A Celiac's Favorite Gluten Free Dairy Alternatives
Long time no talk! As those who follow me on Instagram know, this semester of grad school has been beating my butt, which is why I've been quiet on the blog for a little while. But now that things are slowing down a bit, I'm back and ready to share all my favorite stories about and tips for thriving with celiac disease. And today's post is for all my dairy free foodies! Because while I now can enjoy dairy in moderation, when I first diagnosed with celiac disease, I soon discovered that dairy was not my best friend. But here's the good news: nowadays, there are so many delicious dairy free alternatives out there, eating a scrumptious gluten and dairy free diet is 1000% possible.
I know that the transition to a dairy free weight loss program (not to say a gluten loose and dairy loose one) is not as smooth for all people, though - and that finding the proper brands makes a big difference. So I notion I'd share a roundup of a number of my favored manufacturers in 4 foremost categories: dairy unfastened milk, yogurt, cheese and ice cream. As constantly, this list is not exhaustive and I have not tried every unmarried dairy loose emblem out there, but I wish this (absolutely unsponsored, FYI!) listing is right sufficient to give you a few ideas of latest, scrumptious dairy loose brands to strive!
Favorite Gluten Free, Dairy Free Milks:
1. Silk Almond milk and Cashew milk
Creamy, no weird aftertaste and they come in a variety of flavors, such as sweetened, unsweetened, vanilla, chocolate, etc. Silk also offers an Almond and Coconut milk blend, which I think is the best of both worlds if you're looking for a dairy free milk that's a little creamier (thank you, coconut) but not heavy in coconut taste. You can also find coconut milk, soy milk and dairy free milk with added protein from Silk, but I haven't tried them so I can't give an opinion about them, either way.2. Mooala Banana Milk
If you love bananas, you can't go wrong with Moola's banana milk, which is actually made of ripe bananas, roasted sunflower seeds and cinnamon. Moola also sells almond milk and most recently, coconut oat milk, but banana milk is the only variety I've tried. Their chocolate banana milk is seriously one of the best chilled dairy free drinks I've ever tried, and banana milk is a delicious addition to any smoothie! (My fave kind of gluten and dairy free snack). 
3.So Delicious Dairy Free Milks
Personally, So Delicious's coconut milks are my favorite, but additionally they offer newer strains of almond milk and cashew milk. Compared to Silk's dairy loose milks, So Delicious offers shelf-solid milk sorts so you should purchase in bulk and now not need to fear approximately fitting them into your refrigerator.
4. Hope and Sesame
This is the maximum latest dairy unfastened milk I've tried, way to a shipment being proficient to me for sampling within the previous few weeks. The authentic version of this milk in reality has more sugar than I'm used to and more energy; but, it is also lots higher in protein than maximum of the other alternatives I've indexed here, thanks to sesame and pea protein concentrates. And the chocolate model? ADDICTIVE! If you're searching out a creamy dairy free milk that does not have coconut as a base, you might check out sesame milk as an alternative.
5. Elmhurst 1925
I actually won a package of Elmhurst 1925 milks on Instagram, and I was blown away by how many versions of dairy free milks they sell! Whether you're looking for dairy free milk made of hazelnuts or oats, they got it. Unfortunately, it looks like they're not selling their rice milk anymore, which was actually my favorite because it's one of the only dairy free milks that has not upset my mom's very sensitive stomach. However, all of Elmhurst 1925's milks contain six ingredients or less and no emulsifiers or added gums, so if you're still having trouble digesting other kinds of dairy free milk, this might be a helpful brand to try.Favorite Gluten Free, Dairy Free Yogurts:
1. So Delicious Coconut Milk Yogurt
Hands down, So Delicious's coconut milk yogurt is the BEST all-around dairy free yogurt I've ever tried. In particular, I love their 24-ounce unsweetened vanilla yogurt. All their yogurt is certified gluten free and if flavored yogurt is your thang, they have a variety of flavored coconut yogurts. So Delicious also recently released certified gluten free oat-milk yogurt, but since I don't tolerate oats in large amounts, I haven't tried this new line.2. Kite Hill Almond Milk Yogurt
Kite Hill gives forms of almond milk yogurt: ordinary and "Greek." Their regular almond milk yogurt is available in small 5.3 ounce cups or a bigger sixteen oz.Container, and my preferred taste is the big unsweetened vanilla. Kite Hill's yogurt is truly no longer as creamy as So Delicious's coconut-primarily based alternative, however it has a good taste and is extraordinarily lower priced. I think I surely pick their Greek yogurt, that's high in vegan protein and great thick and creamy.
3.Forager Cashew Milk Yogurt
To be definitely honest, Forager's unsweetened yogurt tastes a bit too sour, even for my non-sugary loving self. I'm which includes Forager on this list, though, due to the fact I haven't tried their flavored varieties and it's far a quite less costly alternative for the ones seeking out almond-loose and coconut-free vegan yogurt.
4.Dahlicious Almond Milk Yogurt
If So Delicious is my preferred vegan yogurt of all time, Dahlicious comes in a completely near second. I received a prize p.C. Of Dahlicious's almond milk yogurt over a yr in the past, and I nevertheless keep in mind how blown away I became with the aid of their creamy texture and sweet however no longer sugary flavors. Usually, I steer clean of any fruit-flavored yogurts due to the fact they flavor manner too sugary, however Dahlicious's yogurts proved to be the exception. While I loved all of the flavors, Mango proved to be a surprise winner. I have not been capable of locate Dahlicious in any stores close to me, however here's hoping that modifications inside the near future!
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Favorite Gluten Free, Dairy Free Cheese:
1. Daiya
Daiya is the first vegan cheese I've ever tried, and it has improved a lot since when I was first diagnosed with celiac disease and went dairy free over five years ago. Know this, though: people typically love or hate Daiya cheese since it does have a somewhat distinct flavor. Personally, I like Daiya cheese in small quantities like sprinkled on vegan pizza or used along with my homemade vegan cheese sauce in crockpot mac and cheese. However, I haven't actually had the chance to try their various pre-made mac and cheese blends or new nacho cheese sauce to test out their new cheese formation, so I'd be open to seeing how Daiya tastes more recently in large portions!(FYI - Daiya does additionally provide numerous cheese sticks, yogurts, sliceable cheese, etc. - I just don't eat them frequently enough to offer a stable opinion!)
2. Follow Your Heart
Another emblem of vegan cheese I've attempted is Follow My Heart, and I'd put this brand proper up with Daiya cheese in phrases of their diverse alternatives and the taste and soften thing. So in case you try Daiya however do not just like the flavor, I'd advocate checking out Follow Your Heart as an alternative. Their sliced provolone cheese is definitely the simplest vegan sliced cheese I've cherished consuming instantly out of the package, bloodless and uncooked! Their dairy loose parmesan cheese is likewise a large hit with me.
3.So Delicious
My mom is not a huge fan of coconut, so I think everyone was impressed when this turned out to be her favorite dairy free cheese! So Delicious's vegan cheese comes in three varieties of shredded cheese (cheddar, cheddar jack and mozzarella) and is made of mainly coconut milk. I'll admit that the cheese does smell a lil' funky at first, but it melts well and last summer, I was addicted to using it and Elmhurst 1925 rice milk (plus some spices and gluten free all purpose flour) to make vegan queso. 
Favorite Gluten and Dairy Free Ice Creams:
I have already written some extensive review of seven different gluten free dairy free ice cream brands here, but I'm including four of the brands I actually buy most below! Two are "regular" and two are "lower calorie" or "lighter" options.1.So Delicious
Well, it's pretty obvious by now that So Delicious is one of my favorite and most versatile allergy-friendly brands...but their ice cream is too delicious (pun intended) to ignore. My personal favorite is their cashew-based ice creams, and even my gluten and dairy loving father is addicted to the Salted Caramel Cluster flavor. However, So Delicious also offer ice creams with bases made of coconut, oat milk, soy milk and almond milk.2.Coconut Bliss
Coconut Bliss dairy free ice cream is the first coconut-based totally ice cream I ever had after my celiac disease analysis, and it's nevertheless one in all my favorites. My move-to is their Dark Chocolate, but their Chocolate Walnut Brownie blew my thoughts ultimate summer season. If cookie ice cream sandwiches have been your favourite dessert as a child, you may also love their gluten unfastened and vegan ice cream cookie sandwiches.
3. Halo Top
Halo Top these days released dairy loose pints that are a bit higher in protein due to brown rice and pea protein, and that they received me over pretty speedy as soon as I tasted the Sea Salt Caramel taste. These ice lotions can flavor a little chalky from the protein powder, however they do get pretty dang creamy so long as you defrost them lengthy sufficient, and I became very impressed by using the amount of caramel in my favourite flavor! My second favorite flavor might be the Vanilla Maple. If you do test out Halo Top, simply ensure you examine the elements for each flavor. Most are certified gluten unfastened, however some do include gluten and indicate that.
4. Arctic Zero
As anyone who follows me on Instagram knows, Arctic Zero is another brand of light gluten free and dairy free ice cream that is definitely on my favorites list. Like Halo Top, some of their dairy free flavors are certified gluten free while others contain gluten, so be sure to read your labels carefully. Leave out the pints for 20 minutes or so before eating to get the ultimate creaminess. My surprising favorite by far was Cookie Shake but I also really enjoyed Hint of Mint and Purely Chocolate. 
What I Hope People Know About Eating Gluten Free and Dairy Free
The biggest thing I hope people know? That eating gluten free and dairy free CAN be delicious - and even easy, to a certain extent - after you find the proper manufacturers and merchandise that fit your dietary needs and appeal to your individual taste buds. ;) Some people love Daiya; other people hate it. Some people love coconut milk ice cream while others always go for cashew-based.Whatever gluten free dairy free alternatives you're looking for, although, there in all likelihood is a product obtainable for you - now, or with a bit of luck coming within the close to destiny! And I hope that this roundup of a number of my favorites offers you a few respectable places to begin.
What are your favourite gluten free and dairy loose merchandise or brands? Tell me within the feedback!
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