Need dairy free options for weight gain!

[medicmama]

I am looking for diary free options for packing on the pounds on my 8 y/o. He has been dairy free for about a year due to moderate allergy. since June he has lost about 5 pounds. We are waiting to see a nutritionist. the only thing he does not like is avocado ( too slimy) But I could mash it into something. Any other high fat foods or Supplements?

He had surgery in June for Pharyngeal flap placement.(a procedure to correct the airflow during speech) and was not able to eat due to eat/ drink for 2 weeks.( due to swelling/pain) He was treated for dehydration,but has never regained the weight. The other 2 pounds I think he's lost due to the fact we were trying to fatten him up with dairy products. Now they are a nono.

Tia!!!

[mumkimum]

Coconut milk - the high fat kind (of course), it can get added easily to a lot of things.

Eggs, if those are okay. Tortillas and tortilla chips can also be significantly higher in fat than other breads too (and dairy free).

[wholewheatchick]

I was just going to say coconut milk, too. You can use it to replace both the oil and the milk/water in baked goods, too. It's pricey, but generally worth it. Can he eat nuts and nut butters? Those are great, too.

[medicmama]

Originally Posted by wholewheatchick

I was just going to say coconut milk, too. You can use it to replace both the oil and the milk/water in baked goods, too. It's pricey, but generally worth it. Can he eat nuts and nut butters? Those are great, too.

Nuts are great he can and does eat those but can't bring to school ,and since he cant do milk or nuts for school snack bars are out.

I didn't know that coconut milk could be used as milk/oil in baked goods!

[dachshundqueen]

Hummus with tahini in it, or EVOO too.

Cashew butter. Granola can actually be pretty high calorie.

Protein powder plus coconut milk plus bananas and greens in an opaque cup.

Liz

[medicmama]

Originally Posted by dachshundqueen

Hummus with tahini in it, or EVOO too.

Cashew butter. Granola can actually be pretty high calorie.

Protein powder plus coconut milk plus bananas and greens in an opaque cup.

Liz

good ideas keep them comming!

Why the opaque cup?

[kjbrown92]

For school, we stick stew in a thermos for DS.
Gravy made with the drippings of whatever meat you're roasting
We use coconut milk in smoothies, ice cream, and in baking, and I make coconut milk yogurt (to use as yogurt or to make savory dips for veggies).
Pine nut ricotta (awesome on pizza, pine nuts are high in fat)
bacon, sausage
sweet potato-bacon hash
potato chips
eggs (fried in coconut oil, scrambled, mini quiche [with coconut milk], hard boiled, poached)
salmon (and other fatty fishes)

what types of food does he like? And maybe we can help you figure out how to add some calories to the things he already likes.

I have lots of dairy free recipes on my blog: www.kathysrecipebox.com (searchable by allergen; we're dairy/soy/gluten/corn free plus others)

[medicmama]

Originally Posted by kjbrown92

For school, we stick stew in a thermos for DS.
Gravy made with the drippings of whatever meat you're roasting
We use coconut milk in smoothies, ice cream, and in baking, and I make coconut milk yogurt (to use as yogurt or to make savory dips for veggies).
Pine nut ricotta (awesome on pizza, pine nuts are high in fat)
bacon, sausage
sweet potato-bacon hash
potato chips
eggs (fried in coconut oil, scrambled, mini quiche [with coconut milk], hard boiled, poached)
salmon (and other fatty fishes)

what types of food does he like? And maybe we can help you figure out how to add some calories to the things he already likes.

I have lots of dairy free recipes on my blog: www.kathysrecipebox.com (searchable by allergen; we're dairy/soy/gluten/corn free plus others)

I lost the link to your recipie box and couldnt remember who you were,thanks!


He will eat anything! I feel the only things that go to school are fruit and vegi. going out to geta case of coconut milk today!

[mousebandit]

What brand coconut milk are you all using? The ones I'm seeing have soy or other weird ingredients in them. I did see a Wilderness Family brand powdered coconut milk that only had two other things in it, but I'm hesitant to get any of them. Is there anything out there that is JUST coconut milk? Can I make my own from young coconuts?

Mouse Bandit (who has a 19 lb. 17 mo. old, and is starting to worry)

[kjbrown92]

I use Aroy-D (get it at the Asian market). It doesn't have guar gum in it (or soy) and it's full fat. I tried Goya and another brand that now say "gum free" on it or something like that but it was very thin.

[birdword]

I'm a nutritionist and get this question a lot. I recommend flax seed oil (so worth the price), I like to pour a little on soup, rice, pasta, or veggies right before I eat them (just don't let it get too hot). I find this much easier that taking spoonfuls of it. Also nut butters are great, you can make an easy smoothie with a banana, a few tbsp. nut butter, and some soy milk (chocolate's good!). Calories are often easier to consume when you drink them, because it doesn't make you feel so full. Bananas are a high calorie snack and can be dipped in chocolate and rolled in nuts and stuck on a popsicle stick and frozen (fun snack and activity to make). You can also make a high-calorie trail mix with nuts, dried fruit, and granola which is easy to bring to school (or anywhere) to munch on. Good luck!

Also . . I use native forest organic coconut milk, yummy and great for anything from curry to pudding.

[Sol_y_Paz]

Originally Posted by birdword

I'm a nutritionist and get this question a lot. I recommend flax seed oil (so worth the price), I like to pour a little on soup, rice, pasta, or veggies right before I eat them (just don't let it get too hot). I find this much easier that taking spoonfuls of it. Also nut butters are great, you can make an easy smoothie with a banana, a few tbsp. nut butter, and some soy milk (chocolate's good!). Calories are often easier to consume when you drink them, because it doesn't make you feel so full. Bananas are a high calorie snack and can be dipped in chocolate and rolled in nuts and stuck on a popsicle stick and frozen (fun snack and activity to make). You can also make a high-calorie trail mix with nuts, dried fruit, and granola which is easy to bring to school (or anywhere) to munch on. Good luck!

Also . . I use native forest organic coconut milk, yummy and great for anything from curry to pudding.

What great ideas

[dogmom327]

Nut flours are a great way to get lots of calories and protein into otherwise baked goods

[Ruthla]

What are the specific rules about what you can send to school, and does he have any other allergies besides eggs?

Is sunflower seed butter allowed at his school? I've heard of schools that allow it because it's a seed, not a nut, and I've heard of other schools that don't allow it because "it looks too much like peanut butter and it's too confusing." Sunflower seed butter is high in fat and protein, and similar in flavor and texture to peanut butter, making it a "kid friendly food."

If he can have eggs, then he can eat mayonaise or mayonaise-based spreads/dips. Those can be used as veggie dips or as a sandwich spread along with lunch meats (even leftover meats you've cooked yourself.)