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Gluten Free White Chocolate Blondies

These gluten free white chocolate blondies are chewy, buttery, and studded with white chocolate chips and walnuts in every bite. They come together quickly with simple pantry ingredients, no mixer required beyond a bowl and a spoon. They're perfect for bringing to a gathering or keeping on hand for a quick treat.

gluten free white chocolate blondies cut into square bars and stacked on each other with walnuts and white chocolate chips spread around them

One of my favorite desserts before I went gluten free was the blondies from Applebee's. I think these have a similar texture and I've added the white chocolate chips from Trader Joe's to make them even better!

If you're looking for more gluten free bar recipes try my Gluten Free Eggnog Cheesecake Bars, my Gluten Free Pecan Pie Bars, my Gluten Free Strawberry Jam Bars or my Gluten Free Pineapple Bars.

You can find more dessert recipes here: Gluten Free Dessert Recipes

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • Chewy, buttery texture with a crackly top
  • No cocoa powder needed, just classic blondie flavor
  • Loaded with white chocolate chips and walnuts
  • Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients

Ingredient Notes

Tips for the Best Blondies

Don't over bake these. Pull them from the oven when the center still looks slightly underdone, they'll continue to set as they cool, which is what keeps them chewy instead of cakey. Mix the batter just until combined once the flour is added, over mixing can toughen the texture.

Storage

Let the blondies cool completely, then store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. To freeze, wrap tightly or place in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before enjoying.

Top Tip

Don't over bake these blondies. Pull them from the oven when the center still looks slightly underdone, even if it seems too soon. They'll continue to set as they cool, which is exactly what keeps them chewy instead of cakey.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are my blondies cakey instead of chewy?

This usually means they've been overbaked. Pull them from the oven when the center still looks slightly underdone, they'll continue to set as they cool, which is what keeps them chewy.

What are blondies?

These gluten free white chocolate blondies are very similar to a brownie. They are essentially brownies without the cocoa powder. They have a dense, chewy texture much like a brownie.

Can you freeze blondies?

I have frozen these for a few days with success. Sometimes we have a lot of baked goods around here so I will freeze some to pack in lunches the next week.

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Gluten Free White Chocolate Blondies

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  • Author: Elaine VanVleck
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 15 bars 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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These gluten free white chocolate blondies are chewy, buttery, and packed with white chocolate chips and walnuts. They come together quickly with simple ingredients and are perfect for bringing to a gathering. One bite and you'll see why they're a favorite blonde brownie.

Ingredients

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease with butter or coconut oil or line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper.

Combine dry ingredients (gluten free flour, baking soda, baking powder, sea salt) in a bowl and mix together. Set aside.

In a small sauce pan melt the butter and add the brown sugar to blend. Pour mixture into the bowl of a stand mixer. Add the vanilla and eggs and blend them into the mixture.

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and blend until just mixed together. Add the white chocolate chips and the chopped walnuts. Blend until they are just mixed in.

Pour dough into the 9x13 baking pan and press until spread evenly.

Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until bars are golden brown.

Let the bars cool before you cut them.

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Notes

My favorite white chocolate chips are from Trader Joe's but they only have them in the Fall. You could omit the walnut or replace them with pecans.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Bars
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

I'd love to hear how these gluten free white chocolate blondies turn out for you! Leave a comment and star rating below, and let me know if you swap the walnuts for pecans.

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White Chocolate Blondies Ingredients

Gluten Free Apple Pie Cookies

These gluten free apple pie cookies taste like a slice of apple pie in cookie form. They're soft, cake like, and packed with shredded apple and warm fall spices. There's no chilling required here, just mix the dough, scoop it onto your cookie sheet, and bake. I

f you like a flatter, chewier cookie, gently flatten the dough before baking, otherwise leave it as is for a softer, more cake like bite.

a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper of gluten free apple pie cookies frosted with brown sugar frosting

The real star of this recipe is the homemade brown sugar frosting. It's made right on the stovetop and spread over the cookies while it's still warm.

I like to bake the cookies one day and frost them the next. Since the frosting sets up hard once it cools and needs to go on cookies that are fully cooled first.

It's a small extra step, but it's worth it for that rich, caramel like finish on top.

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 Spice Cookies or my Gluten Free Apple Almond Cake.

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

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What Apples to Use

I like using a sweet apple variety like Fuji for this recipe, since it shreds easily and adds natural sweetness that pairs perfectly with the brown sugar frosting.

Honeycrisp or Gala would both work well too. Just stick with a sweet variety rather than a tart one.

The apple juice in the batter and the frosting on top already lean sweet, so a tart apple could throw off the balance.

Why Frost the Next Day

This frosting is cooked on the stovetop and needs to be spread while it's still warm. Which means the cookies underneath need to be completely cool before you start, otherwise the frosting won't set properly. I like to bake the cookies one day and frost them the next so I'm not rushing to cool a whole batch before the frosting hardens in the pan.

If you're short on time, you can frost the same day as long as the cookies have had a couple of hours to cool completely first.

Storage

Store frosted cookies in a single layer in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, since the frosting can stick to unfrosted cookies stacked on top. Unfrosted cookies keep well in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months, making them easy to bake ahead and frost closer to when you plan to serve them.

Top Tip

Work quickly once the frosting is made, it starts to set up and harden as soon as it comes off the heat. Have all of your cooled cookies laid out and ready to go before you start the frosting so you can spread it while it's still warm and easy to work with.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do gluten free apple pie cookies take longer to bake?

Yes, gluten free apple pie cookies do tend to take longer to bake than cookies made with a gluten flour. The outside of the cookie will be browned, but they may not be cooked through in the center. 

If you are having this issue you can lower the oven temperature and bake the cookies a bit longer. I also only bake one baking sheet at a time of gluten free cookies. They need to be evenly heated to cook correctly.

Why are my gluten free cookies gritty?

The gluten free flour you use is really important for the texture of your cookies. If you use a coarse ground gluten free flour your cookies will have a gritty texture. It's important that you choose a flour that is specifically for baking.

I like Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Baking Flour and King Arthur Measure for Measure Gluten Free Flour. Both have consistently given me good texture and rise in my baked goods.

Can I reheat the frosting if it hardens before I finish frosting all the cookies?

Yes. Return it to the saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly so it doesn't burn, until it's smooth and spreadable again.

Do I need to flatten the cookies before baking?

No, flattening is optional. Left as is, the cookies bake up soft and cake like. If you prefer a flatter, chewier cookie, gently flatten the dough with your palm or the bottom of a glass before baking.

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Gluten Free Apple Pie Cookies

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  • Author: Elaine VanVleck
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 2 dozen cookies 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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These soft, cake like cookies are packed with shredded apple and warm fall spices, then finished with a simple homemade brown sugar frosting. No chilling required, just mix, scoop, and bake.

Ingredients

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a stand mixer blend together the butter, brown sugar, egg, vanilla, and apple juice. Blend until smooth and completely combined. 

In a separate bowl mix the flour, baking soda, xanthan gum, apple pie spice, cinnamon, nutmeg and sea salt together. Add ½ cup at a time to the wet mixture until all is just combined.

Peel and shred the apple. Add to the cookie mixture and blend until just combined. 

Using a cookie scoop place dough on lined cookie sheets. I put a dozen cookies on each large cookie sheet.

Bake for 20 minutes or until slightly browned and spongy when you touch them.

After all the cookies are baked and cooled (I usually wait until the next day). Make the frosting by combing the brown sugar, butter and apple juice in a 2 quart saucepan. On medium low heat and stir until the butter is melted and all ingredients are combined. Remove from heat and add the powdered sugar. Beat with a hand mixer or whisk until the frosting is smooth. Immediately frost the cookies. The frosting will get hard once it cools!

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Notes

The frosting gets hard when it cools. If this happens you can reheat on the stove top. Stir constantly so it doesn't burn.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Cookies
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Give these gluten free apple pie cookies a try this fall, and let me know how they turn out in the comments below.

Ingredients

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a stand mixer blend together the butter, brown sugar, egg, vanilla, and apple juice. Blend until smooth and completely combined. 

In a separate bowl mix the flour, baking soda, xanthan gum, apple pie spice, cinnamon, nutmeg and sea salt together. Add ½ cup at a time to the wet mixture until all is just combined.

Peel and shred the apple. Add to the cookie mixture and blend until just combined. 

Using a cookie scoop place dough on lined cookie sheets. I put a dozen cookies on each large cookie sheet.

Bake for 20 minutes or until slightly browned and spongy when you touch them.

After all the cookies are baked and cooled (I usually wait until the next day). Make the frosting by combing the brown sugar, butter and apple juice in a 2 quart saucepan. On medium low heat and stir until the butter is melted and all ingredients are combined. Remove from heat and add the powdered sugar. Beat with a hand mixer or whisk until the frosting is smooth. Immediately frost the cookies. The frosting will get hard once it cools!

Gluten Free Baked Donuts with Brown Sugar Glaze

These gluten free baked donuts with brown sugar glaze are soft, cinnamon spiced, and finished with a rich, buttery glaze. No fryer needed, just a donut pan and your oven. They come together with simple pantry ingredients in about 30 minutes.

a cooling rack of gluten free cinnamon sugar baked donuts with brown sugar glaze on top

This glaze doesn't actually contain maple syrup, but the combination of brown sugar and butter gives it a flavor that's remarkably close to a maple bar.

These donuts are perfect with a cup of coffee or tea, and they'll be on heavy rotation at our house every fall.

If you are looking for more gluten free treat recipes try my Gluten Free Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Chocolate Glaze, my Gluten Free Gingerbread Scones, my Gluten Free Air Fryer Apple Fritters or my Gluten Free Bagels.

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • No frying required, just bake and glaze
  • Rich brown sugar glaze with a flavor similar to a maple bar
  • Simple pantry ingredients
  • Ready in about 30 minutes

Ingredient Notes

  • This glaze doesn't contain maple syrup, but the combination of brown sugar and butter gives it a flavor very close to a maple bar.
  • To make the glaze dairy free, swap the butter for coconut oil as noted below.

Storage

Store the donuts in an airtight container for up to a week. If frosted, they're best enjoyed within a few days for the freshest glaze texture.

Top Tip

The glaze doesn't have maple syrup in the ingredients list, but tastes very close to a maple bar. One warning though, this glaze needs to be used while it's warm or it will harden and be impossible to work with. Prepare the glaze when you are ready to frost the baked donuts. Be sure to use the glaze fairly quickly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do baked donuts taste like?

Baked donuts have a cake like texture. Since they aren't deep fried they aren't crispy, but are soft and dense. I like baked donuts best with frosting.

Can I freeze baked donuts?

Yes! You can definitely freeze baked donuts. I would freeze them without frosting and frost them later. Frosting will break apart and fall off the donuts in the freezer.

How do you get the donut batter into the pans?

First, make sure you've greased your donuts pans with butter or coconut oil so the donuts come out of them easily.
 
Spoon the gluten free cinnamon sugar baked donut batter into a gallon plastic bag. Snip the corner of the bag with scissors. Press the batter out into the donut pans like you are frosting a cake. 

This method will allow you to get nice circles into the donut pans. I've also tried spooning the batter into he donut pans, but it's time consuming, messy and you don't always get a nice donut shape.

Are cake donuts the same as baked donuts?

Yes. Baked donuts are made with a cake type recipe that will rise in a donut pan in the oven. They aren't fried like donuts you may purchase from the store.
 
Skipping the frying makes baked or cake donuts a healthier option. They still have a great donut flavor, but with fewer calories. Plus there isn't an oil mess to clean up either.

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Gluten Free Baked Donuts with Brown Sugar Glaze

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  • Author: Elaine VanVleck
  • Total Time: 33 minutes
  • Yield: 9 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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These gluten free baked donuts with brown sugar glaze are soft, lightly spiced with cinnamon, and topped with a rich glaze that tastes similar to a maple bar. No frying required, just bake and glaze for an easy homemade donut.

Ingredients

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Glaze:

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Grease donut pans with butter or coconut oil.

Place sugar, apple sauce, almond milk, vanilla, eggs and coconut oil in the bowl of a stand mixer and blend together. 

In a separate bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, sea salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Then slowly add to the wet mixture. Blend all ingredients together until smooth.

Bake donuts for 18 minutes or until they are golden brown and spring back when you touch them.

Let donuts stand for 10 minutes and then remove from the pans. Let cool completely before glazing.

To make the glaze in a saucepan heat the brown sugar, butter (or coconut oil), and apple juice on medium heat until melted together. Add these melted ingredients to the powdered sugar and beat until smooth.

Use this glaze immediately! If you let it stand for too long it will harden and you won't be able to get it on the donuts. If this happens you can reheat the glaze over a water bath on the stove top.

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Notes

For a dairy free version replace the unsalted butter with coconut oil in the glaze.

If the glaze hardens reheat it over a water bath on the stove top until it is spreadable.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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Baked Donuts Ingredients

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Grease donut pans with butter or coconut oil.

Place sugar, apple sauce, almond milk, vanilla, eggs and coconut oil in the bowl of a stand mixer and blend together. 

In a separate bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, sea salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Then slowly add to the wet mixture. Blend all ingredients together until smooth.

Bake donuts for 18 minutes or until they are golden brown and spring back when you touch them.

Let donuts stand for 10 minutes and then remove from the pans. Let cool completely before glazing.

To make the glaze in a saucepan heat the brown sugar, butter (or coconut oil), and apple juice on medium heat until melted together. Add these melted ingredients to the powdered sugar and beat until smooth.

Use this glaze immediately! If you let it stand for too long it will harden and you won't be able to get it on the donuts. If this happens you can reheat the glaze over a water bath on the stove top.

Gluten Free Apple Crisp

Apple season on the farm means it's time for this gluten free apple crisp, a dessert I have been making for years. I like to mix sweet and tart apples for the best flavor, then top it all with a buttery oat crumble that bakes up golden and crisp.

three white bowls of gluten free apple crisp with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top

This recipe is easy to make ahead and simply reheat, so it is perfect for busy fall days. It tastes just as good the second day, sometimes even better once the flavors have settled.

Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or add a drizzle of caramel sauce for something extra special.

If you are looking for more apple recipes try my Gluten Free Cranberry Apple Crisp, my Overnight Apple Pie Chia Pudding, my Gluten Free Apple Almond Cake or my Gluten Free Apple Spice Cookies.

You can find all of my dessert recipes here: Gluten Free Desserts Recipes

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Best Apples for Apple Crisp

A mix of sweet and tart apples gives this apple crisp the best flavor. Try pairing a sweeter variety like Honeycrisp or Fuji with a tart one like Granny Smith. Firmer apples hold their shape better during baking, so they are worth using over softer varieties.

Tips for a Crisp, Not Soggy Topping

For the crispiest topping, make sure your butter is cold when it goes into the crumble mixture, this helps it hold together in small clumps instead of melting flat. Bake until the topping is deeply golden and the apple filling is bubbling around the edges, that bubbling is a sign the arrowroot powder has fully thickened the juices.

How to Store and Reheat

Store leftover apple crisp covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat individual servings in the microwave, or warm the whole dish in a 350 degree oven for about 15 minutes to bring the topping back to life.

To freeze, let the crisp cool completely, then freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

A Note on Gluten Free Oats

Oats are naturally gluten free, but they are often processed in facilities that also handle wheat. Make sure to use oats labeled certified gluten free to keep this recipe safe for gluten free diets.

Top Tip

Slice your apples to a consistent thickness so they all cook through at the same rate. Uneven slices can leave you with some apples mushy and others still firm once the topping is done baking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can gluten free apple crisp be made with oats?

Yes. You will just need to make sure that the oats you are using are certified gluten free. Regular rolled oats or oatmeal is typically processed along with wheat flour and can be contaminated with gluten. There will be a seal of certification on anything that is gluten free.

What is the difference between a crumble and a crisp?

The biggest difference is that a crisp contains oats and a crumble does not. Both a crumble and crisp are a topping that goes over a fruit mixture and is baked until bubbling and browned.

A crisp gets its name because the oats in the topping will become crispy when baked. A crumble is usually made with a flour base and will not be crispy or crunchy.

Is gluten free apple crisp simple to make?

Yes! This is a very simple recipe to make. I make it frequently because it's easy to put together and to have a dessert in a hurry. You could even make it the day before you need it.

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Gluten Free Apple Crisp

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  • Author: Elaine VanVleck
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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Description

This gluten free apple crisp pairs sweet and tart apples with a buttery oat crumble topping. It bakes up bubbly and golden, and tastes just like the classic version you grew up with.

Ingredients

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl combine cored, peeled and sliced apples with sugar, arrowroot powder, lemon juice, cinnamon and apple pie spice. Stir until apples are coated. Pour this mixture into a 9x13 baking dish.

In the bowl of your stand mixer combine the topping ingredients: rolled oats, brown sugar, brown rice flour, sea salt, melted butter and chopped pecans. Mix until a crumble forms. Pour this crumble mixture over the apples in the 9x13 pan.

Bake for 30 minutes or until the topping is browned and the apple mixture is bubbling.

Let cool slightly before serving. I like to serve my apple crisp warm with vanilla ice cream on top.

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  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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Apple Crisp Ingredients

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl combine cored, peeled and sliced apples with sugar, arrowroot powder, lemon juice, cinnamon and apple pie spice. Stir until apples are coated. Pour this mixture into a 9x13 baking dish.

In the bowl of your stand mixer combine the topping ingredients: rolled oats, brown sugar, brown rice flour, sea salt, melted butter and chopped pecans. Mix until a crumble forms. Pour this crumble mixture over the apples in the 9x13 pan.

Bake for 30 minutes or until the topping is browned and the apple mixture is bubbling.

Let cool slightly before serving. I like to serve my apple crisp warm with vanilla ice cream on top.

Gluten Free Chia Pudding Breakfast Parfait

two jars of gluten free chia pudding breakfast parfaits

This gluten free chia pudding breakfast parfait is a quick recipe to have a healthy breakfast ready overnight. Making the chia pudding overnight is an easy way to stay on track with a Whole30 breakfast or snack.

One of my favorite things in life is a simple breakfast. I'm not a morning person and I hate having to put too much effort into breakfast. This gluten free chia pudding is perfect to make ahead and have a few servings waiting for you in the fridge for a quick breakfast.

We store the chia pudding and cherry sauce separately in jars in the fridge until we are ready to use it. You can also make a batch of my granola and store that in an air tight container ahead of time.

a jar of gluten free chia pudding breakfast parfait ready to eat

I keep things simple and layer the breakfast parfait in a wide mouth pint jar. Then we eat it right away or throw a lid on the jar and take breakfast on the go. I've also packed these in my husband lunch. I put the granola in a separate container so it doesn't get soggy.

Does chia pudding expand?

Yes, it does expand some. I like to make mine in a jar with twice the space the liquid I'm using takes up. For this recipe I used a 2 quart jar. Making it in a jar will let you easily shake it up so all of your seeds are getting coated with liquid.

How long does chia pudding last in the fridge?

I leave my chia pudding in the fridge for up to five days. I try to make batches that aren't too large so I don't end up with the chia pudding in the fridge for longer than five days. Honestly, we eat this recipe for breakfast before the five days are up.

Where do I buy chia seeds?

I purchase my chia seeds from Amazon or from Thrive Market.

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Chia Pudding Breakfast Parfait (GF, DF)

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Description

This is easy to make ahead and have a quick breakfast ready to eat.

Ingredients

Chia Pudding:
1 cup Full Fat Canned Coconut Milk
1 cup Almond Milk
¼ cup Chia Seeds
1 Tbsp. Maple Syrup
½ tsp. Ground Cinnamon
¼ tsp. Sea Salt

Cherry Sauce:
1 ½ cups Frozen Sweet Cherries, pitted and thawed
⅓ cup Granulated Sugar
2 Tbsp. Arrowroot Powder
¼ cup Lemon Juice
⅔ cup + ¼ cup water

Instructions

Chia Pudding:
Combine coconut milk, almond milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, cinnamon and sea salt in a jar. Shake to combine and store in the fridge for 12 - 24 hours. The longer you leave it the thicker it will get, so I like to give it 24 hours if possible. 

Cherry Sauce:
Heat cherries, sugar and ⅔ cup water in a sauce pan on medium heat bringing to a boil. Stir together arrowroot powder and ¼ cup water. Add arrowroot mixture to the cherry mixture. Boil until thickened (3-5 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. 

Let cherry sauce cool completely before moving to the fridge to store. 

Notes

You could replace the cherries with strawberries or blueberries.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Overnight
  • Cuisine: Gluten Free