31 High-Protein Dairy-Free Recipes

If you're looking for high-protein dairy-free recipes, then you've come to the right place! It's never been easier to eat high-protein without dairy thanks to all the amazing options available today. But navigating what to make can be tough. That's where I come in, your NASM certified nutrition coach, who will teach you all about my top protein-packed recipes without dairy!

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How do you eat high-protein when dairy-free?
Dairy-free protein breakfast recipes
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How do you eat high-protein when dairy-free?

The secret to dairy-free eating is knowing your ingredient swaps and how to use them. We've specifically developed these recipes, taking dairy-filled favorites and transforming them into high-protein, dairy-free versions. Think fluffy pancakes with a secret tofu base, or rich, chocolatey desserts made with dairy-free chocolate. Discover our 31 favorite dairy-free protein recipes below!

Dairy-free protein breakfast recipes

1. tofu-based chia seed pudding

A jar of chia pudding topped with blueberries, strawberries, granola, and peanut butter sits on a small wooden board, surrounded by scattered berries and granola on a light surface.

After multiple rounds of testing and months of trial and error, this dairy-free protein chia seed pudding is finally perfect! Totally creamy, delicious, so simple to make, and packed with 20 grams of protein. All thanks to simple ingredients like tofu, soy milk, and chia seeds.

2. chocolate cherry tofu shake

A hand holds a cherry above a glass of chocolate smoothie topped with chocolate shavings and cherries. The glass is on a white plate with cherries, chocolate pieces, and chocolate chips scattered around.

With no dairy and nearly 20 grams of protein, this chocolate cherry tofu protein shake is like sipping on your favorite milkshake. Using my knowledge as a certified nutrition coach, I've developed this smoothie to not only taste great with just a touch of maple syrup, but to keep you full with 14 grams of fiber!

3. cinnamon chickpea smoothie

A frothy dairy-free chickpea smoothie in a glass with a straw sits on a wooden coaster, surrounded by scattered dates and chickpeas. A small white bowl filled with chickpeas is in the background on a light blue surface.

You may have seen the viral date shake, but how about an even better chickpea smoothie with the same cozy date-sweetened flavors?! This one has more fiber, 21 grams of protein, and no protein powder. Plus, you only need 7 ingredients, all of which are totally plant-based!

4. fluffy tofu-based pancakes

A stack of pancakes topped with banana slices is being drizzled with syrup from a small pitcher, sitting on a white plate with more banana slices around it, on a light purple table.

With no protein powder but 22 grams of protein, these dairy-free protein pancakes are a powerhouse breakfast staple! Whip up the batter (or a double batch) in a blender in just 5 minutes and enjoy breakfast that day, and have extras to enjoy all week.

5. maple chorizo breakfast skillet

Close up of a runny egg in the hash in the skillet.

Sweet maple and spicy chorizo come together in this high-protein breakfast skillet. It makes the ultimate one-pot breakfast that only needs 8 ingredients, comes together in 30 minutes, and is packed with sweet smokey flavors.

6. chocolate zucchini muffins

A person with long brown hair and red nail polish holds a large chocolate muffin with a gooey center, sprinkled sea salt, and smiles in the background—perfect for anyone craving delicious chocolate muffins or protein muffins.

These fluffy and moist muffins have a chocolate ganache filling that is to die for! They only take 30 minutes to make and pack in 16g of protein and 5g of fiber. To make these muffins dairy-free, swap out the yogurt and milk for plant-based alternatives (I like Siggi's yogurt and soy milk).

7. pumpkin protein muffins

A protein pumpkin muffin topped with pepitas and cream cheese sits on a light surface, surrounded by small orange and white pumpkins in the background.

Easy and quick to make, these high-protein pumpkin muffins are a healthier version of the infamous Starbucks muffins. We use Siggi's plant-based yogurt and Kite Hill cream cheese to make them dairy-free. Extra bonus: they have more fiber and half the sugar of their store-bought counterparts!

8. pumpkin baked oats

A square slice of high protein baked oatmeal topped with a dollop of creamy yogurt or whipped cream, served on a white plate. The golden brown oatmeal looks moist, with visible chunks of fruit or nuts for added texture.

All made in the same dish it's baked in, this high-protein pumpkin baked oatmeal is packed with nearly 18 grams of protein. It's also rich in fiber and always a hit with the family. It's so simple to make this dairy-free by using plant-based yogurt and milk (Siggi's yogurt and soy milk)!

9. homemade protein granola

A bowl of yogurt topped with granola and chopped strawberries rests on a purple surface, embodying the perfect breakfast recipe. Loose granola is scattered around, adding texture, while a steaming cup of coffee sits invitingly in the upper right corner.

With just 5 minutes of hands-on work, this protein granola has ingredients like cashews and hemp seeds, keeping the protein and fiber high without protein powder. It's the perfect topping for your dairy-free breakfast yogurt parfait. My favorite plant-based yogurt is Siggi's, which has 10g of protein per serving!

10. Pesto Protein Breakfast Bowl

A person with blue nail polish holds a high protein breakfast salad bowl with greens, sliced sausage, parmesan, avocado, and a round breaded item, garnished with balsamic glaze, over a yellow background with scattered greens.

If you struggle to get 30 grams of protein at breakfast, you're not alone. This high-protein pesto breakfast bowl solves that problem, and with no dairy in sight! It only takes 20 minutes to put together, and with a few tips, it'll taste like you just made it even after reheating.

Dairy-free protein lunch recipes

11. instant pot salmon and rice

With just 5 minutes of work, Instant Pot salmon and rice is my newest protein-packed obsession. It makes enough for dinner and lunches for the week, plus you can customize how it is served. Enjoy it as a bowl with lots of fresh veggies and teriyaki sauce or enjoy in a wrap or on a salad.

12. lemon herb tuna salad

Tuna couscous salad in front of a blue backdrop.

Made with loads of fresh vegetables and herbs, this lemon herb tuna couscous salad in a jar is the perfect meal prep. Everything is layered in the jar specifically in a way so that nothing get soggy. This allows you to just grab the jar and mix right before eating it cold for lunch.

13. shrimp pineapple bowls

With a sweet, tangy ginger honey sauce and quick and easy salsa, these shrimp pineapple bowls are the perfect no-fuss dinner! After testing these bowls with precooked shrimp, fresh shrimp, frozen shrimp, and both grilling and not grilling, I've learned how to cook the perfect shrimp and also perfected the sauce. This is a 25-minute dinner that packs in 28 grams of protein and no rubbery shrimp!

14. 20-minute gyro skillet

gyro casserole in a skillet on a blue background with a tomato salad on top.

Topped with a fresh and easy Mediterranean-inspired salad, this gyro skillet casserole recipe is an easy 20-minute weeknight dinner. The base of this casserole is made of juicy beef, high-protein Banza rice, and bone broth for a protein-packed dish. Simply skip the feta cheese to make it dairy-free!

15. spicy beef poblano bowls

A bowl with spicy poblano beef and avocado yogurt sauce.

Made with a creamy yogurt sauce (plant-based yogurt for dairy-free) and spicy beef, this spicy poblano beef bowl recipe makes the perfect quick dinner or meal prep lunch. Serve it with our foolproof cilantro lime protein rice for a fueling 20-minute meal.

16. teriyaki chicken poke bowl

Chicken poke bowl with avocado, radishes, limes, edamame, cucumber, carrots, and mango sauce.

17. grilled balsamic chicken with peach salad

A plate with sliced pork topped with a colorful vegetable relish, garnished with jalapeño slices, served with two small rolls. Surrounding the plate are bowls of peach salad, mustard, and a whole garlic bulb on a terracotta tile surface.

Perfect for meal prep or a flavorful dinner, this grilled balsamic chicken with a peach salad is the ideal summer meal. It's packed with protein (45 grams!) and with a unique girardinia (Italian style oil and vinegar salad), it just keeps getting better with time!

Dairy-free protein dinner recipes

18. 30-minute bison sloppy joes

Bison sloppy joes on a bun with chips on the side.

Our 30-Minute Bison Sloppy Joes are a messy and delightful twist on a timeless favorite. They're made with simple ingredients, are naturally sweetened, and use an easy and sneaky tip that gives these Sloppy Joes a flavor better than you can imagine. They're a breeze to whip up, requiring only 30 minutes, and will bring you right back to childhood. Taste the nostalgia without the hassle!

19. bone broth protein pasta

A white plate of healthy pasta with a mixture of vegetables and herbs, topped with crumbled seasoning and garnished with a lemon slice. Nearby are a halved lemon, cherry tomatoes, and basil leaves—an inviting bone broth pasta dish.

Don't let pasta be protein-less! Make this one-pot skillet bone broth pasta that packs in extra protein since all the sauce gets absorbed or becomes part of the sauce (yes, there's no straining involved). It calls for parmesan cheese, but there are great dairy-free parmesan alternatives (I use Follow Your Heart) that will work perfectly in this recipe!

20. bison meatloaf

Two slices of bison meatloaf on a plate.

My classic ground bison meatloaf recipe with oatmeal recipe is quick to make and only takes 1 pound of meat. It combines caramelized onions with a sweet and smokey chipotle glaze and you can use plant-based milk to make it dairy-free!

21. simple salmon with mango sauce

When I think of a quick and healthy dinner, salmon is always the first to come to mind. This salmon with mango sauce will show you why that is! This salmon dinner is super easy to make and requires less than 10 ingredients to whip up a delicious protein-packed meal with a sweet and tangy mango sauce.

22. sheet pan pork chops and veggies

A tray with potatoes, broccoli, and pork chops.

These sheet pan pork chops are a staple in our house because literally all you have to do is chop potatoes! Broccoli and potatoes are cooked on the same pan, so it's one of those recipes that truly is so easy. Served on top of dairy-free tzatziki sauce (such as Kite Hill), which elevates it just enough that it's weeknight friendly and dinner party ready.

23. Panko-crusted baked white fish

A parmesan crusted baked walleye fillet on a plate with rice, broccoli, and lemon wedges.

This Parmesan Crusted Baked White Fish is the absolute BEST way to cook up this tasty freshwater fish! This recipe features fillets coated in panko breadcrumbs, the perfect combination of spices, and parmesan (dairy-free with brands such as Follow Your Heart). It's super easy and quick to bake in the oven!

Dairy-free protein snack/dessert recipes

24. chocolate peanut butter rice krispie bars

A hand holding a Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Bar with a bite taken out, surrounded by more bars and chocolate pieces on a white surface.

Scotcheroos? Chocolate peanut butter rice krispie bars? No matter what you call them, this version is so nostalgic in the best way, but much healthier made with honey and packed with extra peanut butter. That, plus hemp seeds, brings our protein count to a whopping 10 grams per bar! To make them dairy-free, swap butter with margarine and use dairy-free chocolate chips (we love the brand Enjoy Life!)

25. no-bake chocolate oat cookies

A stack of three no-bake cookies sits on a white plate, surrounded by scattered oats and chocolate chips. A glass of milk is blurred in the background on a pink surface, highlighting these effortless treats.

Similar to the chocolate peanut butter rice krispies above, these no-bake chocolate oat cookies are easy to make dairy-free with chocolate chips made by brands such as Enjoy Life. These tasty cookies are super simple to make, have 6 ingredients, and pack in 8 grams of protein!

26. almond croissant protein blondies

A blue baking dish filled with almond croissant protein bars.

Made with protein-packed chickpeas, these almond croissant protein blondies make for a sweet and tasty breakfast or healthier snack. They are easy to whip up in the blender or a food processor, and use a staple (yet often missed) ingredient to make them truly taste like your favorite almond croissant!

27. gluten-free high-protein chocolate chip cookies

Two protein chocolate chip cookies on a plate.

With no protein powder in sight, these protein chocolate chip cookies are a dream snack or treat. They are easy to whip up in one bowl and get their protein from whole sources like hemp seeds and almond flour. Make them dairy-free with margarine, plant-based yogurt (Siggi's preferred), and dairy-free chocolate chips (Enjoy Life preferred).

28. protein balls without protein powder

These protein balls without protein powder are the perfect snack to fight off hanger! Keep them on hand for a quick protein burst and sweet treat wrapped into one happy little ball.

29. cinnamon sugar roasted chickpeas

A white speckled bowl filled with roasted chickpeas, seasoned and crispy, sits on a pink surface with a cinnamon stick and a blurred container in the background.

Hello protein + fiber! These little gold nuggets are ultra crispy thanks to a few easy tricks that I'm excited to share. They can easily be made dairy-free by using oil (such as avocado or olive oil) instead of ghee.

30. almond flour chocolate cookies

Based on our viral chocolate chip cookies, these fudgy almond flour cocoa cookies are made with no protein powder! Made with hemp seeds and lots of chocolate, they are easy to whip up in one bowl. Our freezer is never without these cookies in it! Simply use plant-based yogurt and chocolate chips to make this dairy-free.

31. high protein lemon bread

Protein lemon bread sliced in front of a yellow background.

After numerous tests and trips to Starbucks, you can be sure this high-protein lemon bread is better than Starbucks' lemon loaf cake! It's moist, delicious, and ready in one bowl. Made with almond flour, chia seeds, and hemp seeds, it's also high in protein without any protein powder!