Healthy & Easy Gluten-Free Recipes (2024)

BREAKING CHEWS: You can now peruse ALL recipes tagged as "gluten-free" on the Hungry Girl website! So, we thought it was a perfect opportunity to shout out some of our favorite healthy & easy gluten-free recipes. Check 'em out, then scope out even more here

Healthy & Easy Gluten-Free Breakfast Recipes

Banana-Chocolate Blender PancakesEntire recipe (4 pancakes): 200 calories, 3g total fat (1.5g sat. fat), 391mg sodium, 25.5g carbs, 2.5g fiber, 14.5g sugars, 20.5g protein

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This is one of those recipes that’s accidentally gluten free. Our goal was mostly to make pancakes that were super high in protein but tasted amazing. And after we achieved our primary objective bigtime, we then realized, "Oh! And no flour was used at all!" Bonus for gluten-free enthusiasts.

Apple Cinnamon Blender Muffins1/12 of recipe (1 muffin): 77 calories, 1g total fat (<0.5g sat. fat), 187mg sodium, 16g carbs, 1.5g fiber, 2.5g sugars, 5g protein

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We like eating oatmeal, we like eating apples… but what if we could combine the two in a way that didn't just feel like eating oatmeal with apples? This recipe combines healthy staple ingredients—we could pretty much throw a batch together any time! Perfect for fall… (P.S. Oats are naturally gluten free, but some brands may contain trace amounts due to sharing equipment with gluten-containing grains. Check your labels if you avoid gluten for health reasons!)

Healthy & Easy Gluten-Free Recipes for Lunch & Dinner

Fork 'n Knife Mexican Skillet PizzaEntire recipe: 298 calories, 9g total fat (3.5g sat. fat), 760mg sodium, 36g carbs, 9.5g fiber, 10.5g sugars, 19.5g protein

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There are a lot of gluten-free pizza crust options out there these days, like those that are cauliflower-based. Well, this creation uses chickpea flour! It's the kind of pie you'll want to eat with utensils, and it tastes great. Plus, we love the protein & fiber in that bean-based flour.

Southwest Meatloaf Minis1/5 of recipe (2 meatloaf minis): 252 calories, 9g total fat (3.5g sat. fat), 599mg sodium, 15.5g carbs, 2.5g fiber, 6g sugars, 27.5g protein

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Many meatloaf recipes use breadcrumbs to help bind together the ingredients. Instead, we turned to quick-cooking oats! You don't really notice them once it's all cooked together—there are so many other tasty ingredients to enjoy here. Not gluten-related: Look how cute they are!

Healthy & Easy Gluten-Free Dessert Recipes

Flourless Peanut Butter Brownies1/9 of pan (1 brownie): 130 calories, 9g total fat (4g sat. fat), 207mg sodium, 17g carbs, 3g fiber, 1g sugars, 8g protein

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If you've gotten to this point on the page and read the above recipe title, we're pretty sure you're already sold. They're flourless brownies with peanut butter! The brilliant flour-replacer here is powdered peanut butter (aka defatted peanut flour). Make these brownies and prepare to be wowed.

Flourless Black Forest Cake1/8of cake: 115 calories, 2g total fat (1g sat. fat), 331mg sodium, 27.5g carbs, 5.5g fiber, 7.5g sugars, 5.5g protein

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This dessert is a total dream come true. The richness of the cake base is boosted by black beans, pumpkin, and applesauce, but all you taste is CHOCOLATE. Finish it off with a gooey cherry topping and some whipped cream, and you'll be like "Gluten who? For what? No thanks.”

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Healthy & Easy Gluten-Free Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What are some easy gluten free foods? ›

Gluten-Free Foods
  • Fruits.
  • Vegetables.
  • Meat and poultry.
  • Fish and seafood.
  • Dairy.
  • Beans, legumes, and nuts.

What do you cook for someone who is gluten-free? ›

  • Classic Stuffed Peppers. ...
  • Cacio E Pepe Sweet Potato Noodles. ...
  • Lemony Chicken & Potatoes With Feta. ...
  • Feta & Herb-Crusted Salmon. ...
  • Creamy Gochujang White Chicken Chili. ...
  • Chili Cheese Sweet Potato Casserole. ...
  • Instant Pot Pork Puttanesca. ...
  • Best-Ever Gluten-Free Pasta.
Feb 22, 2023

Which meal is a good example of a healthy gluten-free option? ›

Vegan chili is a hearty dinner that is easy to prepare and works well alongside quinoa, which is a gluten-free alternative to grains that contain gluten. Full of black beans, pinto beans, and tomatoes, vegan chili is rich in dietary fiber. Beans are also a great source of protein. Here is a recipe for vegan chili.

What gluten-free food fills you up? ›

Potatoes, corn, rice, quinoa, buckwheat, oats, polenta, sago, tapioca — these are all naturally gluten free starches that will fill you up.

What is surprisingly not gluten-free? ›

20 foods you think are gluten-free but aren't
  • Stock cubes. Some brands of stock cubes contain wheat – check the label or make your own stock at home to be sure it's free from gluten.
  • Buckwheat flour. Buckwheat is naturally gluten-free. ...
  • Dry roasted nuts. ...
  • Couscous. ...
  • Chocolate. ...
  • Taramasalata. ...
  • Some soft, spreadable cheeses. ...
  • Chips.
Apr 3, 2023

What are 5 ingredients to avoid in a gluten-free diet? ›

Avoid all products with barley, rye, triticale (a cross between wheat and rye), farina, graham flour, semolina, and any other kind of flour, including self-rising and durum, not labeled gluten-free. Be careful of corn and rice products.

Is peanut butter gluten-free? ›

Living gluten-free can be a challenge. It's important to know that peanuts, peanut butter, peanut flour and peanut oil are considered naturally gluten-free foods. Gluten is a form of protein found in wheat, barley and rye (2).

What are the most popular gluten-free foods? ›

Best gluten-free foods to try
  • Milk, cream, crème fraîche and natural yogurt. ...
  • Butter and vegetable oils. ...
  • Plain potatoes. ...
  • Plain nuts and seeds. ...
  • Vinegars. ...
  • Worcestershire sauce. ...
  • Tomato passata and purée. ...
  • Jam, honey and marmalade. Preserves such as jam, as well as syrups such as honey and golden syrup, are naturally free of gluten.
Apr 3, 2023

How to go 100% gluten-free? ›

Choose naturally gluten-free grains and flours, including rice, corn, soy, potato, tapioca, sorghum, quinoa, millet, buckwheat, cassava, coconut, arrowroot, amaranth, teff, flax, chia, yucca, bean flours, and nut flours.

What are 10 gluten-free foods? ›

Grains, starches or flours that can be part of a gluten-free diet include:
  • Amaranth.
  • Arrowroot.
  • Buckwheat.
  • Corn — cornmeal, grits and polenta labeled gluten-free.
  • Flax.
  • Gluten-free flours — rice, soy, corn, potato and bean flours.
  • Hominy (corn)
  • Millet.

What is the healthiest way to eat gluten-free? ›

What Should You Include in Your Healthy GFD?
  • Fruits and vegetables.
  • Legumes.
  • Low-fat dairy, if tolerated (if not, include other sources of calcium and vitamin D)
  • Gluten-free whole grains (be sure to select only those specifically labeled gluten-free)
  • Lean protein.
  • Nuts and seeds.
  • Healthy fats.

What are the first signs of being gluten intolerant? ›

What are the symptoms of gluten intolerance?
  • Abdominal pain.
  • Anemia.
  • Anxiety.
  • Bloating or gas.
  • Brain fog, or trouble concentrating.
  • Depression.
  • Diarrhea or constipation.
  • Fatigue.
Jun 30, 2021

What common snacks are gluten-free? ›

Fresh fruits and vegetables are naturally gluten-free and make for a healthy and delicious snack. Apples, berries, grapes, and citrus fruits are great options, as well as carrots, celery, cucumbers, and bell peppers. Many grocery stores now offer pre-cut and packaged options, making them convenient to grab and go.

What foods should you avoid on a gluten-free diet? ›

In general, avoid the following foods if you have celiac disease: Cereals, breads, or other grain products that include wheat, rye, barley, or oats. This includes white or whole-wheat flour (including cookies, crackers, cakes, and most other baked goods), semolina, couscous, bread crumbs, most pastas, and malt.

Are Doritos gluten-free? ›

The short answer: no, most Doritos are not gluten-free. Doritos are tortilla chips, which means that the chip itself is mostly made out of corn flour and then flavored with a variety of spices. Unlike many other kinds of grain, corn does not inherently contain gluten.

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