11 Dairy-Free Meals

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Why go dairy-free in your eating habits? Here’s a few common reasons …

• Dairy sensitivity or intolerance
• Gut healing
• Nursing mama starting an elimination diet to help baby’s digestion, mood or skin
• Reduce calories

I’m on the very forefront of exploring dairy-free eating and I’ve been learning a lot about alternatives and culinary styles that bend towards being dairy-free. I’m excited to share a little round up of some of my favorite dairy-free recipes.

Cajun Shrimp and Rice

CAJUN SHRIMP PASTA

Get ready for a bold, creamy, saucy dinner with this one pot cajun shrimp pasta. It takes 30 minutes to make and it’s lightened up with gluten free noodles and a dairy free swap for cream. Dinner done in one pan is the best kind of meal!

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Vegan Ranch Dressing

Easy Vegan Ranch Dressing

This vegan ranch recipe is easy to make and totally soy-free/nut-free/gluten-free.

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Grain-Free Waffles

DELICIOUS GRAIN FREE WAFFLES

Light and fluffy with a hint of sweet coconut, these waffles are a morning crowd pleaser.

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Bacon Corn Chowder

Gluten & dairy free bacon corn chowder

Gluten & dairy free bacon corn chowder that is delicious for the whole family.

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Kale Salad with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette | Drop the goat cheese and you’ve got a winner. And my, does that dressing sound divine?

Kale Salad with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette

kale salad, chockfull of avocado, quinoa, pomegranate seeds, pecans, and crumbly goat cheese tossed in a Meyer lemon vinaigrette. It’s perfect as a light lunch or even a meatless Monday dinner option. Just make sure to DROP THE GOAT CHEESE to make this a dairy-free option!

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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

I love that this can be served warm or cold, a year round option that will be a great lunch leftover!

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

A versatile healthy and very nutritious recipe that can be served hot as a side dish or cold as a terrific alternative to pasta salad.

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Kung Pao Tofu | Sub out your favorite meat or stick with tofu, your choice!

Kung Pao Tofu

Sweet, salty and spicy! This Kung Pao Tofu is a stir-fry made with dried red chilies, pepper, peanuts all tossed together in a flavorful sauce! Vegan!

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Honey Balsamic Chicken Tenders

There are rave reviews for this chicken – can’t wait to try it! To make it dairy-free just sub the butter for coconut oil.

Honey Balsamic Chicken Tenders

These Honey Balsamic Chicken Tenders are such an easy and delicious meal, great for a quick weeknight dinner or even getting ahead on some meal prep for the upcoming week.

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Chopped Asian Chicken Salad

Of all these recipes, this is the one that made my menu for next week!

Chopped Asian Chicken Salad

There’s a burst of delicious flavor exploding in every bite. It’s also loaded with healthy, raw veggies, and lean protein. The Asian-inspired dressing is the fun little surprise part, combining sweet, sticky, and spicy.

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Leek & Swiss Chard Quiche

I tried leek for the first time last year and love it and I’ve been exploring new greens so this recipe is a total win.

Leek & Swiss Chard Quiche

A flavorful, dairy-free quiche packed with delicious greens and baked in a nutty almond flour crust.

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Gluten and Dairy Free Pizza Crust | Ever try a cheese-less pizza? It’s not half bad! Just amp up your toppings or if you really need that “cheese” try out the brand, Daiya.

Ready to delve into some more scrumptious dairy free recipes? I’m excited to begin exploring these cookbooks!

• The Dairy Free & Gluten Free Kitchen
• Paleo Cooking from Elana’s Kitchen: Gluten-Free, Grain-Free and Dairy-Free Recipes
• Vegan Chocolate
• Cooking for Isaiah: Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Recipes for Easy, Delicious Meals