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5 Dessert Recipes That Respect Your Allergy Boundaries [Slideshow]

Anne

Jan 31, 2020

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As many as 32 million Americans have at least one food allergy, some of which can be fatal. Eating in a way that respects your food allergies is crucial for your health, and at times it can feel tedious. Even though you have an allergy, no matter the severity, you still need to treat yourself to dessert just like everybody else. Dessert is an essential part of life. Perhaps the most delicious part of life.

If you believe you may have a food sensitivity, take this quiz to find out more.

Allergies and Ingredients

Unfortunately, some of the most common food allergies are also a few of the most common dessert ingredients. Milk/dairy, eggs, nuts, soy, and wheat all top the list. Often found in cakes, cookies, pies, and more, it may seem hard to find a dessert that respects your allergy boundaries.

That’s why we’ve compiled a list of recipes that avoid the most common allergens, because here at GR8NESS we believe that no person should ever have to go without dessert.

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Dairy-Free Cheesecake

A must-try for anyone who is lactose intolerant or has a milk and dairy recipe, this dairy-free cheesecake recipe is out of this world. It's also entirely vegan. Instead of traditional milk, the recipe uses coconut cream, cashews, and vegan cream cheese. Sweet and creamy, you won't even notice that this cheesecake is dairy-free, and we bet your friends and family won't either.

Find the recipe here.

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Egg-Free Chocolate Cake

If you have an egg allergy, it can be difficult to find a cake that doesn't include the ingredient. This recipe is here to save the day. Both egg and butter-less, the recipe calls for either traditional or soy milk, so if you have a dairy allergy as well, this cake still meets your dietary needs. With a total prep and cook time of just 45 minutes and ingredients that you already have right at home, you can't go wrong.

Find the recipe here.

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Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Craving chocolate chip cookies but have a gluten allergy or intolerance? No problem. The cookie recipe calls for almond flour and a gluten-free all-purpose flour that has xanthan gum to help hold the mixture together. Note: If you have a dairy or a nut allergy, this isn't the recipe for you as it does contain milk, eggs, and almonds.

Find the recipe here.

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Nut-Free Salted Caramel Chocolate Brownie

Wow. The name says it all; this nut-free recipe is a must-try. Made with brown sugar, dulce de leche, and dark chocolate, these brownies take just 45 minutes to bake and are sure to keep a smile on your face all day. Double-check the dulce de leche package at the store to make sure that it's not processed in a factory with nuts.

Find the recipe here.

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Soy-Free Lemon Zinger Bars

Soy can be a tricky ingredient to avoid, but with this recipe, you can make your own dessert at home in under an hour to satisfy your sweet tooth. Made with just five ingredients, including gluten-free rolled oats, dates, apricots, lemons, and warm water, it's super simple and super tasty. Even better, these lemon bars are just 60 calories per serving.

Find the recipe here.

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Anne is a GR8NESS Contributing Writer, covering mental health, self-development, body, health, and pet care. She believes that self-betterment comes from addressing all aspects of the mind, body, and soul. When she’s not writing, you will definitely find her giving her dog belly rubs and reading the first half of every book she buys.

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