie Hummus by The Healthy Epicurean

 

Chickpea Cookie Dough Dip

by Kelsey and Cooper’s Kitchen

This dip is rich and creamy with a touch of sweetness. Best of all it is no bake, nut, gluten, and dairy-free! Kelsey is a Registered Dietitian and a mom. Kelsey shares her passion for cooking with quick and easy recipes, grocery tips, and time-saving kitchen hacks.

 

Chickpea Cookie Dough Dip in a white bowl surrounded by chocolate chips and apple dippers.

Chickpea Cookie Dough Dip by Kelsey and Coopers Kitchen

 

3 Ingredient Cake Batter Dip

by Dairy-Free for Baby

This Dairy-Free Cake Dip is just like Dunkaroos and you only need three ingredients. Chrissy is a Registered Dietitian and A Level I Triathlon Coach! She loves to share dairy-free recipes, product tips and so much more.

 

Cake Dip in a wooden bowl surrounded with cookies and berries.

3 Ingredient Cake Batter Dip by Dairy Free for Baby

 

Chocolate Vegan Fruit Dip

by Nourished By Nic

Enjoy this thick and creamy Chocolate Vegan Fruit dip any time of the year. This recipe has wholesome ingredients like dates, silken tofu, peanut butter, and cocoa powder. Nicole Addison is a Toronto-based Dietitian and is a lover of all things food and nutrition. She is on a mission to help individuals rediscover the joys of cooking!

 

Chocolate Vegan Fruit Dip with a strawberry garnish.

Chocolate Vegan Fruit Dip by Nourished by Nic

Date Caramel with Almond Butter

by The Addy Bean

Finishing off this collection of delicious dairy-free recipes with a Date Caramel with Almond Butter. This dip contains just 5 ingredients and is ready in under 30 minutes.

A white bowl filled with swirled light brown date caramel

Date Caramel with Almond Butter by The Addy Bean

 

Get cooking!

I challenge you to select your favorite recipe and give it a go! These dairy-free dips are sure to please. Share our favorite recipe in the comments!

 

Sarah Harper in her kitchen with a cutting board, broccoli, carrots, and a fruit bowl.
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Hi, I'm Sarah Harper. I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who loves to cook, eat, and talk about food! Here at The Addy Bean, you'll discover an array of flexitarian recipes. My mission is to inspire and encourage others to eat and explore the world of plant-based foods!

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