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
Readers Choice Gluten Free Recipes
Our readers have spoken! These are their favorite gluten free recipes, all created in the Cotter Crunch kitchen!
Pineapple Watermelon Salsa
This Pineapple Watermelon Salsa is made with seasonal fruit and veggies for a light and refreshing appetizer that is the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. Serve it with chips, on top of fish tacos,…
Green Goddess Vegan Pasta Salad
This Green Goddess Vegan Pasta Salad is made with simple and nourishing ingredients that come together in minutes. Vegan and allergy-friendly, it’s the perfect recipe for easy appetizers or light lunches. Make it ahead of…
Vegan Green Goddess Dressing
This Green Goddess Dressing recipe is made with simple ingredients and healthy fats for a flavorful salad dressing that is easy to make and vegan friendly. Keep it stocked in your fridge for quick meals…
5-Ingredient Coconut Flour Tortillas + Video
These Coconut Flour Tortillas are an egg-free, gluten-free, vegan recipe with only five ingredients! With added nutrients from psyllium fiber, they’re a great low-carb alternative. Keep them on hand for sandwich wraps, taco night, and…
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Crock Pot Chicken Salad Sliders (Mayo Free)
These Mayo Free Chicken Salad Sliders make for a quick lunch, appetizer, or easy dinner! Made with wholesome gluten free ingredients, this chicken salad recipe is flavorful, tangy, and protein packed! Easy to prep and…
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Flourless Peanut Butter Waffles (Vegan Option)
These Flourless Peanut Butter Waffles turn out light, fluffy, and delicious. Made with simple and healthy ingredients, they’re a protein-rich, dairy-free, and allergy-friendly breakfast recipe you’ll love. Make them ahead of time to grab-and-go on…
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Kid Friendly Dairy Free Smoothies
This round-up of dairy-free smoothies has something to satisfy even the pickiest of taste buds! Made with simple, healthy ingredients, they’re the easiest way to add vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber into you and your…
Tropical Turmeric Smoothie
The best anti-inflammatory Turmeric Smoothie is made with golden milk, a variety of tropical fruit like pineapple, papaya, or mango, and fun mix-ins. This Turmeric Smoothie is packed with fiber, healthy fats, and a whole…
Dark Chocolate Oven-Baked S’mores (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
These Dark Chocolate Oven-Baked S’mores are made in the oven with homemade marshmallows and gluten-free graham crackers for an allergy-friendly dessert that can be made all summer long. Add additional toppings and ingredients for a…
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Homemade Gluten-Free Graham Crackers (Vegan Option)
Made with almond flour, gluten-free oat flour/ oats, and non-dairy milk, these Gluten-Free Graham Crackers are a year round recipe essential for all your allergy-friendly needs! Make them ahead of time for the perfect s’mores,…
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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!
Crock Pot Chicken Salad Sliders (Mayo Free)
These Mayo Free Chicken Salad Sliders make for a quick lunch, appetizer, or easy dinner! Made with wholesome gluten free ingredients, this chicken salad recipe is flavorful, tangy, and protein packed! Easy to prep and…
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Tropical Turmeric Smoothie
The best anti-inflammatory Turmeric Smoothie is made with golden milk, a variety of tropical fruit like pineapple, papaya, or mango, and fun mix-ins. This Turmeric Smoothie is packed with fiber, healthy fats, and a whole…
Dark Chocolate Oven-Baked S’mores (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
These Dark Chocolate Oven-Baked S’mores are made in the oven with homemade marshmallows and gluten-free graham crackers for an allergy-friendly dessert that can be made all summer long. Add additional toppings and ingredients for a…
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Homemade Gluten-Free Graham Crackers (Vegan Option)
Made with almond flour, gluten-free oat flour/ oats, and non-dairy milk, these Gluten-Free Graham Crackers are a year round recipe essential for all your allergy-friendly needs! Make them ahead of time for the perfect s’mores,…
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Snack Board Ideas for Dinner (Allergy Friendly Options)
These Snack Board Ideas for Dinner are allergy-friendly and super easy to put together for a fun dinner that requires virtually no cooking. Add your favorite chips, dips, and more for a finger-food meal your…
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Garlic Herb Pan-Fried Cod Cakes
This Pan-Fried Cod is rich in omegas and full of nutrients for an incredible Whole30-friendly recipe. Make it in the skillet or air fryer for that crispy texture! These cod cakes make for a delicious appetizer…
Salt & Vinegar Air Fryer Kale Chips (Oven Baked Option)
Air fryer kale chips are made in minutes for a crispy, crunchy, and completely addicting kid-friendly, better-for-you snack you’ll love! Gluten-free, vegan, and high in fiber, you’ll never go back to store bought potato chips…
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No Bake Oatmeal Energy Balls {Gluten Free}
No Bake Oatmeal Energy Balls are a gluten-free no-bake treat! Crushed nuts, chocolate chips, rolled oats, creamy nut butter, and dried cranberries come together to taste just like oatmeal cookies, in the form of a…
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Air Fried Vegetables Snack Platter
Air fried vegetables are a healthier option on any snack platter. Use this recipe and tips to make your air fryer veggies crisp and delicious, every time! This is our final recipe for nightshade free…
Anti-Inflammatory Pink Pickles (Pickled Turnips)
Pink turnip pickles are a delicious anti-inflammatory condiment, made with turnips and beets. A great gut healthy snack, and perfect with meals like chicken shawarma too! Vegan, paleo, and Whole30, too. Here on the CC…
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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!
Nourishing Recipes for Spring Meal Plan
Here is a list of the best recipes for spring for breakfast, lunch, and dinner to make cooking easy with clean eating meals that nourish your body and keep you healthy! Vegetarian and dairy free…
Nightshade Free Anti Inflammatory Recipes Meal Plan
Food plays an key role in reducing inflammation in the body! Here’s a gluten free and grain free meal plan full of recipes that are not only delicious, but also include foods that are known for their anti-inflammatory properties.
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Holiday Gluten Free Meal Plan (2020 Edition)
You NEED this holiday gluten free meal plan! NEW for 2020, with recipes for every part of the dinner, PLUS printable grocery shopping list! I published our very first gluten free dairy free holiday meal…
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Kid Friendly Gluten Free Meal Plan {Recipe Ideas}
This meal plan for kids has hidden vegetable recipes (and fruit recipes) that adults love too! Use these gluten-free recipes to make kid-friendly meals and snacks that will deliver the essential vitamins and minerals they…
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Plant Based Diet Meal Plan & Grocery List (Gluten Free)
This plant based diet meal plan is full of healthy, gluten free and vegan recipes for you. Many of them use shelf stable pantry foods! Making these recipes will give you delicious replacements for dairy,…
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5 Dinner Meal Plans – One Grocery Bag
Know what to make for dinner tonight? We have the solution, with 5 dinner meal plans all made from ONE grocery bag full of ingredients. From stuffed peppers to Mexican quinoa, and wraps and soup.…
Make Ahead Meals – Meal Plan {Gluten Free}
This gluten free make ahead meal plan will give you easy meal prep ideas for the holiday season, or any time of year. I’ll show you how to make a variety of gluten free meals and…
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Gluten Free Whole Grains Meal Plan
This gluten free whole grains meal plan is full of recipes and ideas to help you incorporate whole grains into your gluten free diet. These healthy meals are delicious and easy to make, too! Disclosure – We…
Vegetarian Meal Prep Recipes For the Entire Week!
These vegetarian meal prep recipes will help you create quick and easy, meatless meals to last you all week long! We’ve got you covered with ideas for breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. You should know that…
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Gut Healthy Foods Healthy Meal Plan
Eating gut healthy foods is an important step in keeping your body nutritionally balanced while providing overall gut health! This gluten free, healthy meal plan will help explain which foods are best for your gut,…
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.
