My dairy allergies are 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.
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. 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! There is nothing worse than not having the things you need to be healthy.
Changing your diet completely is one of those things that can be very difficult if you are not prepared. It is important to be prepared in order to make the switch successful. These recipes really make a difference. Especially since you will surely feel like you are cutting a lot out of your diet.
The Best of Life Magazine No Dairy Lunch Recipes
The one thing to remember about having a lactose-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 no dairy desserts, it is actually a nice change of pace.
2B Mindset Cowboy Caviar | Low Carb No Corn
Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
Instant Pot Keto Chili – Without Beans + Dairy Free
Crock-Pot Spicy Chicken Bowl Recipe with Spinach
Dairy & Gluten-Free Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken Recipe
Crock Pot Dairy Free Beef Stroganoff with Coconut Milk
Slow Cooker Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole | Dairy Free Crock Pot Recipe
Portobello Mushroom Burger Recipe
Shredded Chicken Tacos in the Crockpot
More Dairy Free Lunch Ideas
These dairy free lunch ideas help me stay on track mid-day making it easier to remain true to a healthy diet the rest of the day. That should be the goal. You should always be trying to go one meal at a time until it becomes second nature.
Don’t worry, it will become second nature eventually. You just have to work hard for the first few weeks or months.
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
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
The Value of Dairy-Free Living
One of the things I quickly realized after becoming dairy free is that the practice is SO worth it. I can have a little here or there, but having too much dairy affects my skin, and stomach. But cutting dairy out has really made a difference in all of those areas of my health.
I ultimately feel so much better and so will you. In fact, you will be surprised how big of a difference you will feel after you cut out dairy from your diet. 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 Lactose-free diet as a weakness, it is actually a gift.
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
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
Bonus Dairy Free Lunch Recipes
Lunch ideas are easy enough. But that isn’t the only meal you will eat all day long every single day. Instead, you will need other recipes without dairy. Luckily, there are plenty of delicious recipes you can enjoy that cover breakfast, dinner, and even snacking sessions.
Life is about to get a whole lot healthier as you enjoy these healthy recipes.
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
More Lactose-Free Recipes
Dairy Free Dinner Recipes | Living dairy free doesn’t stop at lunch, we need to make sure we follow the rules for dinner as well.
Delicious Dairy Free Desserts | You can even factor in dairy allergies to desserts as well. Sounds like it might be difficult but it isn’t.
No Dairy Diet Breakfast Recipes | Breakfast is the meal that sets the tone for the day. Make sure the tone is healthy and safe but also delicious.
Chicken and Veggies Sheet Pan Dinner | Dairy Free | Chicken and veggies is easy to make, especially with this recipe.
Dairy Free Recipes for Toddlers | Toddlers may not understand why they can’t have dairy. But that doesn’t mean they can’t enjoy recipes that kids would love.
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!