Going dairy free and soy free is difficult. I’ve been dairy and soy free for two weeks now and I miss some of my favorite snacks. I also feel ravenous most days. Thankfully, I’ve been able to put together five days of dairy free and soy free meals that I enjoy.
I’m a little worried about my weight since it’s coming off even more quickly than before (I have trouble keeping weight on while breastfeeding), but I continue to eat as much as my stomach will hold. Unfortunately, I also have IBS so my food choices are extremely limited. I have to avoid leafy greens, most beans, fatty foods, and lately anything with almonds. In case you’re wondering how I survive, here are some of the dairy free and soy free meals I’ve been eating.
Day 1
Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs, Paleo Bacon, Salsa, Marble Rye Bread (Sprouts brand)
Snack: 1 Banana with Almond Butter
Lunch: Lettuce wrap with Boar’s Head Ham and Vegenaise, Carrot Sticks with Guacamole
Snack: Chocolate Chip Cookie ( Enjoy Life)
Dinner: Barilla Fettuccine, Mushrooms, Chicken Sausage and Spinach sauteed in olive oil
Day 2
Breakfast: Kashi Gluten Free Cinnamon Waffles, Soy Free Earth Balance, Syrup
Snack: 1 Apple
Lunch: Leftovers from Dinner
Snack 2: Costco Energy Trail Mix: walnuts, dried cranberries, dried pineapple, pumpkin seeds
Dinner: Homemade pizza – Escarole sauteed with White Beans and Chicken Sausage (al Fresco)
Day 3
Breakfast: 2 eggs over easy, Marble Rye Toast with Guacamole and Sriracha
Snack 1: 2 Rice Cakes with honey
Lunch: Grilled chicken, baked potato, steamed asparagus
Snack 2: Carrot sticks, Lentil Crackers (Enjoy Life), and Hummus
Dinner: Crock Pot Spaghetti Squash and Turkey Meatballs with Parm Shreds (Follow Your Heart)
Day 4
Breakfast: 2 scrambled Eggs with Spinach and Mushrooms, 1 slice white bread (Dave’s Killer Bread), Earth Balance Soy Free Butter
Snack 1: 2 Soft Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies (Enjoy Life)
Lunch: Leftovers from Dinner
Snack 2: Strawberries and Blueberries, Pretzels
Dinner: Shrimp Fajitas (homemade seasoning), Red and Green Peppers, Corn Tortillas, Dairy Free Cheese (Follow Your Heart)
Day 5
Breakfast: Fried egg and cheese (Follow Your Heart) sandwich on white bread (Dave’s Killer Bread)
Snack: Free 2 B Sun Cups, Banana
Lunch: Spinach Salad – bacon, egg, cucumber, tomato, fajita shrimp (leftover from dinner), balsamic vinaigrette
Snack: Cucumbers, Carrot Sticks, Pretzels, and Hummus
Dinner: Grilled chicken, Baked French Fries (Alexia), Roasted Asparagus
Notes: I only cook with olive oil or Earth Balance Soy Free Butter spread and use a lot of seasoning.
I’ll be checking out these recipes tonight for some inspiration!
these all sound like awesome meals momma! you got this and are doing great my friend 🙂
Wow – I think I need to take a page out of your book! Your daily meals look amazing, even without dairy or soy! Keep up the good work, girl!
You are simply amazing! Each of these meals look delicious! I’m sure it isn’t easy but you are doing a fantastic job 🙂