Great Gluten-free Recipes
Written by: Amanda Cressman, N.D.
If you are like most people I have spoken with in the last few weeks, eating balanced meals that are healthy has been tricky. There are so many reasons for this – less access to grocery stores and fresh foods, the sheer stress of shopping and the emotional eating that can occur from the stress and sadness of all the changes to our lifestyle. Even just being home all day, everyday, where the kitchen is central to the home, it’s easy and understandable as to why many are eating more frequently than we need to.
When stress levels are high, blood sugar changes occur, whereas the body is needing to provide glucose to support the stress response. Sugar cravings can increase and with chronic stress, weight changes then happen, specifically around the midsection.
For many, the past few weeks have been one of the most stressful experiences that they have gone through. Supporting your stress response is of vital importance, not only for mental health but also for maintaining the daily habits that keep us grounded and supported in ourselves.
Even though it may not seem to be connected, eating balanced meals and choosing healthy food options supports our stress response. Avoiding known food sensitivities is also helpful to ensure the body has no additional stress responses occurring.
So, I wanted to share some recipes/resources to hopefully inspire and surprise you with how easy and tasty they are. They are all Gluten-free and some are also Grain-Free , supporting a variety of dietary plans in this time. I have no affiliation with any of these sites, just happy to have found recipes that are easy to make and that support gluten-free and grain-free eating.
See what you think and I hope these recipe ideas taste great for you and support all the changes going on in your world.
Breakfast Ideas
Grain-free Berry Granola – Healthful Pursuit
Banana Oat Blender Pancakes – Kitchen Treaty
Coconut Flour Chocolate Crepes – Healthful Pursuit
Sweet Potato Hash – Healthful Pursuit
Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal – Oh She Glows
Soft and Chewy Sugar Free Granola Bars – Oh She Glows
Almond Flour Pancakes – Comfy Belly
Fluffy Coconut Flour Pancakes – Comfy Belly
Blueberry Syrup – Nourishing Meals
Gluten Free Raspberry Scones – The Roasted Root
Mochaccino Chia Breakfast Pudding – Joyous Health
Lunch Ideas
Spiralized Thai Salad Recipe – Against All Grain
Sea Salt Rosemary Zucchini Chips – Joyous Health
Veggie Summer Rolls with Peanut Sauce – Avocado Pesto
Soft Gluten Free Sandwich Bread – A Little Insanity
The Life-Changing Loaf of Bread – My New Roots
Instant Pot Carrot Ginger Soup – Cook with Manali
Low Carb Irish Soda Bread – Elana’s Pantry
Tahini Glazed Carrots – Elana’s Pantry
Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing – Detoxinista
The Best Quinoa & Black Bean Salad – Detoxinista
Raw Apple Cider Vinaigrette – Detoxinista
Honey Balsamic Dressing – Detoxinista
Easy Lentil, Sweet Potato & Coconut Curry – Detoxinista
“Cheeseburger” Salad with Special Sauce – Eating Bird Food
Paleo Chinese Chicken Salad – Paleo Running Momma
Dinner Ideas
Coconut Cauliflower Rice – Healthful Pursuit
Sweet Potato Chickpea Buddha Bowl – Minimalist Baker
Spicy Buddha Bowl – Crazy Vegan Kitchen
Sweet Potato Pizza Crust – Blissful Basil
Cauliflower Pizza Crust – Detoxinista
Curried Cauliflower Soup – Cookie and Kate
Dessert Ideas
Black Bean Chia Brownies – Joyous Health
One Bowl Jumbo Chocolate Chunk Cookies – Oh She Glows
Raw Chocolate Cheesecake – Comfy Belly
Real Deal Chocolate Chip Cookies – Against All Grain
Fudgy Chocolate Tarts – Against All Grain
Flourless Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins – Running with Spoons
Flourless Banana Bread Muffins – Running with Spoons
Fudgy Paleo Beetroot Brownies – The Roasted Root
Raw Tiramisu – Unconventional Baker
Chocolate Avocado Pudding – Pop Sugar
Cassava Banana Bread – Paleo Running Momma
Pumpkin Bread with Chocolate Chips Paleo – Paleo Running Momma
Sweet Potato Brownies – Paleo OMG
Healthy Carrot Cake – Detoxinista
Paleo Pumpkin Pie – Elana’s Pantry
Snacks
Chocolate Gelatin Bars – The Healthy You Project
Crunch Raw Protein Balls – The Healthy Family and Home
Homemade Gummy Candies – Healthful Pursuit – Use a juice of your choice
Date Energy Balls – Detoxinista
Mint Chocolate Truffle Bites – A Virtual Vegan
Easy Paleo Snack Bar Recipes – Beaming Baker

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