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40 Vegan Brown Butter Recipes

From gooey cookies to savory pasta, these plant-based brown butter recipes are your new go-to for rich, dairy-free flavor.

Sep 8, 2025

by Megan McFadden

Butter Believe It's Plant-Based and Completely Dairy-Free

There's something magical about brown butter—the nutty, caramelized flavor that elevates everything from cookies to pasta. And yes, you can get that rich, golden goodness 100% plant-based!

In this week's Ingredient Spotlight, we're serving up dairy-free brown butter recipes that prove you don't need dairy to get decadence, depth, and downright deliciousness.

From sweet treats like gooey cookies and cakes to savory dishes with that irresistible nutty kick, these recipes will have your taste buds dancing.

Ready to dive into some dairy-free brown butter bliss? Let's get cooking!

4 Vegan Brown Butter Condiments

Who says brown butter is just for baking? These condiments bring a nutty, golden flavor to everything from BBQ sauce to glaze. Easy to make and 100% plant-based, they're the secret ingredient your kitchen has been missing.

6 Dairy-Free Brown Butter Pasta Dishes

Say goodbye to boring pasta nights! These plant-based brown butter pasta recipes are rich, nutty, and packed with flavor without a drop of dairy. From comforting gnocchi to butternut squash bucatini, they prove that plant-based pasta can be rich and delicious.

Cook one today and savor the golden, buttery goodness—100% vegan style!

4 Vegan Brown Butter Main Courses

Who says brown butter is just for dessert? These plant-based main courses bring flavor to your dinner table, from sweet potato casserole to tofu steak. Easy, scrumptious, and 100% dairy-free, they're guaranteed to impress.

Try one tonight and elevate your plant-based meals with a touch of golden goodness!

4 Dairy-Free Brown Butter Sides

These brown butter sides take your meals from good to unforgettable. Nutty, golden, and packed with flavor, they're the perfect plant-based companion for any main dish. Easy to make and 100% vegan, your taste buds will thank you.

Whip one up today and add a buttery, dairy-free twist to your dinner plate!

Get ready for 10 cookie flavors featuring dairy-free brown butter. From oatmeal raisin to cowboy, these cookies prove that plant-based baking can be indulgent, flavorful, and 100% dairy-free.

Bake these cookies today and treat yourself to buttery, golden goodness—no dairy required!

Brown Butter Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies - Plant Based RD

These brown butter toffee chocolate chip cookies are loaded with caramelized toffee bits and nutty buttery flavors. The perfect dairy-free cookie with crispy edges and a chewy gooey center. I’ve been dying to make these cookies for a while. I am a big lover of chocolate chip cookies and became extra obsessed at the concept

Plant Based RD - Healthy Vegan Recipes & WellnessCatherine Perez

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Here are additional vegan cookies.

5 Vegan Dessert Bar Ideas

Turn any gathering into a sweet celebration with these plant-based dessert bar ideas! From fudgy brownies to nutty blondies, each treat is 100% plant-based, rich, and irresistible. Perfect for parties—or just a little self-indulgence.

Whip up a batch today and let the sweet tooth magic begin!

3 Dairy-Free Brown Butter Cakes

These brown butter cakes are golden, nutty, and tasty without any dairy. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or just a sweet treat, they prove plant-based baking can be decadent and delicious.

Bake one today and experience buttery, golden bliss the vegan way.

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4 Vegan Brown Butter Desserts

Last but not least, here are some additional vegan brown butter desserts that prove indulgence doesn't need dairy. From cinnamon rolls to peach cobbler, these recipes are perfect for satisfying your dessert cravings the plant-based way.

Treat yourself to these desserts today.

Butter Start Baking (and Eating!)

Golden, nutty, and 100% plant-based, these recipes are your ticket to buttery bliss—without the dairy drama. Whether you're craving gooey cookies, savory pastas, sweet dessert bars, or decadent cakes, there's a golden bite (or bite-sized adventure) for everyone.

So, what are you waiting for? Dig in because life's too short to skip the brown butter magic, especially if you're vegan or lactose-intolerant!

Try any of these recipes and take your cooking and baking to a whole new butter level. Until next time, whisk, bake, and sprinkle joy—vegan style!