These delicious gluten free dairy free recipes that prove dietary restrictions don’t limit flavor! From quick weeknight dinners to indulgent desserts, my tested recipes deliver incredible taste without compromise.
Last year, my son was diagnosed with lactose intolerance. My first thought, instead of worry, was determination! Lucky for him, I’m a cookbook author vegan and vegetarian cookbook, so I already had lots of ideas for how to make delicious recipes without dairy.
What started as a necessity for my son turned into an culinary adventure. I transformed our favorite family recipes, discovered new ideas that fit these restrictions, and even created some happy accidents along the way. These 50 recipes aren’t just “good for gluten free dairy free,” they’re legitimately crave-worthy meals that happen to fit multiple dietary needs. Even my friends without restrictions love these recipes!
Top Gluten Free Dairy Free Recipes
This colorful stir-fry has become my family's weeknight tradition. The umami-packed sauce uses tamari instead of soy sauce, creating bold flavors that coat tender shrimp and crisp vegetables. Pro tip: prep vegetables on Sunday for even faster dinners.
Meet my very best baked salmon recipe! The tender fillet is perfectly seasoned with brown sugar and spices and has a lovely crisp topping, a feat for baked salmon which can often turn out mushy and under-seasoned. It’s guaranteed to impress everyone and it doesn’t even need a sauce to taste incredible (though of course, you can add one.)
Here’s a Tex Mex gluten free dairy free favorite that no one can turn down, and it’s a great way to infuse loads of veggies. Try these Vegetarian Faijtas! It stars my favorite fajita veggies, blackened in the oven and finished on the stove, with pinto beans cooked in a flavorful fajita sauce. Serve with corn or grain free tortillas.
This Instant Pot shredded chicken is a weeknight dinner lifesaver! This simple method makes juicy, flavorful chicken that’s perfect for meal prep or adding to recipes. I love it for topping tacos (with corn or grain free tortillas), burrito bowls, nachos, salads, and more.
This Mediterranean rice bowl is ready in just 30 minutes, packed with colorful vegetables and bright flavors! With fluffy turmeric rice, seasoned chickpeas, and creamy tzatziki: it’s a weeknight dinner homerun!
This top-notch weeknight dinner takes only about 20 minutes to make. Warm spices and coconut milk make it one of the tastiest things I can throw together in that time window. I always keep canned chickpeas on hand specifically for this recipe.
After years of making meatless meals in my kitchen, these sweet potato black bean tacos have become a favorite gluten-free dairy-free dinner that all my friends love! They’re bursting with flavor and ready in just over 30 minutes.
It's surprisingly simple to make this French bistro classic at home. The tender chicken bathed in tangy pan sauce feels elegant enough for company but easy enough for any old weeknight. Everyone always wants seconds!
Here’s one to file under dinnertime basics: this easy rice bowl! This 30-minute dinner features these easy black beans, a trick to make a bland can of beans taste amazing in 5 minutes. Pair it with rice and colorful veggies. Serve with Cashew Cilantro Sauce for dairy free!
These sheet pan nachos prove that party food can be allergy-friendly. Corn tortilla chips are naturally gluten-free, and topped with seasoned beans and vegetables, they're a crowd-pleaser. My secret? Cashew cream instead of sour cream.
This gluten free dairy free sheet pan dinner is all about loading on the veggies! This recipe has 4 of my best vegetables to eat all at one time: and it’s seriously tasty,. It’s perfect to meal prep for healthy dinners or lunches throughout the week.
The magic here is walnut taco meat: walnuts, mushrooms, and spices do a spot-on job of simulating savory ground beef. You can also use ground beef if you're a meat eater! Top with salsa and enjoy.
When I need dinner in under 15 minutes, this sweet-savory combination delivers every time. The honey garlic glaze clings to juicy shrimp without any dairy, and served over rice with sautéed vegetables, it hits all the comfort food notes.
White fish baked with tomatoes, olives, and lemon creates an impressive meal that takes just 30 minutes. This is my go-to when I want something that looks fancy but requires minimal effort. The Mediterranean flavors are naturally dairy-free and vibrant.
This lentil soup is so delicious, you'll feel wrapped in a cozy hug. It's also a plant-based dinner that satisfies even the heartiest appetites. I make a big pot and eat it for days.
My method for crispy-skinned chicken thighs has converted even the pickiest eaters. The skin shatters like glass while the meat stays impossibly juicy. No breading needed: just perfect technique.
This cozy bowl is lusciously creamy without any cheese or dairy substitutes: just simple ingredients blended to perfection. I've served this to numerous friends who couldn't believe there was no cheddar involved. It's ready in just over 30 minutes.
This is my best chili recipe yet, and it's completely plant-based. The combination of beans, quinoa, and adobo sauce creates incredible depth of flavor. I make a big batch and freeze portions for easy future meals.
This easy dinner tastes like something from a restaurant but comes together on a single sheet pan. Roasting the salmon with lemon slices and fresh herbs adds effortless flavor. I make this for both casual weeknight dinners and when we have company.
Over the years, I've become a huge fan of tofu. Here’s a way to prepare it that we cannot get enough of: this crispy tofu recipe! It’s easy to make and comes out perfectly seasoned, with extra crunchy edges and a tender interior. Even better, it takes just 20 minutes!
This Hawaiian bowl of seasoned raw fish, rice and crunchy veggies has caught on here on the mainland, and everybody’s doing it! You can easily make poke in the comfort of your own home: it’s perfect for a gluten free dairy free weeknight meal, or even better as a meal for entertaining.
I know "life-changing" is overused, but this oven method truly transformed how I cook chicken. The perfectly seasoned meat with crispy skin and juicy interior makes weeknight dinners feel special.
The tender tofu cubes and crisp broccoli florets get tossed in a savory sauce that's both sweet and umami. This type of fast, flavorful meal is exactly what I crave on busy weeknights. Serve over rice for a complete dinner.
This juicy, flavor-popping shrimp takes just 10 minutes to pull together. I serve it with sautéed broccoli, asparagus, or rice for a simple but satisfying meal. It's on repeat in my kitchen.
I could eat this bowl every night of the week. The salmon marinade is savory, garlicky, and slightly sweet, and when combined with rice, fresh vegetables, and spicy mayo, it makes something crave-worthy.
This hearty bowl is so satisfying, you'll never want to put your spoon down. Kidney beans and navy beans float in a savory, smoky broth that tastes like it's been simmering all day, but it uses canned beans for convenience.
These wraps burst with zingy flavor and crunchy vegetables. The creamy peanut sauce seals the deal. If you're wary of lettuce wraps, trust me: these are so flavor-packed you won't notice you're eating lettuce leaves for dinner!
These Mexican sweet potatoes are the perfect blend of sweet and savory. The spicy black bean salsa is the perfect complement to the light sweetness of the potato and they're topped with creamy dairy free cilantro sauce.
Each bite of this BBQ tofu has just the right chewy texture, bathed in a silky, sweet, savory sauce. This recipe is easy to put together and a great starter for anyone wary of tofu. The BBQ sauce makes it familiar and comforting: check the bottle to make sure it's gluten free and dairy free.
Here's a perfect gluten free dairy free trick for you: seared ahi tuna! It's one of the most delicious foods on the planet, and it literally cooks in less than 5 minutes! Put it together with leftover veg or rice and you’ve got a quick dinner.
Here's a tasty gluten-free dairy-free meal: fry the florets until lightly charred and tender, then add bell peppers and a punchy stir fry sauce. It's the best way to make eating your vegetables irresistible. Add protein like tofu or chicken to make it a complete meal.
The contrast of crisp-tender broccoli against juicy shrimp cooked with soy sauce and rice vinegar is really something special! Serve with rice or noodles for a complete meal that comes together quickly.
Need dinner in 5 minutes? These egg tacos feature chorizo-style eggs that make a meaty filling. Top with pico de gallo, red onion, and hot sauce, and serve with corn or grain-free tortillas.
This Italian soup is the epitome of delicious. The combination of hearty, tangy broth and garlicky white beans makes it a recipe I repeat again and again. People tell me it tastes like pizza: and I agree!
The bold, savory flavors penetrate the tender, juicy shrimp in a way that simple seasoning can't achieve. You can grill them or make easy shrimp skewers in the broiler in just 5 minutes.
Did you know you could make salad dressing out of hummus? This quick and simple hummus dressing hack is perfect for making a homemade dairy free salad dressing or sauce with just 3 ingredients!
This protein-packed salad improves as it marinates! Make a big batch Sunday and enjoy easy lunches all week with gluten-free crackers.
Sweet mango, fresh herbs, and zingy lime dressing create a salad that feels like vacation. Add grilled chicken or shrimp for a complete meal.
Layer hummus, leftover rice, fresh vegetables, and a drizzle of tahini for a Mediterranean-inspired lunch that's both filling and energizing.
Let's change gears to gluten free dairy free breakfasts! Certified gluten-free oats with maple syrup and brown sugar taste like the instant packets I grew up with, but so much better. Make a big batch Sunday for easy weekday mornings.
Get this: all you have to do is toss ripe bananas, rolled oats, and a few other ingredients into a blender (no flour!). Throw them in the oven, and they come out fluffy and delicious every time! This recipe is a standby: I make it all the time and hear so many rave reviews from family, friends and readers.
Everything goes in the blender: no flour needed! These fluffy pancakes prove that gluten-free doesn't mean complicated or gritty.
Need breakfast or snack inspiration? Thick smoothies eaten with a spoon and topped with fruits, nuts, and seeds make breakfast feel like dessert. Use coconut milk for extra creaminess.
These squares are perfect for grab-and-go breakfasts all week. It's naturally sweetened with bananas and tastes like banana bread met oatmeal and had a delicious baby.
Our friends had no idea this was gluten and dairy free: the oat topping gets perfectly crispy while apples bubble below. Serve with coconut vanilla ice cream for pure bliss.
These peanut butter chocolate bars cost a fraction of commercial versions and taste infinitely better. Plus, I control every ingredient that goes in them. They're perfect for pre-workout fuel or afternoon snacks.
These cookies require just one bowl and no flour at all. They're crispy on the edges, chewy in the middle, and disappear dangerously fast.
Medjool dates stuffed with peanut butter and dipped in chocolate satisfy candy cravings naturally. I keep them in the freezer for instant treats when I need something sweet.
Mix, roll, done. These no-bake bites pack protein and fiber into portable snacks perfect for lunchboxes or afternoon pick-me-ups.
Also try: Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
More Breakfast Ideas
- Try almond flour pancakes, baked eggs or scrambled eggs, sans cheese
- Go for peanut butter oatmeal or baked oatmeal
- Try quick and easy overnight oats
Dessert Recipes
- Go no bake with vegan no bake cookies
- Mix up edible cookie dough with almond flour
- Go chocolaty with vegan chocolate pudding
- Grab gluten free dairy free chocolate zucchini cake
Snack Recipes
- Grab fan favorite peanut butter oatmeal bars
- Mix up a big bowl of Texas caviar (cowboy caviar)
- Try zingy and delicious marinated olives
- Go crunchy with baked kale chips
Tips for Gluten Free Dairy Free Cooking
After a year of cooking this way, I’ve learned a few essential tricks. First, stock your pantry with tamari (gluten-free soy sauce), coconut milk, tahini, and certified gluten-free oats.
Read labels carefully. Gluten and dairy hide in surprising places: soy sauce, broths, and even some spice blends contain gluten, and there is often dairy hiding in packaged foods where you wouldn’t expect.
Embrace naturally gluten-free grains and starches: rice, quinoa, potatoes, and corn tortillas. Remember to avoid grains like farro and bulgur, which are not gluten-free.
Remember not to think of this as restrictive cooking! Think of it as an opportunity to explore new flavors and techniques. Some of my best recipes came from adapting to these dietary needs!
50 Gluten Free Dairy Free Recipes: Banana Muffins
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Print RecipeThis healthy banana muffins recipe with oatmeal is incredibly easy to make in a blender with oats, bananas, and a few other simple ingredients! It’s the best use for ripe bananas as a healthy breakfast or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 9 to 10 muffins
- Category: Muffin
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 3 large very ripe bananas (about 1 ½ cups mashed*)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups rolled oats, plus more for topping
- ¼ cup neutral oil (sunflower, vegetable or grapeseed)
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon**
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Place all ingredients in a blender, breaking the bananas into pieces as you add them. Blend everything on high for a minute or two until a smooth batter forms.
- Place 9 muffin cups into a muffin tin and pour the batter divided evenly between the cups; the amount of muffins will depend on the size of the bananas and type of oats (we like filling them as full for a tall muffin). Sprinkle the tops with extra oats and gently press them down.
- Bake for about 30 to 33 minutes* until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove from the muffin tin and allow them to cool a few minutes before serving. Store refrigerated for up to 10 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Notes
*Note: The amount of muffins can depend on the size of the bananas and the type of oats, and it’s a forgiving recipe (it even works with 2 large bananas). With large bananas and rolled oats, we typically get 9 muffins. We’ve had readers get 10 or even up to 12. The 30 minute bake time typically works for any amount of muffins, but you may want to check them at 25 minutes if you’re baking 10 to 12 muffins.
**If you’d like, add ½ teaspoon allspice to add even more flavor to this muffin. You can also add ½ ground ginger or ¼ teaspoon cloves for a bigger spice kick.
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