5 Lactose-free Dessert Recipes For Your Child

Surely, the moment of dessert is the time most expected by your little one when you go to eat with him. If either of you is lactose intolerant, here you can learn how to make 7 incredible lactose-free desserts for your child and family.

When you are a parent, what you want most is to pamper your little one. Therefore, it is important to learn how to make delicious snacks for him. Undoubtedly, love is also shown from the kitchen.

Today many people suffer from lactose intolerance. This results in digestive discomfort when they consume a sweet that contains milk. If this is the case with your child, the ideal is to opt for great lactose-free desserts.

What are the best lactose-free dessert recipes for your child?

Surely, your child’s palate is somewhat varied and exquisite. When suffering from lactose intolerance or not having milk in the house, the options for the menu can be reduced, but at Mejor Con Salud we help you with that.

There is a great variety in lactose-free dessert recipes for your child. If you are in a hurry and want to make a quick snack, you can cook several that do not require the use of the oven. Some of these can be ice cream or vegan flan.

1. Rice pudding with soy milk

This first recipe is ideal for your child due to its light ingredients. You can even avoid childhood obesity, since it does not have cholesterol. In turn, it has a high content of vitamins and minerals necessary for human growth.

Ingredients

• 4 cups of soy milk (1 liter)
• ½ cup of rice (100 g)
• 3 tablespoons of sugar (45 g)
• The zest of 1 lemon
• A cinnamon stick
• Cinnamon powder for decoration (optional)

Preparation

1. Put the soy milk, the rice, the cinnamon stick and the lemon peel in a pot. Heat over low heat for thirty minutes, stirring constantly. We suggest that you reserve a little soy milk to dissolve the sugar.
2. Dissolve the sugar in the milk to now incorporate it into the mixture. Stir to fully integrate for fifteen minutes.
3. Turn off the heat, remove the lemon peel and the cinnamon stick. Divide the mixture into individual plates and garnish with ground cinnamon.

2. Swedish apple pie

Apple pie is one of the best Swedish inventions. If you want to surprise your child, one of the best options would be to make this dessert with him.

Ingredients

• 3 apples (about 500 g)
• ⅔ cup of ground almonds (100 g)
• ½ cup of vegetable margarine (150 g)
• 4 tablespoons of flour (60 g)
• ½ cup of sugar (100 g)
• 2 eggs
• ½ sachet of baking powder
• A teaspoon of cinnamon (5 g)

• Icing sugar (optional)

Preparation

1. We turn on the oven at 180 ºC
2. In a bowl, mix the sugar with the margarine, previously melted, and the eggs.
3. We add the ground almonds, the flour and the yeast to continue beating.
4. We peel the apples and grate them.
5. We cover a removable round mold with baking paper, pour half of the dough and spread it with a spatula.
6. Place the grated apple and cinnamon on top. Then, we finish with the rest of the dough and spread it again to cover the apple.
7. We let it cook in the oven for 30 minutes (if it is with rice flour or cornstarch it would be 35 minutes).
8. Once cooked, we let the cake cool down. We will leave it for two hours in the fridge before unmolding it.
9. Finally, we put icing sugar on top. When serving, heat the cake for 30 seconds in the microwave.

3. Vegan flan

Do you think it is possible to make a flan without eggs and milk? The answer is yes! As lactose-free desserts are necessary for your child, we present a smooth, delicious option with a touch of caramel just for him.

Ingredients

• 2 cups of soy milk (500 ml)
• 4 tablespoons of chickpea flour (60 g)
• ½ cup of water (125 ml)
• 4 teaspoons of cornstarch (20 g)
• 1 teaspoon of agar agar (5 g)
• 1 ¼ cup granulated sugar (250 g)
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable margarine (40 g)
• Water (required amount)
• 4 teaspoons of vanilla essence (20 ml)
• 1 lemon
• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon (5 g)

Preparation

1. We will start by placing ¼ cup of sugar with the cornstarch in a container and stir very well.
2. We combine the chickpea flour in half a cup of water. Mix very well and add to the cornstarch with the sugar.
3. We will mix everything evenly until we achieve a very thick mixture that will make a little foam on top.
4. In a small pot we will put the soy milk together with the vanilla essence and the lemon peel and we will bring to a boil.
5. Once very hot, we will add the previous mixture and let everything cook together, stirring the pot at times, to prevent it from sticking or burning.
6. After five minutes, remove from heat and immediately add the margarine. Stir very well so that the mixture is homogeneous.
7. In another ¼ cup of water mix a teaspoon of agar agar and add to the entire preparation. Now, keep the mixture ready.
8. To make the caramel, combine a cup of sugar with a pinch of water in a pot, just covering the sugar in the pot.
9. When the caramel begins to take color, add 1 glass of hot water (200 ml), little by little.
10. Cook over medium heat for about 3 minutes or until the caramel turns a transparent, medium-weight brown color.
11. To finish, place a little of the caramel in a large container or in several placemats and on top, the flan.
12. Let the flan cool down to room temperature. Once it cools down, store it in the fridge for at least two hours, ready to eat!

4. Ice cream without milk

If your little one prefers a cold dessert, you can make an ice cream without milk together. With this recipe, you can make the flavors that you like the most, and even have a tasting with each other.

Ingredients

• 2 units of the fruit (bananas and mangoes are ideal for base, but other fruits can also be used)
• 1 glass of vegetable milk (coconut, oatmeal, rice, soy, almond or hazelnut) (200 ml)
• 1 cup of vegetable cream (soy or oatmeal) (200 g)
• ½ cup of soy yogurt (100 g)
• 1 egg

Preparation

1. You must chop the fruits into pieces and then pass it to the blender. When finished, transfer the mixture to a bowl and put it in the freezer for at least two hours.
2. When removed from the freezer, place the mixture in a blender or grinder until creamy.
3. Add the fruits in said mixture according to the flavor you want. Leave in the blender until smooth and serve to your liking!

5. Muffins or beetroot cupcakes

Beets have vitamins, minerals, and fiber. It brings multiple benefits to your health, so don’t hesitate to add it to your favorite snacks.

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ¾ cup of sugar (about 150 g)
• ¾ glass of vegetable oil (150 ml)
• 2 cups of flour (240 g)
• 1 tablespoon of yeast (15 g)
• 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon (15 g)
• ½ teaspoon of liquid vanilla (3 ml)
• 2 cups of cooked and grated beets (400 g)
• 1 cup of chopped walnuts (150 g)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 ºC  while you prepare the muffin tray with the curled paper capsules.
2. Mix the flour, cinnamon and yeast.
3. Beat the eggs with the sugar until they double in volume. Also add the vanilla. Then add the oil little by little, continuing to beat. Next, add the flour mixture by the spoonfuls, beating on low speed. For the blender and add the grated beets. Continue mixing with a spatula with enveloping movements to distribute it throughout the dough.
4. Add the chopped walnuts and stir with a spatula.
5. Divide the dough into the paper capsules and bake for 20 minutes. Then, let the muffins cool on a wire rack.

Conclusions

The kitchen is a great time to share with your little one. If you have already chosen lactose-free desserts for your child, you can now plan a family afternoon with him and enjoy a great snack.

There are lactose-free desserts that are made in twenty minutes and others in an hour. According to your time, you can choose the ideal one to fulfill all your duties for the day. In this way, you can surprise your little one with a new recipe.