Posts tagged ‘dairy-free’
Easy Gingerbread Rice Krispie Treats {Dairy-free}
I have come across several flavors of marshmallows this season and it has been fun making several different treats with them for the holidays! Flavored marshmallows open up a whole new world of sweets! Here’s one my kids have been enjoying:
Easy Gingerbread Rice Krispie Treats {Dairy-free}
3T Smart Balance Light Buttery Spread {It’s dairy-free!}
1 bag of gingerbread marshmallows {I get mine at Walmart}
6 cups Rice Krispies
Melt buttery spread in medium saucepan, stir in whole bag of gingerbread marshmallows. Stir continuously until melted. Stir in 6 cups of rice krispies making sure to mix well.
Pour into a greased 13×9 inch pan. Let sit until cooled. Cut into gingerbread man shapes! Enjoy!!
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And, did you read about the Stained Glass Marshmallow Roll I posted around Thanksgiving? This time I used the Peppermint Mallows by Jet-Puffed that I found at Walmart….Can’t wait to try these!!
Sugar Cookie Icing {Dairy-free, Egg-free}
I can’t tell you how long I’ve looked for a perfect allergy-free sugar cookie icing. A lot of them have dairy in them and then I found one without dairy and realized I had no corn syrup. So after some research on substitutions, I came up with this icing. I will use it from now on! It’s the perfect consistency and tastes yummy, too!
Sugar Cookie Icing {Dairy-free, Egg-free, Vegan}
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 Tbsp water
1 Tbsp Smart Balance Light (or Earth Balance buttery spread – they are dairy free)
1 Tbsp Cream of Tartar (I may have used a heaping Tbsp just in case)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Food coloring, if desired
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Mix until powdered sugar is moistened. Beat at medium speed until smooth. Add additional tablespoons of water to reach desired consistency. Tint with food coloring if desired.
Perfect Cut-Out Sugar Cookies {dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free}
If you are looking for a perfect allergy-free sugar cookie, look no further! This is the best one I’ve made and I’m sure you will love it, too. I made these for the first time last year and my girl just loved them. I am busy baking today for all the parties my girl has and will be sharing several recipes with you. I hope you find them useful and yummy, too!
Cut-Out Sugar Cookies {dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free}
(Makes about 4 1/2 dozen cookies)
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This is what the dough looks like when it’s been chilled long enough. It is very easy to form and not very sticky.
Here is my girl decorating her first few cookies!
When baked for 8-10 minutes the cookies turn out perfect! They are not even brown on the edges which means they are just firm enough and still soft on the inside.
Chocolate Donut Muffins {dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free, vegan}
I’ve been busy baking today for my girl’s Christmas parties this week. This one may be familiar to you because I posted it here awhile back. It is my go-to recipe when I need a donut for my girl. Tomorrow at school, her class is having donuts and chocolate milk while they watch The Polar Express so, of course, she needed a substitute. These turned out delicious and look so yummy, too! I can’t wait for her to try one when she gets home from school.
You can get the recipe here. I changed one thing and it turned out to be a great change. *Let the donuts cool for several minutes before tossing them in the powdered sugar. If the donut is too warm when the sugar is on them, the sugar melts. These turned out perfect today! I think you’ll like them.
Chocolate Waffles {Dairy-free, Egg-free, Peanut-free}
By now I’m sure you know we like to eat waffles in this house. {I posted about them here and here.} But last night, when I realized I once again forgot to take the meat out of the freezer for dinner, I had to use a backup plan. Waffles! Homemade waffles are so yummy and the perfect texture, but I wanted to try a different variety, so I made chocolate waffles. Now, before you go getting all excited on me, I have to say these are pretty healthy waffles {minus the syrup!}. They were even better served with turkey bacon, fruit and an omelet {for those not allergic to eggs}.
Chocolate Waffles {dairy-free, egg-free, peanut-free}
Follow the directions on the Bisquick box for waffles. Instead of egg, add 2 T of ground flax seed {brain food}, 1 T baking soda, 2 T cocoa powder, 1 T cinnamon, 1 tsp vanilla, and then add almond milk {or soy milk/rice milk} instead of cow’s milk. Spray the waffle iron with Pam and load it up.
My oldest said these taste like the whoopie pies {minus the cream and sugar} I posted about here. And she was right. These would be good as dessert with ice cream, too!
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Stuffed Shells {Dairy-Free, Egg-Free}
My mom used to make Stuffed Shells when I was growing up and I loved them! Recently, I was reminded of them and made some for a friend who had just had a baby. I made enough for my family, too, but I wasn’t sure how to make them dairy-free. Then, today I came across this post from Jenna @ Eat, Live, Run. She just began a blogging adventure with PBS and she posted a recipe for these dairy-free stuffed shells. Go HERE for the yummy recipe! I plan to try these very soon. But, Shhhhh…..don’t tell my husband. Tofu scares him.
*Be sure to use egg-free jumbo shells* I get mine at Publix and use the Publix brand.
Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods {dairy-free, nut-free}
If you’re looking for a quick, yet fun treat for the kiddos {or yourself} look no further! These chocolate covered pretzel rods are super easy to make and hit the spot when you’re craving something sweet and salty! The kids love them and this is a great one for them to help with! Minimal mess…amen?
Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods {dairy-free, nut-free}
Rold Gold Pretzel Rods {Rold Gold brand has NOT been processed around peanuts}
Vegan Chocolate Chips {365 from Whole Foods is great}
Sprinkles of your choice
Melt vegan chocolate chips in a double boiler on the stove. Lay out a sheet of wax paper and when chocolate is melted and smooth, pour some onto the wax paper.
Take your pretzel rods and roll them in the chocolate covering only the upper half of the rod.
Lay chocolate covered pretzels onto wax paper lined cookie sheet. And then sprinkle your choice of colorful sprinkles onto the chocolate while it is wet. Then, place full cookie sheet in the fridge so the chocolate will harden. Store in an airtight container. Delish!
*These would be great for classroom treats {think back-to-school}, party favors, etc.
Strawberry Dip {Dairy-free}
Several days ago my sister posted this strawberry dip on her blog. I love all things cream cheese, so I didn’t even have to taste it to know it was delicious. I knew I wanted to make some for my family so I began thinking about how I could make this dairy-free. And here it is…
{photo courtesy of lessthanperfectlifeofbliss.blogspot.com}
Strawberry Dip {dairy-free}
1 jar (7oz) marshmallow cream
1 tub (8 oz) Tofutti Cream Cheese {I buy mine at Whole Foods}
1/2 pkg (or more) strawberry gelatin
Mix together first two ingredients until well-blended. Add in 1/2 pkg of strawberry gelatin (or more depending on how you like it). Mix well. Serve with fruit or graham cracker sticks. YUM! This would be great in a lunchbox with fresh fruit!