So I thought that I would share some of my favorite dairy free/gluten free products. We have found a few substitutes that we really love and have kept as part of our staple foods even though we are now able to tolerate some dairy. My daughter especially prefers to splurge on real dairy in things like ice cream, pizza, and whipped cream.
-Earth Balance buttery spread: I use the soy free and my daughter uses the original. Both are a great substitute for butter or margarine.
-Daiya Cheese Shreds: This stuff is awesome melted in recipes! We use the cheddar in quesadillas and nachos and the mozzarella in lasagne and pizza. I will be honest that I do not care for it unmelted though.
-SO Delicious Coconut Milk Creamer: Contrary to the name this does not taste like coconut. It is a great alternative to cream instead of the chemical based "non-dairy" creamers. This brand also carries some great frozen "ice cream" products!
-Rice Milk: I use rice milk as a substitute for regular milk in most of my cooking and baking and find it works great.
-Almond Milk: This makes a great alternative to milk for drinking or in cereal. And, there is a dark chocolate version that my daughter loves!
Do you have dairy free/gluten free products that you have tried and loved? Please share in the comments below!
Disclaimer: I am not and do not claim to be a medical professional or expert. I do not intend for the information that I share to take the place of medical advice. If you have a medical condition you should seek the advice and care of a medical professional. Educate yourself and ask questions to find out if they recommend testing BEFORE you remove gluten from your diet.