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Easy lactose-free recipes

No milk, cream, butter or fresh cheese: recipes made for people who are lactose intolerant, every bit as delicious as the originals.

  • No cream, butter or fresh cheese
  • Plant milks welcome
  • 111 recipes in 30 min or less
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The most-cooked lactose-free recipes on CookinBreak.

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Everyday cooking, without giving it a second thought.

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Swapping an ingredient, spotting hidden pitfalls, setting up your kitchen: the little things that make every day easier.

  • Plant milks

    Oat and soy for sauces and crêpe batter, almond for desserts, coconut for curries and in place of cream.

  • Aged cheeses

    Comté, Parmesan and aged Emmental have almost no lactose left: many lactose-intolerant people digest them just fine.

  • Hidden lactose

    Sandwich bread, deli meats, instant mashed potatoes, sauces and ready meals often contain it: read the ingredient list.

  • Butter in cooking

    For cooking, olive or canola oil replaces it easily; for baking, use a neutral oil or vegan butter.

Desserts without milk or butter

Coconut milk, oil or applesauce stand in for dairy.

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Your questions

What's the difference between lactose-free and dairy-free?

Lactose is the sugar in milk. A “lactose-free” product can still be dairy (lactose-free milk, aged cheese); a dairy-free recipe contains no dairy at all.

What can I use instead of milk in a recipe?

A plant milk, in the same amount: oat or soy for savory dishes and batters, almond or coconut for desserts.

Does butter contain lactose?

Very little, but some. People who are very sensitive prefer oil, vegan butter or clarified butter (ghee).

Are vegan recipes lactose-free?

Yes: a vegan recipe contains no dairy, so no lactose.