Premium Chocolatiers - Made our Peanut-Free, Tree-Nut Free, Dairy-Free & Egg-Free Holiday Extra Special

For anyone who has followed me over the years, you probably already know I am a HUGE fan of the company, Premium Chocolatiers.  Whether it be Chocolate Truffles for Christmas or Bunnies and Eggs for Easter, this company offers many options for families managing a variety of dietary restrictions.  Dairy-free, egg-free, tree-nut free, peanut-free OR gluten-free?  They have you covered.

Smart Allergy~Friendly Education Halloween Basket

Chocolate Chunk Banana Sheet Cake - A Variation of Enjoy Life's Recipe

About a month ago I was lucky enough to receive some samples of Enjoy Life's Baking Mixes for sampling.  Now that school is back into full swing for us, I am having fun experimenting with these products.  This is my busiest time of year because I am back in our local classrooms offering allergy education classes.  For my kids, I always bring in treats so their friends can see how TASTY allergy~friendly products can be.  Besides having three nut-free kids, there were also wheat-free and gluten-free restrictions in the class.

S.A.F.E. Recipe and Product Review

How to Make an Allergy~Friendly Smoothie - Lemonade Strawberry Breeze

Allergy~Friendly Smoothies with Daniella

Here is my latest 'Allergy-friendly Smoothie with Daniella' recipe.  This is 'SUPER EASY' and tasty on a hot summer afternoon.  You can easily make this one at home or on the road.  If at home, make your own homemade lemonade BUT put some aside without the sugar.  

The stevia in the protein will add all the sweetness you need.  If on the road, do what you have to!   Always guaranteed to be dairy-free, egg-free, peanut-free and tree nut-free with the occasional coconut thrown in.  And it is once again, gluten-free !!


Lemonade Strawberry Breeze

*Dairy free, Egg free, Peanut free, Tree-Nut Free and Gluten free

Dairy-free, Allergy~Friendly Homemade Oreo Ice Cream

Absolutely LOVE making our own homemade ice-cream!   It tastes great, we have more and NO worries about our dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free needs!  

You make sure you have the ice-cream maker... I'll share our altered recipe!! 

Oreos 'N Cream  Recipe from Smart Allergy~Friendly Education 

Oreos 'N Cream Ice Cream
dairy-free, egg-free, peanut-free, nut-free

Allergy~Friendly Smoothies with Daniella - Green Pineapple Refresher

Allergy~Friendly Smoothie with Daniella

Here is my latest 'Allergy-friendly Smoothie with Daniella' recipe.  Wanted something different, refreshing and easy to make!  Happened to have had some freshly cut pineapple and went from there!  Always guaranteed to be dairy-free, egg-free, peanut-free and tree nut-free with the occasional coconut thrown in.  And it is once again, gluten-free !!



Green Pineapple Refresher

*Dairy free, Egg free, Peanut free, Tree-Nut Free and Gluten free

How to Make A Dairy-free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free, Gluten-Free Blueberry Vanilla Smoothie

Here is the RECIPE for yet another 'Allergy-friendly Smoothie with Daniella'.  Always guaranteed to be dairy-free, egg-free, peanut-free and tree nut-free with the occasional coconut thrown in.  Today it's gluten-free too!!

Allergy~Friendly Smoothie with Daniella

Blueberry Vanilla Smoothie

*Dairy free, Egg free, Peanut free, Tree-Nut Free and Gluten free

VineMarket.com - Shop From Home for Your Family's Natural, Organic and Allergy~Friendly Needs

At the 2014 Food Allergy Blogger's Conference  I had the pleasure of meeting representatives from Vine Market, an on-line market which caters to those shopping for natural, organic and allergy~friendly foods.  

S.A.F.E. Resource Review of Vine Market

How To Make a SunButter Banana Chocolate Smoothie

Here is the RECIPE for yet another 'Allergy-friendly Smoothie with Daniella'.  Always guaranteed to be dairy-free, egg-free, peanut-free and tree nut-free with the occasional coconut thrown in.  Usually gluten-free too!!

S.A.F.E. SunButter Banana Chocolate Smoothie

Tofutti Soy Mozzarella Flavored Slices - A Great Dairy-free Alternative

I haven't found a product which Tofutti Brand makes that my kids DON'T like.  Of all the different dairy-free cheese alternatives on the market, this brand is my kid's and MY favorite.  Even more telling is that fact that I am NOT dairy-free.  These slices are also parve, vegetarian, cholesterol-free, butterfat-free and gluten-free!  Another added bonus is that you will  find their ingredient list to be egg-free, peanut-free and tree nut-free, another plus for many.

S.A.F.E. Product Review

Toffutti Non-Dairy Mozzarella Flavored Slices, manufactured by Tofutti Brands, Cranford, NJ  07016.

Ingredients include:  WATER, MAY CONTAIN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING OILS (SOY, CORN, OR PALM), TOFU, SOY PROTEIN, CARRAGEENAN, MALTODEXTRIN, VINEGAR, CORN STARCH, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, NON-DAIRY LACTIC ACID, ADIPIC ACID, SOY, NATURAL COLORS AND POTASSIUM SORBATE (ADDED AS A PRESERVATIVE).

For more information, visit or contact: Tofutti Mozzarella Slices or info@tofutti.com or 908-272-2400.

Be sure to visit their website to see their huge variety of resources and information.  

Carrot Cake Smoothie Recipe - Dairy-free, Egg-free, Peanut-free, Tree Nut-free & Gluten-free

Here is the RECIPE for yet another 'Allergy-friendly Smoothie with Daniella'.  Always guaranteed to be dairy-free, egg-free, peanut-free and tree nut-free with the occasional coconut thrown in.  Usually gluten-free too!!

S.A.F.E. Allergy~friendly Carrot Cake Smoothie

Carrot Cake Smoothie

*Dairy free, Egg free, Peanut free, Tree-Nut Free and Gluten free

1 C Coconut Milk 
1 C Water
1 C Well cooked carrots
1/2 C vanilla protein (Arbonne)
1 Tsp nutmeg
1 T Honey
Crushed ice 


Add the liquids first.  Then add the cooked carrots.  Make sure they are soft so they blend well.  I didn't cook them enough on my first try, and I ended up with some chunks which didn't blend well.  Add the honey and nutmeg or whatever spices you may prefer.  Blend well.  Add crushed ice.  Blend again!!

Here's to another allergy~friendly smoothie and healthy living on the run!  




Carrot Cake Smoothie YouTube Link

Would LOVE to hear any thoughts and/or suggestions about the Smoothie recipes and videos~ 

Adios!



P.S. I use Arbonne Essentials Protein for ALL of my smoothies because they are dairy-free, egg-free and tree-nut free and are manufactured in a peanut-free facility.  They are also vegan and gluten-free certified, kosher, AND non-GMO.  

How to Make An Allergy~Friendly Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Egg-Free Dreamy Dreamsicle Smoothie!

This super easy to make allergy~friendly, dairy-free, egg-free, peanut-free, nut-free and gluten-free smoothie makes me think of one of my favorite childhood ice creams! 

S.A.F.E. Dreamsicle Smoothie

Dreamsicle Smoothie

*Dairy free, Egg free, Peanut free, Tree-Nut Free and Gluten free

1/2 C Water
1/2 C Fresh Orange Juice 
2/3 C Vanilla protein (Arbonne) 
1/2 C Crushed Ice

Add ice...or NOT... mix in your blender or shaker cup! And you're ready to go!


 


Allergy Friendly Dreamsicle Smoothie Link

Would LOVE to hear any thoughts and/or suggestions about the Smoothie recipes and videos~ 
Ciao for now!



P.S. I use Arbonne Essentials Protein for ALL of my smoothies because they are dairy-free, egg-free and tree-nut free and are manufactured in a peanut-free facility.  They are also vegan and gluten-free certified, kosher, AND non-GMO.  Let me know if you'd like to learn more ~

Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free Delicious Donuts!

Made about four dozen of these dairy-free, egg-free, totally peanut-free, tree-nut free (does CONTAIN COCONUT) donuts in the past few days, and they were a HUGE HIT!  I have made some changes from the original recipe, Heart-Shaped Donuts from Chockababy.  

Having kids who ALSO had NEVER had donuts,  these have become a staple in our home over the past few years. 

S.A.F.E. Dairy-free, Egg-free, Nut-free Donuts

Lemon Zest Smoothie Recipe - Dairy-free, Egg-free and Peanut-free

Here is the RECIPE for yet another 'Allergy-friendly Smoothie with Daniella'.  Always guaranteed to be dairy-free, egg-free, peanut-free and tree nut-freewith the occasional coconut thrown in.  Usually gluten-free too!!

Lemon Zest Smoothie

Thirsty Thursday Lemon Zest Smoothie Recipe

*Dairy free, Egg free, Peanut free, Tree-Nut Free and Gluten free

1/4 C vanilla flax milk 
1/2 C water
1/2 C vanilla protein 
1/2 lemon peeled and sliced; or 1 - 2 T fresh lemon juice
1 - 2 tsp stevia 


And it's easy to put this together when traveling or on the go~



Add ice...or NOT... blend and 'Down the Hatch' it goes! 





Lemon Zest YouTube Link

Would LOVE to hear any thoughts and/or suggestions about the Smoothie recipes and videos~ 
Ciao for now!



P.S. I use Arbonne Essentials Protein for ALL of my smoothies because they are dairy-free, egg-free and tree-nut free and are manufactured in a peanut-free facility.  They are also vegan and gluten-free certified, kosher, AND non-GMO.  

Chocolate SunButter Delight Smoothie Recipe - Dairy-free, Egg-free, Peanut-free and Tree Nut-Free

Below is the recipe to accompany my VERY FIRST 'Thirsty Thursday Smoothie' Video.  

I look forward to having you join me on my educational, light-hearted approach to living with food allergies.  ALWAYS guaranteed to be dairy free, egg free, tree nut free (with the exception of occasional coconut), and peanut-free.

Chocolate SunButter Delight Smoothie
*Dairy free, Egg free, Tree Nut free, Peanut free and Gluten free

1 C Vanilla Flax Milk 
1/4 C Chocolate Protein 
1/8 C Greens Balance (Arbonne)
1/2 C fresh, chopped spinach 
1 T Creamy SunButter 

Add ice...or NOT... blend and 'Down the Hatch' it goes! 

Here's to a Healthier You! 




Chocolate SunButter Delight YouTube Link

Have FUN experimenting with your favorite proteins, greens and fiber substitutions. 


P.S. I use Arbonne Protein for ALL of my smoothies because they meet my family's food allergy needs of being dairy-free, egg-free, tree-nut free and are manufactured in a peanut-free facility.  They are also vegan and gluten-free certified, kosher, AND non-GMO.  

Would you believe I liked them so much, I started my own Arbonne business?!  Let me know if you have any questions about these products which help keep my family safe and healthy.

Vanilla Coconut Smoothie Recipe - Dairy-free, Egg-free, Peanut-free

Here is the RECIPE for another 'Thirsty Thursday Allergy~friendly Smoothie'!

Please NOTE a few clarifications.
2 'scoops' of protein is equal to 1/2 Cup.
'1/2 Cup' fiber was really 1/8 Cup using my personal scoop.

Vanilla Coconut Smoothie
*Dairy free, Egg free, Peanut free and Gluten free
**Includes Coconut

1 8 ounce container of Hemp Vanilla
1/2 C Vanilla Protein
1/8 C fiber
1/4 C unsweetened applesauce
1 T Toasted Coconut Flakes 
Add nutmeg to taste

Add ice...or NOT... blend and 'Down the Hatch' it goes! 

A Bientot! Until next time, as my dearest French friends say!




Vanilla Coconut Smoothie YouTube Link

Have FUN experimenting with your favorite proteins and fiber substitutions.  I use Arbonne
Essentials Protein for ALL of my smoothies because they are dairy-free, egg-free and tree-nut free and manufacturedd in a peanut-free facility.  Also, they are NON-GMO, kosher, vegan and gluten-free certified.   

Delicious Dairy-Free Hot Chocolate!

When we first started managing our dairy-free lifestyle, I thought it was going to impossible.  Now I know NOT only is it possible, but there are substitutes for just about EVERYTHING.

S.A.F.E. Recipe for an Allergy~friendly Warm Up!

DF, EF, NF Hot Chocolate
Dairy-free, Egg-free, Nut-free

1 C of milk alternative (ie, Coconut, Flax and Soy)
1 tsp of cocoa (use carob if you can't use cocoa)
1 tsp of sugar
Marshmallows 

Mix cocoa and sugar in liquid while it's warming up.  Don't let it boil or you could get a film on the top of the liquid.  Top with your favorite allergy~friendly marshmallows!

Linda Coss' Cookbooks are FINALLY in e-book format!

If you have been living in the food allergy world with milk, egg, peanut AND tree nut allergies, you probably have AT LEAST one cookbook by Linda Coss.  Our standby for years has been "What's To Eat? The Milk-Free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free Food Allergy Cookbook" . A friend gave it to me years ago, and it's worn well from use.

Cookbooks from Linda Coss in e-book format 

Dairy-Free Lasagna - Another First for Our Home

Would you believe that I had, for the very first time in 10 years, LASAGNA, for dinner tonight at my dinner table?!  A staple in my home growing up.. NOT so easy to pull off when your meals need to be dairy-free.  I bake a lot from scratch, but haven't pulled off making this meal for my egg-free, nut-free, and peanut-free home.

S.A.F.E. Product Review

It is a simple durum semolina pasta layered with a tasty red sauce and primacotta soy ricotta.  My kids LOVED it.  The excitement in my son's voice when he heard we were going to have lasagna for the first-time was bittersweet... heartwarming, yet a bit sad because I've never taken the time to figure it out.


Rising Moon Organics makes one of my childhood favorites a possibility once again in our home.

Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Totally Nut-Free Blueberry Banana Muffins

NOT being a gluten-free Mama with many gluten-free friends, I am always looking for quality mixes to ease my gluten-free baking challenges.  These mixes are ALSO free of top 8 allergens.

S.A.F.E. Blueberry Banana Muffin Recipe

Blueberry Banana Muffins

gluten-free, dairy-free, peanut-free and tree nut-free

1-2-3 Gluten Free.. AND FREE of Many OTHER Allergens!

The last few weeks I've had the opportunity to try some mixes from a company which is certified gluten-free, wheat-free, dairy-free, casein-free, peanut-free, tree nut-free, corn-free, egg-free, soy-free, GMO-free AND pareve.  I wondered whether their tag line 'Easy to Make, Can't Beat the Taste!' would hold true.

S.A.F.E. Product Review

Of course, I was pleasantly pleased with the outcome.

Micah's Mouthwatering Corn Bread Mix, manufactured by 1-2-3 Gluten Free, Inc., Orange, OH  44022.