This dairy-free gelato is the perfect treat for anyone and everyone!
Did you know that this week (May 10-May 16) is National Food Allergy Awareness Week? It’s time that we can bring attention to food allergies and how dangerous they can be. Today 1 in 13 kids has a food allergy. I am so blessed that my boys don’t have any allergies that we know of (and probably won’t since they eat everything under the sun!) but my sister-in-law deals with food allergies with her four kids every day. That is why today I, along with 6 of my blog buddies, are sharing allergy friendly recipes.
Since summer time is coming up I wanted to create a cool treat that was easy to make and allergy friendly. Most food allergies come from 8 foods: milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soybean. I have always been a fan of gelato and when I looked online to see how it was made, almost every ingredient was on the Big 8 list.
So I got creative and did some research to see how I could get around those. I used soy milk instead of regular milk, (I know soy, but when talking with my sister-in-law she said soy milk is usually safe. You can also use coconut milk) and mixed cornstarch and water to replace the eggs. I was a little nervous as a I put the gelato in the freezer to set up but one bite from my boys and they were hooked! It tasted good! This recipe is so easy to make and with only 5 ingredients it’s easy on the wallet too!
Dairy Free Raspberry Gelato
Ingredients
- 2 cups soy milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 5 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1 6 oz package raspberries blended
Instructions
- Place a metal container in freezer to have chill
- Heat soy milk over medium heat for about 5 minutes (or until small bubbles start to appear)
- Whisk together cornstarch and water.
- Add sugar to cornstarch mix and stir until combined.
- Pour hot milk into mix and stir until combined.
- Fold in pureed raspberries.
- Place mixture into chilled container and freeze for 7 hours.
- Remove gelato from container and blend again to break up (about 10-15 seconds)
Notes
1 Tbsp cornstach + 1 Tbsp water= 1 egg
Food allergies are a very real thing and can be hard to eat around. To kick off National Food Allergy Awareness Week we are giving away the Blendtec Designer 625 Series with a Twister Jar! You can enter through the Rafflecopter below. Be sure to check out all the other yummy allergy friendly recipes too! And for more ways Blendtec can help make your food allergy meals easier and some awesome tips check out this post from Holly, Blendtec’s in house dietitian.
1- Orange Julius- Dessert Now, Dinner Later 2- Lemon Curd- Bite of Delight 3- Tomato Soup- Jonesin’ For Taste 4- Coconut Milk- Food Apparel 5- Pina Colada Agua Fresca- Tried & Tasty 6- Raspberry Gelato- Tastefully Frugal 7- Chia Seed Pudding- The Things I Love Most
Amanda Adriansen says
dairy intolerance and craving for ice cream, so this would be one of my first to try! looks yummy!
Amy L says
I have a mild intolerance to dairy and wheat. I’d love to try making my own almond butter in a Blendtec blender.
Lindsey says
I’d use it to make my morning smoothie!
Adriana Gonzalez says
I am Lactose intolerance and i would love to try the Raspberry Gelato recipe.
sandra says
no known food allergies though I get hives quite often. I may start with a simple fruit smoothie
Nathalie Brault says
lemon curd-bite of delight please
MPaula says
No food allergies or intolerance but I try to eat a wide variety of food. I want to make seed and nutters in the Blendtec.
N Bear says
I don’t have any issues with foods, but I just try to minimize the things that are less than healthy. I would like to try that gelato recipe.
Cheryl Abdelnour says
I have no food allergies. I would like to try the Raspberry Gelato.
Jason says
I don’t have any food allergies or issues, but I do sometimes cook for some that do. The first thing I’d make would be smoothies.
Alona Y says
I don’t have any allergies or intolerances, but many of my family members do. I’d like to try out the chia seed pudding recipe.
CLC says
I’m looking forward to trying the gelato and to making modifications using other fruits. My family has some gluten sensitivities.
Sandy says
I am blessed to say that I have no known food allergies or intolerances. I choose to eat a mostly vegan diet of whole foods.
Hedy says
Looks yummy…trying to make it as soon as I buy some strawberries.
Lorena Keech says
No food allergies that we are aware of. We’re excited to make our morning smoothies.
Donna Y says
I’m gluten intolerant, but I’m currently dairy-free and soy-free….among many other things….due to a nursing baby who apparently wants to hassle me. š I’d make smoothies, sauces, and hummus!
Emily Endrizzi says
No, I don’t have any food allergies or intolerances. I am most excited to try the tomato soup recipe. It looks yummy!
Vicky Carlson says
I have sensitivity to many additives and preservatives. I’d be so happy to make the Blender Lemon Curd! š
Jessica L. says
My husband and I don’t have any food allergies and so far, my children don’t either. I really want to try your copycat Dole Whips recipe!
Jessica L. says
No allergies here š and I’m looking forward to trying your copycat Dole Whip recipe. (This may be a duplicate post and that is not intended. My computer is running slowly, I think I hit enter too many times, and then didn’t see my post…SO sorry, please delete if necessary) š