If you have food allergies and are preparing for emergencies or natural disasters, here are gluten free dairy free pantry staples to consider keeping in your kitchen. We’ve included a printable staples list and 60+ gluten free and dairy free recipes using pantry staples!
Living with food allergies presents some unique circumstances with preparing for things like weather emergencies. The typical stock-up on ramen and mac and cheese doesn’t work for most people with food allergies, so we put together a list of allergy friendly pantry staples for you.
Our list of gluten free dairy free pantry staples is also downloadable and printable so you can take it with you to the store.
We also included a great list of recipes that you can make with allergy friendly kitchen staples! Keep reading for your list and the recipes that follow ❤️
Gluten free and dairy free pantry staples
Here’s a list of gluten free and dairy free pantry staples that are great to keep on hand for national health emergencies, weather emergencies, etc.
When you’re preparing your pantry for emergencies, it’s best to focus on whole foods and staple items first and then packaged foods, snacks, and treats second.
Most of these items listed are also soy free and nut free as well depending on what brand you’re choosing, so they are great items to have if you have multiple food allergies.
Please remember when you’re preparing for emergencies not to stockpile beyond your needs! Be considerate of others and leave something for other families.
I included Amazon links for most of these items so in case you can’t find these in local stores during times of panic buying, you can hopefully find them on Amazon!
Just remember to check the ingredient labels on all of the items I’ve linked. I’ve linked brands that I often buy, but I can’t vouch for changed ingredients, cross contamination of nuts, or labeling discrepancies, so do your due diligence before buying items I’ve linked here.
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Also note that this list isn’t comprehensive, you may have personal needs that aren’t included in this list!
- Canned coconut milk
- Canned coconut cream
- Powdered coconut milk
- Powdered rice milk
- Shelf stable non-dairy milk (whatever fits your food allergies)
- Gluten free all purpose flour
- Sorghum flour if you can’t have rice flour
- Gluten free bread or roll you can freeze* (BFree is great if you can find it locally since it’s not often online)
- Canned fruit
- Canned tuna (look for very low sodium varieties without vegetable broth, which contains soy if you have soy allergies)
- Canned chicken (look for ones with few additives)
- Canned vegetables (check labels for allergens)
- Gluten free dairy free crackers (we also have cracker recipes to make some!)
- Gluten free dairy free cereal
- Gluten free oats (rolled, quick, or steel cut)
- Cooking oil
- Baking essentials (salt, baking powder, baking soda)
- Ground flaxseed (if you use this for baking as an egg replacement)
- SunButter (or other nut and seed butters that fit your allergies)
- Dry beans or canned beans (an Instant Pot or other pressure cooker is a great way to cook dry beans!)
- Dry, uncooked rice
- Instant rice or precooked rice
- Cream of rice cereal
- Quinoa
- Instant potatoes
- Freeze dried fruits
- Freeze dried vegetables
- Jerky or meat sticks
- Trail mix
- Dried fruit
- Canned or shelf stable broths/stocks
- Canned or shelf stable soups
- Gluten free pasta
- Canned pumpkin
- Frozen vegetables*
- Frozen fruit*
- Frozen potatoes*
- Frozen meats and poultry*
*Skip frozen food items if you’re stocking up for bad weather where you might lose power.
For natural disasters where you can potentially lose power, stick with kitchen staples like canned food items, dry rice, canned beans, or freeze-dried items that don’t rely on refrigeration or freezing.
Gluten Free Dairy Free Pantry Staple Recipes from The Fit Cookie
If you have food allergies and are preparing for an emergency, here are gluten free dairy free recipes using mostly pantry staples! The recipes are shared from breakfast, snacks, main dishes, and desserts, organized in that order.
Pantry Staple Breakfast Recipes
Gluten Free Buttermilk Pancakes (Vegan)
Craving some yummy buttermilk pancakes on the weekend but you have food allergies? Make our Gluten Free Buttermilk Pancakes! Our buttermilk pancakes are also tree nut free, dairy free, egg free, vegan, and can be made sugar free as well).
Gluten Free Pumpkin Spice Instant Pot Oatmeal
Make this delicious Pumpkin Spice Instant Pot Oatmeal for weekend breakfasts or breakfast meal prep! It’s easy to make, gluten free, dairy free and vegan, and can be made sugar free.
Whole Grain Gluten Free Buckwheat Pancakes (Vegan)
Start breakfast off right with these delicious and easy Whole Grain Gluten Free Buckwheat Pancakes (they’re vegan too!). They are also free of cane sugar and can be made completely sugar-free if you like.
Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Granola Bars (Dairy Free)
Craving granola bars that are simple, chewy, and better for you than store-bought? Make some of our best Gluten Free Granola Bars at home pack them for snacks and lunch! These also make awesome school snacks since they’re peanut free.
Gluten Free Baked Oatmeal (Vegan)
Meal prep your weekday breakfast with our delicious Gluten Free Baked Oatmeal! It’s full of fresh fruit and it’s whole grain, healthy, and allergy friendly. Omit fresh strawberries if needed.
Gluten Free Cinnamon Roll Pancakes (Vegan)
Make some Gluten Free Cinnamon Roll Pancakes for your next allergy friendly breakfast or brunch! These are fun to make and are nut free and vegan.
Banana Sunflower Seed Granola (Gluten Free & Vegan)
Looking for a great meal prep breakfast recipe that’s lower in sugar and allergy friendly? Make this gluten free and vegan Banana Sunflower Seed Granola recipe on Sunday and have it for breakfast and snacks the rest of the week!
Easy Paleo Pumpkin Muffins (Egg Free)
If you’re eating grain free, don’t give up on your baking. Make some of these moist Paleo Pumpkin Muffins! These Paleo Pumpkin Muffins are easy to make and also egg free and vegan.
Paleo Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie Muffins {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, No Refined Sugar}
Paleo Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie Muffins. All the flavors you love from pecan pie in a muffin with a pecan crumble topping. Gluten-free, dairy-free and no refined sugar.
Savory Breakfast Bowl
A yummy Savory Breakfast Bowl is what I would love to wake up to every single morning. Roasted Idaho® potatoes, roasted tomatoes, sliced avocados, sunny side up egg, arugula, and drizzles of sriracha to top it all off. A breakfast bowl of dreams…
Vegan Banana Flax Muffins (Gluten Free)
Start your morning off with these delicious Vegan Banana Flax Muffins that taste like banana bread, they’re gluten free and nut free too!
Easy Oatmeal Pancakes (gluten free) Recipe
The ingredients that go into my oatmeal bowl got turned into this stack of gluten-free, super Easy Oatmeal Pancakes!
Vegan Buckwheat Pancakes
Naturally gluten-free these light & fluffy Vegan Buckwheat Pancakes are perfect way to start your day. With added oats & gentle hint of cinnamon & banana they’re wholesome & really delicious. Choose your favourite toppings & enjoy!
Peanut Butter Overnight Oats (Vegan + GF)
These Peanut Butter Overnight Oats are super creamy, satisfying and nutritious. They're the best make-ahead breakfast and are easily customisable to suit your dietary needs and preferences.
Banana Oat Vegan Muffins | Gluten-free
These banana oatmeal vegan muffins are wholesomely delicious! They are packed with healthy ingredients like oat flour, bananas, applesauce, almond milk, and spices and can be served for breakfast, snack, dessert, or any time!
Healthy Oatmeal Breakfast Bars To-Go (Gluten Free, Vegan)
Healthy oatmeal breakfast bars (gluten free, vegan) made by using a mixture of gluten free rolled oats and dried fruits. Soft and chewy and no refined sugar added. Great for a to-go breakfast or healthy snack, kids will love them too.
Cinnamon Coconut Granola
This easy, gluten-free cinnamon coconut granola is one of my family’s favorites. With only a few, naturally gluten-free ingredients, it’s a win for breakfast. And it’s even easy enough that my kids can make it themselves!
Instant Pot Buckwheat Porridge
Instant Pot Buckwheat Porridge is wonderful, affordable comfort food, a gluten-free alternative to oatmeal, for a nourishing hot breakfast. This version is soaked overnight (easy!) to reduce antinutrients.
Healthy Breakfast Bars Recipe (Gluten-Free & Vegan)
These are the BEST Healthy Breakfast Bars ever! I have eaten one every day for over a decade (seriously)! This easy recipe is made in one bowl in 30 minutes, and is loaded with fiber, protein & omega-3s to keep you full all morning long! Plus they’re gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar free and vegan!
Snack recipes
Gluten Free Graham Crackers (Vegan)
If you’re having a difficult time finding graham crackers that fit your allergies, make some of your own at home! These crispy and delicious gluten free and vegan graham crackers are perfect for lunch box snacks, s’mores, recipes, and more.
Gluten Free Garlic Herb Crackers (Dairy Free)
Homemade crackers are great for healthier appetizers and snacks! Our Gluten Free Garlic Herb Crackers are whole grain, dairy free, and peanut free too.
Fudgy Chocolate Protein Bites (Paleo)
Add more protein to your snack with these yummy Fudgy Brownie Protein Bites! They are gluten free, dairy free, peanut free, and paleo.
Gluten Free Salted Caramel Chia Energy Bites (Vegan)
Satisfy your sweet tooth cravings the healthy way with these Salted Caramel Chia Energy Bites. They’re sweet, all-natural, gluten and dairy free snacks made with oats and chia seeds!
Homemade Cinnamon Sugar Crackers (Gluten Free)
Mix up a whole grain sweet snack at home with these dairy free and gluten free Cinnamon Sugar Crackers – they’re vegan and nut free!
No Bake Chocolate Chip Oat Bars (Gluten Free and Vegan)
Craving something sweet but still healthier than cookies or candy? Make some of these No-Bake Chocolate Chip Oat Bars that are perfect for summer (no oven needed!), and they’re gluten free, vegan, and peanut free.
Coffee Chocolate Chip Protein Bites (Gluten Free)
These Coffee Chocolate Chip Protein Bites only taste indulgent, but they are actually healthy! These bites are gluten free and dairy free with a nut-free option, and they have a bit of protein and coffee to power you through your day.
The Creamiest Instant Pot Hummus
Make the Best Instant Pot Hummus with this no soak chickpeas recipe! With just a few pantry ingredients, you can easily make a classic hummus that is super smooth and silky. Serve it up as an appetizer, dip, or snack. Also great for adding to salads, wraps and sandwiches.
Gluten Free Pineapple Oatmeal Bars (Vegan)
Our Pineapple Oatmeal Bars are perfect for breakfast, snacks for the beach, or lunchbox snacks for school. They are gluten free, dairy free, vegan, and can be made lower in sugar as well.
Chocolate Cherry Pecan Energy Balls Recipe (Plant-Based & Gluten-Free)
Dried cherries, dates and crunchy pecans combine for an all-natural burst of heart-smart nutrition to help you power through the day.
Coconut Rough Bliss Balls
Made with only 5 simple ingredients, these coconut rough bliss balls are going to become your new go-to bliss ball. They also make a perfect addition to your child’s lunchbox! Free from dairy, gluten, grains nuts, eggs and refined sugar.
Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites
A chocolate chip cookie dough that you don’t have to worry about eating? Check out the secret ingredient in these egg-free, Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites and make this delicious treat for yourself ASAP.
Keto Lemon Poppy Seed Bites {Paleo, Gluten-Free, Vegan}
These Keto Lemon Poppy Seed Bites taste like a dense, rich, lemon poppy seed muffin - but way healthier and are paleo, gluten-free, and vegan.
Chocolate Date Energy Balls Recipe (Vegan & Paleo)
No-Bake Chocolate Date Energy Balls Recipe! These healthy energy balls are made in 5 minutes with 8 ingredients and they taste like brownie bites! They are vegan, Paleo gluten-free and have no refined sugar, but you’d never know it! They’re also freezer-friendly!
Main dishes, sides, and breads
Creamy Chicken Corn Chowder (Instant Pot & Slow Cooker)
This delicious Creamy Chicken Corn Chowder is the ultimate allergy friendly comfort food! It can be cooked in both the Instant Pot and the slow cooker/CrockPot, plus it’s dairy free and gluten free.
Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Soup (Gluten Free)
Our Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Soup is the ultimate allergy friendly comfort food! Our delicious soup recipe is gluten free, dairy free, and soy free. It’s perfect for chilly winter evenings and makes a big enough batch for leftovers.
Slow Cooker Smoky Beef Barbacoa (Gluten Free)
Save time on weeknight dinners with this delicious Slow Cooker Smokey Beef Barbacoa. It’s gluten free and you can serve it over rice or make tacos!
Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Chili (Gluten and Bean Free)
This Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Chili is so easy to make: toss together, slow cook for 5-6 hours, and you’re set! Plus, this recipe is tummy friendly with no beans, dairy, or gluten.
Gluten Free Cornbread with Dairy Free Honey Butter
Serve this moist and delicious Gluten Free Cornbread with your favorite stew or chili for cold nights. It’s gluten free, egg free, dairy free, and nut free! Top it with our delicious homemade dairy free Honey Butter.
Cilantro Lime Instant Pot Quinoa (Gluten Free)
This delicious and quick Cilantro Lime Instant Pot Quinoa is easy to make and is the perfect side dish for your favorite Southwest or Thai entree!
Gluten Free Drop Biscuits (Vegan)
Want some easy and allergy friendly biscuits for your breakfast or dinner? Make a batch of our super easy Gluten Free Drop Biscuits, they are dairy free and egg free!
Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe (Less than 5 Minutes)!
Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe! 5 minutes and 9 ingredients results in the best pizza sauce you will ever have! Gluten-free, paleo-friendly, dairy-free, & vegan!
Easy Homemade Salsa Recipe (Restaurant Style, 5 Minutes, + Video)
This Homemade Salsa Recipe is ready in 5 minutes and is the best restaurant-style salsa! This easy salsa is made with canned tomatoes and doesn't require any chopping/prep work because it's made in the blender! A perfect appetizer to serve to last-minute guests!
Creamy Dairy Free Mac and Cheese
Get your comfort food fix with this delicious and super creamy dairy free mac and cheese that’s easy to make with ingredients you most likely have on hand! Our recipe is also gluten free, peanut free, has a vegan option, and is made without cashews.
Dairy Free Sausage Alfredo Pasta (Gluten Free)
Our delicious mushroom and sausage alfredo pasta is a great dinner for weeknights since it comes together in under 40 minutes, even less if you make the alfredo sauce ahead! Our recipe is dairy free, gluten free, and made without cashews.
Dairy Free Alfredo Sauce (No Cashews)
Our versatile dairy free alfredo sauce is perfect for adding on top of your favorite allergy friendly pasta or other dishes! This recipe is thick and creamy, flavorful, and is made without cashews and doesn’t require a food processor.
Creamy Garlic Dairy Free Mashed Potatoes - No Milk Recipe
These CREAMY Garlic DAIRY FREE Mashed Potatoes are the best! Enjoy this easy to make vegan mashed potatoes recipe that uses broth and olive oil instead of milk! Perfect for everyday dinner or Thanksgiving - you won't believe how good and healthy these are!
Jamaican Rice and Peas Recipe
Seasoned with garlic, ginger, and thyme, Jamaican Rice and Peas is a uniquely irresistible rice dish made with coconut milk, allspice berries, and kidney beans.
Sesame Noodles (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Nut-Free, Soy-Free)
Super simple, easy and delicious Sesame Noodles made with wholesome ingredients. Gluten-free, vegan, nut-free and soy-free.
Easy Red Beans and Rice Recipe
Easy Red Beans and Rice Recipe - A faster version of traditional Creole red beans and rice, this hearty recipe is made with smoked sausage, red kidney beans, and vegetables such as onion, celery, and green bell pepper.
Dairy Free Broccoli Cheese Soup (Gluten Free)
We made one of our favorite soups allergy friendly! Our dairy free Broccoli Cheese Soup is also gluten free and soy free and has an easy vegan option. This soup tastes amazing with chopped bacon added to it as well!
Vegan Baked Curry Risotto (One Pot, No Stir, Pantry Recipe!)
This creamy, unbelievably easy baked curry risotto was my delicious response to the Cans Get You Cooking challenge. You'll be surprised how perfect the results are!
Easy Black Bean Soup (30 Minute Meal!)
Packed with hearty plant based protein, vegetables and spices, this quick and Easy Black Bean Soup is perfect for a cozy weeknight meal.
Quinoa Spaghetti with Roasted Tomatoes, Capers and Pine Nuts (Gluten Free)
Gluten Free Quinoa Spaghetti with Roasted Tomatoes, Capers and Pine Nuts - A perfect weeknight meal!
Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup {gluten free}
This Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup is loaded with spicy flavors and tender shredded chicken. It’s ready in under 30 minutes and tastes great as leftovers the next day. Your family will thank you for this one! {gluten free}
Gluten free pasta bake
Gluten free pasta bake recipe – fusilli pasta made from chickpeas in a rich creole style tomato sauce and topped with melt-in-your-mouth oozing vegan cheese
15 Minute Spicy Peanut Butter Noodles
Starving but don’t have time to cook?! This spicy peanut butter noodle recipe is just for you. It’s vegan, gluten free, easy to whip up, and packed with delicious peanut flavor.
Vegan 3-Bean Chili
This Vegan 3-Bean Chili makes a quick, easy and healthy meal that’s perfect for those busy weeknights! You can also make up a batch and store it in the freezer for a meal in a pinch! {Vegan & gluten-free}
Southern-style Salmon Croquettes (GAPS, Paleo, Whole30)
Made with inexpensive canned salmon, these Southern-Style Salmon Croquettes are a low-carb/keto pantry meal that you can make in less than 30 minutes!
Gluten-Free Beef Chili {Dairy-Free}
The Best Gluten-Free Chili! This easy chili recipe is made with ground beef, beans, and a simple homemade blend of chili seasonings in just 30 minutes. Chili is also naturally dairy-free.
Easy Vegan Chickpea Curry
Craving a meatless meal? This Vegan Coconut Chickpea Curry is an easy one-pot meal that can be made in less than 30 minutes. The ingredients are simple and minimal prep work is required! {vegan, gluten-free & dairy-free}
The Best Tuna Patties
A quick, easy, and budget-friendly recipe for tuna patties that are crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside and bursting with tons of flavor from simple ingredients like onion, mustard, spices, and fresh lemon.
Italian White Bean Soup
A warming, filling, and boldly flavored Italian white bean soup, so tasty and hearty, a burst of flavors ready in 25 minutes.
Instant Pot Ham and Bean Soup
Old fashioned Instant Pot Ham and Bean Soup is a hearty recipe your entire family will love! This easy to make broth based soup uses dry navy beans to make it a cheap meal.
Vegan Red Lentil Soup (Gluten Free + Easy to Make)
This spiced Vegan Red Lentil Soup is a warm, comforting meal that comes together in just 45 minutes. It’s full of flavor from ginger, garlic, and spices, with a luxuriously rich texture. It’s perfect with a squeeze of lemon to brighten things up!
Dessert recipes
Vegan No Bake Cookies (Gluten Free)
One of my favorite family cookies we made around the holidays, made vegan and gluten free: Chocolate No Bake Cookies! These are a favorite around our house and so addicting.
Gluten Free Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes (Nut Free)
Even if you have food allergies, you can still indulge a little! These Gluten Free Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes are top 8 allergen free and delicious. They’re vegan, nut free, peanut free, soy free, and fit many special diets.
Gluten Free Sugar Cookies (Allergy Friendly)
These no-chill and no-roll Gluten Free Sugar Cookies are super easy to make and can be eaten as-is or dressed up for any holiday or occasion! Our sugar cookies are not only gluten free, but they’re also vegan and nut free.
Gluten Free Sunbutter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Our Sunbutter chocolate chip cookies are a delicious peanut free alternative to peanut butter cookies and taste amazing! These are soft and chewy, with options for making these crunchy if you prefer. Our cookies are gluten free, dairy free, and vegan.
Vegan One Bowl Fudge Brownies (Gluten Free)
Looking for an allergy friendly brownie recipe? Make a batch of these Vegan One Bowl Fudge Brownies that are gluten free, nut free, and made with simple ingredients you probably already have in your pantry!
Vegan Chocolate Coconut Cream Pudding (Dairy Free Pudding)
Chocolate Coconut Cream Pudding is a creamy, decadent, dairy free pudding treat to quench your sweet tooth with only 3 ingredients!
Delicious Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies
Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies are healthy cookies with no flour and no sugar that tastes out of this world! A clean, low carb recipe!
Dairy Free Chocolate Quinoa Crunch Bars.
These dairy free chocolate quinoa crunch bars are a delicious way to get your chocolate fix! These are refined sugar-free, gluten free, and healthier than store-bought chocolate crunch candy bars.
Edible Cookie Dough Recipe (The BEST!)
Enjoy this eggless edible cookie dough recipe by the spoon! It’s simply delicious and made with a handful of whole ingredients, including almond flour and maple syrup. It’s taste, so easy to make, and comes together in minutes!
No-bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies (gluten-free, vegan)
These no-bake chocolate oatmeal cookies are wonderfully chewy, easy to make and are vegan and gluten-free. With a nut-free option.
Sarah Jane Parker is the founder, recipe creator, and photographer behind The Fit Cookie. She’s a food allergy mom and allergy friendly food blogger of 12 years based in Wyoming. Sarah is also an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, ACE Certified Health Coach, Revolution Running certified running coach, and an ACE Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist
This is SO invaluable right now! Thank you for this amazing resource!
Thank you for letting me include one of your recipes Lindsey! 🙂