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Kid Friendly Dairy-Free Meal Plan {Gluten Free}

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This kid friendly dairy-free meal plan is full of delicious back to school recipes that kids love! All of these kid friendly recipes are healthy, gluten free AND dairy free, making life a little less stressful for parents of kids who have food allergies.

This kid friendly dairy-free meal plan is full of delicious back to school recipes that kids love! All of these kid friendly healthy recipes are gluten-free AND dairy-free, making life a little less stressful for parents of kids who have food allergies.

Alright, Labor day is over so we can officially say that most of us are back to work, back to school, back to a routine. Right? I feel it! It’s kind of nice to get back into the groove. That being said, I also feel as is Fall is always still so BUSY! I’d love to help you guys stay sane with gluten free meal prep, meal plans, and of course Corny Cotter Nutrition Tidbits. Sound good?

This month’s gluten-free meal plan is for all you parents out there! And for the big kids, really. Like us. Haha! A  kid friendly dairy-free meal plan is full of delicious back to school recipes that kids (and big kid adults) love!  These recipes are full of flavor and color, as you can see, but free of dairy, casein, and gluten. They are perfect for fueling the growing body and mind! WOOHOO! Now you can feel good about what you put on the table.

If you need any SUBSTITUTIONS, just email or leave a comment. I’m happy to help! There is a shopping list and a the bottom. And if you need a PDF version of the gluten-free/dairy-free meal plan, just click here.

Let’s get cookin!

Kid Friendly Dairy-Free Meal Plan – BREAKFAST

Frozen Peanut Butter Superfood Smoothie Bowls

SUPER POWER vegan smoothie bowls, blended extra thick and creamy with frozen berries, coconut oil, and peanut butter. These will leave you energized, full, and nourished.

Frozen Peanut butter superfood smoothie bowls

 

Cinnamon Almond Flour Bread

This is a simple and delicious, versatile paleo bread recipe your whole family will love! Made with just a few simple ingredients, it’s a nourishing wholesome bread for breakfast or snacking.

Paleo Cinnamon Almond Flour Bread - part of a delicious kid friendly dairy-free meal plan

 

Boston Cream Pie Banana Oatmeal

This dairy free oatmeal is a “superfood” breakfast treat! A banana oatmeal recipe that tastes like dessert, yet satisfying and nourishing!  Made with natural ingredients and a boost of protein.

Boston Cream Pie Banana Oatmeal {Dairy Free}

 

Almond Berry Mini Cheesecake Smoothies

Smoothies make a great healthy breakfast, snack, or dessert.  Fresh berries, almonds, coconut milk, and other wholesome ingredients make this vegan smoothie recipe delicious! You’re gonna love ’em!

 

Almond Berry Mini Cheesecake Smoothie - a plant based gluten-free breakfast!

 

Kid Friendly Dairy-Free Meal Plan – LUNCH

Smashed Mexican Beans Avocado Toast

This fully loaded MEXICAN style avocado toast recipe is gluten free, vegan friendly, and loaded with flavor!! A simple, yet spicy, meatless meal, or even a healthy appetizer.

Smashed Mexican Beans Avocado Toast - part of a kid friendly dairy-free meal plan

Nourishing Garden Veggie Vegan Buddha Bowl

This wholesome and healthy Buddha bowl recipe is filled with superfood ingredients and is a delicious way to get a variety of nutrients into your child’s diet! 

garden veggie vegan buddha bowls

 

Crock Pot Parsnip Ham Chowder

This ham chowder is a wonderful way to use leftover ham! Creamy, comforting, healthy, and flavorful! An easy, kid friendly dairy-free recipe for the whole family. You’ll love it! 

Crock pot parsnip ham chowder (Paleo)

 

Kid Friendly Dairy-Free Meal Plan – DINNER

Skillet Marmalade Marinated Pork Chops

A healthy one pan meal made with fresh orange, molasses, onion, marmalade, and seasoning. The marinated pork chops have a sweet and tangy flavor.

Skillet Marmalade Marinated Pork Chops

 

Panko Crusted Paprika Chicken

This baked chicken recipe is simple to make with gluten-free panko bread crumbs and spices! Bake it with veggies for an easy one pan meal. A healthy dinner is ready in under 45 minutes! 

Gluten Free Panko Crusted Paprika Chicken - part of a kid friendly dairy-free meal plan

 

Crock Pot West African Peanut Stew

This stew is packed with nourishment and warming flavors. It’s fantastic over rice and feeds a crowd! Freezer friendly and made with healthy, real food ingredients!

This kid friendly dairy-free meal plan is full of delicious back to school recipes that kids love! All of these kid friendly recipes are healthy, gluten free AND dairy free, making life a little less stressful for parents of kids who have food allergies.

 

Honey Mustard Baked Fish and Vegetables

This quick one pan meal is ready in 30 minutes! A complete dinner with healthy, light fish, baked with wholesome vegetables. Even non fish lovers like this recipe!

Skip the parmesan topping or use Nutritional yeast as a dairy free replacement. 

Honey Mustard Baked Fish with Vegetables

Kid Friendly Dairy-Free Meal Plan – SNACKS / DESSERT

 

Peanut Butter Protein Buckeyes

These sweet treats are super easy to make and are coated in dairy free dark chocolate. A classic buckeyes recipe with a healthy boost, and no baking required!

Peanut Butter Protein Buckeyes

 

Tropical No Bake Snack Bars

These healthy snack bars are inspired by my love for Hawaiian flavors! With dried pineapple, cashew, coconut, lime, and a coconut glaze, this easy recipe has an explosion of tropical flavor! 

Tropical No Bake Snack Bars

Blackberry Jam Quinoa Cakes

An easy fruit and grain bar recipe that’s made with whole grains, dairy free friendly, and QUICK!  You will love how simple this kid friendly recipe is! Perfect for the lunch box, dessert, or after school snacks.

This kid friendly dairy-free meal plan is full of delicious back to school recipes that kids love! All of these kid friendly recipes are healthy, gluten free AND dairy free, making life a little less stressful for parents of kids who have food allergies.

HOPE YOU FOUND THIS MONTH’S KID-FRIENDLY DAIRY FREE MEAL PLAN AND RECIPE IDEAS HELPFUL!

Please let me know if you have any questions. Everyone’s nutritional needs are different, so take that in mind. All in all, you can’t go wrong with taking time to prep and enjoy REAL FOOD!

GROCERY LIST:

  • · Dozen eggs
  • · Coconut or non-dairy yogurt for topping
  • · Coconut cream or milk (thickened portion that’s solid) (regular or lite)
  • · Almond or coconut milk
  • · Nutritional yeast as a dairy free replacement for grated cheeses
  • · Fresh orange juice
  • · 2 cod fillets (4oz-5oz each) – or other white fish such as haddock or tilapia. We use Sizzlefish
  • · 8 ounces diced smoked or honey ham
  • · 2 lbs chicken breast (skinless)
  • · 1 lb pork (lean or loin)
  • · 3-4 lean pork chops (bone in)
  • · Apple, Banana, Orange
  • · 2 limes 2 lemons
  • · Avocado
  • · Tomatillo and Cherry tomatoes
  • · 1/2 lb asparagus spears and brussel sprouts (shavings or chopped, 2 cups)
  • · 4 parsnips and 1 bunch celery sticks
  • · Whole radish (about 5-6)
  • · 1 large sweet potato and Red potatoes – 3 cups
  • · 4 onions and · 1 shallot
  • · 2 garlic bulbs
  • · Fresh ginger
  • · 1 bunch watercress and 1 bunch (or bag) spinach
  • · Parsley and Cilantro
  • · Jalapeno, Bonnet peppers or other hot peppers of choice (sliced)
  • · Fresh basil, oregano, Rosemary to garnish (optional)
  • Dried pineapple, raisins.
  • Marmalade
  • Dijon mustard
  • Garlic tomato sauce and or plain tomato sauce
  • tapioca

Gluten Free Pantry Staples 

  • · Gluten Free Flour ( We love Bob Red Mill’s 1:1 Flour)
  • · Fine blanched almond flour
/Coconut Flour
/Peanut flour
  • · Flax seed meal or chia meal
  • · Potato starch or tapioca starch
  • · Cinnamon, Red chili flakes, Red pepper Ground coriander, Cayenne, paprika
  • · Garlic powder or Garlic salt
  • · Ground ginger and Turmeric powder (optional)
  • · Vanilla extract
  • · Coconut sugar
  • · Raw cashews, roasted Pumpkin seeds, chopped nuts
  • · Shredded unsweetened coconut
  • · Chocolate chips of choice. We use enjoy life vegan dark chocolate. Unsweetened chocolate for lower sugar.
  • · Apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
  • · Balsamic vinegar
  • · Clarified butter (melted) or coconut oil
  • · Chia seed
  • · Honey or maple syrup (you can use xylitol syrup if you are wanting no sugar)
  • · Organic extra virgin olive oil
  • · Organic chunky peanut butter and Sunflower seed butter
  • · Gluten free oats or quick oats
  • · Vegan protein
  • · Gluten free bread
  • · Cooked pinto beans (I used my Mexican beans recipe. Or organic canned beans)
  • · Rice and Quinoa
  • · organic chicken broth
  • · Coconut aminos or gluten free soy sauce/tamari

Please see my SHOP page for MANY of my favorite pantry staples and other kitchen tools to use.

Got any kid friendly dairy-free meals you love? Do share!

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  12. Mary says

    February 22, 2018 at 7:05 AM

    We parents are always trying to give best to our child’s. Even when I am cooking, I am thinking the same way. Tring to cook something they like, something healthy and delicious. That’s why I am searching for kids friendly recipes and now my searching is complete. I really like your post, it is really helpful.

    Reply

  13. Supriya Kutty says

    March 27, 2018 at 5:47 AM

    Wow, your recipes are so delicious and yummy looking that all kids will enjoy eating it. I would love to make it for son as every day he needs something new to eat. Keep sharing such recipes.

    Reply

  14. wings io says

    June 20, 2018 at 3:57 AM

    I have read through other blogs, but they are cumbersome and confusing more than your post. I hope you continue to have such quality articles to share with everyone! I believe a lot of people will be surprised to read this article!

    Reply

  17. Carly says

    September 8, 2018 at 10:03 PM

    Hello!! Thank you for the wonderful recipes. My daughter has recently had to go dairy/gluten free and she is 3 so it’s been tricky finding things she likes:( When a recipe calls for butter is there a substitute I can use instead? And do you have a gluten/dairy free mac n cheese recipe? Thank you!!

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      • RACHEL. Greenfield says

        September 15, 2018 at 9:37 PM

        My 16 month old daughter has food allergies and gluten issues. We just got diagnosed recently and I’m waiting for a nutritionist appt soon. We have gone gluten free(celiac) but we are still having trouble with foods because she is also allergic to cows milk, beef, chicken, eggs, fish and watermelon. I feel like my foods do not have much flavor because we can’t use butter, and I think I feed her the same foods. Everything I read the labels on gluten free still contains eggs. I need more options for snacks and foods. It’s hard finding gluten free and dairy and egg free in the stores. Or anywhere. Do you haven any advice? A cheat sheet of sorts, Thanks in advance.

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  18. Mallory says

    September 16, 2018 at 11:23 AM

    We just found out that our 15 month old probably has a wheat allergy and a dairy allergy, so I was excited to find this. However, he also has an allergy to nuts and most of these recipes have nuts or a nut substitute in them. Do you have any suggestions for me in replacing any nut product in these recipes? I am desperate, so any help is appreciated.

    Reply

  19. Her lives says

    November 4, 2018 at 12:49 AM

    Thanks for the giving this yummy recipe. I am always trying to make something new recipe for my kids. Your method is also original to me. I will try it to make at my home. Hope, so my kids also love this. I want to more recipe from you.

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