Are you looking for a fantastic collection of gluten-free dairy-free recipes? Look no further! These are some of my favorite easy meals to keep you healthy and satisfied! So whether you’re looking for nourishing breakfast ideas, easy recipes, or quick healthy dinners, there are plenty of delicious new recipes the entire family will love!
Can you be gluten and dairy-free?
While it may seem daunting to follow both a gluten AND dairy-free diet, it is undoubtedly possible in both a healthy AND delicious way! There are plenty of nourishing and tasty foods you can enjoy on a gluten-free diet that also happens to be dairy-free.
Whether you’re choosing to follow a gluten-free, dairy-free diet for personal reasons or you’re trying it to identify any food allergies or food sensitivities, you’ll be happy to know that there are SO MANY delicious foods you can enjoy on a gluten-free dairy-free diet.
Tip! Read this post to learn more about why you might want to try a dairy-free diet: How to Eat Dairy-Free + an Easy 1-Minute Dairy Free Milk Recipe.
What foods are gluten and dairy-free?
- Fresh Veggies and Fresh Fruit: All including apples, bell peppers, berries, bok choy, broccoli, carrots, citrus fruit, leafy greens, sweet potatoes, & zucchini noodles.
- Beans and Legumes: All including black beans, chickpeas, lentils, navy beans, soybeans, and white bean.
- Nuts and Seeds: All including almond milk, almond butter, coconut milk, chia seeds, macadamia nuts, peanut butter, pecans, pistachios, sesame seeds, & sunflower seeds.
- Animal Proteins: Beef, eggs, chicken, pork, seafood, and turkey.
- Gluten-Free Grains: Amaranth, buckwheat, corn, fonio, gluten-free bread and pasta, oats (purity protocol), quinoa, brown rice, sorghum, teff, & wild rice.
- Healthy Fats: Avocados, coconut oil, flaxseed oil, olive oil, & high-oleic sunflower oil.
- Flavor Boosters: Fresh herbs, spices, black pepper, citrus zest, gluten-free soy sauce, lemon juice, maple syrup, sea salt, and more.
Be sure to keep these simple ingredients on hand to make healthy eating a breeze!
Easy Dairy Free Recipe Swaps
- Swap dairy milk with any plant based milk. Soy milk has about the same amount of protein as cow and goat milk. Other (lower protein) options are almond milk, cashew milk, coconut milk, flax milk, hemp milk, oat milk (make sure it’s certified gluten free), macadamia milk, and pea milk. Or try making your own using this easy 1-milk dairy-free milk recipe.
- Swap cheese with plant-based cheese. If you haven’t tried plant-based cheese in awhile, there are some pretty tasty ones available. I really like Miyoko’s Creamery and Kite Hill dairy-free cheeses. (Be sure to read labels to make sure these products are also gluten free.)
- Swap butter with a dairy-free alternative. Extra-virgin olive oil and avocado are two of my favorite heart healthy butter swaps. I also like Melt Organic and Earth Balance Organic spreads.
- Swap yogurt with plant-based yogurt. You have a lot of options when it comes to choosing a plant-based yogurt these days. Choose from coconut milk, cashew milk (Forager), and soy milk versions. (Tip! Plant based yougurt can be a great way to add more fermented foods to your diet for better health!)
- Swap dairy ice cream with plant-based ice cream or sorbet. Ice cream lovers rejoice! You don’t have to give up your favorite treat! Choose from coconut milk and oat milk versions available in your grocery store. As always, read lables. Just because a prodcut is diary-free, it doesn’t automatically mean it’s gluten-free too!
25 Gluten Free Dairy Free Recipes
Enjoy this curated list of some of my favorite easy gluten-free recipes that also happen to be dairy-free. I’ve included nourishing whole foods breakfast recipes, easy weeknight meal recipes for dinner, meatless recipes (vegan option), sheet pan meals, soups, savory snacks, gluten-free dairy-free desserts, and more.
Packed with tons of flavor, you won’t miss the dairy or gluten at all. Enjoy in delicious health!
Breakfast Recipes
Easy Blueberry Smoothie Bowl
Calling all blueberry lovers! This blueberry smoothie bowl is packed with plant based protein and fiber for a healthy and delicious "fuel you all morning long" breakfast.
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Sunshine Savory Oatmeal with Egg, Arugula, Tomatoes, & Avocado
Brighten your day with this quick and easy Sunshine Savory Oatmeal with Eggs, Arugula, Tomatoes, & Avocado. It’s the ultimate healthy comfort food!
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Breakfast Sundae | High Protein Breakfast Idea
Power your day with this genius high protein breakfast idea, with a super healthy secret ingredient!
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Rosemary Mushroom Lentil Vegan Avocado Toast
This Vegan Avocado Toast topped w/ Rosemary Mushroom Lentils is SO good! It’s also gluten free, and my new favorite “go to” for a quick and easy protein powered plant based lunch.
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Chai Spice Pumpkin Seed Almond Muesli
This easy and nutritious gluten free muesli with chai spices, almonds, and pumpkin seeds, is a delicious way to start the day!
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Healthy Banana Doughnuts with Chocolate Chips
When you're craving doughnuts, with a nod to health, these "healthy-ish" gluten-free, vegan Baked Banana Doughnuts are easy to make and definitely fit the bill!
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Dairy-Free and Gluten-Free Dinner Recipes and Lunch Entrees
Quick and Easy Vegan Tortilla Soup
You can make this delicious vegan tortilla soup in 15 minutes for dinner tonight! Watch everyone lick their bowls clean! It's naturally gluten free, and I share tips for making a low FODMAP version in the recipe notes. Enjoy!
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Sheet Pan Pork Chops w/ Apples, Green Beans, & Maple Dijon
Who knew Sheet Pan Pork Chops could be so addictive? You can prep this recipe in 15 minutes, kick back, and relax while they cook, and be enjoying a deliciously healthy dinner in no time at all. And, the best part? Clean up’s a cinch!
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Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi w/ Crispy Kale & Pine Nuts
You'll love this EASY sheet pan meal featuring Trader Joe's Cauliflower Gnocchi, Crispy Kale, Roasted Onions, Fresh Rosemary, and Pine Nuts. Serve it for a healthy lunch or dinner. SO good!
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Vegan Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe with Tart Cherry Quinoa Pilaf
This gluten-free, vegan stuffed acorn squash recipe is packed with fall flavors and get's rave reviews from my plant-based and meat-eaters alike! ! It's filled with delicious pumpkin seed, spinach, and tart cherry quinoa pilaf. Serve it as a wholesome side dish, a meatless main course, or a festive accompaniment at your next holiday gathering.
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Miso Maple Broiled Salmon Nicoise Salad
This Broiled Salmon Salad recipe is the bomb! Seriously, it's so delicious you will want it 3 days in a row. Just trust me on this. Bonus, it's SO easy to make!
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Rotisserie Chicken Salad w/ Low FODMAP Salad Dressing
This quick and easy 7-ingredient Rainbow Rotisserie Chicken Salad with Maple Dijon Low FODMAP Salad Dressing, is a favorite in our house for dinner. Pair it with your favorite rolls~store bought or homemade, fresh fruit, and you've got a simple, nourishing supper the whole family will love!
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Creamy Vegan Leek and Potato Soup
This vegan Leek and Potato Soup is so rich and creamy, it's hard to believe how nourishing it is too! Serve it warm in the winter & spring, or eat it chilled in the summer when temps start to rise.
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BLT & Avocado Quinoa Salad with Maple Vinaigrette
Are you readyto simplify your family dinner routine? This yummyBLT and Avocado Quinoa Salad with Maple Vinaigrette may be justwhat you’re looking for!
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Snacks
Beefshi Hiker’s Hand Roll
This Hiker’s Hand Roll is SO easy to make, and it’s packed with nourishing ingredients-beef jerky, nori, sushi rice, avocado, egg, and green pea shoots, all topped off with a spicy drizzle of sriracha. Mmmm…it'’ so good!
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Creamy Cucumber Avocado Soup
This Cucumber Avocado Soup is packed with heart healthy fats, fiber, and nutrients. It's super easy to make, gluten free, low carb, and vegan~a delicious way to get your daily dose of avocado!
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Smoked Salmon Sandwich
Make this Open Face Smoked Salmon Sandwich with Avocado & Greens in less than 10 minutes, for an easy, healthy, delicious lunch today! It's gluten free with a low FODMAP option.
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Sunrise Nori Wraps with Spicy Tahini Drizzle
What do you get when you combine the most amazing spicy tahini sauce with crisp and crunchy raw vegetables and creamy avocado all rolled up into a seaweed sheet? These {raw, vegan, gluten-free} Sunrise Nori Wraps with Spicy Tahini Drizzle, that are absolute perfection!
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Smokey Spiced Chili Lime Popcorn
Spicy, smoky, and slightly tangy, this Smoked Chili Lime Popcorn is the perfect snack to satisfy your healthy cravings.
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Easy Savory Pumpkin Hummus +
You’ll love this Easy Savory Spiced Pumpkin Hummus with Smoked Paprika, Cumin, and Coriander is festive, delicious, and the ultimate “food as medicine”!
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Gluten-Free Dairy Free Desserts
No Bake Pear Tart Recipe with Chai Spices and Coconut Cashew Cream
You’ll love this easy, no bake pear tart recipe made from nourishing whole food ingredients. The no-bake crust with chai spices, and cashew coconut cream are easy to make ahead of time. Just top with sweet, juicy pear slices, and you have a healthy AND delicious treat for dessert or breakfast!
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Healthy Apricot Balls with Dates, Cashews, and Coconut
These healthy apricot balls with dates are a delicious no bake treat! They're super quick and easy to make with wholesome ingredients including, apricots, cashews, coconut, citrus zest, and spices. Gluten free, paleo, and vegan~they're perfect for hiking or anytime you need a quick energy boost!
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Green Banana Flour Brownie Bites
You’d never guess that these luscious, super chocolaty, brownie bites are made with belly friendly green banana flour which helps promote a healthy, happy gut microbiome, along with other resistant starch foods.
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Healthy Breakfast Cookies w/ Peanut Butter, Chia Seeds, & Chocolate Chips
These healthy breakfast cookies with peanut butter, chia seeds, & chocolate chips are melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
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No Bake Chocolate Lemon Energy Bites & Truffles
Chocolate and lemon are a delicious pairing in these luscious {and super healthy} No Bake Chocolate Lemon Energy Bites and Truffles.
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Let’s Chat! Which of these gluten-free dairy free recipes will you try first? Did you know ALL of my recipes on The Spicy RD Blog are gluten-free? And, check my vegan and paleo recipes for all of my gluten-free dairy free recipes. Enjoy!
EA Stewart
Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist
EA Stewart, MBA, RD is an integrative registered dietitian specializing in wellness nutrition, digestive health, autoimmune disease, brain health, and vibrant aging. She creates easy, plant-forward gluten-free recipes for a wide variety of diets including low FODMAP, Mediterranean, and more.
