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Gluten free paleo Mexican fajita steak soup

GF Eating for Beginners

Are you new to gluten free eating?

Do you feel overwhelmed not knowing what you can and can’t eat on a gluten free diet? These tips and gluten free recipes will help you start your journey to better health as you go gluten free!

Perhaps you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a gluten intolerance, or maybe you’ve just decided to make a healthy change in your diet. Either way, going gluten free can be somewhat intimidating. I know. I’ve been there. It can be hard to know where to start! Thankfully, a lot of progress has been made in the past 10 years of my gluten free eating career. 😉

Now with that in mind, let me share with you some of my tips on how to go gluten free…

Beginner’s Guide to Gluten Free Eating

I’m hopeful that this beginner’s guide will help make your transition to a gluten free way of life a bit easier. You’ll find information here for:

  • my favorite gluten free swaps
  • tips for gluten free & allergy friendly holidays, parties, etc.
  • our reader’s choice gluten free recipes
  • gluten free meal plans
  • more gluten free eating resources

Gluten Free Pasta Alternatives

Here are some of my favorite easy gluten free alternatives for pasta.

Zucchini noodles, carrot noodles, cucumber noodles, or any other vegetable noodle. Get crafty with your spiralizer 😉

Spaghetti squash

Shirataki noodles

Rice noodles

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Gluten Free Flour Alternatives

Here are some of my favorite gluten free flour alternatives.

Swap Note: For gluten free flour alternatives, especially for baking, we recommend Bob’s Red Mill. They have a wide variety of gluten free flours and baking mixes, including a 1:1 Gluten Free Baking Flour. It’s a great swap for regular flour. They also have a paleo flour mix which is great for grain free baking and gluten free muffin/pancake/brownie mix! A brand we turn to for allergy-friendly snacks, including dark chocolate and *milk* chocolate, is Enjoy Life Foods.

Gluten free rolled oats

White rice (including jasmine and basmati), wild rice, brown rice, black rice

Millet

Buckwheat

Quinoa

100% stone ground corn (polenta)

Prep Note: One tool that has saved me lots of time in the kitchen with my gluten free eating is a rice cooker, slow cooker, or instant pot. All you do it set it and go! You can use a rice cooker to cook brown rice, white rice, quinoa, oats, and more. Most rice cookers suggest following the standard stove top directions; be sure to verify before cooking.

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Readers Choice Gluten Free Recipes

Our readers have spoken! These are their favorite gluten free recipes, all created in the Cotter Crunch kitchen!

  • Lemon Zucchini Bread

    Lemon Zucchini Bread

  • Gluten-Free Chicken Noodle Soup (Crockpot)

    Gluten-Free Chicken Noodle Soup (Crockpot)

  • Baked Oatmeal Cups (3 Ways)

    Baked Oatmeal Cups (3 Ways)

  • Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats

    Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats

More GF Recipes

Gluten Free Snacks

As you adapt to gluten free eating, you may struggle with finding healthy gluten free snacks. It can be difficult, especially if you enjoy gluten foods like crackers and cookies. Here are some of our favorite gluten free snacks!

  • Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

    Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

  • Strawberry Watermelon Smoothie

    Strawberry Watermelon Smoothie

  • Gluten-Free Cereal Bars (Vegan Option)

    Gluten-Free Cereal Bars (Vegan Option)

  • Lemon Zucchini Bread

    Lemon Zucchini Bread

More Snacks & Apps

Additional Info & Recipe Resources

Use any of our gluten free meal plans to help you create your weekly menu. We have several, including some with dairy-free and anti-inflammatory recipes!

  • Healthy Gut Diet Plan

    Healthy Gut Diet Plan

  • Low Fodmap Friendly Recipes & Meal Plan

    Low Fodmap Friendly Recipes & Meal Plan

  • Batching Cooking with Basic Gluten Free Ingredients

    Batching Cooking with Basic Gluten Free Ingredients

  • Kid Friendly Gluten Free Dairy Free Recipes + Grocery List

    Kid Friendly Gluten Free Dairy Free Recipes + Grocery List

  • Easy Gluten Free Freezer Meals + Sauces

    Easy Gluten Free Freezer Meals + Sauces

  • Foods That Lower Cortisol + Stress Free Meals

    Foods That Lower Cortisol + Stress Free Meals

  • Gluten Free Whole Grains Meal Plan + Grocery List

    Gluten Free Whole Grains Meal Plan + Grocery List

  • Gluten Free Vegetarian Meal Prep Recipes for the Entire Week!

    Gluten Free Vegetarian Meal Prep Recipes for the Entire Week!

More Meal Plans

The Celiac Disease Foundation is a great resource for patients and their loved ones. They have a helpful section on gluten free eating as well.

Reader Favorites

  • photo collage of dairy-free gluten-free anti-inflammatory meal plan recipesAnti-Inflammatory Meal Plan {Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Meals}
  • cinnamon bites in turquoise bowl, top protein ball has bite taken out to show inside texture.Cinnamon Vanilla Protein Breakfast Bites + Video
  • a bowl of curried cauliflower rice soupCurried Cauliflower Soup with Kale
  • Collage of 4 saucepans and skillets filled with 4 different varieties of gluten free roux.How to Make Gluten Free Roux for Keto Sauces + Soups
  • stack of dried orange slices on white backgroundDried Orange Slices (Oven or Dehydrator)
  • meal prep containers with overnight oatmeal and superfoodsSuperfood Overnight Oatmeal {Healthy Meal Prep 2 Ways}

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