Snacks, Sides & Dips
Balsamic Sautéed Garlic Scapes
With an easy 5 ingredient list, try this garlic scapes recipe for familiar flavors with creative IBD-friendly ingredients.
Danielle Gaffen, MS, RDN, LD
Snacks, Sides & Dips
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These snacks for ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s can help you maintain a healthy diet and meet your nutrient needs throughout the day.
Breakfast
Gluten-Free Lemon Blueberry Muffins
Introducing our delicious gluten-free lemon blueberry muffins! They’re suitable for both Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis, and made primarily with almond flour and eggs.
Danielle Gaffen, MS, RDN, LD
Lunch/Dinner
Gluten-Free Turmeric Chicken Nuggets
If you’re in search of a meal that is friendly to IBD, quick to prepare, and nutritious, look no further! This gluten-free turmeric chicken nugget recipe is not only high in protein but also delicious. It ticks every box for a convenient and healthful option.
Danielle Gaffen, MS, RDN, LD
Lunch/Dinner
Instant Pot Carrot & Fennel Soup
If you think soups are too difficult to make, try this recipe! With less than 10 ingredients and a pressure-cooker, this fennel soup recipe will prepare you for a decadent meal in less than 30 minutes. You can enjoy this fennel soup as a comforting appetizer, paired with your lunch, or as a side with dinner.
Danielle Gaffen, MS, RDN, LD
Snacks, Sides & Dips
4-ingredient Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice
In less than 30 minutes, this delicious and refreshing rice can be a great addition to your lunch or dinner. Using only 4 ingredients, Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice is easy to make and keeps well for multiple meals.
Danielle Gaffen, MS, RDN, LD
Snacks, Sides & Dips
Homemade Cranberry Sauce with Maple Syrup
This 3-ingredient cranberry sauce is simple to make, IBD-friendly, and a perfect addition to the table during the holiday season. How Does this Recipe Differ
Danielle Gaffen, MS, RDN, LD
Desserts
Chocolate & Strawberry Yogurt Bark
This simple yogurt bark is not only easy-to-prepare but creates a tasty and healthful dessert or snack for people with IBD. It’s gluten-free, nut-free, egg-free, soy-free, oil-free, vegetarian, and has several key reasons why this recipe can work during an IBD flare.
Danielle Gaffen, MS, RDN, LD
Snacks, Sides & Dips
Tuna Cucumber Bites
With just three ingredients, this is one of the easiest appetizers or snacks you’ll ever make. Bonus: it’s delicious and nutritious, boosting your intake of anti-inflammatory omega-3s and lean protein.
Danielle Gaffen, MS, RDN, LD
Lunch/Dinner
Salmon & Veggie Skewers with Herbed Yogurt Dip
These healthy salmon skewers are delicious and easy to make. They are loaded with anti-inflammatory omega-3s, antioxidants, and tremendous flavor in every bite.
Danielle Gaffen, MS, RDN, LD
Breakfast
Mini Egg White Cups with Veggies
This recipe is for you if you’re looking to try incorporating more vegetables into your eating plan, as:
1) the vegetables are cooked, thereby breaking down some of the fiber content in them
2) you can easily add or subtract veggies from this recipes to help determine tolerance.
Danielle Gaffen, MS, RDN, LD
Snacks, Sides & Dips
Moroccan Mashed Potatoes
Have you wanted to try incorporating more turmeric into your eating plan? If so, these Moroccan Mashed Potatoes are worth a try! Check out the nutritional benefits of the anti-inflammatory ingredients used in this recipe that will help combat inflammation and manage IBD symptoms.
Danielle Gaffen, MS, RDN, LD
Snacks, Sides & Dips
Honey Glazed Carrots
This simple carrot dish is a staple in my home. Not only does my picky-eater husband (with Crohn’s disease) love these, but they’ve been a hit with dinner guests without inflammatory bowel diseases, as well. I love how quick and easy these carrots are to make, even if you’re a complete cooking newb!
Danielle Gaffen, MS, RDN, LD
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