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Gluten Free Chocolate Glaze

This gluten free chocolate glaze is easy to make and so delicious! It's great on donuts, cookies and other baked goods. Preparing your glaze from scratch is simple and allows you to control the consistency for each dessert you use it with.

a cooling rack of gluten free baked pumpkin donuts with gluten free chocolate glaze

I like to dip the donuts in it and then swirl them as I lift them out to making frosting them with the gluten free chocolate glaze easy and less messy. You will still get some drips, so you will want to have parchment paper under the cooling rack for easy clean up.

This gluten free chocolate glaze is also really easy to frost on sugar cookies. If the glaze is too runny for frosting add a tablespoon of confectioner's sugar at a time until you get the right consistency.

The amazing dark brown color of this glaze comes from using really good cocoa powder. My favorite cocoa powder is Rodelle Gourmet Baking Cocoa Powder. It may be a bit more expensive than other cocoa powders, but it's completely worth the money!

If you are looking for more chocolate recipes try my : 10 Gluten Free Chocolate Desserts

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Ingredients

Confectioner's Sugar
Cocoa Powder
Milk
Vanilla Extract

Instructions

Sift the confectioner's sugar and cocoa powder into a bowl to remove any clumps. 

Add the milk and vanilla extract. Using a hand whisk or the whisk attachment on your handheld mixer beat the glaze until it's thoroughly mixed and has a nice glossy sheen.

Use immediately before it has a chance to harden. If the frosting does harden before you can use it whisk it again.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is cocoa powder gluten free?

Pure cocoa beans are naturally gluten free. So, what you need to watch for is brands that process their cocoa powder along with other products that may contain gluten. Always check to see if the product says it's gluten free.

I've found with most cocoa powders they don't actually say they are gluten free on the packaging. This means I need to go to the website to see how they process the cocoa powder and if they state online that they are a gluten free facility.

If you can't find the information you are looking for reach out to the company. I've found most companies are happy to let you know whether there may be gluten contamination is their product.

What type of milk do you use in gluten free chocolate glaze?

This is all about personal preference. If you want this gluten free chocolate glaze recipe to be vegetarian you can use coconut milk or a nut milk.

I don't typically have dairy milk on hand so I typically use almond milk in my baking and cooking. I love that it's shelf stable before being opened and comes in a smaller container since I don't use very much milk.

More Recipes You Might Enjoy

Gluten Free Chocolate Buttercream
Gluten Free Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Easy Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
Gluten Free Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Gluten Free Pumpkin Oatmeal Cake with Vanilla Glaze

I get 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 Chocolate Glaze

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  • Author: Elaine VanVleck
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1.5 cups 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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Description

This gluten free chocolate glaze is easy to make and so delicious! It's great on donuts, cookies and other baked goods.

Ingredients

Scale

1 ½ cups Confectioner's Sugar
4 Tbsp. Cocoa Powder
2 Tbsp. Milk
2 tsp. Vanilla Extract

Instructions

Sift the confectioner's sugar and cocoa powder into a bowl to remove any clumps. 

Add the milk and vanilla extract. Using a hand whisk or the whisk attachment on your handheld mixer beat the glaze until it's thoroughly mixed and has a nice glossy sheen.

Use immediately before it has a chance to harden. If the frosting does harden before you can use it whisk it again.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Whisking
  • Cuisine: Gluten Free

Air Fryer Sweet and Salty Roasted Cashew Nuts

This delicious recipe for air fryer sweet and salty roasted cashew nuts is super easy to make. This snack is quicker to make in the air fryer and has a perfect maple and salty flavor.

plates and a bowl of air fryer sweet and salty cashew nuts

I love using my air fryer to roast nuts! It allows me to pick what ingredients go on them (no preservatives or gluten). The best part might be that it only takes six minutes to roast them.

The key to this recipe for air fryer sweet and salty roasted cashew nuts is that you mix them in a bowl to get them completely coated in the topping. Then after they are don't roasting you pour them onto a parchment lined baking sheet.

Letting them cool on a baking sheet allows you to spread them out so you don't get one big clump of roasted cashews stuck together. This is why I suggest spreading them on a baking sheet rather than leaving them in the basket of your air fryer to cool.

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Ingredients

Raw Cashew Nuts
Honey
Maple Syrup
Coconut Sugar
Sea Salt
Ground Cinnamon
Nutritional Yeast Flakes
Brown Rice Flour

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl stir together the cashews, honey, maple syrup, coconut sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutritional yeast and brown rice flour. Stir until the nuts are completely coated in the mixture.

Pour the nut mixture into your air fryer basket. Spread the nuts around to give room for air to circulate around them.

Roast in your air fryer at 350 degrees for 6 minutes.

While the nuts are roasting line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

After the nuts are done roasting pour them onto the baking sheet and spread them around to let them cool.

After the cashews are completely cooled store them in an air tight container.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should cashews be roasted?

I love roasting cashews! Roasting them brings out their natural sweet flavor and adds some crunch. Taking the time to roast them also allows me to coat them with a flavoring. Whether it's simply sea salt or this recipe for sweet and savory nuts.

How long do roasted cashews last?

After the nuts have completely cooled you can place them in an air tight container. They can last for up to six months, but we go through them much quicker than that. You can also store them in the refrigerator for a longer shelf life.

More Recipes To Enjoy

Air Fryer Savory Herb Roasted Nuts
Gluten Free Air Fryer Chex Mix
Air Fryer Salt and Pepper Roasted Cashews
Gluten Free Air Fryer Turkey Breast
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges

I get 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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Air Fryer Sweet and Salty Roasted Cashew Nuts

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  • Author: Elaine VanVleck
  • Total Time: 16 minutes
  • Yield: 2 cups 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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Description

This delicious recipe for air fryer sweet and salty roasted cashew nuts is super easy to make. This snack is quicker to make in the air fryer and has a perfect maple and salty flavor.

Ingredients

Scale

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl stir together the cashews, honey, maple syrup, coconut sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutritional yeast and brown rice flour. Stir until the nuts are completely coated in the mixture.

Pour the nut mixture into your air fryer basket. Spread the nuts around to give room for air to circulate around them.

Roast in your air fryer at 350 degrees for 6 minutes.

While the nuts are roasting line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

After the nuts are done roasting pour them onto the baking sheet and spread them around to let them cool.

After the cashews are completely cooled store them in an air tight container.

Notes

Spreading the nuts onto the baking sheet is important so you don't get a large clump of stuck together cashews.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 minutes
  • Category: Snacks
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: Gluten Free

Air Fryers and Accessories

Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie Granola

This healthy and homemade gluten free pumpkin pie granola is so easy to make! My recipe walks you through a diy recipe for gluten free granola. This makes a great breakfast or snack. This recipe makes a large batch of granola that you can store in an air tight container for breakfast or snacks all week long.

a bowl of gluten free pumpkin pie granola with a glass of apple juice and a pitcher of milk

This Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie Granola is the ultimate cozy snack or breakfast blend for fall, with warm pumpkin pie spices and satisfying crunch in every bite.

Whether you're topping a smoothie bowl, sprinkling over yogurt, or snacking by the handful, this pumpkin spice granola delivers the nostalgic flavors of autumn in a wholesome, homemade way.

If you are looking for more breakfast recipes try my Gluten Free Salty & Sweet Granola, my Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Oat Granola Bars, my Gluten Free Pumpkin Spice Pancakes or my Pumpkin Apple Baked Oatmeal with Streusel Topping.

You can find all of my breakfast recipes here: Gluten Free Breakfast Recipes

You can find all of my pumpkin recipes here: Gluten Free Pumpkin Recipes

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Ingredients

Gluten Free Rolled Oats
Sliced Almonds
Walnuts
Coconut Flakes
Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin Puree
Maple Syrup
Coconut Oil
Avocado Oil
Sea Salt
Ground Cinnamon
Ground Nutmeg
Allspice

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.

Stir together all of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Be sure to get the oats and nuts thoroughly coated with the wet ingredients and spices. 

Spread the mixture between two baking sheets. Smash down with your hands or a metal measuring cup.

Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

Rotate the trays in your oven.

Bake for another 15 minutes.

Check to see if the granola is browned and slightly crisp. If the granola is still very wet bake for another 10-15 minutes.

Remove the granola from the oven. Carefully press it down with a metal measuring cup or mug again. 

Let the granola cool completely before breaking into chunks and storing in an air tight container. 

The granola will keep for a week in the air tight container.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is gluten free granola made of?

Technically oats are gluten free. The reason you have to make sure the oats you purchase say they are certified gluten free is because most places process their oats on the same equipment as wheat and barley.

Oats themselves don't contain gluten, but if they aren't processed on a dedicated gluten free equipment they can be contaminated. Thrive Market and Bob's Redmill both make really good gluten free rolled oats.

Making gluten free granola really comes down to making sure everything you add in is certified gluten free. Since granola can be expensive it's amazing to make at home and really easy to make.

Is it good to eat granola for breakfast?

Granola can make an amazing breakfast! I like to mix mine with greek yogurt and some berries. Granola can be high in sugar so I like to stick to a smaller portion and add the yogurt and berries (or a banana) to get a complete breakfast.

I also like granola as a dessert with some vanilla ice cream!

More Recipes You Might Enjoy

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 40% off your first order!

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Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie Granola

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  • Author: Elaine VanVleck
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 10 cups (approximately) 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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Description

This healthy and homemade gluten free pumpkin pie granola is so easy to make! My recipe walks you through a diy recipe for gluten free granola. This makes a great breakfast or snack.

Ingredients

Scale

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.

Stir together all of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Be sure to get the oats and nuts thoroughly coated with the wet ingredients and spices. 

Spread the mixture between two baking sheets. Smash down with your hands or a metal measuring cup.

Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

Rotate the trays in your oven.

Bake for another 15 minutes.

Check to see if the granola is browned and slightly crisp. If the granola is still very wet bake for another 10-15 minutes.

Remove the granola from the oven. Carefully press it down with a metal measuring cup or mug again. 

Let the granola cool completely before breaking into chunks and storing in an air tight container. 

The granola will keep for a week in the air tight container.

Notes

I like to leave my granola on the baking sheet overnight to be sure it's completely cooled so it stays in nice chunks when I break it apart.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Gluten Free

Top Tip

We like granola chunks, so I smash the granola down with a metal measuring cup before it goes into the oven. After the granola is browned and done I smash it down with the metal measuring cup again and let it cool completely before breaking it apart.

I think the key is waiting until it's completely cool before breaking it into pieces. I typically let the gluten free pumpkin pie granola sit in the baking pan overnight and then break up and store in a container the next day.

Instant Pot Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

a bowl of gluten free instant pot chicken and broccoli casserole topped with cheddar cheese and a piece of gluten free sourdough bread

This healthy recipe for instant pot chicken and broccoli casserole uses rice and is super easy to make. This creamy casserole is a one pot meal made in under 30 minutes.

I'm going to say that this isn't the prettiest casserole I've ever made, but it is delicious. I used canned chicken in the recipe for convenience, but you could use raw chicken. If you choose to use raw chicken you will need to add some cooking time.

This recipe calls for wild rice. It is yummy in the recipe and I highly recommend you use it. If you choose to use white rice you may need to reduce the cooking time. Since the husk, bran and germ are removed from white rice it doesn't take as long to cook.

three bowls of gluten free instant pot chicken and broccoli casserole with shredded cheddar cheese and gluten free sourdough bread

How do I clean my instant pot after cooking savory dishes?

After using your instant pot for savory dishes or in this case using broccoli you may notice that the silicone ring in the lid has an odor. This is simple to take care of!

Wash the metal pot insert by hand or in the dishwasher. Remove the rubber seal from the lid and wash both the lid and the ring. Place the ring back into the lid.

Put the metal pot into the pressure cooker. Add one cup water and one cup white vinegar to the metal pot. Place the lid on the pot and seal. Manually cook for 3 minutes. Let the steam release naturally.

After the liquid has cooled, dump it out and rinse the pot, lid and seal. Your pot, lid and seal shouldn't have any lingering odors.

Instant Pots and Accessories

If you like this recipe you might also enjoy:

Instant Pot Wild Rice, Chicken and Mushrooms
Instant Pot Beef and Vegetable Soup
Gluten Free Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings
Instant Pot Green Chicken Soup
Instant Pot Mexican Beef and Rice

I get 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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Instant Pot Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

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  • Author: Elaine VanVleck
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 5 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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Description

This healthy recipe for instant pot chicken and broccoli casserole uses rice and is super easy to make. This creamy casserole is a one pot meal made in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup Wild Rice
1 ½ cup Chicken Broth
¼ cup Unsalted Butter
2 medium heads Broccoli cut into small florets
1 medium Yellow Onion, chopped
½ tsp. Sea Salt
½ tsp. Ground Black Pepper
1 tsp. Dried Thyme
1 - 12.5 ounce Canned Chicken, drained
1 cup Sour Cream
½ cup Milk
1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded

Instructions

In the pot of your instant pot place the wild rice, chicken broth, butter, broccoli, onion, salt, pepper and thyme. Cook on manual for 15 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally.

When the pressure releases remove the lid. Carefully stir in the chicken, sour cream, milk and cheese.

Serve with extra shredded cheese on top.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Meals
  • Method: Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: Gluten Free

Gluten Free Apple Spice Cookies

This soft and easy gluten free apple spice cookies recipe is made with brown sugar and cinnamon. They make it simple to have a chewy, delicious cookie loaded with apples and flavor. These cookies are spicy, simple to make and yummy!

a cooling rack of gluten free apple spice cookies with apple branches and apples surrounding it

If you are looking for more apple recipes try my Overnight Apple Pie Chia Pudding, my Gluten Free Air Fryer Apple Fritters, my Gluten Free Apple Almond Cake or my Gluten Free Apple Spice Muffins.

You can find all of my cookie recipes here: Gluten Free Cookie Recipes

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Ingredients

Brown Sugar
Unsalted Butter
Egg
Gluten Free Flour
Xanthan Gum
Ground Cinnamon
Ground Nutmeg
Sea Salt
Baking Soda
Apple

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.

Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.

In the bowl of your stand mixer place the brown sugar, butter and egg. Beat until blended. Add the flour, xanthan gum, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and baking soda. Beat until blended together.

Add the apple chunks and blend until just combined.

Using a cookie scoop or heaping tablespoon place 12 cookies on each cookie sheet.

Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes until the cookies are golden brown.

Let them cool slightly before removing from the baking sheet to a cooling rack.

Store in an air tight container for up to five days on your countertop.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long will apple cookies last?

These cookies will last about a week in an air tight container. You can store them on the counter or in the refrigerator. You can also freeze these cookies in a freezer safe container for up to a month.

I like to freeze a few cookies in each container so I can take them out and add them to lunches. They are great to have in case I haven't planned ahead with something else. I also like to double the batch so we can eat half and freeze half.

Do I need to peel the apple for apple cookies?

Yes, I would suggest peeling the apple for cookies. The peel can become dried out when you bake the cookies. It's best to core, peel and slice the apple into small pieces to make cookies with it.

What kind of apples do you use for apple cookies?

I like to use a sweet apple variety like fuji or honey crisp. I think apples with a higher sugar content cook down more and are softer in your cookies. If you use a tart apple like a granny smith you might want to add a bit more sugar to the recipe to make up for the tartness of that apple.

More Recipes You Might Enjoy

I get 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 Apple Spice Cookies

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  • Author: Elaine VanVleck
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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Description

This soft and easy gluten free apple spice cookies recipe is made with brown sugar and cinnamon. They make it simple to have a chewy, delicious cookie loaded with apples and flavor.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup Brown Sugar, packed
½ cup Unsalted Butter, softened
1 large Egg
1 ½ cups Gluten Free Flour
1 tsp. Xanthan Gum
2 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
1 tsp. Ground Nutmeg
½ tsp. Sea Salt
½ tsp. Baking Soda
1 large Apple, peeled, cored and chopped (approx. 1 cup)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.

Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.

In the bowl of your stand mixer place the brown sugar, butter and egg. Beat until blended. Add the flour, xanthan gum, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and baking soda. Beat until blended together.

Add the apple chunks and blend until just combined.

Using a cookie scoop or heaping tablespoon place 12 cookies on each cookie sheet.

Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes until the cookies are golden brown.

Let them cool slightly before removing from the baking sheet to a cooling rack.

Store in an air tight container for up to five days on your countertop.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Cookies
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Gluten Free