Allergy Friendly Nutrition with Lisa Woodruff, RDN
Welcome! Small Steps for Joyful Eating with Food Allergies provides resources to help families & individuals manage food allergies while nurturing a healthy relationship with food. No food allergies? No problem! My recipes are allergy-friendly, which means anyone can enjoy them.
Are you new to food allergies? Start with these posts, then click on the Food Allergy Life link above.
As a food allergy mom AND dietitian, I understand the importance of quick, family-friendly recipes and meal planning ideas. When it comes to nutrition, I promote weight-neutral, common-sense approaches to help families find a healthy balance.
Looking to learn more about my nutrition philosophy? Start here:
5 Ideas to “Be A Food Allergy Helper” in Your Child’s Classroom
Parents of children without food allergies - this post is for you. We see those of you who want to offer your support but don’t quite know how. So here are 5 ideas on how you can “Be A Food Allergy Helper” in your child’s classroom this year.
Sunflower Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Sunflower Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft and chewy with a delicious roasted-flavor. This recipe is an allergy-friendly option for those with nut allergies!
Allergy-Friendly Runza Casserole
Allergy-Friendly Runza Casserole is a hearty yet satisfying take on the ground beef and cabbage-filled bread pocket that is infamous in Nebraska and surrounding states.
Patriotic Frozen Banana Pops
Patriotic Frozen Banana Pops are a cool, refreshing addition to your red, white, and blue celebration. Enjoy this allergy-friendly recipe as a snack or fun side at your holiday meal!
Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies
Chocolate Chip Pecan cookies are egg-free & peanut-free, yet so delicious with a fudge-like center. This allergy-friendly recipe can be easily modified to accommodate wheat-free, milk-free, and nut-free.
Allergy-friendly Pancakes
Allergy-friendly Pancakes are lightly, fluffy, and egg-free! Plus, they make a great canvas for self-portrait pancakes using sliced fruit and vegetables. This is a fun summer meal for kids and kids-at-heart to enjoy together!
Banana Nut Bread
Banana Nut Bread is soft, tender, and loaded with nutty flavor. This baked egg recipe uses ground nuts to safely expose toddlers and young kids to pecans or walnuts.
Be A Food Allergy Helper!
May 8-14 is Food Allergy Awareness Week, a time to help raise awareness about food allergies and anaphylaxis. I’ve got lots of great social media content to share, including allergy-friendly recipes and my new children’s book release!
Wheat-free Pizza Crust
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and that means it is heart-shaped pizza time! Plus, the differences between wheat-free and gluten-free.
The Teal Pumpkin Project
October is here and that means falling leaves, cooler weather, and of course, Halloween! But for food allergy parents, Halloween can be especially terrifying. Here are 7 ideas to make trick-or-treating more inclusive this year.
Sauerkraut & Pork Roast
In honor of Oktoberfest this weekend, I decided to make a German-inspired pork roast. This slow cooker recipe is quick to prepare and offers countless options to reuse leftovers creatively.
Restaurant-Style Salsa
What to do with that bumper crop of tomatoes? Make restaurant-style salsa! This recipe is quick, easy, and so delicious. It’s great for a fall tailgate or as a side dish.
The End of My Nursing Journey & Thoughts on Infant Feeding
It’s been nine months since I had a peanut butter sandwich. Keep reading to learn what a peanut butter sandwich have to do with infant feeding choices and parent-child feeding dynamics.
Egg-free Birthday Cupcakes
What is the secret to egg-free baking? It turns out there is no magic substitute for eggs in a cake. My secret is the process that I use to mix the ingredients together - the reverse creaming method.
Easy Ideas for Non-food Birthday Celebrations
Does your school have a no-food treat policy? When my son wanted treats for his birthday, I brainstormed a list of 12 easy non-food items he could bring to celebrate with his classmates. Enjoy!
Zucchini Pizza Bites
Extra zucchini in the fridge? Picky eaters at home? Need a food allergy friendly meal or snack? Want to get kids in the kitchen with you? Zucchini pizza bites to save the day!
Deconstructed Meals and Family Nutrition
What is a deconstructed meal? What does it have to do with family nutrition? Read more about the Satter Division of Responsibility in Feeding and find examples of my favorite deconstructed meals.
What is a CSA???
What is a CSA? Good question! CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. Still confused? You’re not alone - Farmer Rachel from ARNKA Acres will help me explain more!
What to do with Picky Eaters…
Anyone else struggle with kids that are picky eaters? I recommend using the Satter Division of Responsibility in Feeding to help restore balance and enjoyment at mealtimes.
Beetroot Puree and Egg-Free Beet Brownies
Beetroot puree is easy to make. It can be used as a red-dye alternative or to replace egg in baking. Learn how to make puree from a beet and try my egg-free beet brownie recipe!