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Halloween can be a parent’s worst nightmare if you have a dairy allergic child. We take our kids out trick-or-treating, only to tell them they can’t eat most of the candy that they’ve collected. Thankfully there are options for those of us that still want our kids to be able to enjoy this fun holiday. I recently received some super fun samples of dairy free Halloween chocolates from the folks over a

Nut free, gluten free, dairy free chocolate granola AND it’s amazingly delicious?! Are you kidding me? Talk about a winner! I’m a huge fan of Enjoy Life products, and this granola was certainly no exception. It’s crunchy, crispy, and sweet without being TOO sweet. Did I mention it’s delicious? According to the company, the ingredients in the granola are: Brown Rice Flakes, Chocolate Chips (Eva

The makers of So Delicious Dairy Free products continue to amaze me. They made the impossible POSSIBLE for so many of us that live dairy free and miss the smooth, creamy texture of yogurt. I finally had the chance to give their Greek style yogurt a try and, as usual, they did NOT disappoint! I gave the raspberry flavored coconut milk yogurt a try first, in my Vegan Chocolate Raspberry Parfait. It was creamy, deliciou

I recently received some samples of dairy free chocolate from Amanda’s Own Confections to review, and what a treat they were! The chocolate is sweet, melts in your mouth, and comes in all sorts of fun shapes and options. According to the company, the ingredients in their products are: Evaporated cane juice – sweetener from cane sugar Chocolate liquor (non-alcoholic) – cocoa beans that have been roas

  It’s not often that we can find easy “convenience” foods that are dairy free and that we actually WANT to eat. I love baking from scratch, but we busy milk free mamas don’t always have the time. I stumbled upon foods from Cherrybrook Kitchens while browsing the health food aisle of my grocery store, and was pleasantly surprised to learn that they are right here in my home state of Massa

Summer is finally here, and and with it brings juicy fruits and fresh, crisp vegetables. There is nothing that I love more on a warm summer night than a delicious cool salad, but finding dairy free dressings can be challenging. So I thought I’d share our ten favorite dairy free salad dressings that will pair fabulously with the greens from your garden. Newman’s Own Poppyseed  – On the sweeter side,

Dairy free mamas rejoice! A new dairy free cheese alternative is about to hit the market, and we all have great reason to be excited. I recently had the delicious opportunity to taste some samples of Nutty Cow Cheese, and I have to agree with the tagline; this IS crazy good nut cheese. I’ve had my fair share of cheese alternatives, and this is now truly one of my favorite brands. First up, the maple pecan: This

(this photo:banana & sunbutter (or peanut butter) ice cream) By now most of you have probably seen the banana ice cream craze somewhere; Pinterest, Facebook, Dr. Oz. It’s everywhere these days, and with good reason. It’s FABULOUS! Not only is it super simple to prepare, but it’s also delicious, healthy, AND dairy free! Easy homemade dairy free ice cream, AND it’s good for you?!?!? Who knew

No time to bake? No problem! These dairy free cookies aren’t just tasty, convenient treats, but they’re also safe for our dairy free kiddies to eat! Wheat and Dairy Free Newman-O’s  -  An organic, healthier alternative to Oreo’s, these cookies are wheat and dairy free. They’re a big hit in our house, and our toddler especially likes licking the dairy free creme out of the middle (who doe

We’ve tried quite a few milk alternatives in our house, and this Hemp Milk from Pacific Natural Foods is one of my favorite dairy free milks. It’s thick, creamy, flavorful, and works great for baking. It also comes in original flavor, which is equally as delicious with a bit less sweetness. Give it a try and let us know what you think! www.pacificfoods.com

I recently received a package of baked goods from Sweet Alexis Bakery, and I can’t tell you how excited I was to try all of these goodies. I’ve had my eye on this California bakery, which provides delicious baked goods that are all dairy free, egg free, peanut free, AND tree nut free (all prepared in a dedicated facility). It’s a true find, even more so since these treats actually taste GOOD! WeR

I’m a huge fan of Beachbody. I use quite a few of their at-home fitness programs regularly, and have seen amazing results.  That said, I was so excited to find out that they’ve finally added a Vegan protein shake to their Shakeology line. I had the opportunity to sample the shake at an expo this week, and was happy to find myself pleasantly surprised. The taste was in fact tropical; a tad sweet, but not t

As much as we’d like to, busy moms like us don’t always have time to prepare a homemade meal for our little ones. As the mom of a dairy free toddler, I know how hard it can be to find milk free convenience foods that don’t make you cringe when you read the ingredients. Earth’s Best organic baby and toddler foods is a great brand of products that deliver healthy convenience foods, with a few mi

Cheese can be a tough thing to give up when you’re on a dairy free diet. So many foods become off limits, and dairy free cheese can be a hard thing to get used to. Until now. Daiya dairy free cheese is by far the best milk free cheese product I’ve ever had. A lot of other dairy free cheeses I’ve tried aren’t bad in the flavor department, but melting is pretty much nonexistent. Daiya TASTES lik

Yogurt was once a staple in my diet, before going milk free. I’ve tried quite a few replacements, and none have impressed me as much as the coconut milk yogurt from So Delicious. They blew me away with their ice cream line, Purely Decadent, and they’ve done it again! The yogurt is creamy, full of fruit flavor, dairy and soy free, and absolutely delish!

  Who doesn’t love a good cinnamon bun? Unfortunately, very few of us milk free mamas have time to bake them, and the prepared versions our grocery stores offer are usually packed with dairy. I gave these dairy and gluten free buns from Udi’s a try today, and boy was I impressed. I was pleasantly surprised at how much they actually tasted like the “real” thing. The texture was perfect, th

Our toddler loves cookies. I hardly ever have time to bake, and it’s not easy finding healthy, dairy free options for him. We gave these KinniKritters a try, and they were a big hit! They’re made in a gluten, wheat, dairy, and egg free environment, and they actually TASTE good. Give them a try!

When I had to eliminate dairy from my diet, I also needed to eliminate beef. I started using ground turkey for things like burgers and meatballs, and then I stumbled upon these veggie crumbles. I decided to try Smart Ground and use it to make tacos, and the result was delectable! Not only did the man of the house not realize it wasn’t beef in his tortilla, but the whole meal took only minutes to prepare. Here&#

One of the hardest foods for me to give up when I started my dairy free diet was pizza. Soy cheese pizza wasn’t an option for me either since my son also has a soy allergy.  As I was strolling through the frozen pizza aisle in my grocery store one day (pouting at the freezer door like a child wanting a puppy),  something on this pizza box caught my eye. “Non-Dairy”. I didn’t get too excited si

When you cook at home a lot like I do, stocks become a staple in your kitchen. Sure homemade stocks are delicious, but what busy mom has the time to prepare them? When I went dairy and soy free for my son, I had a hard time finding a stock that didn’t contain either of the two ingredients. I finally stumbled upon Kitchen Basics, which are not only delicious but allergy friendly too! Their products contain no mi

I was reading this month’s issue of Parents Magazine, and happened to see a short paragraph titled “Risk Free Treats”. Cookies that don’t have any dairy, eggs, tree nuts, or peanuts? Sign me up! I immediately went to my local grocer that carries them to try them out. They are delicious, and you would never know they were free of so many allergens! A great cookie if you’re craving somethi

I eat pretty healthy, but occasionally I need something naughty like everyone else. I, (like most moms that are working from home), barely have time to get dinner on the table, let alone spend time baking. On a quest to satisfy my sweet tooth, I picked up these cookies from the brand Enjoy Life Foods. They are nut, gluten, dairy, egg, and soy free, and vegan. They’re  also quite yummy! These little brownie cook

I’m a mom and I’m busy. We all know that sometimes means getting only a minute and a half to eat something. If you’re looking for an easy and healthy quick snack to munch on, try out the fruit bars and strips from Target’s grocery line, Archer Farms. They’re USDA Organic, dairy, egg, and soy free, and fantastic! www.target.com/archerfarms

If you like to cook, then you know it’s hard to get away with a lot of dishes without using butter. Sure you can substitute olive oil, but you won’t quite get the same flavor. I had to swear off butter when I was instructed to go dairy free. I found some great soy alternatives, and then was instructed to steer clear of soy too. Bummer. Well fear not! I happened to find this dairy and soy free butter from

I  finally got my hands on some dairy and  soy free ice cream. Let me tell you… This little pint of deliciousness almost had me peeing myself with excitement. Chocolate peanut butter swirl from Turtle Mountain is part of their  Purely Decadent line made from coconut milk. At five bucks a pint, it’s by no means inexpensive. And don’t try to kid yourself into thinking it’s less fattening than regular ice cream. But who