More and more people have become aware of gluten allergies. This has resulted in some great gluten-free food products and recipes.
Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and triticale. It acts like glue to hold food together.
However, for those with celiac disease (gluten allergies), the gluten can cause great harm to their small intestine. When they consume gluten, it causes damage to the villi in the small intestine. When the villi is damaged, the body can’t absorb nutrients properly.
Gluten-free baking involves replacing all-purpose bleached flour with a combination of different ingredients. These ingredients can include tapioca starch, almond flour, white rice flour, brown rice flour, and xanthan gum. Pre-mixed gluten-free flour blends are also available, if you don’t want to make your own.
While you can seek out packaged gluten-free desserts, nothing beats homemade sweets. That’s why Blain’s Farm & Fleet has made a list of 15 gluten-free baking recipes, that are both delicious and simple to make.
Gluten-free baking may seem daunting, but it’s quite easy. Your body will thank you, along with everyone you end up sharing your treats with!
If you’re craving a sweet treat, try this zucchini bread recipe from Allrecipes. This bread will go great with a cup of coffee in the morning, or even as dessert.
It may seem impossible to have bread for your sandwiches when you’re on a gluten-free diet. Well, look no further than Gluten-Free Goddess’s delicious gluten-free bread recipe. You can make this recipe in either a loaf pan or a bread maker. You can even make it vegan!
Gluten-free French bread? Oui! This simple recipe from A Saucey Kitchen will give you tasty French bread, perfect for dipping in oil.
If you’re looking for a snack that everyone can enjoy, try these chocolate peanut butter chex bars from Betty Crocker. You can take them on the go, and the kids will have a tasty treat for their lunchbox.
Dark chocolate and brownies always go good together. Now, you can make rich, chocolate brownies with this recipe from Gluten-Free Goddess. Yum.
Samoas are one of the most popular Girl Scout cookies. Combine the rich flavors of coconut, caramel, and chocolate to create no-bake samoa bars with this recipe from Eat Good 4 Life. You can easily make these no-bake delights with a food processor, baking sheet, and refrigerator.
Chocolate chip cookies are a staple in any baking skill set. Now, you can make this timeless dessert with help from Food Network. These chewy cookies will definitely become a popular recipe in your household.
If you want to make snickerdoodles, look no further than this recipe from Betty Crocker. You can easily make these classic cookies with pre-mixed gluten-free flour. Don’t forget to share a few with your friends and family!
These flourless peanut butter cookies from Food Network are super easy to make. With minimal ingredients and a total prep and bake time of 20 minutes, making these cookies is a cinch.
Chocolate cake. The epitome of indulgence in the dessert world. Yes, you can make it without gluten. Real Simple’s recipe for flourless chocolate cake will leave you feeling less guilty about the piece that ends up being a midnight snack.
Fudge brownies in a cupcake form? And free of gluten? You bet. Gluten-Free Goddess’s recipe combines brownies with cupcakes, giving you a tasty treat you can take on the road.
If pure chocolate isn’t your thing, try the gluten-free vanilla cupcakes with mocha icing from Gluten-Free Goddess. The combination of coffee, chocolate, and vanilla is sure to get your taste buds tingling.
If you have some browning bananas around, try these flourless banana bread muffins from Running With Spoons. This take on banana bread is not only gluten-free, but oil-free, dairy-free, and refined-sugar free, too. Healthy and yummy, what more could you ask for?
Start your day off right with these blueberry muffins from Driscoll’s. With only 15 minutes of prep time, you can easily serve up something healthy and delicious for breakfast.
Avocado is all the rage. This super food is packed with healthy fat, fiber, and potassium. Now, you can use those ripe avocados to make gluten-free chocolate avocado muffins. This healthy alternative will give you a reason to eat chocolate for breakfast (or whenever you want).
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