Living in the Pacific Northwest, summer is always the longed for season here. Everyone lives for the summers and outdoor activities. The second the sun comes out in mid-spring, I try my best to get outdoors. Summers to me are for more hiking, soaking up the sun at the beach, a few small road trips with my family, seeing how successful I can make my home-grown garden, and I definitely enjoy as much grilling and smoking as I possibly can.
I’ve always been a fan of eating seasonally, and some of my favorite summer foods revolve around fresh berries, lettuce, spinach and other greens, and refreshing takes on old standards – like chicken and vegetables or spring rolls. I love summer for iced coffees, smoothie bowls, homemade popsicles, and smoked and grilled burgers (of all kinds), and grilled pizza.
One of my best tips with sticking with a gluten-free dairy-free diet is to try new recipes regularly, so you don’t get stuck in a rut with cooking. So I’ve rounded up 25 awesome recipes that I want to try this summer – but also to hopefully inspire you to try some of them too. I’ve only included gluten-free and dairy-free recipes, so you don’t have to do any extra legwork when it comes to making ingredient swaps. Enjoy!
Gluten-free Dairy-free Summer Breakfast Recipes
Raspberry Coconut Smoothie Bowl
Summer Breakfast Tacos – swap the butter for vegan butter and nix the cheese
Summer Fruit Vanilla Chia Pudding Bowl
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp Baked Oatmeal
Paleo Lemon Blueberry Pancakes
Gluten-free Dairy-free Summer Lunch Recipes
Paleo Strawberry Avocado Salad
Thai Zucchini Noodle Salad with Cabbage
Corn, Avocado and Black Bean Summer Salad
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Gluten-free Dairy-free Summer Dinner Recipes
Ginger Miso Turkey Burgers with Honey-Soy Glaze
Grilled Paleo Pineapple Chicken
One-pan Balsamic Chicken & Veggies
Balsamic-Glazed Steak Rolls – swap the beef broth for a gluten-free variety
Salmon Burgers with Avocado Garlic Sauce
Gluten-free Dairy-free Summer Dessert Recipes
Dairy-free Banana Split Soft Serve
Gluten-free Dairy-free Summer Drink Recipes
I know your summers can get busy with so many activities, so I wanted to also mention that freezer cooking can be a super AWESOME way to get ahead. When you spend less time in the kitchen, you have more time for playing and soaking up the sun. If freezer cooking is your jam, I’d love to introduce you to Once a Month Meals. They have a ton of Gluten-free Dairy-free Freezer Menus for even more meal and recipe inspiration! Click here to see their latest GFDF freezer menus now.
I hope this list has given you some recipe inspiration to make the most of this summer’s fresh ingredients and to help you stick with your gluten-free dairy-free diet by enjoying some of these tasty recipes.
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I’m new to the gluten-free diet (due to having hypothyroidism, not digestive issues) and am considering going dairy-free, too, due to other issues. I’ve heard of others going dairy-free and still able to tolerate Greek yogurt, kefir, cottage, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. Have you eliminated these from your diet, also? I’m having a really hard time wrapping my mind around eliminating cheese since it’s a major weakness of mine.
Hi Erin, thanks for being here and for leaving a comment!
I eliminated all cheese and yogurt, but everyone is different! You may try eliminating each of those foods one at a time, then testing them back into your diet to see what your reactions are. I have a full section dedicated to how to conduct an elimination diet that you might find helpful here: https://www.rachaelroehmholdt.com/do-you-have-food-intolerances-sensitivities/
I think I can make all of these before the summer ends.
Great! Let us know if you find any favorites!