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Gluten Free Zucchini Squash and Corn Casserole

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This simple recipe for gluten free zucchini squash and corn casserole is the perfect summer side dish! It's a healthy summer squash recipe full of vegetables with a crispy topping. The easy casserole is baked with sweet corn, a cheesy topping and sour cream.

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What can I do with too many zucchinis?

This is the perfect recipe for when you have an abundance of zucchini and summer squash. This recipe is great with just zucchini or if you have it yellow summer squash too.

I also have recipes for Baked Kale and Zucchini Pilaf, Gluten Free Summer Squash Casserole and Gluten Free Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookies that are all great options for your extra zucchini.

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Zucchini Squash and Corn Casserole Supplies

Should you peel zucchini?

Fresh zucchini should have a very soft skin that doesn't need to be peeled. If your zucchini has a hard skin it is likely old or over ripe. If possible, I would choose a different zucchini to cook with and compost the over ripe zucchini with tough skin.

Most of the nutrition is in the deep green skin of the zucchini squash, which makes it a great reason to leave the peel on.

Zucchini Squash and Corn Casserole Ingredients

If you like this recipe you might also enjoy:

Baked Kale and Zucchini Pilaf
Gluten Free Chocolate Breakfast Cookies (with zucchini in them)
Air Fryer Grilled Vegetable Orzo Salad
Gluten Free Summer Squash Casserole
Easy Gluten Free Zucchini Brownies

I get a lot of my ingredients from Thrive Market. Thrive Market has been a game changer for me eating gluten free. They have so many options I can’t get at my rural grocery stores! Use this link to get 25% off your first order!

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Gluten Free Zucchini Squash and Corn Casserole

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  • Author: Elaine VanVleck
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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This simple recipe for gluten free zucchini squash and corn casserole is the perfect summer side dish! It's a healthy summer squash recipe full of vegetables with a crispy topping. The easy casserole is baked with sweet corn, a cheesy topping and sour cream.

Ingredients

Scale

1 ½ pounds Yellow Squash, cut into ½-inch cubes
1 ½ pounds Zucchini, cut into ½-inch cubes
1 large Sweet Onion, chopped
2 Tbsp Minced Garlic
32 ounce bag Frozen Corn
2 cups Cheddar Cheese, shredded
½ cup Sour Cream
½ cup Mayonnaise
2 large Eggs, beaten
1 ½ tsp Sea Salt
1 tsp Coarse Ground Black Pepper
2 cups Gluten Free Bread Crumbs
¼ cup Unsalted Butter, melted
½ cup Parmesan Cheese, finely grated

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl stir together the yellow squash, zucchini, onion, garlic, corn, cheddar cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, eggs, salt, pepper and 1 cup of gluten free bread crumbs.

Pour the squash mixture into a 9x13 baking dish or 3 quart baking dish.

Mix together 1 cup gluten free bread crumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle over the squash mixture in the baking dish. Top with finely grated parmesan cheese.

Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

Notes

If you don't have yellow squash you can substitute with zucchini and just use zucchini in this recipe.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish, Vegetables
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Gluten Free

Keywords: healthy, simple, cheesy, recipe, easy, baked, crispy, vegetables, sweet corn, side dish, sour cream, summer squash recipe, zucchini and squash casserole

Gluten Free Oatmeal Raisin Overnight Oats

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This healthy recipe for gluten free oatmeal raisin overnight oats is made in a jar using rolled oats. They are an easy breakfast with yogurt and protein powder to keep you full. This recipe is a simple way to have your morning meal ready to eat or take on the go.

a stemless wine glass of gluten free oatmeal raisin overnight oats with banana slices and cinnamon sprinkled on top.

Are overnight oats gluten free?

Yes, they can be. It is important to use rolled oats that are specifically labeled as gluten free. Regular rolled oats may be processed on the same equipment as wheat flour and could be contaminated with gluten.

a glass of gluten free oatmeal raisin overnight oats topped with banana slices and cinnamon.

Gluten Free Oatmeal Raisin Overnight Oats Supplies

Does it matter what oats you use for overnight oats?

Gluten Free rolled oats are best for this recipe. They soak up the liquid overnight and will be creamy the next day. Quick cooking oats will turn out mushy and runny. While, steel cut oats will still be tough the next morning.

Ingredients

What brands of rolled oats are gluten free?

My favorite brands for gluten free rolled oats are: Thrive Market, Bob's Red Mill, One Degree Organic Foods

If you like this recipe you might also enjoy:

Gluten Free Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
Pumpkin Apple Baked Oatmeal with Streusel Topping
Gluten Free Banana Oat Muffins
Overnight Apple Pie Chia Pudding
Gluten Free Biscuits and Gravy Casserole
Gluten Free Pumpkin Spice Pancakes

I get a lot of my ingredients from Thrive Market. Thrive Market has been a game changer for me eating gluten free. They have so many options I can’t get at my rural grocery stores! Use this link to get 25% off your first order!

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Gluten Free Oatmeal Raisin Overnight Oats

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  • Author: Elaine VanVleck
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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This healthy recipe for gluten free oatmeal raisin overnight oats is made in a jar using rolled oats. They are an easy breakfast with yogurt and protein powder to keep you full. This recipe is a simple way to have your morning meal ready to eat or take on the go.

Ingredients

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½ cup Gluten Free Rolled Oats
½ cup Milk
¼ cup Greek Yogurt
2 Tbsp. Vanilla Protein Powder
2 Tbsp. Walnuts, chopped
2 Tbsp. Raisins
1 Tbsp. Brown Sugar
½ tsp. Ground Cinnamon
¼ tsp. Sea Salt

Instructions

Mix all ingredients in a 16 ounce glass jar.

Place a lid on the jar and refrigerate overnight.

Eat for breakfast the next morning plain or with fresh fruit on top.

Notes

I like to use a canning jar with a leak proof lid for making these overnight oats.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Refrigerated
  • Cuisine: Gluten Free

Keywords: healthy, in a jar, protein, easy, how to make, with yogurt, breakfast, rolled oats recipe, brunch

Gluten Free Plum Cornmeal Cake

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This easy recipe for gluten free plum cornmeal cake is a great way to use the fruit in season. This simple corn flour cake is topped with plums. It makes a moist cake to serve as dessert or with coffee for brunch.

a gluten free plum cornmeal cake on a round wooden platter with fresh yellow plums around it

I used the fresh plums from our yellow plum tree in the yard, but you should be able to get delicious plums at the grocery store or the farmer's market. You can also use purple plums if that is what you have. These plums are a medium size, so you may need more or less for the recipe depending on the type of plum you pick.

I prefer cutting the fresh plums in half and placing them on the cake, but you could also slice the plums into slivers and arrange those on the cake. The plums will sink slightly into the cake as it bakes. Leaving the plums in halves keeps the juicy when you slice the cake to serve it.

three slices of gluten free plum cornmeal cake on white plates with fresh yellow plums around them

How do I make my gluten free cakes more moist?

Gluten free baking tends to require more moisture or oil than when you are using regular wheat flour. For this gluten free plum cornmeal cake recipe I added milk and coconut oil to make it moist and delicious.

If you are using a cake recipe that isn't turning out moist I would suggest adding a bit more oil or butter. You can also add mashed banana or applesauce to help your baked goods have more moisture.

Gluten Free Plum Cornmeal Cake Supplies

Do gluten free cakes take longer to bake?

Yes, gluten free baking in general takes a little bit longer to bake than a cake made with regular wheat flour. However, gluten free baked goods tend to brown faster. So you will want to test the cake with a tooth pick in the center to make sure it's actually done even if it looks browned. 

Your cake should be a nice golden brown and a tooth pick inserted in the center of the cake should come out clean. You may need to bake your cake up to 5-8 minutes more. If your cake is already very brown, but not done in the center you will need to lower the oven temperature by 25 degrees and cook longer.

Gluten Free Plum Cornmeal Cake Ingredients

If you like this recipe you might also enjoy:

Gluten Free Angel Food Cake
Top 10 Gluten Free Recipes
Gluten Free Plum Cake
Easy Gluten Free Zucchini Brownies
Gluten Free Apple Almond Cake

I get a lot of my ingredients from Thrive Market. Thrive Market has been a game changer for me eating gluten free. They have so many options I can’t get at my rural grocery stores! Use this link to get 25% off your first order!

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Gluten Free Plum Cornmeal Cake

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  • Author: Elaine VanVleck
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 slices 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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This easy recipe for gluten free plum cornmeal cake is a great way to use the fruit in season. This simple corn flour cake is topped with plums. It makes a moist cake to serve as dessert or with coffee for brunch.

Ingredients

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7-8 medium Plums
1 cup Gluten Free Flour
½ cup Gluten Free Yellow Cornmeal
2 tsp. Baking Powder
1 tsp. Xanthan Gum
½ tsp. Sea Salt
¾ cup Granulated Sugar
2 large Eggs
½ cup Milk
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
¼ cup Coconut Oil, melted

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-inch springform pan with coconut oil or butter and set aside.

In a bowl whisk together the gluten free flour, yellow cornmeal, baking powder, xanthan gum and salt.

In the bowl of your mixer beat together the granulated sugar and eggs. Add the milk, vanilla and melted coconut oil. Beat until combined.

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and beat just until they are combined.

Pour the cake batter into the greased 9-inch springform pan. Place the plum halves on top of the cake batter to cover the entire top.

Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick in the middle of the cake comes out clean.

Let the cake cool for at least 10 minutes before releasing the outside of the pan.

Serve warm or cooled.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Cake
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Gluten Free

Keywords: gluten free, brunch, dessert, cake, baking, fruit

Easy Frozen Watermelon Margarita Mocktail

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This easy recipe for frozen watermelon margarita mocktails makes a pitcher of this delicious drink. You chop the fresh watermelon into cubes and then freeze it on a baking sheet. Using lime juice, lemon juice and a little salt you get a non alcoholic watermelon slushie using your blender.

a glass tumbler of easy frozen watermelon margarita mocktail with a silver spoon in it.

I love to eat all the fresh watermelon that summer provides and I also like to turn it into this delicious frozen margaritas recipe!

If you are looking for more non alcoholic mocktails you might also like my Strawberry Daiquiri Mocktail, this Long Island Iced Tea Mocktail or my Classic Margarita Mocktail recipes.

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Ingredients

Frozen Watermelon Margarita Mocktail Instructions

Cut the watermelon into cubes and remove the rind. Place the cubes on a baking sheet and freeze for at least one hour.

You can purchase simple syrup or you can heat 1 cup water in the microwave for 3 minutes and then add 1 cup granulated sugar and stir until dissolved.

In your blender add the frozen watermelon cubes, the simple syrup, lime juice, lemon juice and sea salt. Blend until smooth.

If there isn't enough liquid to blend your mocktail add ¼ cup water and blend until smooth.

How do I choose a ripe watermelon?

You want a watermelon that has deep colored stripes and a dull rind. A yellow spot is ideal for getting a sweet flavor to your watermelon. It's best if it has a hollow sound when you knock on the rind with your hand.

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Do watermelon continue to ripen after picked?

No, watermelon are not like cantaloupe that will continue to ripen on your counter. With a watermelon you want to get a sweet and ripe melon at the store. You can not count on it ripen up some at home.

Can watermelon be frozen?

Yes! Frozen watermelon cubes on a hot summer day are the best treat. You simply remove the rind from the watermelon and then chop the fruit into cubes. Place the cubes not touching on a baking sheet and freeze for at least one hour.

After the watermelon cubes are frozen you can remove them from the baking sheet and place them in an air tight freezer safe container to enjoy for up to a week.

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Easy Frozen Watermelon Margarita Mocktail

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  • Author: Elaine VanVleck
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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Description

This easy recipe for frozen watermelon margarita mocktails makes a pitcher of this delicious drink. You chop the fresh watermelon into cubes and then freeze it on a baking sheet. Using lime juice, lemon juice and a little salt you get a non alcoholic watermelon slushie using your blender.

Ingredients

Scale

4 cups Seedless Watermelon, cubed and frozen
½ cup Simple Syrup
2 Tbsp Lime Juice
2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
Pinch of Sea Salt
¼ cup Water, if needed

Instructions

Cut the watermelon into cubes and remove the rind. Place the cubes on a baking sheet and freeze for at least one hour.

You can purchase simple syrup or you can heat 1 cup water in the microwave for 3 minutes and then add 1 cup granulated sugar and stir until dissolved.

In your blender add the frozen watermelon cubes, the simple syrup, lime juice, lemon juice and sea salt. Blend until smooth.

If there isn't enough liquid to blend your mocktail add ¼ cup water and blend until smooth.

  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Drinks, Frozen
  • Method: Blender
  • Cuisine: Gluten Free

Keywords: easy, pitcher, lime juice, fruit, non alcoholic, frinks, fresh watermelon, watermelon slushie, margaritas recipe

Gluten Free Slow Cooker Hawaiin Meatballs

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This easy recipe for gluten free slow cooker Hawaiin meatballs is perfect for barbecues! The meatballs are made with ground beef, bbq sauce, and pineapple in your crockpot. They are sweet, tangy and perfect served over rice or as an appetizer.

a white plate of gluten free slow cooker meatballs over a bed of white jasmine rice.

How do you keep gluten free meatballs from falling apart?

Adding gluten free breadcrumbs and an egg help to hold the meatballs together. It's also important that you shred or very finely dice your onion. Then really make sure the ingredients are thoroughly mixed together.

Firmly pack the meatballs into golf ball sized rounds. Then, set them in the crockpot in one rough. Don't stack them on top of each other or squish them together too much. This will ensure the meatballs hold their shape.

two white plates of gluten free slow cooker Hawaiin meatballs over white jasmine rice.

Slow Cooker Hawaiin Meatballs Supplies

Can I used something besides breadcrumbs in meatballs?

Yes, you can use gluten free rice crumbs that you make or purchase. You can also use crushed gluten free crackers. Place the crackers in your food processor and pulse until you get a crumb consistency. You can use the same amount of rice crumbs or cracker crumbs as you would breadcrumbs in the recipe.

Slow Cooker Hawaiin Meatballs Ingredients

If you like this recipe you might also enjoy:

Gluten Free Slow Cooker Barbecue Meatballs
Gluten Free Swedish Style Meatballs
Air Fryer Garlic Steak Bites
Gluten Free Slow Cooker Cranberry Meatballs
Oven Baked Marinated Steak Kabobs

I get a lot of my ingredients from Thrive Market. Thrive Market has been a game changer for me eating gluten free. They have so many options I can’t get at my rural grocery stores! Use this link to get 25% off your first order!

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Gluten Free Slow Cooker Hawaiin Meatballs

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  • Author: Elaine VanVleck
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 5 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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Description

This easy recipe for gluten free slow cooker Hawaiin meatballs is perfect for barbecues! The meatballs are made with ground beef, bbq sauce, and pineapple in your crockpot. They are sweet, tangy and perfect served over rice or as an appetizer.

Ingredients

Scale

Meatballs:
1 pound Ground Beef
½ cup Gluten Free Bread Crumbs
1 large Egg
¼ cup Parmesan Cheese, finely grated
1 small Yellow Onion, finely grated
2 Tbsp Minced Garlic
3 Tbsp Tomato Paste
1 tsp Sea Salt
½ tsp Coarse Ground Black Pepper

1 cup Barbecue Sauce
20 ounce can Pineapple Chunks, with juice
Jasmine Rice, for serving

Instructions

In a large bowl mix together the ground beef, gluten free bread crumbs, egg, parmesan cheese, onion, minced garlic, tomato paste, salt and pepper until well combined and sticking together.

Form the mixture into golf ball sized meatballs. Add the meatballs to your crockpot in an even layer.

Pour the barbecue sauce and pineapple chunks with juice over top the meatballs.

Cook on high for 2-3 hours or until the meatballs are done. They should be at least 165 degrees in the center.

Use as an appetizer or serve over rice for a meal.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Category: Meals, Appetizers
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Gluten Free

Keywords: crockpot, bbq, easy, sweet, rice, ground beef, pineapple meatballs, luau party food