Big Mac Sauce Free

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Growing up, I was deprived of the heavenly foods made by the Golden Arches. Yeah, I could thank my mom for feeding me carrot sticks instead of French fries or baked foods instead of fried, but I wonder if her decisions would have been different if she ever tasted McDonald's famous French fries! Now that I've developed a gluten sensitivity, I had to find gluten-free McDonald's food to make up for what I missed during my childhood.

Mcdonald's is everywhere and serves over 69 million people worldwide each day. But for those with life-threatening food allergies or even food sensitivities like myself, eating at fast food restaurants can be difficult. But don't fret, here's a list of gluten-free McDonald's items to satisfy your drunk-eat cravings.

Keep in mind that cross-contamination in any restaurant can be detrimental for some people, while going unnoticed to others. Although this list contains items that do not deliberately contain gluten, the possibility that some may have come in contact with gluten is always a threat — and can be particularly high due to the fast work-pace of the restaurant.

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1. Any Burger without the Bun (and no Big Mac Sauce)

You can order any of your favourite Mcdonald's burgers sans bun (and no Big Mac Sauce) to make it gluten-free. Although cross-contamination is always a concern, the actual ingredients of most burgers are safe to eat for your gluten-sensitive tummy.

Traditionally a Big Mac is two patties, a triple layer bread roll, that secret sauce, crisp lettuce, pickles, onion and American cheese slice. I just use a 60g/2oz whole wheat roll (cob, batch, whatever else you might call one ) which is a HEb. A big part of the Big Mac's appeal is the tasty 'secret' spread slathered onto both decks of the world's most popular double-decker hamburger. So what's so special about this sauce? It's basically just thousand island dressing, right? But this sauce has a bit more sweet pickle relish in it than a typical thousand island salad slather. How to Make Big Mac Sauce. This sauce contains only a few ingredients: Mayonnaise, pickle relish, onion, mustard, white vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and paprika. Optional: For some added flavor I also like to add some ketchup. For another delicious, smoky flavor variation you can add some barbecue sauce. The Big Mac sauce is creamy with just a bit of tang and spice that works well with the richness of the meat and cheese. Believe it or not, you can purchase Big Mac sauce on its own, but it will cost you. McDonald’s is making limited quantities available to consumers, but when they are gone, they are gone. Bottles of the sauce are fetching.

2. M&M's or Cadbury Chocolate McFlurry

No one can ever pass up a Mcflurry. Ice cream? Check. Chocolate? Check. Cheap? Check. Just remember to avoid any McFlurry flavors that contain Oreos, cookies, or brownie pieces.

3. Hot Fudge or Caramel Sundaes

If you're more of a soft serve kind of person, the McDonald's sundae is perfect for you.

#SpoonTip: Add nuts to give your dessert an extra gluten-free crunch.

4. Caramel, Chocolate Chip, or Mocha Frappe

These delicious blends of sugar, spice, and everything nice are ideal to indulge in on-the-go. Cheaper than Starbucks, these drinks will curb your sugar cravings without irritating your gluten-sensitive stomach.

5. Coffee

Iced or hot, the famous premium roast coffee has been said to be one of the best among fast food restaurants. For only $1, how can you go wrong?

6. Smoothies

McDonald's smoothies are a perfect fruity snack to indulge in on the reg. There are so many flavour options to satisfy your cravings and bring you back to warmer weather times. My favourites? The classic Strawberry Banana and Mango Pineapple.

7. Salads

All McDonald's salads have the potential to be gluten-free, if ordered correctly. A general rule of thumb is to avoid any 'Crispy Chicken,' like in the Caesar Salad, or 'Tortilla Strips,' like in the Premium Southwest Salad.

#SpoonTip: Check out McDonald's online ingredients list to double check that your salad and dressings don't contain wheat.

8. French Fries

I saved the best for last. There's some debate about whether there is major cross-contamination in their fries during the frying process. But according to McDonald's website, there is not! They do not cook their potatoey goodnesses in the same fryers as their gluten items — making them safe to eat for our celiac friends.

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Gluten-free McDonald's items are definitely a possibility and now you know exactly how to get them. You're welcome.

If you are interested if other allergens are in McDonald's foods, check out this link for all the menu items and their ingredients.

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At McDonald's, eating dairy-free isn't impossible. I recently got on the dairy-free grind when my boyfriend was diagnosed with a milk allergy and I realized how tough it is to figure out what is dairy-free and what isn't. There are plenty of vegan options out there, but it can be trickier for dairy-free meat eaters.

Luckily the dairy-free McDonald's menu is extensive; it just took some digging on their website to figure out the options. The only negative I found during my research is that the iconic Mickey D's fries contain dairy. This is truly devastating, but thankfully there are plenty of other items to chose from.

Hamburger

Lovers of the classic Mickey D's burger, rejoice. You can still order this mainstay even if you are dairy-free. The bun, beef patty, pickle, and onion are all made without dairy.

#SpoonTip: This photo features cheese, but skip it on your burger.

Big Mac without Cheese

Congrats! You can also order this famous McDonald's dish. Just make sure to order two beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, no cheese, pickles, and onions on a sesame seed bun.' Even the Big Mac sauce is dairy-free.

McChicken

This delectable chicken sandwich is another great option for people avoiding dairy. Just note that the chicken patty is fried in the same fryer as the Buttermilk Crispy Chicken, which means there's a chance for some cross contamination, but none of the actual ingredients in the sandwich contain dairy.

McRib

If you're lucky enough to happen upon a McDonald's that is selling this McRib sandwich, you can rest assured that it is dairy-free. The sandwich can be tricky to find since it is only sold periodically, but use this locator to try to find one near you.

Baked Apple Pie

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Surprisingly, the Baked Apple Pie doesn't have butter or milk in it. For non-dairy folks, finding good baked goods can be a chore, so this is a true blessing. Vegans can also eat this delicious treat since it also doesn't have any egg. Who knew? According to Thrillist, it's the apple powder that they mix into the pie that makes these suckers so damn good.

Mcnuggets

Like the McChicken Sandwich, nuggets don't contain milk or dairy but they are fried in the same fryer as Buttermilk Crispy Chicken,which means there is a chance of cross contamination. This means if you're lactose intolerant, you're probably fine eating the nuggets. If you have a milk allergy, you should be careful.

Signature Sriracha Burger without Cheese

This Mickey D's newbie is fast becoming a customer favorite. The spicy Sriracha Mac Sauce combines perfectly with the crispy onions and beef patty. Just be sure to order this puppy without cheese.

Egg McMuffin with No Cheese or Butter

The Egg McMuffin is a good option IF you remember to ask for no butter or cheese, since the meal is normally served with both. In addition to the egg you can also have Canadian bacon or a sausage patty. Go ahead and order any of the menu options served on an English muffin, just make sure to specify that you don't want cheese or butter.

Fruit and Maple Oatmeal without Cream

Big Mac Special Sauce Gluten Free

This is one of the healthier menu items you can order at Mickey D's.Luckily, the only ingredient that contains dairy is the light cream, which is easy to leave out.

Sauces

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Unfortunately, some of McDonald's best sauces have dairy. I'm looking at you, Spicy Buffalo. But you still have tons of tasty options. These include: Big Mac Sauce, Tangy BBQ Sauce, Signature Sauce, Sriracha Special Sauce, Ketchup, Sweet and Sour Sauce, Mustard, Tartar Sauce, and Mayo.

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One thing's for sure, you don't have to avoid those golden arches just because you are avoiding dairy. Some of the biggest heavy hitters on the McDonald's menu are actually dairy-free.