With the change in weather, maybe you’re looking for some good recipes for cool weather, like me. Here are some great recipes that are food allergy-friendly and ideal for colder weather. As always, make sure these recipes are a fit based on your food allergens.
After being outside
Is there anything better than coming back into a warm house after building a snowman, skiing, sledding, ice-skating or just being out in the cold? Yes, if coming back into the house also involves a hot drink! Here are some ideas that don’t involve common allergens:
- Heat up some apple cider, serve with a cinnamon stick
- Brew up some peppermint, decaf chai, or herbal citrus tea
- Make hot cocoa from scratch using a milk substitute – this recipe looks tasty
- Make an allergen-free hot chocolate using Neocate Junior, Chocolate and serve in a thermos
- Add a drop of peppermint oil or artificial peppermint flavor for a seasonal twist!
Wintry breakfasts
It can be hard to get out of bed when it’s cold outside. A nice, hot breakfast makes at least a little easier (and slippers don’t hurt!). Here are a few ideas that we’d love to wake up to:
- Add cut fruit and cinnamon to hot oatmeal
- Toast and enjoy a Pumpkin Banana Flourless Muffin
- Fruity Delight
- Fruity Tutti Pancakes
- Blueberry Scones
- Sugar & Spice Apple Cereal
- Cinnamon Breakfast Bread or French Toast (In our Food Allergy Cookbook)
Main Meals
Nothing hits the spot when the days are short like a hearty soup. Here are a few we’d be happy to pull a chair up to at the dinner table:
- Tomato Basil Soup
- Butternut Squash Soup
- Chicken Noodle Soup (from Eating with Food Allergies)
- Taco Soup (from Real Food Allergy Free)
Seasonal Desserts
And even though waistlines suffer at this time of year, who can pass up dessert? Here are a few ways to wrap up a meal:
- Chocolate Peppermint Smoothie
- Cinnamon Chocolate Swirl Smoothie
- Brownie Bites (one of our FAVORITE recipes!)
What are your favorite allergen-free recipes at this time of year?
– Rob McCandlish, RDN
Nutricia North America is not affiliated with the organizations mentioned in this blog post. Please always check recipes with your healthcare team to ensure if they are right for you/your family.
Last updated December 2018
