If your kid is dairy-free (or happens to be a picky eater), finding meals they actually can and want to eat is no easy task. But there is hope. We rounded up 19 totally delicious recipes the little ones will be excited about—even without the milk, butter and cheese.
19 Dairy-Free Recipes Your Kids Will Actually Want to Eat
Published Feb 17, 2017
Frittata With Spinach And Tomatoes
Nothin’ like a little egg bake to start the day off right.
Butternut Squash Mac And Cheese
Turns out, creamy pureed vegetable make one heck of a sauce.
Whole Grain Banana Pancakes
Sunday mornings start here.
Clean Eating Blueberry Muffins
Shhh, they’ll have no idea they’re eating coconut milk and oat flour.
Crispy Chicken Tenders
Because what kid would turn down these?
Coconut Yogurt
Top it with anything from berries and granola to chocolate chips.
Slow-cooker Chicken Teriyaki
Loaded with veggies.
Spaghetti With Avocado Sauce
Skip the marinara and use this rich and tasty sauce instead.
Slow-cooker Chicken, Quinoa And Veggie Stew
Cold nights call for warm bowls of this hearty medley.
Ground Beef Stroganoff
This dairy-free version gives the original a run for its money.
Blt Summer Rolls With Avocado
Your tot will have the best lunchbox in the whole cafeteria.
Vegan White Pizza
You won’t find any mozzarella here.
Pasta Salad With Avocado And Black Beans
Noodles are something everyone can agree upon (especially when there's avocado involved).
Skillet Chicken Fajitas
Salsa and guac on the side, please.
Pasta With Sun-dried Tomato Meatballs
Shake up pasta night with these meat(less) balls.
Vegan Sloppy Joes
Lay on the lentils.
Feast and Well
Chicken And Pesto Quinoa Bowl
You’ll find most of these simple ingredients are already in your kitchen pantry.
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Chipotle Sweet Potato Tacos With Avocado Cream
Taco Tuesday just got a whole new look.
Chicken And Dumplings
Comfort food at its finest.
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