Whether you are on a diet to lose weight, better your health or have simply found yourself diagnosed with celiac-disease recently, you may find your life in shambles. It may seem everything you loved to eat every day is no longer an option and the rest of the food products are a dark mystery to you. You now find yourself struggling to order food at restaurants and wandering aimlessly through food stores praying for “dairy-free” or “gluten-free” labels. If this sounds like your life right now, don’t panic. You are not alone. Millions of people around the world are currently experiencing the same issues and luckily, through the power of internet, we can help one another.
Organics has come together and compiled a master list for allergen-free alternatives for pretty much everything. Whether you are trying to avoid dairy, gluten or any kind of other allergen, check out some of the suggested options to make your life easier. As a general rule, while these alternatives have been recommended and reviewed by other people, still read the ingredients list. Remember that allergen labels such as “gluten-free”, “soy-free” or “anything-free” don’t automatically indicate that the product is any healthier than its counter parts. Follow these three simple tips when shopping for food.
If you want more options, lists for soy-free, nut-free, or have any suggestions, just drop a comment below.
Dairy Products
Cheese
Recommended options:
Vegan & Dairy-Free
Follow Your Heart Vegan Cheese
Gluten-Free
Most cheeses are gluten-free, but try to avoid some American cheeses as they may contain hidden gluten.
Cream Cheese
Dairy-Free
Kite Hill Cream Cheese Style Spread
Gluten-Free
Most cream cheeses are gluten-free.
Butter
Recommended options:
Dairy-Free
Gluten-Free
Most butter is gluten-free.
Mayonaise
Recommended options:
Dairy-Free
Follow Your Heart Organic Vegenaise
Gluten-Free
Try the options above. Check the ingredients list and watch out for distilled (or white) vinegar, emulsifiers, thickeners and stabilizing agents which may be wheat-based.
Milk
Recommended options:
Dairy-Free
A variety of dairy-free milk options are available including rice, almond, cashew, coconut, oat, hemp, and soy.
Silk Almond Milk, Unsweetened Vanilla
Native Forest Organic Classic Coconut Milk
Gluten-Free
Whole milk, non-fat, low-fat milks are gluten-free. However, make sure they are plain and unflavored.
Eggs
Recommended options:
Dairy-Free
Eggs are often a necessary part of a recipe but can be easily substituted.
Gluten-Free
Eggs are gluten-free.
Yogurt
Recommended options:
Dairy-Free
Gluten-Free
Plain yogurts are typically gluten-free.
Bread Products
White Bread
Recommended options:
Dairy-Free
Most white breads are dairy-free.
Gluten-Free
Pasta
Recommended options:
Dairy-Free
Most pasta (aside from mac & cheese) is dairy-free and is made from grains, water and salt.
Vegan & Gluten-Free
Ancient Harvest Gluten-Free Pasta
Mrs. Leeper’s Pasta Organic Rice Vegetable Twists
Explore Asian Organic Black Bean Spaghetti
Barilla Gluten Free Pasta, Penne, 12 Ounce
Pizza
Recommended options:
Dairy-Free
Working on finding great options. Suggest one in the comments below.
Gluten-Free
Working on finding great options. Suggest one in the comments below.
Flour
Recommended options:
Dairy-Free
Plain flours are dairy-free.
Gluten-Free
Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free All Purpose Baking Flour
Pamela’s Products Gluten Free Artisan Flour
King Arthur Flour Multipurpose Flour
Cereal
Recommended options:
Dairy-Free
Working on finding great options. Suggest one in the comments below.
Gluten-Free
Working on finding great options. Suggest one in the comments below.
Desserts
Alternatives for desserts are tricky. It’s a constant trade off for one ingredient that you are trying to avoid for another. Gluten-free or dairy-free alternatives are not always healthy as they still may contain high amounts of sugar and other ingredients that you should avoid. With that being said, we still compiled a list of alternatives suggested by people.
Ice Cream
Recommended options:
Dairy-Free
So Delicious Minis Vanilla Coconut Milk Non Dairy Bar
So Delicious Chocolate Coconut Milk Frozen Dessert
So Delicious Mint Chip Dairy Free Almond Milk
Gluten-Free
So Delicious Minis Vanilla Coconut Milk Non Dairy Bar
So Delicious Chocolate Coconut Milk Frozen Dessert
So Delicious Mint Chip Dairy Free Almond Milk
Muffins
Recommended options:
Dairy-Free
Working on finding great options. Suggest one in the comments below.
Gluten-Free
Working on finding great options. Suggest one in the comments below.
Cookies
Recommended options:
Dairy-Free
Enjoy Life Sugar Crunchy Cookie, Gluten, Dairy, Nut & Soy Free (contains palm oil)
Gluten-Free
Pamela’s Products Gluten Free Simplebites Mini Cookies
Enjoy Life Sugar Crunchy Cookie, Gluten, Dairy, Nut & Soy Free (contains palm oil)
Chocolate
Recommended options:
Dairy-Free
Taza Chocolate Sea Salt and Almond (Vegan, gluten dairy and soy free)
Luxury Dark Chocolate & Caramela (Vegan, gluten dairy and nut free)
Gluten-Free
Taza Chocolate Sea Salt and Almond (Vegan, gluten dairy and soy free)
Luxury Dark Chocolate & Caramela (Vegan, gluten dairy and nut free)
Chocolate Chips
Recommended options:
Dairy-Free
Enjoy Life Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, Gluten, Dairy, Nut & Soy Free
Gluten-Free
Enjoy Life Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, Gluten, Dairy, Nut & Soy Free
Granola
Recommended options:
Dairy-Free
Working on finding great options. Suggest one in the comments below.
Gluten-Free
Working on finding great options. Suggest one in the comments below.
Other Products
Protein Powder
Recommended options:
Vegan, Dairy & Gluten-Free
Plant Fusion Phood Chocolate & Caramel
Vega One French Vanilla
Chips
Recommended options:
Dairy-Free
Plain chips are typically dairy-free.
Gluten-Free
Plain potato, rice, dried fruit, and corn chips are good gluten-free alternatives for chips.
Bagels
Recommended options:
Dairy-Free
Working on finding great options. Suggest one in the comments below.
Gluten-Free
Working on finding great options. Suggest one in the comments below.
Beer
Recommended options:
Dairy-Free
Beer is dairy-free.
Gluten-Free
Hard ciders are your best option for gluten-free beer. Watch out for high sugar content.
Meat Products
Meatballs
Recommended options:
Vegan
Working on finding great options. Suggest one in the comments below.
Gluten-Free
Coleman Organic Basil & Roasted Garlic Meatballs
Hamburger Meat and Patties
Recommended options:
Vegan
Harmony Valley Vegetarian Hamburger Mix (contains soy & wheat)
Dr. Praeger’s Veggie California Burgers (contains soy)
Gardein The Ultimate Beefless Burger (contains soy & wheat)
Morning Star Farms Spicy Indian Veggie Burger (contains wheat)
Sunshine Burger Company Organic Garden Vegetable Burger
Gluten-Free