6packofun Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 It seems like the first suggestion is always hummus, which is not this kid's favorite. lol Also, a lot of bento box, separate individual foods that look like a veggie tray. This is a picky kid so I need to maybe think outside the box. (Like, she loves baked potatoes! But she'd NEVER even bother with them without cheese and/or sour cream! So if an item usually has cheese in it or on it, she tends to not want it at all sans cheese. *sigh*) If I can just get a few good options she can rotate through we'll be golden. Like colby cheese... Oh, sorry! :P I don't mind cooking up batches of something--or making her do it--to have on hand for the week. She's tired of soup, but maybe a heartier stew or even chili would work. Anyway. Help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 spaghetti with red sauce chili soups teriyaki chicken salad - I put it on rice cakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cflovinlife Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 It seems like the first suggestion is always hummus, which is not this kid's favorite. lol Also, a lot of bento box, separate individual foods that look like a veggie tray. This is a picky kid so I need to maybe think outside the box. (Like, she loves baked potatoes! But she'd NEVER even bother with them without cheese and/or sour cream! So if an item usually has cheese in it or on it, she tends to not want it at all sans cheese. *sigh*) If I can just get a few good options she can rotate through we'll be golden. Like colby cheese... Oh, sorry! [emoji14] I don't mind cooking up batches of something--or making her do it--to have on hand for the week. She's tired of soup, but maybe a heartier stew or even chili would work. Anyway. Help. Smoothies made with Almond milk. They do make milkless cheese. Some you can't really tell the difference. Sent from my LGLS755 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almondbutterandjelly Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Sandwiches = bread or rolls plus any meat Hot dogs Fruit Fritos, Potato Chips, Chex Mix, Sun Chips Elbow macaroni with ground beef and spaghetti sauce Tyson Chicken Nuggets Tyson Country Fried Steak Van De Kamps Fish Filets and Fish Sticks I assume easy lunches is what you are looking for? I guess I'm confused as to what is so hard about dairy free? Are you avoiding meat, too? Is that why it's a problem? FWIW, my dd16 has been allergic to milk, eggs, and peanuts since a baby, so I'm well-versed in dairy free, among other things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted April 21, 2017 Author Share Posted April 21, 2017 Oh thank you! Forgot about chicken salad and I was wondering if non-dairy cheese was worth a try! Perkybunch, this dd loves yogurt, cheese, sour cream and tends to eat meals--like tacos/carnitas or sandwiches--that always "need" cheese! We did Whole30 and she got so sick of meat, meat, meat! I'm trying to get her used to putting avocado or guacamole as a spread instead of what she really wants on it. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 (edited) Meat/fish/eggs, potatoes/pasta/rice, stir fried/roasted/salad vegetables sandwiches w/o cheese salads soups Edited April 21, 2017 by regentrude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nan in Mass Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Peanutbutter and jelly sandwich Fruit salad Bananas and peanutbutter Peanutbutter crackers Edemame Pea soup Hard boiled eggs Fried eggs on toast Fried rice Fish sticks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Chicken salad Tuna or salmon salad (if child likes sushi, you can make a poor man's sushi salad with rice, cucumbers, spicy mayo...) Egg salad Eggs and toast Egg sandwiches Deli meat sandwiches or wraps Leftover grilled chicken breast wraps Soups Salads Bagels with smoked salmon (there's a faux cream cheese that isn't terrible) PB&J When I had to be dairy free, I found Fajitas not to "need" cheese like other taco-y things. I also liked rice bowls with black beans (Goya black bean soup is so good! It's not really soup consistency), salsa, and guacamole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Lentils, beans, quinoa salad, brown rice salad with bacon bits..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almondbutterandjelly Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Oh thank you! Forgot about chicken salad and I was wondering if non-dairy cheese was worth a try! Perkybunch, this dd loves yogurt, cheese, sour cream and tends to eat meals--like tacos/carnitas or sandwiches--that always "need" cheese! We did Whole30 and she got so sick of meat, meat, meat! I'm trying to get her used to putting avocado or guacamole as a spread instead of what she really wants on it. lol Ah, okay. Then you should know that most dairy-free cheeses have casein in them, which is dairy. Read the ingredient label carefully. Yogurt made from soy or coconut milk exists and is tasty. They probably have some made from almonds, too, although I haven't checked into that. My dd likes soy and hates coconut. Tofutti sour cream is not bad. Tofutti cream cheese is okay in recipes, but you probably don't want to spread it on your bagel. Ben and Jerry's have vegan (and therefore dairy free) ice cream flavors now. Good ones, too, like Chunky Monkey. Tofutti cuties are yummy ice cream sandwiches. Marry Me Bars are yummy vanilla dairy free ice cream coated in chocolate on a stick. Veganaise or Nayonaise is a pretty decent mayo substitute. Earth Balance margarine is quite tasty for a butter substitute. I know these aren't lunch ideas, but they might be helpful for you :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Ben and Jerry's have vegan (and therefore dairy free) ice cream flavors now. Good ones, too, like Chunky Monkey. OH OH OH I did not know this! Oh I might be so happy! Unless they made it from nut milk. Then I will be sad again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbridgeacademy Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 DD says the daiya cheddar is the closest to real cheese, just make sure that you can get it hot and then stir. Otherwise DD often had rice cakes with PB or quinoa pasta with tomatoes and spinach. I made her banana and coconut cream fluff today. Sort of like a cross between ice cream and yogurt. Cut up banana put in freezer, put can of full fat coconut milk in fridge. When bananas are frozen blend them and only the cream off the top of the coconut milk with a bit of sugar or honey. *DD is Vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free, and mostly egg free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misha Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Oh thank you! Forgot about chicken salad and I was wondering if non-dairy cheese was worth a try! Perkybunch, this dd loves yogurt, cheese, sour cream and tends to eat meals--like tacos/carnitas or sandwiches--that always "need" cheese! We did Whole30 and she got so sick of meat, meat, meat! I'm trying to get her used to putting avocado or guacamole as a spread instead of what she really wants on it. lol I'm not a huge fan of packaged vegan cheese, but a lot of people swear by the Daiya brand. You can also sub nutritional yeast for cheese in certain meals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethB Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 (edited) I can have sheep milk, and am very allergic to cow milk. Sheep milk is much yummier than goat milk, I really like sheep manchego that you can get at whole foods. The protein is even more different than goat milk from cow milk. That being said, if it works, I would limit sheep cheese and sheep milk yoghert to once every 4 to 5 days so she will not become allergic to that, too. Edited April 22, 2017 by ElizabethB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TX Native Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Baked sweet potato with cinnamon sugar and dairy free butter substitute. Hearty salad- Protein choices: boiled eggs, diced chicken, diced turkey, ham, goat cheese, chick peas, walnuts, slivered almonds, or bacon. Other topping choices: croutons, tomatoes, shredded carrots, diced cucumbers, diced apples, berries, sliced peppers, olives, or avocado. Would a baked potato with chili or pork BBQ on top still be a stretch? Chicken pesto pasta with homemade dairy free pesto sauce. My recipe uses EVOO, raw sunflower seeds, lemon juice, lots of garlic, and basil. Taco salad sans cheese. Fruit, mixed nuts, chips, raw veggies of choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Targhee Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Pasta salad (rotini, diced veggies, and some Italian dressing) Deviled eggs PB&J Hot dogs Apple donuts (apple rings with nut butter and something sprinkled on top like coconut or hemp, or even Enjoy Life chocolate chips) Banana sushi (similar to above - banana spread with nut butter, sprinkled, sliced) Smoothies or smoothie popsicles (just freeze left over smoothie in popsicle mold) - we use almond milk and banana for creaminess Ham cute into cubes Granola bar (there are great homemade recipes out there) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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