Deliciously Gluten-Free: 10 Baking Recipes You Need to Try

1. Gluten-Free Banana Bread

This moist and flavorful banana bread is a crowd-pleaser and a fantastic way to use overripe bananas!

Ingredients:

• • 3 ripe bananas, mashed

• • 2 eggs

• • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil

• • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup

• • 1 tsp vanilla extract

• • 1 cup almond flour

• • 1 cup gluten-free oat flour

• • 1 tsp baking soda

• • 1/2 tsp salt

• • 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)

Instructions:

1. 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.

1. 1. In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, eggs, coconut oil, honey, and vanilla extract.

1. 1. Add the almond flour, oat flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon, and mix until well combined.

1. 1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

1. 1. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

1. 1. Let cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

2. Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Your classic chocolate chip cookie made gluten-free and just as delicious!

Ingredients:

• • 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted

• • 1/2 cup brown sugar

• • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

• • 1 tsp vanilla extract

• • 1 large egg

• • 1 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour

• • 1/2 tsp baking soda

• • 1/4 tsp salt

• • 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

1. 1. In a bowl, mix together the melted coconut oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla, and egg.

1. 1. In another bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking soda, and salt.

1. 1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.

1. 1. Fold in the chocolate chips.

1. 1. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly.

1. 1. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden.

3. Gluten-Free Almond Flour Pancakes

Start your day off right with these fluffy almond flour pancakes!

Ingredients:

• • 1 cup almond flour

• • 1/4 cup coconut flour

• • 1/4 tsp baking soda

• • 1/4 tsp salt

• • 3 large eggs

• • 1/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)

• • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. 1. In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, and salt.

1. 1. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and vanilla.

1. 1. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir to combine.

1. 1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and grease it lightly.

1. 1. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake and cook until bubbles form, about 3-4 minutes.

1. 1. Flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until golden brown.

4. Gluten-Free Lemon Bars

These tangy and sweet lemon bars will brighten up your dessert table!

Ingredients:

• • 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour

• • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

• • 1/2 cup butter, melted

• • 2 large eggs

• • 1 cup granulated sugar

• • 1/4 cup lemon juice

• • 1 tsp lemon zest

• • 1/2 tsp baking powder

• • Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions:

1. 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.

1. 1. In a bowl, mix together gluten-free flour, powdered sugar, and melted butter.

1. 1. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust.

1. 1. Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.

1. 1. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and baking powder.

1. 1. Pour the lemon mixture over the pre-baked crust and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes.

1. 1. Allow to cool, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.

5. Gluten-Free Pumpkin Muffins

A delightful fall treat, these pumpkin muffins are moist and flavorful!

Ingredients:

• • 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour

• • 1/2 cup almond flour

• • 1/2 tsp baking soda

• • 1/2 tsp baking powder

• • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

• • 1/4 tsp nutmeg

• • 1/4 tsp salt

• • 1/2 cup sugar

• • 1/2 cup vegetable oil

• • 2 large eggs

• • 1 cup pumpkin puree

Instructions:

1. 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.

1. 1. In a large bowl, mix together the flours, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and sugar.

1. 1. In another bowl, combine oil, eggs, and pumpkin puree.

1. 1. Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until combined.

1. 1. Divide the batter among the muffin cups and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

6. Gluten-Free Cheesecake

This rich and creamy cheesecake is gluten-free and perfect for special occasions!

Ingredients:

• • 1 1/2 cups gluten-free graham cracker crumbs

• • 1/4 cup sugar

• • 1/2 cup butter, melted

• • 4 blocks (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened

• • 1 cup sugar

• • 4 eggs

• • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. 1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).

1. 1. In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.

1. 1. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to create the crust.

1. 1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix well.

1. 1. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla.

1. 1. Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 1 hour.

1. 1. Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake cool for an hour before refrigerating overnight.

7. Gluten-Free Blueberry Muffins

These blueberry muffins are fluffy, sweet, and bursting with fresh blueberries!

Ingredients:

• • 1 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour

• • 1/2 cup sugar

• • 1/2 tsp baking soda

• • 1/2 tsp baking powder

• • 1/2 tsp salt

• • 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)

• • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

• • 1 egg

• • 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)

Instructions:

1. 1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.

1. 1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

1. 1. In another bowl, mix milk, oil, and egg together.

1. 1. Combine the wet and dry ingredients, then gently fold in the blueberries.

1. 1. Divide the batter among the muffin cups and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

8. Gluten-Free Snickerdoodles

This classic cinnamon sugar cookie is now gluten-free and irresistibly delicious!

Ingredients:

• • 1 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour

• • 1/2 tsp baking soda

• • 1/2 tsp cream of tartar

• • 1/4 tsp salt

• • 1/2 cup butter, softened

• • 1 cup sugar

• • 1 egg

• • 1 tsp vanilla extract

• • 2 tbsp sugar and 2 tsp cinnamon (for coating)

Instructions:

1. 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

1. 1. In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.

1. 1. In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

1. 1. Add egg and vanilla, then mix well.

1. 1. Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until combined.

1. 1. Form dough into balls, roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, and place on the baking sheet.

1. 1. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are slightly golden.

9. Gluten-Free Raspberry Crumble Bars

A delightful combination of tangy raspberries and sweet crumbly topping!

Ingredients:

• • 1 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour

• • 1/2 cup oats (certified gluten-free)

• • 1/2 cup brown sugar

• • 1/2 cup butter, melted

• • 1 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen)

• • 1 tbsp cornstarch

• • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions:

1. 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.

1. 1. In a bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, and melted butter to form the crumble mixture.

1. 1. Spread half of the crumble mixture in the bottom of the baking dish.

1. 1. In another bowl, toss raspberries with cornstarch and lemon juice, then spread over the crumble layer.

1. 1. Top with the remaining crumble mixture and bake for 30-35 minutes.

1. 1. Let cool before cutting into bars.

10. Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake

This rich and decadent chocolate cake will satisfy all your chocolate cravings!

Ingredients:

• • 1 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour

• • 1 cup sugar

• • 1/2 cup cocoa powder

• • 1 tsp baking soda

• • 1/2 tsp salt

• • 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)

• • 1/2 cup vegetable oil

• • 2 large eggs

• • 2 tsp vanilla extract

• • 1 cup boiling water

Instructions:

1. 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.

1. 1. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

1. 1. In another bowl, whisk together milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla.

1. 1. Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.

1. 1. Slowly add the boiling water to the batter (batter will be thin).

1. 1. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.

1. 1. Let cool before frosting with your favorite gluten-free frosting.