Gluten-free baked goods

So, one thing I've learned in this journey is that I need to get a bit more creative with cooking so that I don't feel deprived.  Initially I was missing the occasional baked good, but I've found some items that are proving to be a great substitute.

For example, in trying to eat more protein for breakfast, I found a bread at Costco called Gluten Free Super Seed Bread from the Essential Baking Company.  The two loaves are well packaged so one can be stored in the freezer while the other is kept in your refrigerator.  It toasts well, tastes great and with a tablespoon of almond butter, provides 6 gms of protein.  You don't have to give up warm, crunchy toast just because you gave up gluten!

For many gluten-free baked goods, almond flour is the key.  And I had been making my own almond flour with my Vitamix, which worked quite well for baking these molasses cookies, the flour being just a bit coarse and the almonds unblanched.  This video gave me the tips on how to make my own almond flour.

But for that wonderful taste of homemade chocolate chip cookies, I was delighted when I found
Blanched Almond Flour from Honeyville (also at Costco).  I discovered this flour from Elana's Pantry's Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe.  This blanched almond flour is seriously worth buying if you want the taste of a traditional chocolate chip cookie without the gluten!  And since I'm not eating dairy, I used chocolate from Enjoy Life.

Last night's Savory Swiss Chard Tofu Pie was a big hit and the concept of using meat for the crust was well received and even copied a few times with lamb as the meat crust.  But there were some pies made with Bob's Red Mill gluten-free crust mix and the crust was tender, flaky and flavorful.  I avoided the pies with cheese, but the spinach and egg savory pie made with the gf crust mix  was wonderful.

So I hope these recommendations help you discover new ways to cook familiar foods as you explore the gluten-free life.