The Biggest Gathering of Dairy-Free Thanksgiving Recipes

Alisa Fleming ~ Thanksgiving can be a tricky time of year for dairy-free living: potatoes mashed with milk, creamy beans, buttermilk biscuits, and of course, butter added to just about everything on the table. Fortunately, there are many, many wonderful dairy-free recipes available for Thanksgiving ... and I've gathered a huge selection of them for you right here. These recipes are from here on Go Dairy Free and from around the blogosphere (thanks to all of the talented contributors!).

Each year, this enormous list continues to grow as more recipes are posted. In keeping with demands, you will find a ton of recipes below that are not only dairy-free, but also vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, egg-free, and even nut-free. Poke around and see which ones fit your dietary needs and cravings.

The BIG list below (now at roughly 200 recipes and growing for milk-free mavens) includes a plethora of sides and main dishes, appropriate to serve to all guests, special diet or not. However, the list of pie recipes has grown so extensively that it now requires a Dairy-Free Pie Recipe Round-Up of its own.

If you prefer to modify some family favorites of your own, see Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook. Within you will find all of the staples you need, including easy recipes for a spot-on condensed creme of mushroom soup (low fat to boot!), sweetened condensed coconut milk (amazing taste and texture), 5-minute "buttermilk," homemade chocolate chunks, and two simple and nutritious sour creams. Go Dairy Free also contains some of the recipes that appear on my Thanksgiving table, including the Tender Squash Dinner Rolls, Traditional Green Bean Casserole, and the Cheese-Free Scalloped Potatoes. For last minute emergencies, Go Dairy Free is also available as an e-book in PDF format and for your Kindle, iPad, or e-Reader.

For more holiday recipes and ideas, visit our Holidays and Entertaining Section.

Article by Alisa Fleming, founder of GoDairyFree.org and author of Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living. Alisa is also a freelance writer for several publications, with an emphasis on creating recipes for various types of special diets.

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The Huge Dairy-Free Holiday Pie Recipe Round-Up (for Thanksgiving and Beyond)

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Alisa Fleming ~ Who says that just because you follow a special diet, you can't have your pie and eat it too? Every year, I update this listing with even more incredible recipes. It includes delicious holiday pie recipes to suit a variety of free-from needs. Vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, sugar-free, raw, or just dairy-free, we have a pie recipe or three for you to bake, and for your entire family to enjoy ...

Quick Notes: Of course, all of the following pie recipes are dairy-free (lactose-free, casein-free, whey-free, milk-free, etc.). Plus, the recipes are gluten-free as noted, as long as you use a gluten-free pie crust. See the crust recipes near the end of this article for some great options. Also, for recipes labeled as soy-free or optionally soy-free, where margarine is called for, use Earth Balance Soy-Free Natural Buttery Spread for a good dairy-free and soy-free margarine option that bakes up beautifully.

Now, on to the recipes ...

Alisa's Perfect Dairy-Free Pumpkin Pie (also gluten-free, soy-free, and nut-free) - Note that this is my personal pumpkin pie recipe (pictured above) and the one that I use every year. It has been tested in hundreds of households and everyone loves it! Most people seem to like it even better than Libby's, so don't be afraid to serve this pumpkin pie to all of your guests!

Milk-Free Pumpkin Pie (also gluten-free and nut-free)

Mini Raw Pumpkin Chocolate Pie Tarts (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, and refined sugar-free)

Impossible Vegan Pumpkin Pie (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, and nut-free)

Crustless Pumpkin Streusel Pie (also gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, and refined sugar-free)

Foods Alive Raw Pumpkin Pie (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, soy-free, and refined sugar-free)

Maple Pumpkin Pie (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, and refined sugar-free)

Bryanna’s Vegan Pumpkin Pie (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, and nut-free)

Crustless Pumpkin Pie with Chocolate Drizzle (also gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, and refined sugar-free)

Chocolate Pumpkin Pie (also vegan, egg-free, nut-free, gluten-free, and optionally soy-free)

15 Minute Vegan Pumpkin Pie (also vegan, egg-free, and nut-free)

Wholesome Pumpkin pie (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, soy-free, and refined sugar-free)

Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, and nut-free)

So Delicious Holiday Pumpkin Pie (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, and soy-free)

Raw Pumpkin-Agave Pie (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, soy-free, and refined sugar-free)

Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie (also gluten-free and nut-free)

Almost Karina's Vegan Pumpkin Pie (also vegan, egg-free, soy-free, gluten-free, and nut-free)

Almost Paula Deen's Pumpkin Pie (also gluten-free and nut-free)

Swirled Cheesecake Pumpkin Pie (also gluten-free)

Festive Raw Pumpkin Pie (also vegan, egg-free, soy-free, gluten-free, and sugar-free)

Allergen-Free Pumpkin Pie (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, and refined sugar-free)

Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, and soy-free)

Pumpkin Tartlets (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, and soy-free)

Gingerbread Pumpkin Pie (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, and soy-free)

Irresistable Pumpkin Pie (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, and nut-free)

Simplest Maple Pumpkin Pie (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, and refined sugar-free)

Maple Pecan Pumpkin Pie  (also vegan, egg-free, and gluten-free)

Ricki's Chocolate Pecan Pie (also vegan, egg-free, soy-free, and refined sugar-free)

Chocolate Pecan Pie (also optionally soy-free)

Sweet Sue’s Pecan Pie (also gluten-free and soy-free)

Foolproof Vegan Pecan Pie (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, and optionally soy-free)

Milennium Pecan Pie (also vegan, egg-free, and gluten-free)

Healthy Raw Pecan Pie (also vegan, egg-free, soy-free, gluten-free, and sugar-free)

Sugar-Free Pecan Pie (also vegan, egg-free, soy-free, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free)

Eggless Pecan Pie (also vegan, egg-free, soy-free, gluten-free, and sugar-free)

Raw Pecan Pie (also vegan, egg-free, soy-free, gluten-free, and sugar-free)

Raw Almond-Pecan Pie (also vegan, egg-free, soy-free, gluten-free, and sugar-free)

Simple Dutch Apple Pie (also vegan, egg-free, and optionally soy-free)

Food Allergy Mama's Apple Crumb Pie (also vegan, egg-free, nut-free, and soy-free)

Crumbly Maple Apple Crisp (also vegan, egg-free, nut-free, and soy-free)

Cinnamon Apple Crisp (also vegan, egg-free, nut-free, and soy-free)

Naturally Sweetened Apple Pie (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, and sugar-free)

Raw Apple Pie (also vegan, egg-free, soy-free, gluten-free, and sugar-free)

Quick and Raw Apple Pie (also vegan, egg-free, soy-free, gluten-free, and sugar-free)

Vegan Apple Pie (also vegan, egg-free, nut-free, and soy-free)

GFCF Apple Pie (also gluten-free, nut-free, and soy-free)

Apple Cranberry Crumble Pie (also vegan, egg-free, nut-free, and soy-free)

Brandi's Favorite Caramel Apple Pie (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, and soy-free)

Easy Tofu Sweet Potato Pie (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, and nut-free)

Springfield Classic Sweet Potato Pie (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, and soy-free)

GFCF Sweet Potato Pie (also gluten-free, optionally nut-free, and optionally soy-free)

Dad’s Sweet Potato Pie (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, and nut-free)

Simple Sweet Potato Pie (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, and nut-free)

Karina's Sweet Potato Pie (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, and soy-free)

Cranberry Mousse Pie (also egg-free, gluten-free, soy-free, and refined sugar-free)

Chocolate Silk Pie (also gluten-free and soy-free)

Butternut Squash Pie (also nut-free and optionally soy-free)

Blueberry Pie w/ Lemon Thyme (also vegan, egg-free, and gluten-free)

Strawberry Chocolate Mousse Pie (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, soy-free, and refined sugar-free)

Sour Cream Raisin Pie (also vegan and egg-free)

Grain-Free Squash Pie (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, and sugar-free)

Holiday Cranberry Pie (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, and soy-free)

Butterscotch Mousse Pie (also vegan and egg-free)

AB's Chocolate Silk Pie (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, and nut-free)

See Mission: Impossible Pies for an assortment of easy, crustless vegan (dairy-free, egg-free) holiday pie recipes.

See Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for more of my favorite holiday pies, including a delicious Pumpkin Cheesecake.

Oatmeal Pie Crust (also egg-free, vegan, sugar-free, soy-free and optionally gluten-free)

Carol's Perfect Gluten-Free Pie Crust (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, and optionally soy-free)

Fat-Free Oatmeal Cookie Crust (also vegan, egg-free, nut-free, soy-free, and optionally gluten-free)

Chocolate Almond Crust (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, soy-free, and refined sugar-free)

Fat-Free Grape Nuts Crust  (also vegan, egg-free, nut-free, soy-free, and sugar-free)

Flaky Whole Wheat Pie Crust  (also vegan, egg-free, nut-free, soy-free, and sugar-free)

Easy Pie Crust (also vegan, egg-free, nut-free, and soy-free)

Gluten-Free Pie Crust (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, and optionally soy-free)

3 Ingredient Pie Crust (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, and sugar-free)

Oreo Cookie Crust (also vegan, egg-free, nut-free, optionally soy-free, and optionally gluten-free)

Graham Cracker Crust (also egg-free, nut-free, optionally vegan, optionally soy-free, and optionally gluten-free)

Brown Rice Crust (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, and sugar-free)

Whole Foods Pie Crust (also vegan, egg-free, nut-free, soy-free, and sugar-free)

Nut-Free Coconut Crust (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, and sugar-free)

Pie Crust Tips (for gluten-free and dairy-free too)

Oh yes, and do not forget the topping!  You can get a wonderful array of dairy-free, vegan, and gluten-free frozen desserts at most major grocers these days. I highly recommend any Turtle Mountain brand (So Delicious, Purely Decadent, etc.; they have options that are both soy-based and coconut-based), but you might also enjoy some of the other vegan and soy-free ice cream options on the market, including Organic Rice Divine, Rice Dream, or Coconut Bliss. Again, these are available at most natural food stores and in the natural food section (a little freezer) of your local mega-grocer. For a more exhaustive list of creamy topping options, get a No Dairy Product List.

Dairy-free whipped topping is a difficult one to find in stores, but it does exist! Plus, it is surprisingly easy to make your own vegan whipped "cream" (or should I say crème?) at home. For full details on both store-bought and homemade options, see my detailed post on How to Find or Make Dairy-Free and Vegan Whipped Cream.

Now, did I miss anything? Do you have a dairy-free holiday pie recipe to share? Contact us.

Article and photo above by Alisa Fleming, founder of GoDairyFree.org and author of Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living. Alisa is also a freelance writer for several publications, with an emphasis on creating recipes for various types of special diets.

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Aunt Bonnie�s Egg-Free and Dairy-Free Pecan Pie

A special holiday recipe from the kitchens at Wholly Wholesome ~ There’s no question that pie is a staple in American homes during the holidays. Pie has that inevitable quality to bring together a family after a hard-earned holiday meal to enjoy some good old family tradition. The conversations that surround a fresh-baked pie include; “how’s school going,” along with “I can’t believe how big you’ve gotten.” A homemade conversation for a down home family that brings family closer every holiday is the cornerstone for every bite of pie.

Few Americans realize the history that goes into the pies they enjoy today. Originally called a “coffin” (meaning “basket” or “box”), the pie was the beginning of every holiday meal. For hundreds of years, tracing back to our great ancestors, every meal was baked into a crusty shell and served warm with meat filling the interior. Then, pies were considered a necessity.  Today, however, pies are considered a culinary delight. Our beloved pie is so special that it is now saved for family gatherings and a sweet treat after meals.

“Pies have been a central part of our family celebrations for generations,” said Doon Wintz, President, Wholly Wholesome. “My sister, Bonnie, and I have a friendly competition at holiday meals. She makes her famous pecan pies and I make pumpkin or ice cream pies. The winner is the one whose pies are gone. Having a large and supportive family (we usually seat 40+), it always comes out a tie—no pie left. It’s a real treat to pass along our family’s tradition through wholesome, natural and organic baked-goods. We understand the importance of family and how food brings them together in a really special way.”

Pies have a serendipitous appeal for every taste bud, from Apple Pie to Pumpkin Pie – from Blueberry to Cherry, and serendipitous tastes call for serendipitous recipes, including the one here for Bonnie’s Pecan Pie. Everyone has the ability to enjoy this recipe from Wholly Wholesome including pie lovers and special dieters. Whether you’re Vegan, Kosher or just interested in Organic and Natural foods, you can find a pie that suits you at www.whollywholesome.com or www.facebook.com/whollywholesome. In the meantime, consider baking this delicious Vegan Pecan Pie for your family this holiday season.

1/2 cup unbleached cane sugar1 cup corn syrup4 tablespoons vegan vegetable margarine3/4 cup applesauce1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1 pinch sea salt1 9” Wholly Wholesome pie shell2 cups broken pecans (broken into small pieces)60 whole pecan halves (for top of pie)Combine unbleached cane sugar and corn syrup in a fry pan over a medium heat for 5 minutesMelt vegetable margarine into mixtureSet aside to cool (if you’re in a rush, put the pan on a bed of ice in the sink)Preheat oven to 400ºF.Once cooled, add applesauce, sea salt and vanillaFill pie shell with broken pecansPour syrup mixture over pecans until it’s just below the rimArrange pecan halves on top starting with the largest pecans around the outside in a circle and using progressively smaller pecan halves as you circles move towards the center. Be sure to save some nice small ones for the centerPlace on a piece of foil on top of a cookie sheet and place in the ovenReduce oven to 350 deg F. and bake for 50 minutes or until pecans are nicely toasted, but not burntPreparation time: 30 minute(s) Cooking time: 50 minute(s)

Diet type: Vegan, Dairy free, Egg free, Peanut free

Number of servings (yield): 8

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What's Available in the Eggnog Aisle for Dairy-Free and Vegan Diets

Alisa Fleming ~ Did you know that there are almost more brands of Dairy-Free and Vegan Eggnog on the market than dairy-filled ones? How cool is that? In stores like Whole Foods, non-dairy nog actually dominates the shelves, but have no fear, you can find many of these delights at “regular” grocery stores, too. The shelf-stable ones (which I will note) can even be purchased online.

Unfortunately for eggnog traditionalists and lactose intolerant dairy-free consumers who are not vegan, the market currently lacks eggnogs that are simply dairy-free (I haven't found any as of yet, anyway). In other words, all of the dairy-free “egg” nogs are also egg-free and vegan. This doesn’t make them any less delicious, but it does put them an extra degree of separation away from the traditional.

The creamy dairy-free holiday beverages don’t stop [not-so-traditional] eggnog either. I’ve included some other seasonal sips below that you might enjoy, too. That all said, here are some nog-a-licious dairy-free AND vegan options ...

Silk Nog by Silk Soymilk (refrigerated) – The brand that started the vegan nog tradition.

Holly Nog by Vitasoy (shelf-stable) – They don’t heavily promote it on their website like the others, but trust me, it’s out there in stores!

Earth Balance Organic Soy Nog (refrigerated) – Earth Balance upped the nog ante in 2011 with an organic soy-based version.

Nog Coconut Milk by So Delicious (refrigerated) – Yes, dairy-free, soy-free coconut-based nog does exist!

Rice Nog by Rice Dream (shelf-stable) – Another tasty soy-free (and nut-free) option. They don't list it on their website (at last check), but it is sold in many stores and online.

To note, I have trialed two of the above brands, both very different from one another. You can see my review here: Comparison of Rice Nog and Silk Nog.

Peppermint Chocolate Non-Dairy Beverage by Vitasoy (shelf-stable)

Pumpkin Spice Non-Dairy Beverages by Silk Soymilk (refrigerated) – Pictured above with the their soy nog.

Mint Chocolate Non-Dairy Beverages by Silk Soymilk (refrigerated) – Pictured above with their soy nog.

Mint Chocolate Coconut Milk by So Delicious (refrigerated) - Pictured below.

Did I miss any? Feel free to send me an email!

Article, recipe, and photos by Alisa Fleming, founder of GoDairyFree.org and author of Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living. Alisa is also a freelance writer for several publications, with an emphasis on creating recipes for various types of special diets.

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Over 50 of the Best Dairy-Free Recipes for using Thanksgiving Leftovers

Alisa Fleming ~ You didn't think I would leave you hanging did you? All of these amazing Dairy-Free Thanksgiving Recipes, and no creative ways to enjoy the leftovers? Not a chance. Waste not, want not is a saying that I truly live by, so below is a list of recipes to help prevent a single morsel of that holiday smorgesbord from heading to the trash.

Below you will find numerous delicious ways to use that leftover turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing, cornbread, pumpkin, tofurky ... yes, there are even recipes out there for using up extra faux meat. But, vegans and vegetarians need not feel shy about checking out the leftover turkey recipes too, several will work equally well with tofurky. Just like my Thanksgiving post, these recipes are already dairy-free (that is, no milk-based ingredients (no casein, lactose, whey, etc.)), so there is no need for alterations, unless you are feeling adventurous of course!

And you thought you were done cooking ...

Are you actually stuffing-ed out? Make ...

Stuffing Croutons from Gluten-Free Easily

Did that pumpkin pie call for just 1 cup of pumpkin, but you bought a big 29oz can (or two)? Make ...

Pumpkin Pie Rice Pudding from Art and Lemons

Was the 25 lb turkey too big for your family, or was no one else willing to sample the Tofurky? Make ...

Turkey or Tofurky Pot Pie from Gluten-Free Easily

or ...

Turkey Enchilada Casserole, also from Gluten-Free Easily

or

Spicy ‘n Sweet Turkey Pinto Bean Chili from Simply Sugar & Gluten Free

Did the turkey steal the show, leaving that holiday ham barely touches? Make ...

Ham Loaf from The Gluten-Free Homemaker

Did the triple-batch of cranberry sauce equal overkill? Make ...

Cranberry-Sauced Muffins from Alisa Cooks

Did you get a bit rambunctious in the mashed potato arena when those 5lb bags of spuds went on for 99 cents? Make ...

Spiced Shepherd's Pie from Celiacs in the House

And for some double duty recipes, make ...

Vegan Thanksgiving Quiche from Bittersweet

Turkey & Cranberry Sushi from Closet Cooking

or ...

 Almost Martha's Pumpkin Pancakes topped with Cranberry Sauce from Alisa Cooks

Omnivorous:

Baked Turkey Croquettes (pictured below)Mashed Potato Pancakes (vegetarian, but uses eggs)Mushroom Stuffing RollsTurkey & Stuffing Burgers w/ Cranberry SauceThai Turkey Roll-UpMooshu TurkeyBasic Turkey Stock Turkey & Wild Rice CasseroleBacon Wrapped Jambalaya Stuffed ChickenMongolian Turkey & Broccoli Stir FryTurkey Broth, Turkey & Mushroom Pot Pie, Turkey & Black Bean Wraps, Herbed Mashed Potato Soup, and Shredded Turkey PosoleTurkey Pasta SaladAsian Turkey SaladSuperfood Turkey SaladMoraccan Turkey StewAsian Turkey SoupCranberry Chicken MargaritaTurkey Noodle Vegetable SoupTurkey Fried RiceBlack Friday Turkey & Stuffing SandwichMini-Meatballs in Cranberry SauceMini Turkey Pot PiesTurkey Rice Salad, Turkey Salad w/ Orange Vinaigrette, White Turkey Chili, and Turkey Noodle SoupCrockpot Cranberry Barbecue ChickenSausage & Cornbread SaladSalmon Cakes w/ Cornbread & Mashed Potatoes (choose your horseradish wisely)Cornbread MeatloafTurkey, Cranberry, & Stuffing WrapPost-Thanksgiving HoagieEasy Turkey PaninisTurkey & Stuffing Croquettes (use your leftover dairy-free gravy for a sauce)Layered Leftover Thanksgiving CasseroleQuick Thanksgiving Leftovers ChiliTurkey & Stuffin' SoupSavory Pot PieMashed Potato Salmon CroquettesYamberry Muffins (vegetarian, but contains eggs)

Vegetarian/Vegan:

Article by Alisa Fleming, founder of GoDairyFree.org and author of Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living. Alisa is also a freelance writer for several publications, with an emphasis on creating recipes for various types of special diets. Photos courtesy of the blogger recipes. Click through for the recipes and blogs.

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Rudi's Organic Bakes an Incredible Array of Wholesome Bread Products in their Dairy-Free Facility

Alisa Fleming ~ Like many people, the concept of dairy-free used to be quite simplified in my head; it meant no milk, butter, ice cream, or cheese. But dairy-free living extends far beyond these basic foods. Milk ingredients are used in so many everyday processed foods, from granola bars to packaged meats to bread. Yes, even bread.

Some people wonder why I include bread recipes in Go Dairy Free. Next time you go to the grocery store, check the ingredient statements on the various brands of bread. When I went strictly dairy-free, there wasn’t a loaf in town that didn’t contain milk in some form. I had to learn to bake, and I knew that others would, too.

Dairy-containing bread still abounds, but fortunately a few companies have sprung up in recent years with bread that I can safely sink my teeth into when convenience is in order. One of my newest loves, Rudi’s Bakery, goes above and beyond; baking all of their bread products in a dedicated dairy-free facility (they are also peanut-free!) ...

On our recent move to the northwest, we found ourselves in a transition week without food, energy, or a fully functioning kitchen. That’s when I discovered Rudi’s Organic 100% Whole Wheat Bread on sale. It was fluffier than my homemade loaves (I love hearty bread!), but still quite good. Each morning we enjoyed some toast with nut butter, and happily made our way through two entire loaves. So I was eager to trial a few other Rudi’s products when their team contacted me.

I chose to taste-test two types of the English Muffins, since so many brands contain milk and I have trouble finding whole grain versions. My first choice was the Spelt English Muffins … I simply love spelt … but their new Harvest Seeded English Muffins sounded intriguing too.

We really enjoyed the spelt muffins, but as it turned out, the Harvest Seeded English Muffins were our favorite. Both varieties had an equivalent whole grain flavor with a texture that was just fluffy enough to qualify as an English muffin, but the little seeds in the Harvest Seeded won us over …

I also had the opportunity to trial Rudi’s Spelt Tortillas. They were of course heartier and a tad less flexible than regular flour tortillas, but I still managed to wrap up some Thai Peanut Wraps for lunch without making a mess.

And they sliced beautifully too …

I still love making my own spelt tortillas, but these were pretty excellent, and of course perfectly round, which my homemade versions never seem to be. In a pinch, I wouldn’t hesitate to purchase these.

Rudi’s bakery churns out a large variety of breads, buns, rolls, bagels, tortillas/wraps, and English muffins. Rudi’s traditional bakery products are all organic, but they also offer an entire gluten-free line. You can usually find their products in natural food stores, but many traditional grocers also carry this rapidly growing brand.

Be sure to check the Rudi’s Bakery website (www.rudisbakery.com) for information on all of their products and to see if they have any printable coupons!

This is a third party review by Alisa Fleming, founder of GoDairyFree.org and author of Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living. Alisa is also a freelance writer for several publications, with an emphasis on creating recipes for various types of special diets.

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Dairy-Free Recipe: SunButter & Strawberry �Jelly� Smoothie

Alisa Fleming ~ After a winter that lasted far too long, Mother Nature has finally decided to skip right over spring and head straight to summer in the West, and I couldn’t be happier. My alternate name for summer is “smoothie season,” and you can bet there will be at least one of these shake-like beverages whizzing away in my blender every day for the next three months.

This particular smoothie is thanks to the abundance of organic strawberries that I found on sale in May and June. I stocked up, sliced, and froze several pounds of these delicious berries. Since strawberries can vary quite a bit in sweetness, and often taste a bit tart in shakes, I opted to sweeten this beverage with a fresh date and some stevia to taste. To go with the seedy theme, I also used a new milk alternative, Sunsational Vanilla “Milk,” which is fairly low in sugar, but still added a nice little hint of sweet.

I think what surprised me most, was how the berries and seed (or peanut!) butter played off one another for an actual peanut butter and jelly flavor sans bread. It wasn't long ago (this year in fact) that I tried sunflower seed butter for the first time, and it does taste remarkably like peanut butter!

In my kitchen, this recipe made a delicious and filling breakfast treat, but feel free to sweeten it more for a dessert-like afternoon pick-up …

SunButter & Strawberry “Jelly” Smoothie

This recipe is Vegan, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Peanut-Free (unless you use peanut butter of course!), Soy-Free, and optionally Refined Sugar-Free.

Place all ingredients in your blender, and process until smooth. If the smoothie is too thick for your tastes, add a little more milk alternative.

* I used a few dashes of pure stevia extract, but you could use drops of liquid vanilla stevia, honey, agave, or even strawberry jam! How much sweetener you will need depends on the sweetness of your strawberries. With all but the stevia, I would start with 1 teaspoon and go up from there.

Article, Photos, and Recipe by Alisa Fleming, founder of GoDairyFree.org and author of Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living. Alisa is also a freelance writer for several publications, with an emphasis on creating recipes for various types of special diets. For more information about the product(s) reviewed, see the links within the article above.

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Why do so many people with Celiac disease, gluten sensitivity and should be a dairy-Free

Alisa Fleming, for the reasons I asked recently ~ other dietary issues such as wheat and gluten from this site and my book, Facebook fan to go to the Dairy-free. At the outset, I would have to be sure, his very poignant question should be posted on this website "… what does look at the book, celiac, who says" go to the dairy herd of free "and think" oh yeah ", which is needed?" But then a good friend shared the post that discussed the cross reactivity with questions and I realized that this misunderstanding is likely to be relatively general.

My family is to clarify, milk products, but we are not gluten-free at this time. Go free. milk and dairy products, and to this Web site, not only gluten-free are either, but to inform the other in their gluten-free options, or when the food or recipe, just happens to be gluten-free ' efforts to make (many foods are, so don't let you off the gluten free title scare you!). The athletes also take myself free now for several years, I have many friends who are gluten-free, and they help to keep me educated on the topic. My friend gluten free approximately half are also dairy-free, that corresponds well to the statistics, that I am addressing this post ...

But first let's touch the the reason most people initially cut the gluten free from dairy products. Gluten questions, such as Celiac disease causes damage to the gut, the inability of many leaving the patient to digest properly in certain foods, such as lactose (milk sugar). Diagnosed with Celiac disease, most patients are encouraged to eat dairy products free or lactose-free, at least. When a patient has to comply strictly with Celiac gluten-free diet (time varies) for several months, often in their gut, "improved" and the digestion fluid to improve. Some of the ability to properly digest the lactose in back, but for some, lactose intolerance continues.

However, the of the lactose is not necessarily only in the dairy herd behavior for Celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. A large percentage of these individuals will not improve and the strict gluten free diet alone because they have a "cross-reactivity" of other proteins in the diet. In these cases, the immune system attacks the other proteins in certain foods, even as they were gluten, causing the symptoms persist. Threats to the health of the Primo, "studies indicate that approximately for 50% of patients in a sensitive, gluten, the protein is also found, namely, (a cow) in bovine milk and milk products, casein, the problem of the." So for some, the lactose is the only concern and may be temporarily, but the milk protein substances and warrant issues, many of the diet not only gluten-free, but also dairy products freely.

Cyrex Labs, a new laboratory, which is dedicated to the gluten sensitivity, sia disorders and Immunology, the general topic has been the key in the game in the field of cross reactivity problems. They actually recognizes the Group's cross reactive foodstuffs do not contain gluten, but it can be exacerbated by patients sensitive to gluten immune. While the other might be able to add to this list, these are the proteins in food/, and which they must cross reactivity so far: cow's milk, quinoa, Alpha and beta-casein (milk protein), yeast, Casomorphin (protein "components"), tapioca, milk Butyrophilin (another milk protein), buckwheat, oat, American cheese, chocolate, coffee, grain sorghum, millet, maize, Sesame, hemp, rice, amaranth, and potato. Please note, Cyrex cross Labs for also includes a list of the reactivity of some wheat-based and wheat free foods that contain gluten, and should probably be avoided in patients sensitive to gluten, regardless. They are contained, rye, barley, wheat and spelt wheat in Poland.

This is not to say that all the people who are sensitive to gluten, necessary to avoid the food to the entire list. For those who are gone, Celiac disease or gluten free gluten sensitivity, and have been unable to find the symptom relief, cross reactivity, the concept can be much desired answers.

Anyone concerned about the cross reactivity, currently two viable alternatives are for testing purposes. One is to ask the surgeon to subscribe to the boundaries of the reactivity of Panel you Cyrex Labs. The second, less expensive option is the Elimination Diet food is above and a few after months (after your symptoms have eased), except for foods, one at a time, observing the trial, if the symptoms return after the restoration of each food. Elimination Diet may be done under medical supervision, and consultation with your doctor before is recommended, any changes in the diet.

Although cross-reactive elimination diet may sound overwhelming, it actually belongs to the right of Paleo diet. Paleo diet based on the concept of "cavemen," temporary only those foods that were available and edible agricultural revolution before eating. Is available in plenty of books on this topic, but my favorite item is configuration Dr. Loren cordain and robb Wolf. These will help, as well as dairy products and gluten-free, most of the grains and starch, avoiding too. Cookbooks Arjen Paleo and Paleo Diet Cookbook are strongly recommended. The information Paleo diet solution and Paleo diet has two, which may be recommended.

Note that the Primal diet is a little different. Primal diet books may be useful, the Primal factors normally including dairy products (mostly fat cattle, dairy butter, cream and cheese), some of their recipes.

For more information about the cross reactivity of this topic, I highly recommend reading the post 18 gluten-reactive Cross food Primo health. The author offers a simple explanations and calls on them to Celiac disease was also keep in mind that the food influences also start immune responses, such as stress, trauma, and infection.

Alisa GoDairyFree.org Fleming, the founder and author of Go Dairy free: Guide and Cookbook for milk allergies, lactose intolerance and casein-free Living. Alisa is also a freelance writer for several different types of recipes, create publications with special emphasis on the diet.

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