Dairy Free doesn’t have to mean missing out on tasty dinners. All these dinner recipes are not only dairy free or can be made so with easy substitutions, but they are all kid-friendly too!
Whether you are dealing with a full dairy allergy within the family, looking to reduce the amount of dairy you are consuming or just want some tasty, kid-friendly family dinner ideas then this recipe roundup is for you.
If you are dealing with a dairy allergy, then that doesn’t mean you can only eat certain foods or recipes. All our recipes in the Dairy Free section of the blog are either dairy free or can easily be adapted with simple substitutions to make them allergy friendly.
Easy Gluten Free Dinner Ideas 4 Week Gluten Free Meal Plan
Milk – Cow’s milk can be swapped out for plant based milks such as soy milk, coconut milk, almond milk or rice milk.
Butter – Depending on the recipe being sweet or savoury, butter can often be swapped out for coconut oil or coconut butter, olive oil, or avocado oil. More particularly for baking recipes, butter might be swapped out for apple sauce, nut butters or diary free yoghurt.
Yogurt – There are plenty of dairy free yogurts available in supermarkets now such as coconut yogurt, soya yogurts and oat yogurts.
Quick And Easy Family Dinner Recipes (in 30 Minutes Or Less That Make 4 Servings Or More)
Cheese – Again similarly to yogurt, most supermarkets now stock a wide range of dairy free cheeses ranging from hard cheeses, to spreadable and soft cheeses.
A delicious mild chicken satay with five different vegetables all blended and hidden into the sauce. A brilliant family meal for your fussy eaters!
Got a veggie hating family? Try my Hidden Veggie Tomato Sauce, perfect for pastas, pizzas, no added sugar and it can be frozen too!
Healthy Lunch And Dinner Recipes Using Pantry Staples
Delicious meatballs cooked in the slow cooker in a hidden veggie sauce and served with spaghetti. Brilliant for fussy eaters and a meal the whole family are sure to enjoy!
A delicious hearty stew with beef, carrots and potatoes in a rich sauce. All cooked in the slow cooker. Comfort food made easy this Winter!
Make mid-week meals as stress free as possible with my One Pan Gnocchi & Sausage Traybake. Quick, easy and so delicious too!
Dairy Free Enchiladas
A tasty Cheat’s Paella ready in just 10 minutes using a few cooking hacks! Perfect for when you need to feed the family fast!
A delicious and warming ragu recipe made with diced lamb leg and slow cooked for a rich and intense flavour. Perfect for feeding a crowd this Winter!
A delicious kid-friendly mild Chinese Chicken Curry recipe. The perfect go-to family dinner and great for batch-cooking and storing in the freezer.
Of The Best Gluten And Dairy Free Desserts
Sausage and Mash has to be the ultimate comfort food. Take this classic dish to the next level with my Onion Gravy recipe. So tasty, like a hug in a bowl!
A delicious recipe for creamy chicken curry and rice, all cooked together in one pot and in less than 30 minutes. Mid week meals made easy!
If you try any of these Dairy Free Dinner Recipes, please do leave me a comment below. You can also share your pictures with me onInstagram.I always love to see your creations!
Amazing Gluten Free And Dairy Free Slow Cooker Recipes
15 Of The Best 15 Minute (or less!) Kids Dinners – 15 Minute Meals for Kids – quick and easy dinner time solutions for busy days!
The Best One Pot Family Recipes – 15 Easy & Delicious One Pot Family Meals; so quick to whip up on busy evenings with minimal washing up too!Whether you’re lactose intolerant or you just don’t have any cheese on hand, these dairy free dinner ideas are tasty meals everyone will love!
I’ve broken down these dairy free recipes into different categories, so you can find the ones that work best for you and your family. But I highly recommend trying them all. 😉
Amazing Vegan Mac And Cheese Recipe
These peanut butter noodles are creamy, a little crunchy (from the peanuts), comforting, and totally delicious. Serve with bbq chicken or tofu (recipe included)!
This tofu dish is quick to make and vegetarian, with just the right amount of spice. Plus, pan-searing the tofu makes it deliciously crispy.
With a homemade tomato garlic sauce, roasted zucchini, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, ground turkey, and penne, this is perfect for your next pasta night!
Quick Healthy Dinner Ideas (30 Minutes)
This sheet pan chicken dinner is perfect for meal prep! Juicy chicken breasts and roasted veggies come together with a flavorful garlic herb seasoning.
This crispy baked sesame tofu is a quick and easy vegetarian meal that’s easy to mix and match with whatever veggies you have on hand.
This maple curry chicken is the most flavorful chicken dinner! Roasted with cubed butternut squash and cauliflower, it’s the perfect combination of sweet and spicy.
Gluten Free And Dairy Free Recipes
This veggie soup is the coziest meal, and super versatile. Switch it up with practically any veggie you have. Either way, it’ll be delicious!
Satisfy that chili craving with this healthy turkey chili. It’s chock full of tasty spices, plus the slow cooker does most of the work for you.
(The post also includes how to make this chili in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop if you aren’t feeling the slow cooker!)
Dairy Free Gluten Free Dinner Recipes
Amazing Thai flavors like coconut milk, Thai basil, and other spices come together for the most comforting veggie curry. We like serving it over brown rice!
There’s something awesome about tossing everything into a slow cooker, turning it on, and letting it cook dinner for you, am I right?!
Top with avocado, cilantro, hot sauce, tortilla chips, or anything your heart desires. 🙂 Just leave out the sour cream/cheese to make it dairy-free, obviously!
Gluten Free Dairy Free Breakfast Ideas (homemade + Store Bought!)
This chicken curry dish is made deliciously creamy with coconut milk. Packed with veggies and flavor, this is a super satisfying meal.
This grilled chicken features a slightly sweet watermelon balsamic glaze. It’s especially delicious paired with brown rice, grilled zucchini, and a crunchy cucumber watermelon salad.
This salad sums up the essence of summer, with grilled chicken, juicy peaches, and crunchy corn over a bed of greens. And the honey lime dressing puts it on a whole new level.
Gluten Free Dinner Recipes
If you’re making this recipe in the winter, you can use pears instead of peaches and do the cooking on the stovetop!
Looking for something tangy and ridiculously flavorful? These tender BBQ chicken sandwiches are out of this world. They’re made with orange juice for an extra juicy flavor!
This is one of our most favorite salmon recipes ever. The orange ginger honey glaze makes an amazing sauce for the salmon.
Dairy Free Dinner Recipes
This summery salad is refreshing and quick to make, with juicy shrimp and sweet watermelon. Crunchy veggies and a sesame dressing round out the dish.
Let your Instant Pot do the work for you with this lentil bolognese and spaghetti squash! It looks and sounds fancy, but it’s surprisingly simple to make.
These ground turkey lettuce wraps are super flavorful, gluten free, and dairy free – plus they only take about 15 minutes to make!
Easy Dairy Free Keto Recipes
These black bean and pumpkin veggie burgers are simple and tasty! Even better: you can make them using staples you probably already have in your pantry.
To keep this recipe dairy free, you can skip the optional chipotle yogurt sauce – or simply use a non-dairy yogurt to make it.
This unique take on meatloaf is always a hit! These dijon meatloaf muffins are made with ground turkey, and taste great with essentially any side dish.
Best Dairy Free Pasta Recipes
You’ll love this chicken fried “rice” with quinoa – it’s just like your favorite takeout dish, but packed with veggies! It’s filling, nutritious, and topped with crunchy cashews.
I hope you enjoy these dairy free dinner ideas! Some of these are our favorite weeknight dinners. I’d love to hear if you end up trying any – let me know in the comments!
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