Like you, I’m constantly on the hunt for a good recipe that works with my gluten and dairy (and other) food intolerances.
When I first started creating meals without gluten and dairy, I was completely stuck on what I couldn’t eat. All the pasta and cheese dishes that were calling my name. I was a mess missing cinnamon rolls, pizza, and “real” pancakes.
Instead of trying to figure out what I could eat and focusing on the ingredients that were great options for me, I was totally frustrated that I couldn’t have what I once could.
That was until I figured out how to find healthy substitutions by way of mastering recipe searches online. Now instead of feeling totally deprived, I feel empowered while looking for recipes online that meet my dietary needs.
These days, I’m a pro at finding gluten-free dairy-free recipes, because I know exactly what terms will turn up the best results – and I want to share those with you today.
Whether you’re perusing Pinterest or going through the cookbook aisles at the bookstore, these are the terms you want to look for when on the hunt for healthy gluten-free dairy-free recipes:
Gluten-free dairy-free
Totally obvious, I know. The recipes you’ll find under this name are often with gluten and dairy substitutions.
I use this search term for most of my recipe searches and almost always find yummy healthy options for breakfasts, lunches and dinners. You’ll still find meat, nuts, and eggs in this category of recipes.
Vegan + gluten-free
I use this search when I’m looking for baked goods or meat-free recipes usually. The main difference between this search term and “gluten-free dairy-free” is the addition of meat, eggs and any other animal products, like honey.
Paleo
Recipes from this search term will turn up results free from grains (all grains), dairy, refined sugar and often rely heavily on eggs, nuts and healthy fats for flavor.
I love using this search term for lunch and dinner recipes, as they’re mostly based around meat and veggies that are made to be good for you – and not leave you lacking in the flavor department.
Allergy-friendly
If you have multiple food intolerances or allergies, this search term will help you pull up recipes that cater to cutting out more than just gluten and dairy.
So if you’ve had to remove eggs or nuts from your diet in addition to gluten and dairy, this might be a great search term for finding yummy healthy recipes.
Autoimmune paleo
This is the newest search term I’ve come across. It’s essentially the paleo protocol (no grains, dairy, or sugar) but with the removal of all eggs, nuts, seeds, spices, and nightshade vegetables. This is a great search term that will help you get creative with maximizing flavor even if you’ve had to remove multiple foods from your diet.
Searching recipes doesn’t have to be difficult when you’re living without gluten and dairy – or other foods in your diet. Next time you’re searching for a specific dish, try one of these search terms along with the dish you’re looking for to find creative ways to prepare it (ex: “allergy-friendly cinnamon rolls” or “paleo pasta”).
If you loved this post, I hope that you’ll share it with your friends on Facebook and pin it for future reference on Pinterest.
Looking to learn more about a gluten and dairy-free diet? Check out these posts!
Going Gluten and Dairy-free for Beginners: Top 10 Tips
Are you just starting out going gluten and dairy-free? Check out these top 10 tips for going gluten and dairy-free for beginners.
What foods are naturally gluten and dairy-free?
What foods are naturally gluten and dairy-free? This post will tell you the 7 types of foods that are safe on a gluten and dairy-free diet.
What is Gluten in Food? The Basics of a Gluten-free Diet
Find out what exactly gluten is, what gluten-free means, the foods you can eat on a gluten-free diet, and many more commonly asked questions related to going gluten-free.
Other Names of Gluten & Where They Hide Most
Learn about the other names of gluten that many people don’t know about and the surprising places they hide in different foods.
26 Hidden Sources of Gluten in your Kitchen
Are you just getting started with a gluten-free diet? If so, you won’t want to miss these 26 hidden sources of gluten in your kitchen!
What's the difference between dairy, lactose, casein, and whey?
Find out the difference between dairy, lactose, casein, and whey in food.
26 Hidden Sources of Dairy in Your Kitchen
Dairy-free diet beginner? Learn the 26 hidden sources of dairy that may be hiding in your kitchen.
Dairy-free Milk Alternatives + How To Choose What's Right for You
Are you dairy-free? Not sure what you can drink instead of milk now? Check out this list of dairy-free milk alternatives including the pros and cons of six popular drinks AND how to choose the best one for you.