Dessert Recipes

Gluten Free Desserts

None of these things are healthy, but they make living gluten-free just a little bit easier!   I figure that since I'm making them myself, at least I know what's in them.

 

Soft Sugar Cookies

These work great for cutting out if you roll them out, or just make little balls and flatten out.
http://delicioushouse.blogspot.com/2011/07/best-ever-gluten-free-soft-iced-sugar.html
and they are great with homemade frosting (See below for recipe)

Pie Crust

I have tried a couple of different ones & both work well, but I have found that using a combination of butter & shortening seems to be best--the shortening makes the dough easier to work with and much flakier, while the butter gives it good flavor. For both of these recipes, try using half butter and half shortening. I have done these using my stand mixer, and also in the food processor.
http://glutenfreehomemaker.com/gluten-free-pie-crust/

http://www.pamelasproducts.com/easy-pie-crust/

Pumpkin Pie

My favorite is the recipe off the Libby's Pumpkin Can (using one of the pie crusts above). When baking, a pie shield is helpful to keep the crust from burning (put it on halfway through)
https://www.verybestbaking.com/recipes/18470/libbys-famous-pumpkin-pie/

Pecan Pie

I have used the recipe from Karo Corn Syrup, and also one from Pioneer Woman. I don't  like pecan pie (my oldest daughter thinks I'm a nut job) but my family has raved about both recipes! I have typically used pecan halves but some prefer the pecans chopped. Use one of the pie crust recipes above.

http://karosyrup.com/Recipe/Classic_Pecan_Pie

http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/the-pie-thatll-make-you-cry/

White Cake

This is pretty close to regular white cake--finally found a good birthday cake recipe!!

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups brown rice flour
2/3 cup potato starch
1/3 cup tapioca starch
1/2 tsp salt
1 Tbsp baking powder
1 tsp xanthan gum
4 eggs
2 cups white sugar
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup melted butter (2 sticks)
1 tsp vanilla

 

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees, grease two, 8" round cake pans, line with parchment paper (or put 24 muffin cups in muffin pan for cupcakes).  Mix dry ingredients, in a separate bowl beat eggs & sugar, gradually add dry ingredients, then add remaining wet ingredients.  Pour equally into pans, bake 30-35 minutes until cake is very lightly browned (cupcakes check at 15 minutes and add more time if necessary).

Vanilla Frosting

Basic buttercream frosting is my favorite--good recipe here

Chocolate Cake

This is a great basic chocolate cake recipe that does not even taste gluten free and uses gluten free oat flour. I often use it for cupcakes (makes about 24) but it works for a 9x13 pan (ends up being a fairly thick cake so if you want a thinner cake, you could use two smaller pans), would also work for 9" round layers.

Ingredients

3/4 cup cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups warm water
2 cup gluten free oat flour
1 1/2 cup sugar
2 tsp baking soda
4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp xanthan gum
3/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup oil (can use 1/4 oil, 1/4 applesauce)
5 eggs
2 tsp vanilla

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine dry ingredients and mix thoroughly so there are no lumps, then add wet ingredients and mix.  Pour into two, 9" round cake pans, one 9x13 pan or 2 muffin pans for cupcakes. Bake approximately 15 minutes for cupcakes, 20-30 for cake depending on thickness (check middle with toothpick to make sure it's done).

Chocolate Frosting #1 (Grammy's frosting)

This is delicious frosting, rather thin and smooth, it thickens as it cools. Best for sheet cakes (you can pour it on while still slightly warm). This will work even if you don't use a sifter (I don't have one!) but make sure to mix thoroughly so it doesn't have lumps! This frosting does not work as well for frosting cupcakes or layered cakes-- try the next frosting recipe for that.

Ingredients

1 stick butter
6 Tbsp buttermilk (if you don't have this, can use regular milk)
4 Tbsp cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla
3 3/4 cup powdered sugar

Directions

Microwave butter, milk, cocoa powder to a boil, then add vanilla and sifted powdered sugar, then mix.  Leave out to cool to room temperature (can refrigerate to speed up process) Frosting will thicken as it cools, but this is a smooth, not-thick frosting.

Chocolate Frosting #2 (Chocolate buttercream frosting)

Great for frosting cupcakes, layer cakes, etc... I usually double the recipe if doing a layer cake, and you can add more/less milk to desired consistency. Great recipe here

Chocolate Chip Cake

This kind of tastes like a big fluffy chocolate chip cookie! My kids love it! I tweaked the recipe from one I found in a cookbook You Won't Believe It's Gluten free (by Roben Ryberg). The batter is thin, so if you add chocolate chips they will sink to the bottom, but if you bake for a few minutes first, then add chocolate chips, they will remain near the top/middle of cake.

Ingredients

2 2/3 cup oat flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
3 sp baking powder
1/2 tsp xanthan gum
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/3 cups milk
3 tsp apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup oil (can substitue half applesauce
5 eggs
4 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup chocolate chips

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine dry ingredients, then add wet ingredients (DO NOT add chocolate chips) and mix well (note: batter will be thin). Pour into 9x13 pan and bake for 5 minutes, then remove from oven and add chocolate chips, then return to oven and bake another 20-30 minutes until done in center.

Brownies

Not quite the same as the regular boxed mixes we're all used to, but these are rich, fudgy, and delicious! This recipe is for a 9x13 pan, but you can divide it in half for a smaller pan.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups gluten free flour (mix of whole grain/starches)
     I use: 1/2 cup oat flour
               1/4 cup sorghum
               1/4 cup sweet rice flour
               1/2 cup tapioca starch
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 tsp cinnamon
2 sticks butter, melted or softened
3 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup (or more) semisweet (or dark) chocolate chips

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine dry ingredients, then add wet. Mix in chocolate chips at the end. Spread into greased 9x13 pan and bake for around 20 minutes (I would set timer for 15 and check it-- it all depends on how done you want your brownies!)
Monster Cookies

Chewy Brownies

I think my family prefers these to the previous brownie recipe- they are rich and chewy!
Flippin Delicious Fudgy Brownies

Pamela's Chocolate Chip Cookies

This recipe is on the bag of Pamela's baking mix-- it tastes great & is super easy--also great with m&ms :) I always double this as it makes a small batch. You can also bake in a 9x13 pan for cookie bars (just bake a little longer)
http://www.pamelasproducts.com/chocolate-chip-cookies/

Peanut Butter Bars

Not healthy at all, but super delicious! Recipe calls for a jelly roll pan, which I don't have. I usually use a 9x13 pan and an 8x8 square pan which works pretty well.

Ingredients

For the bars:
1 1/2 cup butter (softened)
3/4 cup peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup corn syrup
2 eggs
1 3/4 cup gluten free flour (or baking mix)
1/2 tsp xanthan gum (omit if mix already contains)

For the frosting:
1/4 cup melted butter
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup milk
2 tsp vanilla
3 1/2 cup powdered sugar

 

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream peanut butter and sugar, add eggs, corn syrup, then dry ingredients.  Grease jelly roll pan (or 9x13 pan and 8x8 pan), spread into pan and bake for 15-20 minutes until edges are just beginning to brown.
For frosting, mix butter, cocoa powder and powdered sugar, then add rest.  Frost bars when cooled.

Nutella Cookies

Tasty and quick--my family loves Nutella! A little pricey though, since it takes a lot of Nutella to make! This is a small batch. I have also tried this with chocolate chips instead of adding powdered sugar.

Ingredients

1 cup Nutella
1 egg
1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp gluten free flour (or baking mix)
1/4 tsp xanthan gum (omit if mix already contains)
Powdered sugar (for sprinkling tops)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients except powdered sugar. Place blobs about 1 Tbsp size each, 2 inches apart on silicone lined baking sheet, bake about 8-10 minutes until they start to crack on top. Immediately sprinkle tops with powdered sugar (leave on pan a few minutes until they set up a little), then remove to cooling rack. Makes around 20 cookies.

No Bake Cookies

Easy to make GF--just use GF oats!

Ingredients

1 3/4 cup sugar1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup butter
4 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup peanut butter
3 cups gluten free oats (you can use quick cooking or whole rolled--just has different texture)
1 tsp vanilla

Directions

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa powder. Increase heat enough to bring to a boil and cook while boiling for 1 1/2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, stir in peanut butter, vanilla, and oats.  Drop onto sheets of waxed paper and let cool.

Snickerdoodles

One of my Dad's favorite cookies--my whole family loves these and they don't taste gluten free! I don't have white rice flour so I just use brown rice flour and potato or tapioca starch in this recipe. Found at gluten-free homemaker.

Chex Scotcheroos

Delicious recipe  here- I did not use butterscotch

Peanut butter cookie blossoms

Recipe Here- I used Pamelas baking mix for the flour

Double chocolate chip cookies

Recipe Here.

Dinner Recipes

Easy to make gluten Free Dinner Recipes

Some of these from other websites aren't originally gluten free, but easy to adapt. To quote my 12 year old daughter, "Yumyumyumyumyummarroo." 

Stir Fry Beef

Ingredients

• 1-2 lbs pound Flank Steak, trimmed of fat and sliced very thin against the grain
• 1/2 cup Gluten Free Soy Sauce (can also use Tamarin)
• 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
• 1 Tablespoon Minced Fresh Ginger
• 1 tsp crushed garlic
• 2 Tbsp cornstarch dissolved in Several Tbsp cool water

Directions

Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger & garlic in bowl, reserve about 1/4 of sauce, then add beef to rest. Heat small amount of oil in skillet & add beef. Cook to desired done-ness. Add remaining sauce & water/cornstarch to thicken. Serve with rice & broccoli, snow peas, or other veggies.

Beef Korma

Surprisingly, a favorite of my picky kids! Here is a good recipe-
http://www.food.com/recipe/beef-korma-342214
I just adjust it based on what I have, and use tomato puree instead of diced tomatoes because my kids don't like chunks. Here is a recipe for a substitute for garam masala

Sweet & Sour Chicken

Chicken Ingredients

Approx 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup cornstarch
salt, garlic powder to taste
Vegetable oil for "frying"

Sauce Ingredients

1 1/3 cup warm water
1/2 cup brown sugar (can use more if you want a sweeter sauce)
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup ketchup
2 Tbsp white vinegar
1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp Chinese all spice (or substitute 1/8 tsp cinnamon, pinch cloves & pepper)
For thickening: 6 tsp cornstarch dissolved in 1/4 cup cold water

Directions:

Combine cornstarch, salt, garlic. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat up skillet and add enough vegetable oil to coat bottom of pan. Dip chicken in egg, then cornstarch mixture, and fry in skillet until brown (does not need to be cooked all the way through). Put chicken into baking dish and put in oven (you will cook it for 10-15 minutes while you are making sauce, then add sauce to pan with the chicken).
To make sauce, combine all ingredients except the cornstarch/water into pot and simmer until well combined (maybe 10 minutes). Add a little of the cornstarch/water mixture to thicken--you don't want it too thick so just add a teaspoon or two at a time-you won't use all of it.
Take the chicken out of the oven and pour about half of the sauce over the chicken (you can pour all of it, but I like to leave some of it separate since some of my kids don't like a lot of sauce on their chicken and then they can always add more later!).  Put the chicken back in the oven and bake for another 5-10 minutes or until chicken is cooked all the way through.
I serve this with rice and stir fry veggies.

Spicy Sausage Pasta

I tweaked this recipe somewhat to my liking, but it went over pretty well with the family--just make sure the sausage you use is gluten free and use GF pasta & chicken broth.
Recipe at Kevin and Amanda

Cilantro Lime Rice (Chipotle Inspired)

I don't follow this exactly, but usually cook up the "boil in bag" basmati rice and just add the remaining ingredients when it's done. This is delicious with tacos or you can grill up some chicken or beef with homemade taco seasoning (you can add some chipotle peppers for heat, but my kids would rather eat glass than something spicy).
Copycat Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice

Taco Soup

OK, this isn't exactly a "recipe" but basically you just use the following ingredients and mix together in desired quantities, heat on stove or in crock pot. Serve with chips, shredded cheese, and sour cream

Ingredients:

Tomato Juice (I use a whole big bottle but depends on how much you want to make
Tomato Sauce (to thicken soup somewhat)
Ground Beef-- I use 1 lb.
Beans-- I use 1 can of black beans
Corn
Rice (optional- I include since my kids won't eat a lot of meat or vegetables!)
Taco Seasoning--I use homemade. Have used different recipes but there is one at All Recipes

Spanish Rice

This tastes just like the rice you get in Mexican restaurants, and is super easy! I sometimes add chicken to it or just serve as a side.
http://reallifedinner.com/oven-baked-spanish-rice/

 

Lasagna Casserole

We love lasagna, but I hate the hassle of cooking lasagna and layering it in the pans! Here is an easier version

Ingredients:

1 lb gluten free pasta noodles-- like elbow, rotini, etc...
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups ricotta cheese
1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (1 cup with filling, rest on top)
1 lb. Turkey Italian sausage
1 jar pasta sauce or homemade :)

Directions

Cook pasta according to directions (to al dente), then spread into 9x13 pan. Combine ingredients for filling & mix with pasta, then add sauce, meat, combine & top with remaining cheese.

Chex Chicken

Kid-friendly favorite! Who doesn't like chicken nuggets?? Recipe here

Chicken Tikka Masala

Delicious, easy recipe here. You can grill the chicken, or cook in the oven at about 450-500 degrees for 20 minutes or until cooked through, then add to sauce. Delicious served with Basmati Rice or Gluten free naan bread

Chicken Parmesan

Not really a recipe--basically you pund out some chicken breasts, or butterfly them (cut them in half so they are thinner), then coat them in a mixture of gluten free breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese and a little Italian seasoning.  Cook in a little bit of oil in a heavy skillet until done on both sides (if necessary, can finish cooking in the oven if outsides get too crispy). When cooked, put some pasta sauce & mozzarella cheese on top and put in the oven for a few minutes. Yum!!!

 

Italian "Goulash"

This is adapted from a Paula Deen recipe but I reduced the salt because her version was ridiculously salty! This sauce is delicious on noodles, toast, crackers, anything!

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
30 oz (2 cans) tomato sauce --I sometimes use 3 cans if I want it more saucy (then I add a little more of spices)
3 cloves garlic-minced or crushed
2 tsp Italian seasoning
3 Tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp seasoned salt
dash pepper
2 Tbsp brown sugar
3 bay leaves

Directions

Brown beef, then add tomato sauce and other ingredients, and simmer 20 minutes. Serve over pasta.

Sloppy Joes

Got this recipe years ago from Rachael Ray--love it!! I serve it with any of my gluten free bread or bun recipes.

Chili

This chili is delicious--better than the powdered mix we used to use!! And you can add more spices if you want it spicier. You can cook the meat ahead and then throw it all in the slow cooker too.

Ingredients

2 lbs ground beef, browned (I use 1 lb because my kids don't like it meaty)
1 can chili beans (pinto, kidney, whatever), drained and rinsed
4 cloves garlic minced/crushed
1 small chopped onion (or less--can omit and use dried minced onion)
45 oz (3 15 oz cans) tomato sauce
1 cup water
3 Tbsp chili powder
2 Tbsp ground cumin
2 tsp paprika
2 tsp oregano
3 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp unsweetened cocoa
pinch of salt

Directions

Combine ingredients and simmer 30 minutes, or in crock pot 2 hours. To thicken, you can mix a few tablespoons of water with cornstarch and add to chili, then cook an additional few minutes.

Instant Pot Lasagna Soup

This recipe is for an Instant Pot but you could use another pressure cooker or just cook longer in a pot on the stove. I use Italian Turkey sausage and sometimes omit some of the vegetables because of my picky kids but this is delicious and tastes just like lasagna but in a soup! (I can find the GF lasagna noodles usually at Walmart or Dillons stores). Great with this french bread recipe

Instant Pot Lasagna Soup

Pioneer Woman Recipes

I love Pioneer Woman recipes, found at her website Pioneer Woman Cooksand while they are NOT gluten free but most can be easily made GF if you swap out any gluten containing ingredients. Some of my favorites are:

Cajun Chicken Pasta-- use gluten free pasta, broth & spices
Salsa
Spaghetti Sauce
Meatballs--use gluten free bread crumbs
Fried round steak--use gluten free flour
BBQ Meatballs--use gluten free oats
Hamburger soup-- use gluten free broth/stock

Breakfast Food/Snacks

Muffins/Breakfast Food

Breakfast time is always hectic for us--these are some make ahead recipes we enjoy. They freeze well and make for quick breakfasts on school days & fill the kids up more than cereal! I've found that putting a few chocolate chips on top will get them to eat about anything!

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Muffins

These taste like oatmeal chocolate chip cookies for breakfast!!!

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter (half a stick), softened
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 egg
1 cup gluten free flour or baking mix
*1 tsp baking powder
*1/4 tsp baking soda
*1/2 tsp xanthan gum
1 cup applesauce
1 cup gluten free oats
1/2 cup chocolate chips
(* omit if your baking mix contains these)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees, lightly spray muffin tin with cooking spray. Cream together butter, sugar, add egg, vanilla, applesauce, then dry ingredients. Spoon into muffin tin, bake 10-15 minutes. Makes 12.

Oatmeal/Buttermilk Pancakes

Ingredients (makes small batch- I double this)

1 c gluten free oats
1 1/2 c buttermilk (or substitute here)
2 tsp vanilla
4 Tbsp vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 cup gluten free flour (I use Pamela's Baking Mix)
2 Tbsp sugar
1 tsp baking powder* (omit if using baking mix which already has this)
1/2 tsp baking soda* (omit if using baking mix which already has this)
1/2 tsp xanthan gum* (omit if using baking mix which already has this)

Instructions

Soak Oats in buttermilk for at least an hour (note: if you use quick cooking oats, you can reduce soaking time). Add other ingredients, then let rest 15 minutes while heating up griddle. Cook pancakes on hot griddle & enjoy!!!

Oat waffles

Delicious recipe I found here on Cookie and Kate

Cinnamon Brown Sugar Oatmeal Squares

Super tasty--can adjust amount of sugar depending on how healthy you want them to be (also can omit frosting glaze but it's yummy!!). I usually double this recipe and use a 9x13 pan.

Ingredients

3/4 c all purpose gluten free flour (I use Pamela's baking mix)
1/4 tsp baking powder * (omit if using baking mix which already has this)
1 tsp baking soda * (omit if using baking mix which already has this)
1/2 tsp xanthan gum* (omit if using baking mix which already has this)
1/2 c oat flour
1/2 c brown sugar (I use less than this if using for every day breakfast!)
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 c gluten free oats
2 tsp vanilla
1/2 c milk
1 egg

Instructions

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8x8" pan. Combine dry ingredients, in a separate bowl combine wet ingredients, then mix together. Press into pan and bake around 15 minutes. While cooling, make frosting.

Frosting

2 Tbsp softened butter
2  Tbsp brown sugar
1 Tbsp milk
1/4 tsp vanilla
1/2- 3/4 c powdered sugar
Cream butter, brown sugar, add rest--more powdered sugar to desired thickness (can make this more/less runny), drizzle over cooled pan and cut into bars.

Gluten Free "Vitatops"- Chocolate

I found this recipe online somewhere but cant remember where! They are intended to be "muffin tops" so they don't rise much. Healthy, yummy but not too sweet- you can experiment with the amount of oil or sugar you use (ok to taste batter since no eggs!)

Ingredients

1 cup canned pureed pumpkin
2 Tbsp oil
1 tsp vanilla
2 Tbsp ground flax seed
1/4 cup milk
1 cup Gluten Free flour (I use Pamela's baking mix)
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp salt
*1/2 tsp baking soda (omit if using baking mix which already has this)
*1 tsp baking powder (omit if using baking mix which already has this)
*1/2 tsp xanthan gum (omit if using baking mix which already has this)
Chocolate chips for topping

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees, grease muffin tin. Combine 1st 5 ingredients. In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients, then add to wet. Spoon small amount into each muffin tin (around 1-2 Tbsp), then top each with a few chocolate chips. Bake 10-12 minutes. Makes about 24 muffin tops.

 Pumpkin Oat Muffins

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups Pamela's Baking Mix (note: this already contains xanthan gum as well as baking soda so if your mix does not contain you will need to add these)
1 1/2 cups gluten free oats (rolled or quick-cooing work fine)
1/2 cup brown sugar (can add more if you want it sweeter)
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp nutmeg
pinch of cloves
1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin
3 Tbsp oil
1 egg + 1 egg white
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees, lightly spray muffin pan with cooking spray. Whisk together flour, sugar, spices, then add wet ingredients and oats, chocolate chips. Spoon into muffin tins and bake approximately 17-20 minutes (depending on oven & size of muffins). Makes approximately 18 muffins.

Applesauce Muffins

Ingredients

1 cup Applesauce
1/2 cup sugar
2 Tbsp oil
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
2 eggs
1 1/4 cup oat flour (or combination of other gf whole grain flours)
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp xanthan gum
1/2 tsp salt

 

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees, lightly spray muffin pan with cooking spray. Mix dry ingredients, then add wet & combine. Spoon into muffin tin and bake 15-20 minutes. Makes approximately 12 depending on size of muffins.

Almond flour muffins--fruit optional

These make delicious blueberry muffins but my kids prefer them plain-- almond flour is expensive (I buy in bulk using "subscribe & save" from amazon.com) but it is a good source of protein & yummy!!!

Ingredients

1 1/3 c almond flour
1 cup sorghum/oat flour (or other gf whole grain)
1/2 cup tapioca starch/potato starch
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp xanthan gum
2 tsp vanilla
3/4 cup brown sugar (can use more or less for desired sweetness)
2 Tbsp oil 
1 egg
1/2 cup-3/4 cup warm water
1/4 cup applesauce
1/2 cup or more blueberries/other fruit (Optional)

 

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly spray muffin tin with cooking spray. Whisk together dry ingredients, then add wet--start with 1/2 cup warm water and add more as necessary to achieve smooth batter (batter will be thick). Bake 10-15 minutes (check after 10) until lightly browned. Makes 12

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cups

Kind of like reese's but healthy :)

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups gluten free rolled oats
1/4 cup + 1 Tbsp honey (or sugar)
1/2 tsp ssalt
1 1/4 cup applesauce
1 1/4 tsp vanilla
1 1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp peanut butter
1/4 cup chocolate chips (or more if you want!)

 

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly spray muffin tin with cooking spray. Mix peanut butter, honey/sugar, vanilla, applesauce, salt, then add oats and milk & mix. Spoon into muffin tin, then sprinkle with a few chocolate chips on each one. Bake 15-20 minutes until set. If desired, broil for 2-3 minutes to make the tops more crispy. Makes 12

Peanut butter Granola Bars

Ingredients

1 egg white
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 Tbsp honey
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 cups gluten free rolled oats
1/3 cup mini chocolate chips

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease or add parchment paper to a 7x10 pan (9x9 also works). Note: if you use parchment paper, leave extra on the edges so you can easily pull bars out of pan after they are cooled. Beat egg white until frothy, stir in peanut butter, honey, add the rest and combine. Spread into pan. Bake until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Let cool before cutting into bars.

 

Nutella Muffins

Ingredients

1 3/4 cup gluten free flour mix (I use Pamela's Baking Mix)
*If your mix does not include these: 1/2 tsp each of baking soda, baking powder, xanthan gum
2 eggs
2 Tbsp applesauce
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup Nutella
3/4 cup milk

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease muffin tin for 12-18 muffins depending on size. Mix Nutella & sugar, add melted butter, applesauce & eggs, then flour and milk. Scoop into muffin tins & bake until a toothpick inserted in a muffin comes out clean--10-15 minutes.

 

Energy balls

Tasty and easy-- can keep a few days in the fridge (don't require refrigeration but they will get sticky if you leave them out for long) or much longer in the freezer.
I found the recipe here
We make ours without coconut, and I've used both quick and rolled GF oats, also mini chocolate chips.

Chocolate muffins

Ingredients

1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp cocoa powder
1 cup oat flour
1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp sugar
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp xanthan gum
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
3/4 cup warm water
2 Tbsp oil
2 Tbsp applesauce
2 eggs + 1 egg white
1 tsp vanilla

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix dry ingredients, then add wet. Pour into greased muffin pans (makes 12 muffins). Bake 12-15 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of muffin comes out clean.

Monkey Bread

This is not in the category of healthy breakfast items, but it has become a family tradition on Christmas and Easter. It is so sweet I can hardly take it :) but I find having some sausage, eggs or bacon along with it balances it out somewhat! I make it the day before and put in the refrigerator before it rises. Then the next morning I take it out and sit it on top of the oven for 30 minutes or so while the oven pre-heats and then bake. This site also includes instructions for freezing the dough.
http://www.faithfullyglutenfree.com/2011/12/the-ultimate-sticky-monkey-bread.html

Oat Bran Muffins

Make sure to use Gluten Free Oat bran- these are healthier muffins and a good source of fiber!

My Whole Food Life- Oat bran muffins

Gluten Free Bread

Here are some of my "go-to" gluten free bread recipes:

Gluten Free Flat bread

I make this every week--we use this for sandwiches, also good with peanut butter, or just plain!!

Ingredients

1 1/2 c brown rice flour
1/2 cup gluten free oat flour (or can use brown rice flour, sorghum, or other whole grain)
1/2 c tapioca starch
1/2 c potato starch
3 tsp xanthan gum
4 Tbsp sugar (1/4 c)
4 1/2 tsp (or 2 packets) Fast acting Yeast
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 c warm water
2 tsp cider vinegar
4 Tbsp olive oil
4 eggs

Instructions

Mix water, yeast, sugar in small bowl & let sit. Mix dry ingredients in bowl of stand mixer, then add water/yeast & remaining wet ingredients. Cover 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper or cooking spray & divide batter evenly, spreading as thinly as possible. Tap indentations with a fork, then let rise about 30 minutes in a warm spot. Bake at 425 degrees for around 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned (switch pans around halfway through)

Udi's copycat Bread Recipe

This recipe is supposed to be a copycat of the overpriced, tiny loaves of Udi's bread you can buy in the grocery store. One of my picky daughters loves this bread, and this recipe is the closest I've found to replicating it. Not the most nutritious bread (mostly starches) but pretty tasty & good for picky kids! You can find the original recipe here:
Extraordinary Life
This recipe works great but it is for a smaller bread pan (8x4 works). My version is below--I made a few changes to simplify it and make it quicker (original recipe takes 2 1/4 hours, mine is more like 1 1/2), and I also doubled it because 1 tiny loaf doesn't last long in my house. Rather than loaves of bread, I often use this dough to make rolls, or "blobbies", as my kids call them, which we use for sandwiches, hamburger buns, etc..., can also use to make breadsticks (after baking coat with butter/garlic), or make bierocks or "hot pockets" by filling with meat, cheese, etc...
This also makes a delicious thick, fluffy pizza crust- just press the dough into 2 pizza pans or cookie sheets (it will be sticky, I use a plastic baggy with oil on it to press it down gently). Prebake about 8-10 minutes then add toppings and bake to desired crispiness.

 Ingredients:

2 cups Tapioca Starch
1 cup Brown Rice flour
1/2 cup oat flour (or another 1/2 cup brown rice or other whole grain flour)
1/2 cup Potato starch
4 Tbsp Sugar
4 1/2 tsp rapid rise yeast
4 tsp xanthan gum
2 tsp salt
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cider vinegar
1 1/2 cups warm water
4 eggs
4 Tbsp Olive Oil

Directions:

Combine dry ingredients, then add wet and mix thoroughly. Put into 2 greased 8x4 bread pans, or put in 3-4" "blobs" for rolls on 2 parchment/silpat/cooking spray lined cookie sheets (if doing rolls, you can wet your hands and smooth out the shapes to make them more round). Put in warm spot to rise 45 minutes, then bake at 350 degrees for about an hour for bread (will need to cover with foil partway through to avoid overbrowning the top), or 15-20 minutes for rolls.

Oatmeal Maple Bread

This is one of my favorites and makes a double loaf. It has instructions for dairy-free but I make it using melted butter and sometimes substitute honey for syrup (which I guess makes it Oatmeal Honey Bread but still delicious!). The oat topping is optional. As always, make sure to use certified gluten free oats.
Find recipe here:
Gluten Free and More

Honey Oat Bread

This makes a (small) dense, delicious, filling loaf filled with tasty oats, which makes it seem very healthy :) As always, make sure to use certified gluten free oats.
Ingredients:
2 1/4 tsp fast acting yeast
1 c gluten free oats
1 1/2 c gluten free oat flour
1/4 c brown rice flour
1/4 c cornstarch
1/2 c tapioca flour
1/2 c sorghum flour
2 tsp xanthan gum
1 tsp salt
1 egg
1/3 c honey
1 Tbsp oil
1 tsp cider vinegar
1 1/4 c warm water

Instructions:
Mix yeast and wet ingredients in small bowl. Whisk dry ingredients in bowl of stand mixer. Combine wet and dry and mix thoroughly. Pour into bread pan and let rise in warm place for 30-45 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes (cover with foil after 20 if necessary to prevent over-browning).

Multi-Grain Hamburger Buns

Ingredients:
1 c warm water
2 tsp yeast
2 tsp sugar or honey
2 tsp apple cider vinegar
3 eggs
1/4 c oil
3/4 c brown rice flour
1/2 sorghum flour
1/2 c potato starch
1/4 c tapioca starch
1/4 c gluten free oat flour
1/4 ground flax seed
3 tsp xanthan gum
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions:
Combine wet ingredients in small bowl and let sit. Mix dry ingredients and add to wet, mix thoroughly. Shape into buns of desired sizes on greased cookie sheets (or use silpat or other mat on sheet). Let rise 30 minutes in warm spot. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

French Bread

This is easy and great to serve with soup!
Gluten Free Homemaker French Bread

Pull Apart Honey Rolls

Delicious, slightly sweet & covered in a sticky, honey/butter glaze. Perfect for holidays/special occasions! Find recipe here at Gluten Free and More

Bread Mixes

Pamela's Gluten Free Bread Mix  Slightly sweet and tasty- I buy this mix in bulk and use it for pizza crust, rolls, and other things!

Bob's Red Mill Homemade Wonderful Bread Mix Not my favorite taste-wise but it is good fresh, and pretty nutritious as it contains some bean flour. One of my picky daughters only likes this bread so go figure!

Pizza

We make pizza usually once a week, it's one of the few things everyone likes!

There are a lot of pizza crust recipes out there, my family has different preferences but here are some we like. (Note that one of our current favorites is using the "Udis copycat bread" dough recipe from above.)

Pizza Crust #1

This one is from Gluten Free Homemaker. This recipe makes 2 medium sized pizzas depending on your pan size. She also has a single crust recipe here, and I have found using a triple batch of her single crust recipe is enough to feed my family (and this is about the max amount of dough my stand mixer can handle at one time). I put that on 2 rectangle cookie sheets & 1 round cake pan. That's also the max amount my oven can manage at once! 

Pizza Crust #2

This one uses Pamela's bread mix. I buy these in the 3lb bags in bulk from amazon (they make delicious bread too, and pie crusts!). This crust is slightly sweet, and super yummy!

http://www.pamelasproducts.com/chewy-pizza-crust/

Pizza Crust #3

This is a good, plain tasting crust (as in it doesn't have any "weird gluten free flour flavors" my family likes (be sure not to overbake)

Minimalist baker crust