In honour of our sister’s wedding day, today’s Saturday Sweets are all about gluten free treats!
Erin has been through a lot healthwise to date, with uncertainty remaining in her future, but her positive attitude, willingness to be flexible, and ability to think outside the traditional healthcare box all make her someone I absolutely admire and respect. Today her new husband is blessed to marry such a unique, creative, wonderful woman, and we pray for many years of health and happiness for the two of them.
I was shocked when I started gathering them by how many gluten free recipes are already on the blog, and basically all of them feature exclusively everyday ingredients, things anyone can make for last-minute guests with gluten restrictions, without rushing out for everything from tapioca starch to xantham gum to kamut flour. If you regularly bake gluten free, as our mom has learned to, it’s well worth having an expensively well-stocked pantry, but for those of us thankful to enjoy regular flour, these are perfect go-to recipes for gluten free baking!
When dealing with celiac disease or severe gluten sensitivities, some of these recipes may not be ok unless things like your oats are certified gluten free, so just be aware that some people may require a very extensive knowledge of your ingredient list. When in doubt, I always stick with meringue based desserts – fresh, light, and both gluten- and dairy-free.
Do you have a favourite gluten free recipe that doesn’t require any special ingredients? We’d love to hear about it!
Enjoy, and have a great weekend! xoxo
The featured image above is Homemade Sponge Toffee.
Pavlovas (meringue nests)
Frozen Raspberry Cheesecake (gluten free when made without the crust)
Strawberry Chocolate Meringue Torte
Chocolate Souffles (awful picture, awesome recipe :))
Flourless Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Strawberry Banana Fruit Leather
So, I’ll take one of each. They all look amazing, and I just can’t choose one.
Done :)
Excuse me while I pass out from delicious overload. Wowsers.
YUM! These are some amazing gluten free desserts! I absolutely adore cheesecake. But that rich chocolate mousse is just outstanding!!! : )
Wow! They all look so great!
My favourite GF recipe is for Meringues Chantilly. (http://ofmusesandmeringues.blogspot.ca/2011/07/recipes-inspired-by-musicals-wicked.html) I made them for a friend who’s celiac, and allergic to rice, corn and vinegar! A tough combination to cook for, but the meal ended up being great.
Pumpkin Toffee Cheesecake–oh! Is it fall yet? Because I want that now. :) I honestly don’t even totally understand what makes something gluten free. I know it wouldn’t have wheat in it, but I’ve heard there are a lot of hidden ingredients that have gluten in them too!
Gluten is definitely in a lot of non-wheat products like dressings and sauces…it’s often used as a thickener/stabilizer. But it should always be included in the ingredient list!
Wow so much goodness on this post it should be illegal! Why are you doing this to meeeeeee. I need it now! haha
I will take 10 of everything!!
Oh my gosh. I am in absolutely LOVE with this entire post! Gluten free is definitely NOT bland — it can be delicious, and you just proved it! :D
Everything looks amazing, especially the Pavlovas! Have fun at your sisters wedding!!