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Everyone likes to snack at Christmas, whether it’s in between meals or as finger food at a festive soiree. However, many pre-packaged or processed snacks often contain lactose, making them unsuitable for people with lactose intolerance.

That’s no reason to skip the snacks altogether, though! Have a look at some of these great Lactofree snack ideas, perfect for all occasions this Christmas…

- Canapés add a touch of class to any Christmas bash. Simply smear some Lactofree Soft White Cheese over a cracker, add some smoked salmon, a couple of capers and perhaps even a sprig of dill, and hey presto! A fancy snack that everyone can enjoy.

- Toast some pieces of either regular or pitta bread, spread with a small amount of tomato puree, garnish with a few olives and season with herbs. Then place a medium-sized slice of Lactofree hard cheese over the top and grill for 3-5 mins. Serve while hot as mini pizzas.

- Don’t turn your back on chips and dip! Simply take 200g Lactofree Soft White Cheese and mix it with a chopped spring onion, four large spoonfuls of sweet chilli sauce and some chopped chives, then serve alongside some thick-cut potato wedges sprinkled with paprika for a finger dish that won’t hang around for long!

- Why not have a cheese fondue? Assemble some friends, grab a selection of veggies and breadsticks (or even some cubes of cooked meat) and get stuck in! Click here to visit our Recipe Club for a simple and tasty fondue recipe made with Lactofree cheese.

- Cheeseboards might be a bit of a minefield for the lactose intolerant, but there are lots of ways you can add a bit of variety to Lactofree hard cheese to be a part of the after-dinner action. Experiment using different chutneys by contrasting sweeter ones like mango or caramelized onion with tart ones like cranberry or a traditional farmer’s pickle. Add a bit of fruit, such as apple, grape or even apricot, to mix things up, and try serving on different flavoured crackers and crispbreads. You’ll soon find the possibilities are pretty varied!

We hope you enjoy making these festive nibbles as much as eating them!

Lactofree Christmas Community