Growing up in the Midwest, cheese was easily my favorite part of most meals. Then after almost nine years of suffering from vertigo and turning 40, I found out I have always had a mild allergy to dairy. Mild enough to fly under the radar compared to my egg and tree nut allergies, but strong enough to cause other health issues. When I discovered my allergy to dairy products, I tackled it head on and went completely dairy free. That helped me discover the best dairy free lunch recipes as well as many others.
These dairy free lunch ideas are the best food allergy recipes and are easy to weave into a healthy diet.
I was willing to do whatever I needed to see if going dairy free would make me feel healthier. Giving up dairy was hard at first, but these dairy free lunch ideas help me each and every day!
Dairy Free Crockpot Chicken Fajitas | The Best of Life Magazine
Dairy Free Shredded Chicken Tacos in the Crockpot | Best of Life Magazine
Southwest Cobb Salad | My Natural Family
BLT Summer Rolls With Avocado | Avocado Pesto
Vegan Broccoli Cheese Soup | Pancake Warriors
Lemony Kale Chickpea Avocado Salad | The Kitchen Girl
These dairy free lunch ideas help me stay on track mid-day making it easier to remain true to a dairy free diet the rest of the day.
Skinny Avocado Pizza | Little Broken
Ranch Chicken Salad | The Pinning Mama
Italian Paleo Chicken Fingers | Tastes of Lizzy T
Buffalo Chickpea Tortilla Bites | Inspired Edibles
Pizza Twists | Angela’s Kitchen
Cilantro Lime Brown Rice | Back to Her Roots
Make dairy free meal planning easy with these delicious recipes!
One of the things I quickly realized after becoming dairy is that being dairy free is SO worth it. I can have a little here or there but having too much dairy affects my skin, stomach, and feeling of well being.
Paleo Noodles With Shrimp and Bacon | Bravo For Paleo
Pizza Casserole | Making it Milk Free
Mac & Cheese Cups | Milk Allergy Mom
The Ultimate Paleo Sandwich Rolls | Lexi’s Clean Kitchen
Curry Chicken Salad | Tasting Page
Photo Credit: Beginning With Nutrition
Fiesta Quinoa Quick Meal | Beginning With Nutrition
Garlic Green Beans and Portobello Mushrooms | The Wicked Noodle
Tangy Veggie Wrap | Hurry The Food Up
Tuna Patties | Ashley Sweeney RD
Zucchini & Chicken Bites | Hungry Cub
Chorizo Stuffed Peppers | Sweet C’s Designs
Waldorf Salad | Purelytwins
Paleo Broccoli Salad With Bacon | Cook Eat Paleo
Paleo Quiche With Chorizo and Spinach | Everyday Maven
Thai Quinoa Salad | Slow For The Cone Zone
Beyond Dairy Free Lunch Recipes
The one thing to remember about having a dairy free diet is that you are introduced to a new way of eating. While it seems challenging during certain meals, for example, dairy free breakfasts or dairy free desserts, it is actually a nice change of pace.
No longer can you stick with the usual ham and cheese sandwich for lunch or normal ice cream for a snack. So instead of looking at a dairy free diet as a weakness, it is actually a gift.
Monica says
Thanks for sharing my recipe!
Amy Barseghian says
You are welcome! 🙂
Traci, The Kitchen Girl says
Amy, thanks SO much for including my recipe in this roundup. You rock!
Amy Barseghian says
You are SO welcome Traci! We LOVE your recipes!
Victoria says
This list is the holy grail for me!! I have a treenut allergy and a diary sensitivity (nothing diagnosed but i have always have IBS issues and noticed they are practically nonexistent as long as I stay away from diary and fried foods) thanks so much!! I’m looking forward to eating more than hard boiled eggs and salad.
Amy Barseghian says
Awesome to hear!