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Christmas is all about treats, but coming up with snacking ideas for children who can’t have lactose isn’t always easy.

In the first of our Christmas Community advice posts, we provide some quick and easy suggestions that should keep the kids smiling this Christmas.

- Advent calendars are a big part of Christmas for kids, but are often unsuitable for those with a lactose intolerance. To get around this, why not buy a regular advent calendar, slice open the cardboard where it is glued together at the seam, slide out the plastic tray of chocolates and replace them with small, lactose free sweets instead? Or, for a healthier option, use dried fruit. This way they’ll still get the excitement of opening a new door each morning, and you won’t have to worry about them becoming ill from the chocolate inside.

- Don’t underestimate the power of presentation! Arranging a fresh fruit platter in an creative and Christmassy way will encourage kids to get stuck into this healthy snack. You can even serve along with a Lactofree fruit yoghurt for them to dip the pieces into, fondue-style!

- Lactofree icing is easy to make and can be used to top all kinds of sweet treats – simply blend together 1 part dairy free spread to 2 parts icing sugar. Why not add a little food colouring and get the kids to help decorate Christmas-shaped cookies or cakes?

- Using bread (toasted if you like), Lactofree Soft White Cheese, raisins, sweet peppers, carrots and other coloured vegetables you can easily create snowman-shaped snacks for the kids to enjoy between meals.

- In a pan over a low heat, melt together half a bar of dairy-free dark chocolate, a couple of teaspoons of white sugar, three cups of Lactofree Dairy Drink, a bit of water and half a teaspoon of vanilla extract to create a delicious hot chocolate that the kids will love when they come in from the cold.

We hope these tips will help you keep the kids happy this Christmas! Feel free to add any of your own underneath.

Lactofree Christmas Community