Author: Alisa Fleming

Last year, Daiya launched their first Feta cheese alternative in blocks. This summer, they’re rolling out a crumbled version, and it’s joined by another highly anticipated flavor. Daiya Cheeze Crumbles are now available in both Feta and “Goat Cheese” varieties, and are ready to sprinkle on salad, pizza, pasta, and bowls. Daiya Cheeze Crumbles are New Feta & Goat Cheese Alternatives Like many of their newer cheese alternative formulas, Daiya Cheeze Crumbles are made with an oatmilk base. But unlike the others, these are free of legumes! According to the company, the oat and coconut oil base provide a rich…

Updated in 2023! With an 8-ounce package of aging buttons on my hands, I needed a mushroom-intensive side-dish idea to serve with our evening meal. It was summer, so I wanted a quick and easy stove-top recipes that’s fairly light and doesn’t require a lot of cooking time. These mushroom veggie patties were the solution! Tony loved them with our evening entrée, but I thought they were even better the next day with poached eggs for breakfast. The flavors meld nicely during refrigeration. Easy, Homemade, Dairy-Free Mushroom Veggie Patties Sorry I don’t have a bigger and better picture! I’m not…

Whether you’re just dairy-free, dairy-free and gluten-free, or shun dairy and grains altogether, this recipe for strawberry coconut flour cupcakes is for you. It’s a rather wholesome dessert that’s made with simple, natural, grain-free ingredients, but still tastes light, fluffy, and delicious! Dairy-Free & Grain-Free Strawberry Coconut Flour Cupcakes This recipe for strawberry coconut flour cupcakes is from Gluten-Free Cupcakes: 50 Irresistible Recipes Made with Almond and Coconut Flour by Elana Amsterdam. We originally shared this recipe back when her book was released in 2011. But we’ve since updated this post with more information and answers to your FAQs! What…

If you’re looking for a butterless, oil-free, coconut-free dessert topping, you’ve come to the right place! This dairy-free meringue frosting is made simply with egg whites and agave nectar for a gently sweet, creamy, and fluffy whip. I also love how cost effective it is. Just two whites and a scant amount of sweetener whip up to create a big batch. Dairy-Free Meringue Frosting without Any Type of Butter or Oil This simple recipe is a great stand in for frosting or whipped topping. You can use it atop cupcakes, cakes, crisp, you name it! It was originally shared with…

People are often amazed at the flavors you can create with naturally dairy-free foods. This cheesy red pepper dip is a delicious example. It’s a blend of raw foods, including macadamia nuts, red bell peppers, and miso, that has a wonderfully addictive, cheesy taste. It isn’t trying to be cheese, but it does fill that void while providing loads of nutrients. People Go Nuts for this Dairy-Free Cheesy Red Pepper Dip This recipe was originally shared with us by Erika of Vivapura, a superfood company. That was way back in 2010, but they are still around and so is this…

Updated in 2023! In my opinion, you can never have too many nut butter cookies. There are just so many possible variations. This particular recipe makes thick, soft cookies with the perfect balance of sweetness. They aren’t sugary, but are definitely dessert. And each bite is dairy-free, gluten-free, egg-free, and soy-free. The recipe even includes options for nut-free! Gluten-Free Nut Butter Cookies with Options for All This gluten-free nut butter cookies recipe is adapted from Free For All Cooking: 50 Easy Gluten-Free, Allergy-Friendly Recipes The Whole Family Can Enjoy by Jules Shepard. We originally shared it back in 2011, but…

Both winter and summer are peak times for power outages. The former seems obvious, with snow storms. But the latter can be even more common with hurricane weather, lightening storms, and overburdened grids. So I thought this was a great time to re-share a favorite “unplugged” treat recipe, dairy-free peanut chocolate truffles. These Dairy-Free Peanut Chocolate Truffles are Almost Too Easy This simple little dessert recipe is adapted from the book Vegan Unplugged. It’s a collection of tips and recipes on how to be prepared for, and eat well during, emergency situations. And of course, when the power is out,…

Updated in 2023! Cooking with alternative ingredients can be expensive and challenging, especially if you live in an area that doesn’t have many retail options. So I like to share creative wholesome solutions that won’t break the bank. These allergy-friendly healthy cookies use cost-effective ingredients that are loaded with nutrition, and they taste delicious! Plus, they can be naturally free of whatever top allergens you need to avoid. Allergy-Friendly Healthy Cookies with Options for All This recipe for allergy-friendly healthy cookies was originally shared with us by Amy Green, M.Ed., author of Simply Sugar & Gluten-Free. She used to run a…

Updated in 2023! Is goat milk dairy, or does dairy only include cow milk products? What about sheep milk? Over the years, we’ve received these questions from hundreds of readers. As they embark on a dairy-free diet, people want to know, “are they ok to eat or not?” Both goat milk and sheep milk products are considered dairy, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t safe for some people. Goat Milk, Sheep Milk, and the Dairy-Free Diet In general, all mammal milks (sheep, goat, camel, etc) and their related products (cheese, yogurt, sour cream, etc) are classified as dairy. In fact,…

Updated in 2023! Have you ever gotten home to discover that pint (or quart!) of vegan ice cream you bought has melted! It’s truly a sad moment. But don’t despair! You can turn that delicious frozen dessert into dairy-free ice cream buttercream frosting! Dairy-Free Ice Cream Buttercream is a Vegan Dessert Savior This genius recipe was submitted by Talia Hassid as an entry in our Spring Fling Dairy-Free Recipe Contest. We’ve since updated her recipe with more options, and have answers to the FAQs: What Gluten-Free Flour Should I Use? Talia didn’t mention what brand she uses (she makes the…

Today is National Ice Cream Day, and I thought we would celebrate with a homemade version of a favorite: dairy-free oat milk ice cream! Unlike other homemade oat milk ice cream recipes, this delicious frozen dessert focuses on dairy-free specifically. It’s made with a rich, creamy custard-style base, but is still lighter than your average scoop. And we love that it’s churned with simple, clean, everyday ingredients. You can make more than a quart (nearly three pints!) for less than a few dollars! Homemade Oat Milk Ice Cream that’s Deliciously Dairy Free! This oat milk ice cream recipe was shared…

Updated in 2023! Sending kids to a friend’s house, daycare, school, or even off to their first day at work can be nerve-wracking when they have food allergies or special diet needs. And even if you aren’t dealing with a nut allergy, your child’s classroom may have a “nut-free” policy. Either way, you may be left wondering what easy snacks are safe to pack. Don’t worry, we’ve put together an incredibly useful Nut-Free & Dairy-Free Snack List. It includes this printable of products followed by a list of budget-friendly homemade ideas and recipes. Allergen Note: This post is for informational…

The beauty of brownies is that they really don’t need any dairy at all. The best brownies, in my opinion, are naturally dairy free. But that doesn’t stop pastry chefs from adding dairy to their recipes. In fact, it can be hard to find dairy-free brownies at bakeries, restaurants, and stores. Fortunately, it’s pretty easy to make your own! You can whip them up from scratch or use one of the dairy-free brownie mixes in this post. Jump ahead to what you are looking for with these links: Classic Brownie Mixes (with wheat) Gluten-Free Brownie Mixes Paleo Brownie Mixes Keto…

This dairy-free strawberry Julius copycat recipe was actually a happy accident. The weather had been sunny and hot, and I wanted to make a refreshing drink for post activity. It needed to be something cool and fulfilling, but still relatively light, and I wanted it to have that 4:1 carbohydrate to protein balance for good recovery. I had some fresh strawberries on hand, and whipped this drink up. It ended up tasting like a healthier version of the Orange Julius strawberry flavor! This Dairy-Free Drink is Like a Strawberry Julius, but Better! These days, all of the drinks sold at…

Custom order cakes can be very expensive, especially with special diet needs. Fortunately, baking your own can be affordable and very easy, especially if you use dairy-free cake mixes! This extensive round-up has every brand and flavor option we could find, including classic, organic, gluten-free, vegan, keto, paleo, and some unique favorites. I’ve also provided handy preparation tips and substitution options, if needed. Allergen Notes: All items listed below are dairy-free by ingredients. But ingredients are subject to change at any time, and all products are at some degree of risk for allergen cross contamination, whether they have a “may…

Updated in 2023! Ever wonder what to serve at a birthday party with various food allergic tots?  Well Sue, a former blogger at Living My Dream, went above and beyond to share the answer.  To make her daughter’s 3rd birthday special, she juggled not only her daughter’s milk allergy, but the allergies of guests as well.  Sue made a dairy-, peanut-, tree nut-, sesame-, chocolate-, and strawberry-free party look easy, and she’s going to tell us how. Below is her allergy-friendly birthday party menu, recipes, and ideas that will make your little guests happy. Hosting a Food Allergy-Friendly Birthday Party…

Antipasto is the first course of a traditional Italian meal, which is made of bite-size portions of foods served on a platter. The eats often include cured meats, cheeses, olives, mushrooms, and pickled vegetables. This Italian antipasto rice salad incorporates these bites with rice and a quick, homemade Italian dressing. And of course, everything is dairy free! In fact, this dish can incorporate whatever you have on hand and can easily be top allergen free. Italian Antipasto Rice Salad for a Party Side or Weekday Lunch Several years ago, Sue shared this recipe with us in her food allergy-friendly birthday…

Updated in 2023! Sometimes, you just need easy, naturally dairy-free and allergy-friendly meals. This slow cooker sweet and tangy chicken is the perfect option. It’s made with lean boneless skinless chicken, uses everyday pantry ingredients for flavor, and even has some veggies thrown in. Plus, it all cooks in your crockpot and requires just 5 minutes of preparation! Allergy Friendly made Easy with Slow Cooker Sweet & Tangy Chicken This recipe was originally shared with us by Sue, back when she wrote the blog Living My Dream. It was a part of her food allergy birthday party menu, but she…

I call this my “summer” dairy-free corn soup, because it has such light and fresh flavors. It really lets seasonal produce and herbs shine.  The recipe was initially inspired by a Chicken Corn Chowder recipe from Eating Well magazine. I ended up going rogue, and used simpler plant-based ingredients that everyone can enjoy. And I relied on one of my favorite ingredients, good-quality coconut milk, for just a touch of creaminess. It also lends a slight sultry Thai influence, which perfectly complements a sprinkle of basil. Dairy-Free Corn Soup to Highlight Fresh Summer Corn I originally shared this dairy-free corn…

Move over nuts and legumes! The Simple Root Cheese-Style Spreads are humbly made with potatoes, and come in half a dozen top allergen-free varieties. The range includes four dairy-free cream cheese-style flavors and a couple artisan cheese-style varieties, too. The Simple Root Cheese-Style Spreads include Six Creamy Varieties Their name might seem modest, but The Simple Root is actually backed by the multinational McCain Foods company and led by several former executives of Kraft Foods. They have launched products in both the U.S. and U.K., but The Simple Root Cheese-Style Spreads are currently exclusive to the U.S. market. Original Plain…