Some of the Best Gluten Free Recipes | Frugal Farm Wife (2024)

As a food allergy family, gluten-free recipes are our only recipes. There’s no wheat allowed in this house.

As a family on a budget, our recipes need to be frugal, cheap, and inexpensive. Call it whatever you want to call it. I’m looking for quality ingredients with rock bottom prices. If you want to know more about eating cheaply, you can check out my eBook, 7 Steps To Affordable Gluten-Free Living, where I share lots tips and tricks I know of for keeping gluten-free food as low as possible.

As a family with small children, I need these gluten-free recipes to be relatively simple and quick, because you know what happens when mommy has her back turned too long, right? Yeah, thought so.

All of the recipes you find here were made by me, all the pictures were taken by me (hey, don’t pokefun – I’m still learning!), of the food that I made for my family. Most of the time when you see a picture, there another one just like it, only with a little hand trying to grab the food off the plate. Not joking. The life of a food blogger’s kid, eh?

So step right up and take a look at all the recipes that your family willlove!

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Gluten-Free Breakfast Recipes

  • Baked Doughnuts: Banana Chocolate chipThese little delights are a snap to whip up!
  • Gluten-Free Cake Doughnut HolesOr as my preschooler calls them, “doughnut sticks”.
  • Gluten-Free Baking Powder BiscuitsOur breakfasts have completely changed thanks to this recipe!
  • Gluten-Free Belgian Waffles RecipeNothing beats a real, bon-a-fide Belgian waffle!
  • Gluten-Free WafflesBut if you don’t have time for Belgian Waffles, try this quick version!
  • HealthyGranola RecipeThis cereal is so satisfying, and healthy to boot.
  • Cheesy Sausage Grits CasseroleOne of our favorite brunches of all times. Southern comfort food at its best!
  • Easy Spinach Quichethe recipe goes crustless for an easy breakfast.
  • Gluten-Free Blueberry SconesMy kids love these! So much so that I barely get a chance to butter them before they’re gone.
  • Gluten-Free Yeast DoughnutsThese were the first gluten-free doughnuts I ever succsessfuly made, and boy are they good!
  • Slow Cooker Breakfast CasseroleThis recipe makes mornings stress-free.
  • Gluten-Free Muffins RecipeThis recipe is so versatile! We love adding blackberries, or blueberries to ours.
  • Homemade SausageWe love sausage, but not the chemical additives, so thankfully, this recipe is easy, and oh so delicious!
  • Gluten-Free Sausage Biscuit CasseroleThis recipe makes a great brunch for a crowd, thanks to the “biscuit” crust poured over the top.
  • Gluten-Free Buckwheat Pancake RecipeWe adore the rich taste of buckwheat, and if you haven’t had it, you’re missing out!
  • Healthy Pumpkin PancakesOur favorite fall breakfast treat. All you need is two ingredients!
  • Pan-Fried Sweet PotatoesWe grow so many sweet potatoes, we’ve become a bit unconventional in the ways we cook them, and this is one of our favorites!
  • Healthy Banana PancakesSimilar to the pumpkin pancakes, but for all seasons. These are delicious, and guilt free!
  • Mexican Breakfast BakeWe southerners sure do love our Mexican flavors! This breakfast recipe is all you could ever ask for!
  • Homemade YogurtYou can save a lot of money by making your own yogurt – and it’s so easy!
  • Shredded Potato PattiesThese are like hashbrowns, but with a few additions to help them hold together. So good!
  • Baked OatmealGive your family a treat with this recipe – oatmeal never tasted so good!
  • Gluten-Free Pumpkin WafflesWe don’t make these very often, but oh man, that cream cheese syrup is to die for!
  • Hash brown CasseroleIf you like potatoes and cheese, this will be a hit with your family!
  • Crockpot Cinnamon BiscuitsSimilar to monkey bread, but not as sweet. Yum!
  • Oatmeal CakeThis was one of my favorites growing up, and now it’s gluten-free!
  • Muffin Tin BiscuitsNo patience for gluten-free cut out biscuits? Try these!
  • Homemade GranolaThis recipe has been in my family for years, and there’s a good reason for it – so tasty!
  • Sweet Potato Hash brownsNo reason Irish potatoes should get all the glory!
  • Gluten-Free Strawberry Scones RecipeThe pockets of sweet strawberries in these scones are glorious!
  • Gluten-Free Zucchini Bread RecipeThis is hands down the best zucchini bread recipe you will ever make!

Gluten-Free Bread Recipes

  • Gluten-Free Sandwich Wrap BreadThis is a recent addition to our collection, but it’s quickly become a favorite recipe. Less than ten minutes in the oven? I’ll take it!
  • Gluten-Free Irish Soda BreadA must have on St. Patty’s day, and so delicious!
  • Gluten-Free Yeast-Free BreadYou’ll never believe how soft and springy this bread recipe is!
  • Easy Gluten-Free Pizza Crust RecipeWe make this recipe almost every week and never get tire of it!
  • Gluten-Free Breadsticks It’s almost the same as pizza, but completely different in a good way.
  • Gluten-Free Hamburger BunsRecipeCeliacs! You don’t have to use the infamous lettuce bun anymore!
  • Gluten-free Artisan BreadThis bread has endless possibilities, and I would make it every day if I could!
  • Gluten-Free Apple FrittersThey’re like doughnuts, but they make us feel healthier.
  • Gluten-Free Banana BreadTradition must be upheald, and if banana bread ain’t a tradition, I don’t know what is!
  • Gluten-Free Pita BreadI wish I got to indulge my gyro obsession more often, because this recipe is good!
  • Gluten, Dairy, And Egg-Free Breadfresh hot bread straight from the oven slathered with butter (or dairy-free butter). Need I say more?
  • Gluten-Free Cornmeal Herb RollsIf you don’t have these on your Thanksgiving table, you’re doing it wrong.
  • Gluten-Free CalzonesMake these, and your kids will love you for the rest of they’re lives.
  • Homemade Corn TortillasThese are nothing like packaged tortillas, I promise you.
  • Gluten-Free Corn FrittersAgain with the “healthier doughnuts”. Boy, I need to make these again.
  • Gluten-Free Pizza CrustThis was one of my first gluten-free successes, and while I don’t usually use that flour mix anymore, it’s quite delicious!
  • Gluten-Free English Muffins RecipeThree words: HOMEAMDE EGG McMUFFIIN!

Gluten-Free Dessert Recipes

  • Gluten-Free Dutch Apple PieThis pie recipe is out of this world good. And the easiest apple pie you’ll ever make!
  • Coconut Flour CupcakesI make these when I want make cake and helathy too. But seirously, your victims will never know they’re healthy – they’re jus that good!
  • Gluten-Free Eclairs Recipetrue indulgence is dessert stuffed with dessert, and topped with more dessert.
  • Gluten-Free Pumpkin RollOh my word you have to try this!
  • Gluten-Free Peppermint French Silk PieTry not to drool
  • Gluten-Free Blueberry Crisp RecipeA family favorite from way back, and I just can’t seem to give it up no matter how healthy I try to be.
  • Gluten-Free Ice Cream Cake Recipe We made this egg-free for all our egg-free peeps, and they loved it (so did I)!
  • Slow Carb BrowniesFor when you want to keep your insulin down, but need some chocolate!
  • Grain-Free Coconut Pie CrustA recipe too easy not to have in your reperitoire.
  • Gluten-Free Lemon Bars RecipeI make these for my husband. Or so I tell myself right before stuffing my face with them.
  • Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free Brownies. For when you’re feeling slightly indulgent.
  • Easy Lemon Meringue PieJust thick enough to set up, thin enough to be tender. Perfection!
  • Honey-Sweetened Cheesecake
  • No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake
  • Gluten-Free Strawberry Mug Cake
  • Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcake
  • Gluten-free Banana Coffee Cake Recipe
  • Recipe For Chocolate fudge
  • Sugar-Free Pumpkin Cheesecake
  • Gluten-Free Gingersnaps Recipe
  • Best Apple Pie Recipe
  • Pumpkin Spice chocolate Fudge
  • Gluten-Free Buckwheat Cookies
  • Tie-dye cupcakes
  • Healthy no-churn ice cream
  • Gluten-Free Chocolate Mug Cake
  • Gluten-Free Blackberry Crumble
  • Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake Recipe
  • Gluten-Free Lemon Cake Recipe
  • coconut Sticky Rice With Mango
  • Quick And Easy Gluten-Free Pie Crust
  • Italian Meringue Buttercream Icing
  • Peanut Butter CheeseBall
  • Cranberry Apple Crisp
  • Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bars
  • Oatmeal Pie
  • Sugar-Free Pumpkin Pie
  • Gluten-Free Pie Crust
  • Gluten-Free Chocolate Lava Cake (slow cooker)
  • Gluten-Free Apple Fritters
  • Almost Instant Pudding
  • Peanut Butter Popcorn
  • Gluten-Free Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
  • Gluten-Free “Graham Cracker” Pie Crust

Gluten-Free Cookie Recipes

  • Healthy No-Bake Cookies
  • No-Bake Coconut Cookies
  • Healthy Oatmeal Cookies
  • Pumpkin spice No-Bake Cookies
  • Gluten-Free Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
  • Gluten-Free Oreos Recipe
  • Chocolate Coconut Cookies No-Bake
  • Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies
  • Soft Gluten-free Sugar Cookies
  • No-Bake Christmas Cookies
  • Healthy Christmas Cookie Recipes
  • Vegan No-Bake Cookies
  • Healthy Breakfast Cookies

Gluten-FreeDinner Recipes

  • Gluten-Free Egg Noodles
  • Recipes Using Egg Noodles
  • Easy Mexican Pizza
  • Gluten-Free Oven-Fried Chicken
  • Gluten-Free Lasagna Noodles
  • Chicken Alfredo Pasta Recipe
  • Gluten-Free Meatballs
  • Gluten-Free Poppyseed Chicken Recipe
  • Twice Baked Potato Recipe
  • Easy Shepherd’sPie Recipe
  • Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe
  • Baked Pork Chops And Rice Recipe
  • Gluten-Free Ravioli Recipe
  • Slow Cooker Beef Heart Recipe
  • Chicken Recipe Ideas
  • SimpleChicken Recipe
  • The Best Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
  • Black Bean Chili
  • Vegan Black Bean Burers
  • Italian Beef In The Crockpot
  • Chicken White Bean Enchiladas
  • Slow Cooker Burritos
  • Chicken-Fried Steak
  • Slow Cooker Chinese Pork
  • Burrito Casserole
  • How To Grill Steak
  • Cauliflower Pizza Crust
  • Cheeseburger Enchiladas
  • Barbecued Meatballs
  • Baked Beans
  • Gluten-Free Chicken Nuggets

Gluten-Free Side Dishes

  • Loaded Baked Potato Wedges
  • Gluten-Free Gnocchi Recipe
  • Thyme roasted Sweet Potatoes
  • Apple Salad Recipe
  • Easy Homemade Hummus
  • Simple Squash Casserole
  • Gluten-Free Mozzarella Sticks
  • Pan-Fried Sweet Potatoes
  • Homemade Summer Sausage
  • Parmesan Potatoes
  • Slow Cooker Butternut and Apples
  • Veggie Rice
  • Italian Potato Salad
  • Shredded Potato Patties
  • Easy Goat Cheese
  • Sweet Potato Casserole
  • Gluten-Free Corn Dogs and Onion Rings

Gluten-Free Sauces and Condiments

  • Easy BlenderMayonnaise
  • Healthy Ranch Dressing
  • Avocado-Lime Ranch Dressing (Chick-Fil-A Copycat)
  • Honey-Lime Dressing
  • Coleslaw Dressing Recipe
  • Taco Salad Dressing
  • White Bean Alfredo
  • Dill Dip
  • Gluten-Free Cream Of Mushroom Soup
  • Easy French Onion Dip
  • Easy Homemade Barbecue Sauce
  • Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce
  • Skinny Spinach Dip

Drinks

  • Ice Cold Peppermint Tea
  • Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix
  • Water Kefir
  • Chocolate Mint Tea
  • Agua De Jamaica Fresco
  • Herbal Tea Recipe
  • Healthy Blender Drinks
  • Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate Recipe
  • Mango Iced Tea Recipe
  • Strawberry Iced Tea Recipe
  • Healthy Smoothie Recipes
  • Fruity Iced Tea Recipe

Gluten-Free Snacks

  • Blueberry-Banana Fruit Leather
  • How To Dry Bananas
  • Healthy Kid Snack Recipes
  • Dehydrated Flax Crackers
  • Kefir gummy Treats
  • Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Crackers
  • Deer Jerky Recipe

Gluten-Free Mixes

  • The Cheapest Gluten-Free Flour Mix Ever
  • Best Ever gluten-free flour mix recipe
  • Gluten-Free Cake Mix
  • Gluten-Free Brownie-in-a-mug mix
  • Gluten-Free Pancake Mix Recipe
  • Homemade Ranch Dressing mix

Canning And Preserving

  • How To CanBaked Beans
  • Canned apple Pie Filling
  • How To Freeze Lemon Juice
  • Peach Butter
  • Homemade Tomato Sauce
  • Freezer Pickles

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FAQs

What is the best food for gluten-free guests? ›

Fruits and vegetables are naturally gluten-free—so have plenty on hand for snacking. Rice, wild rice, corn and quinoa are gluten-free foods. Price Chopper does sell several different brands of gluten-free pasta. Meat, fish and chicken are also gluten-free, but some cold cuts do contain wheat starch as binders.

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.
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What are the rules for gluten-free cooking? ›

When cooking gluten-free, there are two important things to remember:
  • Be sure to read all ingredients label to ensure you are not accidentally using a product that contains gluten. ...
  • Make sure that you are not causing cross-contact by using foods, utensils and other cookingware that has been contaminated by gluten.

How do you cook celiacs? ›

Avoid contamination with products containing gluten:
  1. Always use clean surfaces, utensils, pans, and pots.
  2. Keep gluten-containing food away from the meal you are preparing, including oil used to cook these foods.
  3. Use separate gluten free tools and kitchen items if possible. Colour coding makes it simple!

What do gluten-free people eat for breakfast? ›

Create your own breakfast box with a few of these items.
  • Fresh and Frozen Fruit (Use both in Evolving Table's Fruit Smoothie recipe.)
  • Yogurt Cups.
  • Nuts & Nut Butters (and Seed Butters)
  • String Cheese.
  • Gluten Free Cereal & Granola.
  • Gluten Free Bread and Bagels.
  • Gluten Free Muffins & Muffin Mixes.

Does peanut butter contain gluten? ›

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 can I eat for dinner that is gluten-free? ›

Gluten-free dinner recipes
  • Spicy vegetable stew with coconut. ...
  • One-pot chicken & rice. ...
  • Black pepper chicken & lemon yogurt. ...
  • Air-fryer lamb chops. ...
  • App onlyOne-pan fish with nduja & butter beans. ...
  • Lemongrass & lime pork meatballs with pickled veg. ...
  • Juicy prawn & lemongrass burgers. ...
  • Mushroom & butter bean toasts with crispy chorizo.

What are the worst foods for celiac disease? ›

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.

What snacks are gluten-free? ›

Healthy gluten-free snacks
  • Any sliced vegetable, such as carrots, red peppers, or cucumber.
  • Fresh whole fruit, such as a banana, apple, or peach.
  • Berries.
  • Grapes.
  • Melon.
  • CItrus fruit, such as oranges or grapefruit.
  • Canned fruit (preferably canned in water, not syrup)
  • Dried fruit, such as raisins or prunes.
Apr 13, 2023

What happens if you accidentally eat gluten after being gluten-free? ›

A tiny amount—possibly even smaller than the eye can see—could trigger a variety of bodily reactions. Symptoms of glutening are often digestive (abdominal pain, diarrhea, and constipation). However, gluten exposure can also cause headaches, anxiety, brain fog, skin rashes, or problems with a variety of body systems.

Can you go back to eating gluten after going gluten-free? ›

If you decide to attempt to reintroduce gluten, it should be done very slowly so that you can monitor your reactions to the gluten. We recommend consuming something small at first, like a few crackers. Wait a couple days to see how you feel.

Why you shouldn't cut out gluten? ›

If you cut all gluten out of your diet, there's a risk that you could miss out on nutritious whole grains, fiber and micronutrients. Getting enough whole grains in your diet is especially important if you're at risk for heart disease or diabetes.

Why can't celiacs eat eggs? ›

Yes, eggs are naturally gluten-free.

However, eggs are often at a high risk for cross-contact due to the ways they are prepared.

How long after eating gluten do celiacs feel it? ›

How long after eating gluten can symptoms start? The reaction and reaction time varies among individuals. Some people will have a reaction within two to three hours of gluten consumption. Others may not feel anything until the next day or a few days after, and some not at all.

What noodles are gluten-free? ›

Here are 6 of the best types of gluten-free pasta and noodles.
  • Brown Rice Pasta. ...
  • Shirataki Noodles. ...
  • Chickpea Pasta. ...
  • Quinoa Pasta. ...
  • Soba Noodles. ...
  • Multigrain Pasta.
Nov 16, 2018

What can I feed a gluten-free friend? ›

Gluten-free dinner recipes
  • Spicy vegetable stew with coconut. ...
  • One-pot chicken & rice. ...
  • Black pepper chicken & lemon yogurt. ...
  • Air-fryer lamb chops. ...
  • App onlyOne-pan fish with nduja & butter beans. ...
  • Lemongrass & lime pork meatballs with pickled veg. ...
  • Juicy prawn & lemongrass burgers. ...
  • Mushroom & butter bean toasts with crispy chorizo.

What can gluten-free people eat at a party? ›

All fruits and vegetables are naturally gluten-free, so a vegetable tray is always a good idea, just make sure your dip is gluten-free (and many are!) including hummus, which is my favorite. A smoked fish dip or sliced smoked salmon is excellent on cucumber slices. A cheese tray with some gluten-free crackers.

What foods do gluten-free people eat? ›

Gluten-free foods (safe to eat)
  • most dairy products, such as cheese, butter and milk.
  • fruits and vegetables.
  • meat and fish (although not breaded or battered)
  • potatoes.
  • rice and rice noodles.
  • gluten-free flours, including rice, corn, soy and potato flour.

How do you cater for gluten intolerant guests? ›

How Do You Cater For Gluten-Intolerant Guests?
  1. Know Your Guests' Needs. ...
  2. Opt for a Japanese-Inspired Menu. ...
  3. Choose a Catering Company with Gluten-Free Options. ...
  4. Prepare Separate Utensils and Serving Plates. ...
  5. Label All Foods and Dishes Appropriately. ...
  6. Final Thoughts.

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