If you have a dairy-free diet it is easy to get bored of eating the same things. For that reason, I wanted to bring you some new ideas you may not have considered that I think you should add to the meal plan this week!
Dairy-free doesn’t have to mean vegan
It is easy to think that dairy-free means vegan but of course, it doesn’t. There are many people who are dairy-free due to allergies or lifestyle choices but who are not actually vegan. If you look for vegan recipes you will find they are also dairy-free but that doesn’t mean that is all you are limited to.
These recipes should help you broaden your choices and have some new ideas for your meals this week.
Dairy-free main meals
7 ingredient pasta sauce
This 7 ingredient pasta sauce is perfect for a dairy-free family meal using a dairy-free cream alternative and chicken stock for a creamy sauce with bacon, onion, mushrooms and prosciutto.
Creamy mushroom pasta
Just because you are dairy-free doesn’t mean you can not enjoy creamy sauces. This creamy mushroom pasta is dairy-free and full of flavour using coconut milk for flavour. It can easily be adapted with other ingredients if you are not vegan too.
Red pepper pasta sauce
For a flavoursome tomato-based pasta sauce is dairy-free and can be used with gluten-free pasta too if you have a number of allergies or intolerances.
Taco stuffed sweet potato
If Tacos used to be something you enjoyed what about trying taco stuffed sweet potato. Whilst it isn’t the same it is sure to be a new favourite!
Greek Salad
Whilst a Greek salad is a relatively straightforward meal, this recipe uses a dairy-free alternative for an easy Greek salad.
Spanish Chicken
Dairy-free meals can also be gluten-free and still delicious like this Spanish Chicken which is great served with rice and so easy to make!
Slow Cooker Lasagne
just because you are cooking a dairy-free meal doesn’t mean you can’t use your slow cooker and pop a meal on in the morning to serve up when you get home. This slow cooker lasagne is easy to make dairy-free with the advice included and perfect for an easy family meal.
Toad in the hole
Toad in the hole uses milk usually but this toad in the hole recipe is just as good and dairy-free!
Curry loaf
This curry loaf is dairy-free but contains eggs so not suitable if you are also unable to eat eggs. It is really easy to make and perfect hot and cold.
Dairy-free desserts
Matcha Cookies
Is Matcha something you have seen and not been sure how to use? These matcha cookies are a great way to start!
Jam tarts
Jam tarts made with pastry that is dairy-free are a perfect dessert or snack. This recipe is super easy and great for dairy-free diets.
Victoria sponge cake – no eggs or dairy
This Victoria sponge cake is great for those who are vegan or unable to have dairy or eggs. Instead, it uses a dairy-free cream alternative and aquafaba.
Oat biscuits
Biscuits commonly use dairy but these dairy-free oat biscuits are perfect for anyone wanting an easy biscuit recipe!
Carrot cake energy balls
If you can’t find a perfect dairy-free carrot cake then these carrot cake energy balls could be perfect as a dairy-free alternative.
Flapjacks
If you miss flapjacks then this fruity flapjack recipe is for you. Using dairy-free butter you can enjoy a tasty flapjack just as good as the ones you miss.
Chocolate chip muffins
Chocolate is hard to enjoy dairy-free, let alone chocolate in recipes! This chocolate chip muffin recipe is dairy-free and vegan so you will love it.
Pancakes
If you are dairy and gluten-free pancakes can be a bit of a minefield. This pancake recipe is perfect for dairy-free diets and so easy to make too.
Cornflake tart
This favourite from our school days can be enjoyed if you are dairy-free if made with this tasty recipe.
Coffee and walnut loaf cake
Cake, without dairy and full of all those tasty coffee and walnut flavours we all love? Yes it is possible and the recipe is here.
What are your dinner plans now? Do you like simple meals or prefer to imagine you had a celebrity over for dinner and pull out all the stops?
[…] I am fitter and healthier. Eliminating these foods truly has changed my life. I’m trying dairy-free recipes and tweaking them to make them gluten-free, too. The kitchen has turned into a fun place again. […]