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If your little ones have a milk allergy, here's a treat that is not only dairy-free but it's one they can help make and share with their friends!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup coconut oil (I used extra virgin)
• 1/2 cup cocoa
• 1/4 cup honey

Directions:

Gently melt the coconut oil to liquid if in a solid state. Combine liquid coconut oil and cocoa until smooth. Mix in honey. Refrigerate for at least one hour (or until preferred hardness) in a lightly greased container (greased with coconut oil).

Nutrition Information:

• Calories170
• Protein 1g
• Carbohydrates 12g
• Fat 14g

Makes ~8 servings

Submitted by: Jessica Snell

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Here's a mac & cheese dish that your little one might help making as well as eating!

Ingredients:

• Pasta (Your child's favorite kid)
• Olive Oil
• 2-3 Slices of vegan cheese
• A few tablespoons of soy milk or Neocate

Directions:

Cook pasta according to box instructions. Drain pasta. Add olive oil in pan and mix with pasta. Add cheese and stir over low heat until cheese is melted and mixed in. Add soy milk or Neocate to help cheese melt and give a smoother texture. Don’t forget to sprinkle on some vegan grated topping!

Nutrition Information:

*Nutritional value will depend on which ingredients you choose.

Submitted by: Michele Michnowski

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Hosting or attending a Thanksgiving dinner can be stressful for all of us but if your little one has food allergies, this day can be especially stressful. We’ve compiled a list of helpful resources to help you ensure a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving feast.

Guides:

• Kids with Food Allergies Guide to Thanksgiving A great guide for celebrating Thanksgiving at school, home or away from home. This guide provides allergy-friendly activities & crafts, recipe ideas and tips for staying safe AND having fun.

• The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network’s Guide to Gathering for Thanksgiving This guide lists the steps to follow to ensure your little one with food allergies stays safe on Thanksgiving.

Food and Recipes:

The turkey is traditionally the staple of a Thanksgiving feast. Remember to check for hidden allergens that may be added during the processing or preparation of the turkey. Gravies and sauces may contain hidden allergens so check the ingredients. Below is a list of some allergy-friendly variations to the traditional thanksgiving dishes. Check out the recipes to make sure all of the ingredients will be safe for your little one.

• Allergen-free Sweet Potato Casserole
• Allergy-friendly mashed potatoes
• Some Allergy-friendly stuffing recipes:
  • Wild Rice and Cranberry Stuffing with Walnuts
  • Gluten-free, Dairy-free turkey stuffing
• Allergy-friendly herb biscuits
• Allergy-friendly cranberry sauce
• Allergy-friendly Desserts:
  • Allergy-friendly Old-fashioned Apple Pie
  • Dairy-Free, Soy-Free Pumpkin Pie
• General tips and recipes:
  • Basic Recipe substitutions for food allergies
  • Neocate Food Allergy Cookbook
  • Whole Foods dairy-free holiday recipes
  • Whole Foods gluten-free holiday recipes

Helpful Articles for Celebrating Thanksgiving with Food Allergies

• Food Allergy Etiquette for Thanksgiving and Holiday Parties

• Thanksgiving with Food Allergies

• An Allergy-free Thanksgiving on the Horizon

• Thanksgiving Survival Tips

• Turkey, Mistle Toe and Food Allergies?

• Food Allergy Travel Tips: You Can Take it with You

Do you have any allergy-friendly recipes or holiday tips to share? Any question about recipe substitutions? Ask away!

- Mallory

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Looking for a yummy milk-free chocolate treat for your little one? This chocolate pudding recipe should hit the spot! Adding flavors like vanilla and cherry vanilla provide variety.

Ingredients:

• 12 scoops Neocate Nutra
• 3 scoops Neocate Junior, chocolate
• ~ 3 Tbsp water

Directions:

Mix until smooth, add water as necessary. Should be consistency of thin paste.Refrigerate 30-45 minutes.

Note: Add 1 dropper Wisdom Natural Sweetleaf Liquid Stevia Vanilla Creme (in health food aisle) or add scant 1/16th teaspoon of a Neocate Cherry Vanilla flavor packet.

Nutrition Information Per Serving:

• Calories 370
• Protein 8g
• Carbohydrates 50g
• Fat 16g

Submitted by: Teresa Fristoe

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On behalf of all of us here at Nutricia North America, we want to wish you and your families a very happy, healthy holiday season! We’ll return January 5^th with another year of blogging! Until then, we’ll leave you with some festive recipes and a toast to 2010!

“May this year be without reflux and gas, Let colic and eczema be things of the past! Allergy relief and GI health await, Cheers to 2010 from your friends at Neocate!”

Milk-Free Hot Chocolate

• 4 scoops Neocate Junior Chocolate
• 4 ounces water
• 2 tsp sugar (optional)

Heat water on the stove or in the microwave. Remove from heat, allow to cool and add Neocate powder and sugar. Stir well. Top with marshmallows (check the label to be sure the brand is appropriate for your child’s dietary restrictions).

Calories: 170
Protein: 5.2g Fat: 7g
Carbohydrate: 22.5g
Calcium: 183mg
Vitamin D: 1.8mcg

Milk-free Peppermint Shake:

• 6 scoops Neocate Junior unflavored
• 6.5 ounces water
• 1 cup Organic Rice Dream® Vanilla Frozen Dessert if tolerated, or alternatively, add 1 cup crushed ice
• 1/8^th tsp peppermint flavor (be careful, a little goes a long way!)
• 2 tsp sugar (optional)

Add all ingredients except Neocate powder into the blender and mix until smooth. Next, add Neocate powder and mix on low setting until blended. Pour and serve. Makes 1-2 servings. If your child drinks smaller servings, pour half and store the remaining shake in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Tip: Remember using the Old-fashioned peppermint sticks as a straw? Try using it with this shake! Check ingredients because brands will vary. Alternatively, you could use candy-striped straws, which you can find at most party stores!

Calories: 409
Protein: 8g
Fat: 18g
Carbohydrate: 54g
Calcium: 295mg
Vitamin D: 206mcg

See you next year!!!

- Mallory

With the school year back in full swing, we wanted to share with you a tasty, healthy and safe after-school snack. This “Milk-Free Shake” is made with Neocate Nutra, a hypoallergenic, amino acid-based semi-solid medical food that is a good source of calcium and Vitamin D. You can also vary the recipe by substituting other tolerated fruits for the banana in this shake. Enjoy!

Milk-Free Banana Shake

8 scoops (37 g) Neocate Nutra powder

2 fl oz water

½ cup banana, sliced

2 ice cubes

Blend all ingredients until smooth. Pour into container and enjoy.

Yields 1 serving.

Calories 240
Protein 4 g
Carbohydrate 42 g
Fat 7 g
Calcium 254 mg
Vitamin D 2mcg

For other snack ideas, check out the Neocate Nutra Recipe Guide.

-Mallory

These words are music to allergy parent’s ears…

However, did you know that some formulas made for babies with milk allergies are NOT produced in an entirely milk-free environment? Many allergy moms and dads don’t realize this.

We surveyed parents of kids with food allergies recently and were surprised at the results:

57% of parents thought their child’s formula was manufactured in a 100% milk-free environment, but when we asked about the specific products, only 38% of them were actually manufactured 100% dairy-free.

At the same time, 99% of the parents surveyed said they were concerned about the risk of their children consuming a food allergen. No surprised there!

Vigilant allergy parents have a lot to look out for – from the fine print on food labels to how/where everything you put into your child’s mouth is manufactured. It is definitely tiresome, but definitely worth it.

Since food allergies cause roughly 30,000 emergency room visits a year, this is something to take note of! As an allergy parent, remember that advertising can be tricky. As of right now, Neocate Infant, Necoate Jr. and EO28 Splash are the only amino-acid based products that are manufactured in a 100% milk-free environment.

Overall, make sure you double check your choice of formula for your child with your pediatrician. You can never be too careful with food allergies!

- Sarah