Trader Joe's Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

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I started eating these delicious little cookies waaaay before I knew I was allergic to dairy! You can buy them from any Trader Joe's and I can gaurantee you and your family will love them! In fact, they're my dad's favorites! Now, I have to be careful, as they are not gluten-free, but those of you lucky ducks without gluten sensitivities can eat as many as your heart desires! Careful though...each cookie comes at the price of 170 calories! So watch your portions or binge every once in awhile. Trust me, they are worth it!

Cherrybrook Kitchen Gluten-free Dairy Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix

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Cherrybrook Kitchen is another great company to keep an eye out for. Their products are always peanut free, dairy free, egg free, and nut free. In addition, they have an entire line of gluten-free mixes for cookies, pancakes, cakes, and brownies. I recently tried out the mix for Chocolate Chip cookies. Made with rice flower and non-dairy chocolate chips (sugar, chocolate liquor, dextrose, cocoa butter- don't be fooled, its not dairy- soy lecithin, and vanilla extract), this mix is combined with dairy-free margarine (I recommend Nucoa), water, and vanilla to make 20 delicious cookies. Now, these cookies don't taste exactly like regular chocolate chip cookies. Instead, they have a little bit more of a granulated texture with a salty crunch on the outside. I couldn't keep my family away. My brother, mom, AND dad wouldn't stop grabbing them off the cooling rack! Another bonus- the dough is YUMMY and since it contains no raw eggs, it's safe to lick the bowl! Check out their website

Dairy-free Ice Cream Sandwiches that You'll LOVE

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Looking for a low-cal after dinner dessert? I recently wrote a review for Purely Decadent soy ice creams made by Turtle Mountain. Another great find by the company? 90 calorie So Delicious Minis...dairy free ice cream sandwiches that come in Vanilla, Chocolate, Neapolitan, Pomegranate and Mint. They are incredibly tasty- like a REAL ice cream sandwich! They also come in full size bars, as well as in an organic option. Here is the one thing: get them in the freezer! I bought two boxes at Safeway today and after the car ride home, they were a little warm and didn't taste as great as when they came fresh from the freezer. When they are really cold, I swear you will be hooked INSTANTANEOUSLY! As this is my SECOND five ♥ review for the Turtle Mountain company, they are the first to be placed on the "Udderly Amazing" list- your guide to companies that consistently provide the best in dairy-free foods!

Purely Decadent Soy Ice Cream

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DELICIOUS ALERT! Were you dairy allergics so bummed when you realized no more ice cream? I know I was! I still remember those summer nights as Baskin Robins...what a treat! But don't fret- I found your solution! Purely Decadent Soy Ice Cream by Turtle Mountain is a dairy-free ice cream that will knock your socks off!!! I picked up a carton of Peanut Butter Zig Zag at Safeway tonight and was shocked by how yummy it was- it could have been Haagen Daz! Turtle Mountain is dedicated to bringing non-dairy options to those of us who have issues with lactose. Their products range from soy ice creams, milks and yogurts to coconut milk products for those who have soy sensitivities. And the best part of it all- they have a HUGE selection of flavors! No "beggars can't be choosers" mind frame here! I hate when the dairy free products give you so few choices. Here are the amazing flavors that the soy ice cream comes in:

* Belgian Chocolate
* Blueberry Cheesecake
* Cherry Nirvana
* Chocolate Brownie Almond
* Chocolate Obsession
* Chunky Mint Madness
* Coconut Craze
* Cookie Avalanche
* Cookie Dough
* Dulce de Leche
* Key Lime Pie
* Mint Chocolate Chip
* Mocha Almond Fudge
* Peanut Butter Zig Zag
* Pomegranate Chip
* Praline Pecan
* Purely Vanilla
* Rocky Road
* Snickerdoodle
* So Very Strawberry
* Turtle Trails

Want more details on Turtle Mountain products? See their website!

Cherrybrook Kitchen Mini Cookies

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Every time I pass by a vending machine, I crave a bag of Famous Amos cookies. Finally, I found my dairy-free substitute! Cherrybrook Kitchen is dedicated to making dairy-free products, several of which are also gluten- and nut-free. Some of my favorites? The Mini Cookies, which come in chocolate chip, fudge brownie, and snickerdoodle. Now, these are NOT gluten-free so I have to watch my intake, but they are great for those small sugar cravings.

This company also makes mixes and frostings, as well as larger cookies. I bought a box of the gluten-free, dairy-free chocolate chip cookie mix, which I am very excited to try. Also available in their gluten-free mix section is chocolate cake, sugar cookies, brownies, pancakes, yellow cake, and chocolate chip pancakes. Visit their website for more products or check their blog!

Lucy's Cookies

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For those of you who read the post about the amazing Boom Choco Boom dairy-free, gluten-free chocolate bars, you also know I bought a few boxes of Lucy's cookies from Whole Foods to try out. These cookies are dairy-, gluten-, and nut-free and come in Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal, Cinnamon Thin, and Sugar. Developed by Dr. Lucy, whose child has severe food allergies, this dessert option is a decent choice. They certainly don't taste bad, but they are very crunchy and not super sweet. However, after one or two you get used to the "new" taste and they can be a satisfying snack. Perhaps dunk them in rice milk to get that extra needed moisture. You can read more about Dr. Lucy's cookie at her website.

Chocolate Bars!

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Today, my mom and I took a field trip to the huge Whole Foods in Cupertino. I got some great staples- rice pastas, sweet potato chips, vegan salad dressings, and of course my favorite- LARABARS. But the most AMAZING find was the Boom Choco Boom dairy-free, nut-free, soy-free, gluten-free chocolate bars! Available in milk chocolate, dark chocolate, and chocolate crunch, these bars are made with sweet rice milk and rival regular chocolate bars. I indulged in a chocolate crunch bar on the ride home and my sweet tooth was COMPLETELY satisfied! It was just like a Nestle Crunch bar! The calories on these aren't low (220 for an entire bar) but each one is divided into 4 squares which you can easily break off to satisfy your after-meal sweet craving. If you know anyone who is gluten and dairy allergic, PLEASE pass this on! These are an awesome find!!!



Another great find was Lucy's dairy-free, nut-free, gluten free cookies, available in oatmeal, chocolate chip, cinnamon thin, and sugar cookie. Have yet to try them, but they look like another great option!

Peanut Butter Cookies

Hey there, reader! So many of you know that cookies are kryptonite for those of us allergic to gluten and dairy. BUT I managed to find a recipe for a cookie that is quite yummy and on our diet. Keep checking out the blog for other gluten-free, dairy-free recipes and please pass this blog onto anyone with crazy allergies like me!!!

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Gluten-free, Dairy-free Peanut Butter Cookies


2 Tbsp ground flax seed
6 Tbsp water
16 oz jar of crunchy peanut butter
1 banana, mashed
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
2 tsp baking soda


1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Microwave flax and water in 30 sec intervals until you get a gel-like consistency (this is your "egg")
3. Mix all ingredients together
4. Drop spoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet (they don't spread, so line 'em up close!)
5. Bake for 9-10 min (12 min for a crunchier cookie)

Makes 24 cookies!
*For a sweeter option, try throwing in a 1/2 cup of vegan chocolate chips!

Know of any other great recipes without my 7 Deadly Sins? AKA egg whites, egg yokes, gluten, milk, cheese, preservatives, oils. Pass them my way!