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Dietary Substitutions for Monster Mayhem

We strive to accommodate the needs of all families. Below please find recommended substitutes for our Rad Families with dietary restrictions, compliments of Stephanie Dreyer at VeegMama, a lifestyle blog sharing new approaches to healthy living through food, wellness, and personal fulfillment.
 
Gluten-Free
Monster Mash Meatloaves >> Use gluten-free breadcrumbs, or make your own using gluten-free bread.
Broccoli Swamp Fritters >> Use gluten-free flour.
5-Eyed Breakfast Bake >> Serve with gluten-free toast.
 
Dairy Allergy
Monster Mash Meatloaves >> Use a dairy-free butter, such as Earth Balance. Use a dairy-free milk, such as soy or almond.
Broccoli Swamp Fritters >> Use a dairy-free grated Parmesan cheese, such as Go Veggie! Foods.
5-Eyed Breakfast Bake >> Omit the cheese, or use a dairy-free cheese, such as Kite Hill’s Ricotta.
 
Egg Allergy
Monster Mash Meatloaves >> Use the equivalent of two flax eggs instead of regular eggs: Mix 2 tablespoons of flaxseed meal with 5 tablespoons of water. Let rest 5 minutes to thicken.
Broccoli Swamp Fritters >> Use a flax egg instead of a regular egg: Mix 1 tablespoons of flaxseed meal with 2.5 tablespoons of water. Let rest 5 minutes to thicken.
5-Eyed Breakfast Bake >> Omit steps 8-10, and instead crumble 4 ounces of tofu on top.
 
Vegetarian
Monster Mash Meatloaves >> Use a meatless “ground beef,” such as Beyond Meat’s Beyond Burger. Crumble the “meat” of 6 patties together for this recipe.
 
Vegan
Monster Mash Meatloaves >> Use a meatless “ground beef,” such as Beyond Meat’s Beyond Burger. Crumble the “meat” of 6 patties together for this recipe. Use a dairy-free butter, such as Earth Balance, and a dairy-free milk, such as soy or almond. In place of eggs, use 2 flax eggs: Mix 2 tablespoons of flaxseed meal with 5 tablespoons of water. Let rest 5 minutes to thicken. Make sure the Worcestershire sauce you use is vegan.
Broccoli Swamp Fritters >> Use a dairy-free grated Parmesan cheese, such as Go Veggie! Foods. Use a flax egg instead of a regular egg: Mix 1 tablespoons of flaxseed meal with 2.5 tablespoons of water. Let rest 5 minutes to thicken.
5-Eyed Breakfast Bake >> Omit steps 8-10, and instead crumble 4 ounces of tofu on top. Use a dairy-free cheese, such as Kite Hill’s Ricotta