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7-Days Of Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Recipes & Challenge

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Last updated on June 27th, 2020 at 01:21 pm

After a little break in September, we’re back with another 7-Day clean eating challenge! This time we’re going gluten-free and dairy-free for 7 whole days to uncover food intolerances and hopefully reduce chronic inflammation. I’ve included a grocery list, delicious and healthy gluten-free and dairy-free recipes (many of them are good for meal prep), as well as a meal planning printable if you like to plan out your meals for the week ahead.


Gluten-Free And Dairy-Free – What Is It?

Okay, so I don’t think they’ve come up with a name for this yet, but it’s a way of eating where you avoid all foods that contain gluten and dairy. It’s not a diet to lose weight (although it might happen!), it’s more of a healthy way of eating to improve your health and reveal food intolerances you might have.

Eating dairy-free and gluten-free is less restrictive than eating a paleo diet which forbids, that’s right: forbids! all legumes and grains, because according to some sources those foods can make you sick as a dog. Especially if you’re already dealing with digestive issues.

We’re not making this big of a change here, but this week will be challenging enough to make you think differently and find alternative, nutritious sources of food.

7-Day Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Meal Plan and Challenge with healthy and tasty anti-inflammatory recipes to have more energy, feel better and maybe even lose weight! The challenge includes dairy-free and gluten-free recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner and you can meal prep or make ahead most of them. Also included: dairy-free and gluten-free grocery list and printable meal planner | Anti-Inflammatory Diet | Clean Eating For Beginners


What To Eat On A Gluten-Free And Dairy Free Diet

You can basically eat all the foods that don’t contain gluten or dairy…which excludes about 96% of all processed foods out there. But let’s focus on what we can eat!

Fruits And Vegetables. Greens, berries, cruciferous and starchy vegetables, bananas – all fruits and vegetables are dairy-free and gluten-free and you’re welcome to eat plenty of them (bananas in reasonable amounts of course!) Fruits and vegetables are full of antioxidants and super beneficial for your health, so they should be the foundation of your everyday diet.

Herbs And Spices. Basil, mint, dill, turmeric, rosemary, even black pepper! It’s no secret herbs and spices have healing properties and can give any dish that little special something.

Nuts And Seeds. Chia seeds, flaxseed, walnuts, almonds, cashews – there are many choices here. Similarly to fruits and vegetables – nuts and seeds are full of antioxidants (but fat-soluble!) and essential nutrients that the human body just needs.

Protein. The best choices here are eggs, fish, seafood from a sustainable source and poultry.

Fiber-Rich Foods. You can have lentils, beans, chickpeas and all the gluten-free “grains” like quinoa, buckwheat, millet or amaranth. For this week we’ll skip the oats since most varieties are contaminated with gluten.

Healthy Fats. Coconut oil, olive oil and avocado are the best choices here. Although you’ll see below – I use a little bit of toasted sesame oil every now and then, because I simply love the flavor. It’s not the healthiest oil you can have, but I am okay with that. Don’t add it to your meals if you don’t want to.


Why Eat Dairy-Free & Gluten-Free?

One really important reason to cut out dairy and gluten from your diet, at least for a little bit, is to find out whether or not you have an intolerance to those foods.

Dairy and gluten are two of the most common food allergens, but when we’re eating them on a regular basis we’re not really noticing it that much.

However, those intolerances might still be there and could be making us feel less than our best. So to find out we’ll do the seven days, more would be great – if you can. Then after those are over and if you want to go back to eating dairy and gluten, start adding them one at a time. The important thing here is really ONE at a time, so you can find out which foods actually cause a “bad” reaction in your body.

For example, regular milk might make you sick, while yogurt might be tolerated just fine. (that’s actually shown for acne patients!)

Same with gluten. Eating bread, which has a high glycemic index might make you feel miserable, while cooked bulgur (also contains gluten, but has a lower glycemic index) might be just fine for you.

This is very much like a mini elimination diet, but we’re only cutting out these 2 major food allergens.


Reduce Inflammation?

Eating dairy-free and gluten-free can also help reduce inflammation in the body, if you do have an intolerance to those foods.

Reducing inflammation inside your body is important, because it’s linked to the development of major diseases like heart disease, diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer’s, autoimmune diseases and even acne. Low grade, chronic inflammation also naturally develops as we get older, so it’s a good idea to start doing something about it, even when we’re younger and don’t necessarily feel its effects yet. Following an anti-inflammatory diet with lots of vegetables, good fats, fiber and a lower glycemic index (not necessarily low carb!) is one way to do it.

Of course, there’s more to the anti-inflammatory diet than just avoiding certain foods, but eliminating food allergens is an important part.

The recipes you’ll find below can be considered anti-inflammatory, as they’re rich in antioxidants, have a low glycemic index, a good omega-6/omega-3 ratio and aren’t full of saturated fat.


Meal Prep For The Week

Glass Meal Prep Containers (2 Compartment)

If you don’t have much time to cook on weekdays, it’s a good idea to make some of these recipes ahead. Many of them can be stored in the fridge for 3-5 days – just use airtight meal prep containers like these. They’re a great long-term investment – BPA-free, they look great, they keep your food fresh and they help with portion control.

I personally love making ahead the Mediterranean Salmon Bowl, the Avocado Chicken Salad and my 5-Minute Mediterranean Bowl. Follow the instructions in the individual recipes, so that your food stays fresh for more than a day!


7-Days Of Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Recipes

7-Day Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Meal Plan and Challenge with healthy and tasty anti-inflammatory recipes to have more energy, feel better and maybe even lose weight! The challenge includes dairy-free and gluten-free recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner and you can meal prep or make ahead most of them. Also included: dairy-free and gluten-free grocery list and printable meal planner | Anti-Inflammatory Diet | Clean Eating For Beginners

The recipes below are just meal ideas for you to use during the next seven days. If you do have other go-to gluten-free and dairy-free recipes, please, feel free to use them.

All of the recipes below are, of course, also refined sugar-free. Some of the breakfast recipes use a little bit of honey to make them sweeter. Honey might not have a low glycemic index, but it does come with anti-inflammatory properties and we’re using it in moderation.


Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Breakfasts

4- Ingredient No-Bake Cookies

Healthy No-Bake Cookies with almond butter! These paleo no-bake cookies are the perfect healthy treat. They're great as a post- and pre-workout snack as well. This snack recipe is gluten-free, vegan (use maple syrup) and paleo.

Made with almond butter, cashews, flaxseed and some honey, these are simple, yet super tasty and keep well in the fridge for a few days. You might want to double the recipe, as these are also a great snack and very quickly gone. Recipe is here.


Simple Chia Pudding

Chia pudding recipe - what to do with cashew milk?

Make this simple chia pudding the night before and top with berries and some chopped nuts for an easy and healthy breakfast! Recipe here.


Green Breakfast Smoothie

Easy green breakfast smoothie recipe - 3 ingredients and 5 minutes to make this delicious green smoothie for breakfast in the morning! Perfect for a post- or pre-workout snack as well!

With almond butter and banana this 3-ingredient smoothie is actually filling enough to be a quick and easy healthy breakfast. Feel free to mix in some soaked chia seeds after blending to make it even more nutritious. Recipe here.


Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Salads & Bowls (Great For Lunch)

5-Minute Mediterranean Bowl

5-Minute Mediterranean Bowl! Try this healthy lunch meal prep recipe - you prep everything and keep all parts in separate containers in the fridge (except salad - it takes a minute). Arranging this beautiful & easy healthy bowl with quinoa & hummus takes around 5-minutes! It's vegan & gluten-free!

This vegan gluten-free bowl recipe has been a part of every single clean eating challenge thus far, I know and I’m not trying to hide it. It’s one of my go-to recipes as it’s healthy, easy to make and so delicious with the hummus and tzatziki! Recipe here.


Avocado Quinoa Detox Salad

Avocado Quinoa Detox Salad - healthy anti-inflammatory salad recipe

Do not be scared by the word detox in the title! When I posted this recipe, I was going through a stage in my life, where I thought everything should be called detox. And this quinoa salad recipe really is healthy and detoxifying, but it’s also fresh, full of flavor and antioxidants. Recipe here.


Avocado Shrimp Salad.

Healthy Low Carb Avocado Shrimp Salad

Switching things up to something that doesn’t contain quinoa and has shrimp instead. The original recipe calls for yogurt in the dressing, but instead, you can use tahini and a Tbsp of water or this cashew sauce + the rest of the dressing ingredients. Recipe is here.


Tomato, Basil And Chickpea Salad

Easy basil, tomato chickpea salad - a delicious healthy salad recipe

Very simple, yet delicious chickpea and tomato salad, it’s ready in about 10-15 minutes. Recipe here.


Meal Prep Avocado Chicken Salad

Healthy avocado chicken salad: easy low carb recipe that is high-protein, filling and delicious! This chicken recipe comes with a meal prep option, is gluten-free and paleo, also great for a quick dinner or lunch! With egg, avocado, olives and vegetables this low-carb chicken salad is super satisfying! Clean eating recipe

Pretty simple avocado and chicken salad that you can make ahead, it’s low carb, gluten-free and paleo. Recipe here.


Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Dinners


Mediterranean Salmon Bowl

Mediterranean Salmon Bowl - a healthy dinner idea that is easy, full of flavor, super satisfying and ready in less than 30 minutes! This healthy salmon recipe comes with a meal prep option and can easily be made keto and low carb by using low-carb zucchini hummus (recipe provided). | clean eating dinner recipe

One of my favorite meals on this blog – easy to make and so full of flavor! We’ll change things up a little bit by not adding feta cheese to the salad, using some chopped olives instead and using the cashew garlic sauce my sister made instead of a yogurt sauce (although the sauce is optional!). Recipe here.


Cauliflower Fried Rice

Cauliflower fried rice recipe! This is an easy dinner recipe that is low-carb, gluten-free and vegetarian! This cauliflower rice recipe will also go well with chicken or shrimp! | Clean Eating For Beginners

I guess nothing new to most people at the time I’m posting this, but this year was the first time I made cauliflower fried rice and actually really liked it. This is a vegetarian version with only eggs and vegetables and I used tamari sauce, which contrary to soy sauce is actually gluten-free. Yes, it was a shock to me that soy sauce actually contains gluten as well. Recipe is here.


Red Lentil & Broccoli Soup

Red lentil broccoli detox soup

Another recipe from the time in my life everything needed to be “detox”. And again, it’s true as well, as this healthy soup is loaded with detoxifying broccoli and spices, but most importantly – it’s very delicious! Make sure to add some salt at the beginning, so that the soup doesn’t turn out bland. Recipe here.


Garlic Shrimp In Tomato Sauce

This garlic shrimp is made with only 5 ingredients and is ready in only 15 minutes!

What might surprise you about this super tasty dish is that it is made in 15 minutes and with only 5, that’s right 5 ingredients: shrimp, tomatoes, dill, olive oil and garlic. My sister made it for us and it was amazing, I still have beautiful haunting dreams about it. We did eat it with bread though. To keep it gluten-free, you can serve this with gluten-free pasta, quinoa, rice or over zucchini noodles for a low carb version. Recipe here.


Egg Roll In A Bowl

This 20-Minute egg roll in a bowl with chicken is an easy and healthy dinner recipe that is low carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, rich in fiber and comes with an easy paleo option! This chicken recipe has lately become one of my go-to quick and healthy weeknight dinners!

Never knew, I’d become such a huge fan of cabbage! But this recipe was all over the internet and I decided to make my own version with chicken. It was totally worth it. I’ve been making this almost every week now and it always tastes amazing. Again use tamari sauce or coconut aminos for a gluten-free option. Recipe here.


Black Bean Quinoa Bowls

Black Bean Quinoa Bowl - easy healthy dinner recipe you can meal prep on Sunday. This clean eating recipe is vegan, gluten-free and full of flavor.

This black bean and quinoa bowl is vegan, gluten-free and full of flavor! Recipe here.


Coconut Curry Shrimp Soup

Curry Shrimp Soup - Low carb, gluten-free dairy-free.

When my sister was doing the keto diet she made this coconut curry shrimp soup with only chopped zucchini and no noodles or rice in it. Keto? No thanks, I don’t have the self-discipline of a marine. Still, I tried it and it was incredible. Like I was eating actual Thai food, but it was at my sister’s place. Keto diet did not last, but she’s still making this soup and I cannot blame her, it’s so perfect and so easy to make. Recipe is here.

(Side note: Now I noticed I shared only shrimp recipes from my sister’s blog…she does eat other things as well though, and most of them are healthy. If you haven’t, you can check out her blog Her Highness, Hungry Me here).


Snacks

If do need snacks to get you through the day here are some great options:

  • hummus with vegetables
  • this vegan cream cheese with vegetables
  • raw almonds, cashews or walnuts
  • fresh fruit like apples, pears, peaches or berries
  • you can also use the energy balls as a snack


Meal Planner Printable

Free weekly meal planner printable to plan and meal prep!

I eat intuitively (never thought there was an actual term for this!), so I probably won’t be sticking to an exact meal plan), but if you like to plan out your meals, feel free to download and use this meal planning printable. It’s free and it’s here.


Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Grocery List

This is an overall gluten-free and dairy-free grocery list for all the recipes I shared above. Please make sure to adjust for the meals you’d like to make in the provided meal planner.


Produce:

  • Spinach
  • Banana
  • Tomatoes
  • Broccoli
  • Cauliflower
  • Arugula
  • Avocado
  • Cabbage
  • Carrots
  • Red pepper
  • Garlic
  • Onion
  • Scallions
  • Zucchini
  • Parsley
  • Cilantro
  • Mint
  • Dill
  • Cucumber
  • Lettuce
  • Berries
  • Lemon
  • Radishes
  • Jalapeno

Protein

  • Salmon
  • Shrimp
  • Chicken Breast or Thighs (skinless, boneless)
  • Ground Turkey or Chicken (for the egg roll in a bowl)
  • Eggs

Pantry

  • Quinoa
  • Chickpeas, canned
  • Black beans, canned
  • Lentils
  • Tomato paste
  • Curry paste (gluten-free)
  • Tamari sauce
  • Olives
  • Honey
  • Olive oil
  • Sesame oil
  • Vinegar
  • Mustard
  • Coconut milk

Seeds And Nuts

  • Almond butter
  • Cashews
  • Sesame seeds
  • Chia seeds
  • Flaxseed
  • Walnuts
  • Favorite nut milk (or make your own cashew milk)
  • Tahini
  • Sunflower Seeds


Herbs and Spices

  • Turmeric
  • Coriander, ground
  • Crushed Red Pepper
  • Cumin, ground
  • Mint, dried
  • Ginger, ground
  • Black pepper

Gluten-free Dairy-Free Grocery list to easily make gluten-free and Dairy-Free Recipes

You can download the grocery list in and other free resources in PDF here.



Wow, can you believe it took me 6 hours to put this post together? I’m kinda exhausted and really do hope you find the recipes, printable and this post helpful! Let me know if you have any questions by leaving a comment here, on Pinterest or on my Instagram which is very rusty right now.


Other Meal Plans You Might Like:

  • 7-Day Clean Eating Challenge (The First One)
  • 7-Day Vegan Clean Eating Challenge
  • Clean Eating Challenge #2 (Lower Carb!)
  • Clean Eating Challenge #3 (Hydration!)

7-Day Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Meal Plan and Challenge with healthy and tasty anti-inflammatory recipes to have more energy, feel better and maybe even lose weight! The challenge includes dairy-free and gluten-free recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner and you can meal prep or make ahead most of them. Also included: dairy-free and gluten-free grocery list and printable meal planner | Anti-Inflammatory Diet | Clean Eating For Beginners

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