Lactose-free recipes for Christmas

Friday, 9 December 2011 12:39 PM

Are you lactose intolerant - or do you have guests who can't eat dairy or gluten coming for Christmas? The makers of Rice Dream have posted online dairy and lactose-free recipes for the 12 days of Christmas that everyone can enjoy.

The festive recipes are suitable for vegetarians and can also be gluten free, wheat free, soya free and seed free, making them ideal for Christmas guests with different needs or tastes.

An estimated 5% of UK adults are lactose intolerant. Rice Dream recipes include apple and spice muffins, a pear and chocolate smoothie, fennel and potato dauphinoise, roasted mulled plums with vanilla custard and toasted sweet nuts and a pear, apricot and cinnamon porridge.

Nutritionist Fiona Hunter said: “We understand that it can sometimes be very difficult for people who are lactose intolerant to enjoy the festive breaks because they have to constantly watch what they are eating. So we have created some easy recipes for the 12 days of Christmas so those millions of adults in the UK that are lactose intolerant can join in the festive fun without having to worry.”

You can find the recipes online here.

As part of the festive spirit Rice Dream is are giving away a free 50p money off coupon, too.

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