ideas for quick gluten-free dairy-free school lunches
I’ve talked a bit about transitioning Jafta to a GFDF diet to help with his sensory processing disorder. We are still finding this diet to be hugely beneficial, and I thought I would share some tips for packing gluten-free, dairy-free school lunches. A couple months ago, I shared some of the foods we typically send in lunches. Most of them involved leftovers or foods that required preparation the day before. Today, I’m sharing ideas for quick school lunches that you can assemble in . . .
gluten-free, dairy-free packed lunches
I’ve talked a bit about transitioning Jafta to a GFDF diet to help with his sensory processing disorder. We are still finding this diet to be hugely beneficial, and I thought I would share some tips for packing GFDF lunches. I;’m hoping the suggestions I offer below can be useful for kids on regular diets as well. Learning to pack for school lunches was the biggest learning curve in terms of transitioning to a GFDF diet, mainly because I had always relied on The Sandwich as the main . . .
how to make crispy kale chips (a gluten-free, dairy-free recipe for healthy, crunchy snacks)
Last week our neighbor gave us a huge bunch of kale, and Jafta immediately begged me to make some kale chips. He is in love with this veggie-based savory snack, so I was happy to oblige. My neighbor’s kale variety is called dinosaur kale. Personally, I’m more a fan of the curly kale variety . . . I find it less bitter and a bit more sweet. But for kale chips, any kind will do. Step one – remove the kale from the stalk. Step 2: destem the kale. This step isn’t . . .
banana almond oatmeal milkshake (gluten-free, dairy-free)
Is it a smoothie? Or a milkshake? I’m not quite sure, but this is my go-to breakfast most mornings. It’s quick and easy, and the oatmeal makes it surprisingly filling. At just under 200 calories, it’s a great low-fat, vegan breakfast option. You’re gonna need: 1 Banana 1 Cup Almond Milk 2 TBSP Oatmeal 1 Cup Ice 1 TSP Stevia (optional) I use unsweetened Almond Breeze and McCann’s, but if you have celiac you will want an oatmeal that is certified gluten-free. . . .
smoothie test kitchen: three recipes for easy green smoothies
I’ve been sharing some of the ways we have practically made the move to accommodate a gluten-free, dairy-free (GFDF) diet in our house, and smoothies are a big part of it. I love smoothies because it is such an easy way to sneak veggies by my kids. Spinach in the smoothie. I swear . . . it’s like magic. They never notice. It’s also an easy way to get flax seed in. Because my pickiest eater is not about to eat a fish-oil supplement. But a sweet, slushie . . .
how to make overnight crockpot oatmeal (and how to get your kids to eat it)
Last week I posted a few gluten-free, dairy-free breakfast ideas, and I thought I would share how I make oatmeal in the crockpot (and a little trick for getting my kids to eat it). I am not a morning person by any stretch of the imagination, so I am all about finding ways to prepare breakfast in advance. I love doing oatmeal in the crockpot because I can put it on before I go to bed, and it’s perfect in the morning. First things first, let’s talk slow-cookers. If you only . . .
family friendly gluten-free and diary-free meal planning: breakfast
After I shared about Jafta and I giving up gluten and dairy I had a lot of requests to share what GFDF foods we eat. It’s funny, because since we’ve been eating this way for about six months, it seems really easy and basic now . . . but I remember it being really overwhelming in the beginning. I thought I would break it down by our meals, and start with some ideas for breakfast foods. Most mornings we are running out the door, so we do a lot of what we call “cookie-style” . . .
