Adapt a recipe for allergies or diets

beginner⏱ Rough guide only: 15–30 minutes

Last reviewed by Amara Lewis

How do I use AI to make a recipe gluten-free or vegan?

Paste the recipe into Claude or ChatGPT, say which diet or allergy you need to cater for and how many servings, and ask it to explain each swap and how texture or taste will change. Treat it as a starting point and check every label for allergens.

Copy-and-paste prompt

Swap the bits in [square brackets] for your own details.

Here is a recipe: [paste recipe]. Please adapt it to be [e.g. gluten-free / dairy-free / vegan / lower in sugar] and to serve [number] people. Explain each swap in one line and warn me if the texture or taste will change.

How to do it

  1. Open Claude or ChatGPT and start a new chat.
  2. Copy the prompt below and replace everything in [square brackets] with your details.
  3. Read the answer and ask follow-up questions to adjust it.
  4. Save or print the result you're happy with.

What a good answer looks like

Illustrative example written by the AI My Day team to show the kind of answer you can expect. Real results vary.

Adapted: Gluten-free banana bread (serves 8) • 250g plain flour → 250g gluten-free plain flour + ½ tsp xanthan gum (holds the crumb together). • 1 tsp baking powder → 1 tsp gluten-free baking powder (some brands contain wheat). • Bake 5 minutes less and check with a skewer – GF loaves brown faster. Texture: slightly more crumbly; leave to cool fully before slicing.

Recommended tools

Good at careful, step-by-step substitutions with explanations.

Claude

An AI assistant known for clear, natural writing and handling long documents.

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ChatGPT

A general-purpose AI assistant you can chat to by typing, talking or sharing photos.

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Top tips

  • For serious allergies, always double-check labels and ingredients yourself.

Frequently asked questions

Is AI safe for serious allergies?

Use it for ideas only. For severe allergies, check labels and follow advice from your doctor or dietitian.

Will the recipe work first time?

Often, but swaps can change texture. Try a small batch first.

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