Lactose-free recipes

Lactose-free here means the recipe contains no dairy products that have lactose in them – no milk, yoghurt, quark, cream, cream cheese or soft cheese, and no butter. Aged hard cheeses like parmesan or Alpine cheese, which naturally contain hardly any lactose, are fine, as are ghee and plant-based alternatives like oat or coconut milk. Still check the label on ready-made products such as stock or chocolate. This isn’t medical advice. If you have a medical condition, talk to your GP or a dietitian.

All lactose-free recipes

Berry smoothie bowl with spinach and chia seeds – 380 kcal
Vegan Mediterranean lentil soup with turmeric and lemon – 380 kcal
Coconut protein bars with chocolate (no-bake) – 190 kcal
Vegan creamy hummus and veg bowl – 340 kcal
Vegan turmeric and ginger juice with orange – 95 kcal
Quick banana and oat cookies – 180 kcal
Quick beef steak strips on baby spinach – 440 kcal
Vegan almond butter date bites – 210 kcal
Vegan vanilla no-bake fudge – 294 kcal
Gluten-free oven-baked sweet potato fries – 260 kcal
Mango chia pudding with coconut yoghurt – 280 kcal
Vegan yellow Thai curry with veg – 380 kcal
Bread-free courgette and carrot fritters – 210 kcal
Vegetarian broccoli and cheese fritters – 340 kcal
High-protein creamy chicken strips with mushrooms – 450 kcal
Gluten-free chicken shawarma plate with tahini – 510 kcal
Vegan banana chocolate pudding – 250 kcal
Quick chicken vindaloo – 360 kcal
Fried cauliflower rice with garlic prawns – 230 kcal
Vegan raspberry chia pudding with coconut yoghurt – 250 kcal
Vegan creamy edamame noodle salad – 460 kcal
Vegan beetroot and kombucha juice – 85 kcal
Keto avocado chocolate shake – 340 kcal
Vegetarian millet and veg patties for the lunchbox with peas and cheese – 325 kcal

Frequently asked questions

Is lactose-free the same as dairy-free?

No. Dairy-free means no dairy products at all. Lactose-free means no milk sugar. Aged hard cheese and ghee are dairy products but contain hardly any lactose – so they can appear here.

Does parmesan contain lactose?

Hardly any. Long-aged hard cheeses like parmesan, Alpine cheese, Emmental or pecorino contain less than 0.1 g lactose per 100 g. In Germany, that’s the limit below which a food may be called lactose-free.

Can I use lactose-free milk in any recipe?

Yes. Lactose-free milk, yoghurt or cream behave just like the regular products in cooking and baking. Recipes that call for them specifically are included in the list.