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Desserts are sure to pep up every diner’s spirit at the end of the meal. While Indian sweets like halwa and sheera can be made without dairy products more comfortably for those experiencing lactose intolerance, desserts like cake, pudding and cookies remain a bigger culinary challenge.

The best thing is to learn the art of substitution. So here’s how you choose your ingredient wisely to whip up a lactose free dessert. Colorful veggies, dried herbs, chilli flakes, olive oil and fresh herbs, all can be added as per your choice and liking though.

7 Foods not to have for Lactose Free Dairy Free Desserts

  7 Foods not to have for Lactose Free Dairy Free Desserts
1. Milk
2. Paneer
3. Curds
4. Cheese
5. Condensed Milk
6. Butter
7. Ghee

5 Foods to have for a Lactose Free Dairy Free Desserts.

  5 Foods to have for a Lactose Free Dairy Free Desserts.
1. Almond Milk
2. Oats Milk
3. Soya Milk
4. Peanut Butter
5. Coconut Butter

Use them with a cereal like Oats to make Healthy No Bake Cookies or with Almonds and Coconut to make Almond Berry and Coconut Cake or pair it flours to bake a Lactose Free Chocolate Cookie.

Well to please the palate of sweet indulgers looking for an Indian dessert, we have also included Pear Rabdi with Oats Milk.

Everything about these desserts – the texture, the taste and soothing aroma – is very appealing. Make and enjoy these lactose free desserts on occasions with your friends while they enjoy their dairy laden desserts.


Coconut Milk is being increasingly recognised for its health benefits. With a creamy, pleasant flavour, it adds not just nutrients but also taste to any dish it is used in. This no-fuss, easy-to-make Vegan Oats and Coconut Milk Pudding is a wonderfully healthy breakfast with a creamy mouth-feel and exciting flavour of coconut milk and peanut butter. A dash of vanilla essence and maple syrup lifts the flavour of the pudding further. Although this pudding requires absolutely no cooking, it requires a setting period of 24 hours, so plan it well in advance. You can also try other recipes like Oats Bhel or Oats and Dates Kheer .

The Almond, Berry and Coconut Cake is a dashing treat for the palate, with its melt-in-the-mouth texture and splendid flavour. This unique cake is made with almond flour, coconut, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and honey, unlike run-of-the-mill cakes that are made with maida and sugar. Your body will thank for the goodness of each of these ingredients! Almonds contain a lot of healthy fats, fibre, protein, magnesium and vitamin E. It helps lower blood sugar levels, reduces blood pressure and keeps cholesterol under check. Coconut is made of medium chain triglycerides, which are transported from the intestinal tract to the liver and immediately converted into fuel for your body! Berries are very special too. They are rich in phytochemicals, which are naturally-occurring nutrients that protect our cells from damage. Pumpkin seeds too are a treasure trove of antioxidants. Berries are sweet, but not the kind that scares diabetics. Together with the honey, the berries make the cake pleasantly sweet. If you want it sweeter, you can add a little more honey. This healthy treat is excellent for weight-watchers and athletes as it is rich in healthy fats. It can be relished any time, as a snack or as a dessert. You can also try other healthy treats like Almond Bread , Paneer Tikka , Broccoli and Bajra Snack and Deviled Eggs

Who doesn't love to sink their teeth into a heavenly chocolate cookie?! What seems to be such a common joy for many is a dream for those with lactose intolerance because most commercially sold cookies use dairy products. Not to worry, this recipe is a dream come true for all of you! Made of a combination of flours, cocoa powder and dates, tinged with a blend of spices like cinnamon and vanilla, this Lactose Free Chocolate Cookie is so tasty that mere words cannot describe it. Dates not only lifts the taste of this cookie but also gives it an attractive colour. A must-try recipe not just for lactose-intolerant folks but everybody. Kids too will love this awesome cookie! You can also try No Bake Oats, Muesli and Peanut Butter Cookies .

Delicious cookies in minutes, and without any baking... can you believe it? Well, this lactose and dairy-free cookie is made by simply mixing, shaping and refrigerating the ingredients. Kids and adults alike will enjoy the crunch of oats and muesli and the enticing flavour of peanut butter in these No Bake Oats, Muesli and Peanut Butter Cookies. A few spoons of jaggery enrich the flavour of this cookie, bringing up the sweetness to just the right level. This is a perfect treat for the whole family!

Typical milk-based desserts like rabdi and kheer are often thought to be out-of-bounds by lactose-intolerant people. Fret not! Here is a fabulously tasty Pear Rabdi with Oats Milk. Perfect for those facing lactose intolerance, this creamy dessert has a luscious mouth-feel and a beautiful fruity flavour. The oats milk appears to be a bit sticky when you make it, but don’t worry, it will be just fine after you refrigerate the Pear Rabdi. However, have it within an hour of preparation to avoid lumpiness.You can also try your hand at other lactose free desserts like Almond Berry and Coconut Cake and No Bake Oats Muesli and Peanut Butter Cookies .

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