20 Best Dairy-Free Chocolate Recipes (2024)

Chocolate boasts a multitude of health benefits, thanks to its plethora of antioxidants, minerals and fibre. It has compounds that can help improve cardiovascular health, reduce inflammation, support the immune system, calm the nervous system and protect against cancer. Would be silly not to grab a square of dairy-free chocolate, right?

There is, however, an enormous difference between raw, dark chocolate and the sugary confections you’ll find at the local gas station. Conventional chocolate is typically loaded with sugar, artificial colours and additives that are harmful to our health. What’s worse, cheap chocolate is the product of slavery and exploitation– making it a poor choice for our culture and community as well as our health.

Raw Cacao Powder vs. Cocoa Powder: What’s the Difference?

Raw cacao powder is typically dried and not roasted, while cocoa powder is from beans that have been roasted. You’ll also find dutch processed cocoa powder, which has been processed with an alkali to make it milder in flavour and less acidic. Unfortunately, this process also strips away many of the nutrients. You can learn more about different types of chocolate here.

Creating your own dairy-free chocolate goodies at home is easy when you have cacao in your pantry. If you’re looking for some dairy-free chocolate inspiration, give one of these delicious chocolate recipes a try!

20 Best Dairy-Free Chocolate Recipes

4-Ingredient Salted Caramel Chocolate Cups

4-Ingredient Salted Caramel Chocolate Cups by Jessica in the Kitchen

Ooey gooey vegan chocolate cups stuffed with homemade salted caramel. And all you need is four ingredients! You’ve got this.

Chocolate Avocado Pudding

Chocolate Avocado Puddingby The Planted One (*Culinary Nutrition Expert)

There is so much chocolate goodness in this dessert, we don’t even know where to start. Mineral-rich cacao + healthy avocado/coconut fat + sea salt = amazingness.

Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Seed Bark

Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Seed Barkby Nikki’s Plate

Homemade chocolate bark is one of the easiest dairy-free chocolate desserts: Melt. Spread. Chill. Break. Done.

Chocolate Protein Smoothie

Chocolate Protein Smoothieby The Easy Healthy Way

The best way to have chocolate for breakfast: in a smoothie packed with greens, coconut milk and protein powder.

Hemp Chocolate Spread

Our students make a decadently healthy hemp chocolate spread in the Culinary Nutrition Expert Program. It’s the most delicious homework ever!

Gluten-Free Beet Brownies

Gluten-Free Beet Browniesby Fit Mitten Kitchen

These gluten-free and dairy-free chocolate brownies harness the antioxidant power of beets. You’ll never know they’re in there.

Caramel Fudge Chocolate Bars

Caramel Fudge Chocolate BarbyMeghan Telpner (ACN Founder and Director)

An epic3-tieredchocolate bar layered with fudge, caramel and nougat. Then the whole thing is doused in extra chocolate. We’re in heaven.

Chocolate-Dipped Prunes

Chocolate-Dipped PrunesbySondi Bruner (ACN Head Program Coach)

A treat rich in antioxidants and fibre. If you’re a prune lover, then you’ll love them even more when drenched in dairy-free chocolate!

Fudgy Grain Free Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

Fudgy Grain Free Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie by All The Healthy Things

You can thank us later for recommending this one.

3-Ingredient Chocolate Turtles

3-Ingredient Chocolate Turtlesby Healthful Pursuit

All you need are Medjool dates, pecans and dairy-free chocolate to make these delicious goodies.

Chocolate Gluten-Free Brownies with Cherry Topping

Chocolate Gluten-Free Brownies with Cherry Topping by Veronica Jean (*Culinary Nutrition Expert + Program Coach)

There are some hidden gems in this recipe, like butternut squash puree, and the cherry sauce is just divine.

Grain-Free Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

Citrus Chocolate Truffles

Citrus Chocolate Truffles by Sweet Potato Soul

No need for store-bought chocolate truffles when you can have this amazing mix of dairy-free chocolate, pecans and citrus.

Chocolate-Dipped Hazelnut Teff Cookies

Chocolate-Dipped Hazelnut Teff Cookiesby Salted Plains

A nutty, gluten-free and vegan cookie recipe that uses the light and pleasant flavour of teff.

Keto Almond Joy Bars

Keto Almond Joy Bars by Big Man’s World

Delicious – and deliciously easy – almond joy bars that are keto-friendly!

Devil’s Food Buckwheat Cupcakes

Devil’s Food Buckwheat Cupcakesby Yummy Beet

A gluten-free and dairy-free cupcake with a luxurious avocado chocolate frosting. Don’t ever tell us that healthy eating isn’t delicious.

Chocolate Hazelnut Spread

Chocolate Hazelnut Spreadby RenaWilliams Wellness (*Culinary Nutrition Expert)

Forget the store bought spread-which-shall-not-be-named. Opt for this creamy dairy-free chocolate hazelnut spread instead – and for a nut-free version, check this recipe out.

Chocolate Almond Oat Bars

Chocolate Almond Oat Barsby Lindsay Taylor (*Culinary Nutrition Expert + Program Coach)

An easy, tasty snack for moms-to-be (or those who love almond butter + chocolate!) loaded with extra chocolate chips. These pair perfectly with a glass of homemade nut milk.

Crazy Delicious Dairy-Free Chocolate Fudge

Crazy Delicious Dairy-Free Chocolate Fudgeby Oh My Veggies

Cacao powder, coconut and maple syrup? Yep, that trifecta is delicious – and this dairy-free chocolate fudge is, too.

Chocolate Black Bean Brownie Smoothie

Chocolate Black Bean Brownie Smoothieby That Nutrition Lady

Add some extra fibre to your breakfast by tossing some black beans into your smoothie. We understand your skepticism, but trust us.

3-Ingredient Chocolate Fudge Sauce

3-Ingredient Chocolate Fudge Sauceby Top With Cinnamon

An easy dairy-free chocolate hot fudge sauce that you can drizzle over ice cream, pour in your hot chocolate, or just eat straight up with a spoon.

The most challenging bit is deciding which of these recipes to make first! Go forth and make some dairy-free chocolate, and be sure to share it with us.