If you are dealing with a dairy allergy, then you're probably looking for easy dairy free meals that the whole family will actually eat!
Dealing with an intolerance or allergy and trying to find easy dairy free meals that the whole family can enjoy together can sometimes feel overwhelming.
All our recipes in the Dairy Free section of the blog are either dairy free or can easily be adapted with simple substitutions to make them allergy friendly.
And all the recipes in this roundup are simple, easy to follow and comforting meals that don't rely on milk, butter or cheese!
From easy slow cooker ideas, to family favourites that are perfect for busy weeknights and are picky eater approved too!
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- Tips For Dairy Free Cooking - Dairy Free Substitutions
- Chicken Mince Bolognese
- Chicken Nuggets With Veggies
- Slow Cooker Chilli Con Carne
- Crispy Chicken Burgers
- Gnocchi Sausage Traybake
- Slow Cooker Beef Stew
- Hidden Veg Chicken Curry Recipe
- Sausages In Onion Gravy
- Sweet Chilli Chicken Meatballs
- Easy Paella Recipe
- Hidden Veg Chicken Satay
- Slow Cooked Lamb Ragu
Tips For Dairy Free Cooking - Dairy Free Substitutions
These days, most supermarkets cater really well for dairy intolerances with dairy free alternatives being readily available.
But we thought it might be also helpful to list out some easy ingredient swaps when cooking:
Milk - Cow's milk can be swapped out for plant based milks such as soy milk, coconut milk, almond milk or rice milk.
Butter - Depending on the recipe being sweet or savoury, butter can often be swapped out for coconut oil or coconut butter, olive oil, or avocado oil. More particularly for baking recipes, butter might be swapped out for apple sauce, nut butters or diary free yoghurt.
Yogurt - There are plenty of dairy free yogurts available in supermarkets now such as coconut yogurt, soya yogurts and oat yogurts.
Cheese - Again similarly to yogurt, most supermarkets now stock a wide range of dairy free cheeses ranging from hard cheeses, to spreadable and soft cheeses.
Chicken Mince Bolognese
This family favourite pasta recipe with a twist is ready in just over 30 minutes and is naturally dairy free so no alternatives or swaps required. Great for feeding the family a comfort food meal midweek.
Chicken Nuggets With Veggies
Picky eater approved, these chicken nuggets can be cooked wither in the oven or the airfryer making life easy for busy families and contain a portion of veg for some extra nutrition!
Slow Cooker Chilli Con Carne
If you're looking for a really easy family meal that you can chuck in the slow cooker in the morning then you need to try this dairy free chilli recipe!
Swap the cheese and sour cream for a dairy free cheese and dairy free creme fraiche. Oatly do a really good alternative.
Crispy Chicken Burgers
Making your own homemade dairy free chicken burgers that are as crispy as a takeaway burger is honestly so easy! Oven baked with all the crunch of a chicken burger but not greasy at all!
Gnocchi Sausage Traybake
This sausage traybake recipe cooks all the elements of the meal - the meat, the carbs and the veggies - together in one dish in the oven. So simple and perfect for a quick and easy midweek meal.
Slow Cooker Beef Stew
A delicious hearty beef stew with beef, carrots and potatoes in a rich sauce. All cooked in the slow cooker. Dairy Free comfort food made easy this Winter!
Hidden Veg Chicken Curry Recipe
If your family loves curries but they're also fussy eaters and dairy free, then I've got a recipe that's hopefully going to go down a storm with everyone!
Sausages In Onion Gravy
If you're looking for dairy free comfort food ideas, then you cannot beat sausage and mash! Take sausage and mash to the next level with my onion gravy that can be served on the side for the fussy eaters.
Sweet Chilli Chicken Meatballs
Delicious baked chicken meatballs flavoured with sweet chilli, soy sauce and lime juice and served with noodles and vegetables.
Ready in less than 30 minutes so a good one for when time is short!
Easy Paella Recipe
The easiest ever paella recipe! Ready in just 10 minutes, this is a game changer for mid-week family meals!
Hidden Veg Chicken Satay
My Hidden Veggie Chicken Satay Recipe is packed with five different veggies; carrots, courgette, cauliflower, pepper and mushrooms!
Slow Cooked Lamb Ragu
With only 10 minutes prep time, this recipe is a great one for the weekends. Get the prep done and then leave it to cook while you get on with something more interesting with the family!
Typically meals like tomato based pasta recipes, stir fries, curries and grilled meats will be dairy free or can be easily adapted.
Coconut milk (often used in curries), oat milk and soy milk are all good substitutes depending on the recipe.
Yes! Check out our Dairy Free Section Here: Dairy Free Family Recipes
Cooking dairy free dinners for your family shouldn't feel complicated or stressful and I really hope some of these recipes make life that little bit easier!
Please do let me know if you try any of these meals and what you think!
You can also share your pictures with me on our socials. I always love to see your creations!
More Allergy Friendly Family Recipes
Gluten Free Recipes - We've loads of gluten free family friendly meal ideas as well as gluten free snacks for kids!
Nut Free Recipes - Most schools and nurseries have a nut-free policy now so these recipes should come in handy for everyone sending packed lunches and snacks to school for their kids!
Egg Free Recipes - Choose from egg free breakfasts, lunches or dinners. We also have some great ideas if you need egg free snack recipes for kids! As well as plenty of egg free baking ideas that the kids can help to make.
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