My daughter's birthday is next wk and I would like to take a dairy free treat to school to accomodate one of her class mates who is allergic to milk. Any ideas or recipes?
you can use rice milk or coconut milk for a subsittution in many recipies. It gives it a bit of a different taste (not bad, just different), but it works!
Also, this blog has so yummy recipes that are casein free (the protein found in all animal milk) and gluten free (the protein found in wheat, barley, and rye)
http://myaspergersgirl.blogspot.com/
My kids are allergic to dairy and you can make almost all treats, including cookies, rice krispie treats using an organic Palm shortening (non-hydrogenated) or vegetable oil (for things like cupcakes).
Also, I suggest that you give all the kids the same treat (which I think you're are saying you plan to). It can be extremely socially isolating for these kids to be given something different. It's really important for kids to feel they're a apart of the group. I know this first hand is my boys are on a GF/CF (gluten-free/dairy free), so I try to make treats when I can (and now that they're older this is less of an issue other than pizza).
Even if the child is also allergic to eggs, you can make cookies using an egg replacer. But, I suggest something like the rice krispie treats which don't need eggs or dairy or most other allergens.
Finally, you are very kind to be so considerate. I can tell you that some folks are not at all and make no effort in this area. However, it is amazing the change in these same folks when one of their is diagnosed!
call the mom of the other child. I bet she has some good ideas. Also, remember butter can be a problem too. There are margarines that will work, but you better talk to that mom!
As a mother of a son who is lactose intollerant, please ask the teacher or better yet the mother, exactly what the childs allergies are because as teh previous poster stated, there are different levels of the allergy and it could include powdered milk, butter, cheese,chocolate, yogurt etc. Some ideas that I have are popcorn balls, chex mix, fruit leather or maybe just make up goody bags with no food or do bottles of bubbles with a ribbon. HTH
You could get Toffuti Ice Cream Sandwiches or ice pops. My son brings sugar free ice pops for his birthdays at school. The class loves it! Another thing would be a jello cup with fruit. You may let the mom of the toddler know ahead of time. That way she can bring her a special cupcake if she wants to. I have always asked my teachers to let me know ahead of time so that I can try and "match" the food being served. Or you could ask her what her daughters favorite treat would be so that you could bring that for her.
