15 Gluten-Free Desserts to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
Some people think that eating gluten-free is tough, but we think those people just haven’t found the right recipes yet! If you’re lucky enough to live near a specialty food store, or have enough time to order online, obtaining gluten-free flours and cooking supplies will turn your kitchen upside down (in a good way, of course). Check out these 15 gluten-free summer dessert recipes that sacrifice absolutely nothing, because there’s no need for you to miss out on anything — especially sweets.
1. Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake: Layer it up for a rich, moist shortcake that’ll even win the hearts of those who can eat gluten. (via Elana’s Pantry)
2. Grilled Peaches: Take advantage of peaches while they’re at their prime by tossing ’em on the grill with the rest of your BBQ. (via Recreating Happiness)
3. Lemon Poppyseed Cake With Raspberry Cream Filling: We don’t really care what goes in this recipe, as long as it’s served in those adorable mini mason jars. (via Little Leopard Book)
4. Summer Birthday Cake With Strawberries and Apricots: Skip the boxed cake this year, and celebrate a birthday with something fruity and refreshing. (via Travel For Taste)
5. Raw Key Lime Pie: We’ve never quite understood why key lime pie is so savory… but who cares, we can’t get enough. (via Ricki Heller)
6. Raspberry Coconut Macaroons: Add a flavorful twist to a classic dessert. (via The Cookie Writer)
7. Red Berries Galette: Berries for days! if you’re lucky enough to live near a berry picking farm, this recipe is the perfect post-picking treat to whip up. Hit up a farmers market if not! (via What Liberty Ate)
8. Lemon Sugar Cookies: Lemons taste so fresh and energizing, so this cookies must totally make you feel the same way. (via Desserts with Benefits)
9. Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches: You know we love a good ice cream sandwich… (via Kumquat)
10. Poppy Seed and Berry Cashew Cake: Seriously, though, boxed birthday cakes are soo out. And fruit-filled, unique cakes are defiinitely in. (via Can Caramelo)
11. Mini Raspberry Chocolate Cakes: The only thing about this treat that’s better than the rich chocolate and raspberry flavors is that it requires no baking at all. (via Vegan Family Recipes)
12. S’mores Pops: Headed to a bonfire? Prep your s’mores first and skip the roasting. (via Delicious As It Looks)
13. Olive Oil and Peach Dump Cake: Peaches, ice cream… it’s a gluten-less dessert dream. (via Brit + Co)
14. Chocolate Cheesecake Dip: No worries if you’re not into cakes. You can still snag some of those fresh berries and fruit while they’re in season and dip them in this decadent cheesecake dip. (via Recipe Runner)
15. Vanilla Bean Coconut Quinoa Pudding: A lighter treat for those summer afternoons when you just need a sweet treat stat. (via Half Baked Harvest)
Which of these scrumptious gluten-free treats are you craving? Share your faves with us in the comments below!
