We strive to accommodate the needs of all families. Below please find recommended substitutes for our Rad Families with dietary restrictions, compliments of Stephanie Dreyer at VeegMama, a lifestyle blog sharing new approaches to healthy living through food, wellness, and personal fulfillment.

Gluten-Free

Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Cookies >> Use gluten-free flour.

Gingerbread Muffins >> Use gluten-free flour.

Pizza Wreath >> Use gluten-free flour.

Dairy Allergy

Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Cookies >> Use dairy-free butter, such as Earth Balance.

Gingerbread Muffins >> Use dairy-free butter, such as Earth Balance.

In place of buttermilk, add 1 Tbsp lemon/lime juice or vinegar to 1 cup of dairy-free milk—mix well and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before using.

Pizza Wreath >> Use dairy-free mozzarella shreds (such as So Delicious, Daiya, Follow Your Heart, or Parmela Creamery) and dairy-free grated Parmesan cheese (such as Go Veggie!).

Egg Allergy

Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Cookies >> Use the equivalent of one flax egg instead of a regular egg: Mix 1 Tbsp flaxseed meal with 2 ½ Tbsp water. Let rest 5 minutes to thicken.

Gingerbread Muffins >> Use the equivalent of two flax eggs instead of a regular egg: Mix 2 Tbsp of flaxseed meal with 5 tablespoons of water. Let rest 5 minutes to thicken.

Vegetarian

Pizza Wreath >> Use vegan pepperoni (such as Tofurky), or replace pepperoni slices with halved cherry tomatoes or sun-dried tomatoes.

Vegan

Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Cookies >> Use dairy-free butter, such as Earth Balance. In place of an egg, use 1 flax egg: Mix 1 Tbsp flaxseed meal with 2 ½ Tbsp water. Let rest 5 minutes to thicken.

Gingerbread Muffins >> Use a dairy-free butter, such as Earth Balance.

In place of buttermilk, add 1 Tbsp lemon/lime juice or vinegar to 1 cup of dairy-free milk—mix well and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before using.

Use the equivalent of two flax eggs instead of a regular egg: Mix 2 Tbsp flaxseed meal with 5 Tbsp water. Let rest 5 minutes to thicken.

Pizza Wreath >> Use dairy-free mozzarella shreds (such as So Delicious, Daiya, Follow Your Heart, or Parmela Creamery) and dairy-free grated Parmesan cheese (such as Go Veggie!).

Use vegan pepperoni (such as Tofurky), or replace pepperoni slices with halved cherry tomatoes or sun-dried tomatoes.