Cooking Without Dairy: 44 Easy and Delicious Recipes for Kids with Milk Allergies

1. Banana Pancakes: Combine 1 cup of gluten-free flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/4 cup of almond milk, 1 mashed banana, and 1 tablespoon of melted coconut oil in a bowl. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and pour 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side.

2. Dairy-Free Mac and Cheese: Cook 1 cup of gluten-free macaroni according to package instructions. In a separate pot, melt 1/4 cup of vegan butter and whisk in 1/4 cup of gluten-free flour. Slowly add 1 cup of almond milk and whisk until thickened. Add 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Stir in 1/2 cup of vegan cheese and pour over cooked macaroni.

3. Dairy-Free Pizza: Preheat oven to 425°F. Spread 1/2 cup of pizza sauce over a pre-made gluten-free pizza crust. Top with 1/2 cup of vegan cheese and your favorite toppings. Bake for 12-15 minutes.

4. Dairy-Free Quesadillas: Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Spread 1/4 cup of vegan cheese over one side of a gluten-free tortilla. Top with your favorite fillings and fold in half. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side.

5. Dairy-Free Smoothies: Combine 1 cup of almond milk, 1 frozen banana, 1/2 cup of frozen berries, and 1 tablespoon of nut butter in a blender. Blend until smooth.

6. Dairy-Free Ice Cream: Combine 1 can of full-fat coconut milk, 1/4 cup of maple syrup, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt in a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into a freezer-safe container and freeze for 4-6 hours.

7. Dairy-Free Grilled Cheese: Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Spread 1/4 cup of vegan cheese over one side of a gluten-free bread. Top with your favorite fillings and top with another slice of bread. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side.

8. Dairy-Free Burritos: Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Spread 1/4 cup of vegan cheese over one side of a gluten-free tortilla. Top with your favorite fillings and fold in half. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side.

9. Dairy-Free Tacos: Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Spread 1/4 cup of vegan cheese over one side of a gluten-free taco shell. Top with your favorite fillings and fold in half. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side.

10. Dairy-Free Nachos: Preheat oven to 375°F. Spread 1/2 cup of vegan cheese over a baking sheet. Top with your favorite toppings. Bake for 10-12 minutes.