Dairy-free equivalent of a babybel?

[newtoedf]

Hi, does anyone have any suggestions for high protein snacks for a 9 month old with a dairy allergy? I have drawn a blank trying to think of something relatively mess-free and easy to eat on the go (soya yoghurt does not meet these criteria!)

Thanks

[Olga]

Ready made polenta cornmeal is pretty high in protein bit boring though alternatively you could make it on the hob with stock (for taste) and set in the fridge then cut into shapes.

[wellington]

My children love to eat beans especially chickpeas :-)

[alieh]

On the soya yoghurt point, someone gave me one of these spoons and they are great for feeding things like yoghurt on the go: http://www.booninc.com/products/Squirt

[damzel]

I opened this post with excitement as I thought I was about to find a dairy free alternative to babybel which my newly dairy-free kid (who loves cheese) is missing.

What about dried fruit for non messy snacks on the go? My daughter loves them. I think they are protein rich but I am not an expert on such things. Bananas are though.

Edited to apologise as I didn't register that you were asking for a 9m old. My daughter is 3.5 and I can't remember the food rules for pre-1 (amazing how quickly you forget).

[nsm]

My son loves butter beans

[sophiechristophy]

strips of cooked chicken breast, strips of ham, strips of pita with hummous spread on the inside, squares of nori sheets. worth being a bit cautious on the quantity of soya, as it can effect hormone balance. x

[Saffron]

While it's true that soya is a source of phyto-oestrogens, realistically how much does a baby/child have to eat before there is a problem? Most of the research on this has focused on infants receiving exclusively soya-based formula. This is a very different scenario from a weanling have a couple soya yogurt pots. If there is some research on this for older babies and children, I'd love to read it (and if I find any, I'll pass it on). xx

[Fuschia]

Isn't there A vegan cheese substitute?

[Fuschia]

Hard boiled eggs

Quails eggs?

http://www.vegansociety.com/lifestyle/food/recipes/snacks-and-sides/sosmix-rolls.aspx

[Gubodge]

There are vegan cheese substitues, but most of them are foul. Tofutti cream cheese is the only one my dairy free small will countenance. I cannot for the life of me remember what I used to give her for snacks when small though, I'm afraid.

[EDmummy]

Have you tried your little one on goats cheese? Some babies/children with a milk allergy will also be allergic to goats/sheep milk but not all. If your baby is fine with goats cheese, babybel do a goats cheese variety (in the green packaging).

[newtoedf]

Thank you for the suggestions. I knew when I was lacking in inspiration there would be lots of wisdom and experience out there! Chick peas have been a hit and as soon as I remember to buy some polenta we'll have a go with that too.

Gubodge - where can you get the cream cheese substitute?

I'm not sure I am brave enough to try goats cheese. When he accidentally ate a milk based pancake recently we had 4 days of exploding nappies...

Love alieh's spoon too.

I've got an appointment with a dietician at Kings soon so hopefully some helpful suggestions there too.