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19 Dairy-Free Recipes Your Kids Will Actually Want to Eat

If your kid is dairy-free (or happens to be a picky eater), finding meals they actually can and want to eat is no easy task. But there is hope. We rounded up 19 totally delicious recipes the little ones will be excited about—even without the milk, butter and cheese.

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Frittata With Spinach And Tomatoes

Nothin’ like a little egg bake to start the day off right.

Butternut Squash Mac And Cheese

Turns out, creamy pureed vegetable make one heck of a sauce.


Whole Grain Banana Pancakes

Sunday mornings start here.

Clean Eating Blueberry Muffins

Shhh, they’ll have no idea they’re eating coconut milk and oat flour.

Crispy Chicken Tenders

Because what kid would turn down these?

Coconut Yogurt

Top it with anything from berries and granola to chocolate chips.

Spaghetti With Avocado Sauce

Skip the marinara and use this rich and tasty sauce instead.

Slow-cooker Chicken, Quinoa And Veggie Stew

Cold nights call for warm bowls of this hearty medley.

Ground Beef Stroganoff

This dairy-free version gives the original a run for its money.


Blt Summer Rolls With Avocado

Your tot will have the best lunchbox in the whole cafeteria.

Vegan White Pizza

You won’t find any mozzarella here.

Pasta Salad With Avocado And Black Beans

Noodles are something everyone can agree upon (especially when there's avocado involved).

Skillet Chicken Fajitas

Salsa and guac on the side, please.

Pasta With Sun-dried Tomato Meatballs

Vegan Sloppy Joes

Lay on the lentils.

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Feast and Well

Chicken And Pesto Quinoa Bowl

You’ll find most of these simple ingredients are already in your kitchen pantry.

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Chipotle Sweet Potato Tacos With Avocado Cream

Taco Tuesday just got a whole new look.

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Chicken And Dumplings

Comfort food at its finest.



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From 2015-2017 Hannah Loewentheil held the role of Editor covering entertainment, food, travel and all things nyc.