This healthy fall dessert is packed with fiber and protein! Chickpeas are the star ingredient in these Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Blondies that are also gluten free, dairy free, and refined sugar free.
healthy gluten free pumpkin blondies
As we head into the holiday season, some of you might already be dreading all the sugar and heavy foods that await us. That’s why I love this recipe! Let me show you that you can still eat and enjoy delicious treats while staying healthier. These gluten free pumpkin blondies are made with chickpeas and oat flour to keep them high fiber & higher protein. They are combined with maple syrup to keep them refined sugar free.
These healthy chocolate chip pumpkin blondies are not only completely gluten free, but also dairy free, nut free, and lower sugar than the traditional blondie. Plus, they are made in the blender, so they are super easy and quick to make. You’ll be amazed how good they taste and you can reach for more, guilt free!
How to Make Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Blondies
Pumpkin Blondie Ingredients
-Chickpeas: we are adding fiber and protein to this recipe by utilizing chickpeas as the base of these blondies. You can’t even taste them!
-Pumpkin: duh
-Maple syrup: no refined sugar in the base of these blondies
-Oil: coconut oil, olive oil, or melted butter will work in this recipe
-Egg
-Oat flour: we are all about the healthier ingredients here! Be sure to use certified gluten free oats/oat flour to keep this recipe gluten allergy safe
-Cinnamon
-Baking powder
-Baking soda
-Salt
-Chocolate: I like to use a combination of chopped HU chocolate (use code LEMONSNLYME for 15% off your order) and chocolate chips (you can use HU gems or another variety of your choice. I also like Enjoy Life, but they are not refined sugar free)
Pumpkin Blondie Instructions
This is one of the easiest desserts you’ll ever make! All you have to do is blend all of the ingredients, except the chocolate, in a blender, then fold in the chocolate chips. Add to a baking dish, bake, cool, and eat up!
Don’t worry, you can’t taste the chickpeas at all! This recipe doesn’t taste like beans. Just make sure to rinse your chickpeas before using them to wash off some of the starch.
Can I Make These Pumpkin Blondies Vegan?
I haven’t tested a vegan version of this recipe, but I’m sure an egg substitute would work just fine. If you try it, leave a comment and let us know how it went!
Can I Substitute the Oat Flour?
I have not tested this recipe with any other flour. I can’t promise the results of using 1:1 gluten free flour or tigernut or almond flour, but if you try it, let us know how it went.
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These gluten free chocolate chip pumpkin blondies are the perfect healthy treat this holiday season. Made with chickpeas, oat flour, and maple syrup, they are dairy free and refined sugar free. This allergy friendly fall dessert is easy to make and sure to please!
This single serve Gluten Free Plum Cake is the perfect fall dessert when you need a little treat, but don’t want to bake a whole cake. Use seasonal plums and enjoy this mug cake!
single serving gluten free plum cake
I picked up a few plums at the Farmer’s Market and wasn’t sure what to do with them. I didn’t have enough to bake a a crisp or whole cake, so I thought it would be fun to try and make a single serving plum cake. It came out delicious and the entire dessert is completely gluten free, dairy free, and refined sugar free.
single serving gluten free and dairy free plum cake
To make this single serve plum cake, you just mix all the ingredients together in a bowl.
Pour batter into a greased ramekin and press 2 halves of your plum, cut side up, into the batter.
Sprinkle with coconut sugar and bake on a baking sheet for 20-25 minutes at 350F until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let cool and enjoy!
Can I Make This Plum Cake in the Microwave?
I’m not sure as I haven’t tested this method. You could certainly try making it in the microwave. I’d suggest cooking it for 1 minute and checking it, then cooking at 30 second intervals after that if needed. If you try it out, leave a comment and let us know how it went!
This gluten free single serving plum cake is the perfect fall dessert when you need a little sweet treat without the fuss of baking a whole cake. Dairy free and refined sugar free, this is the healthiest cake you'll eat!
This warming Gluten Free Apple Cinnamon Bread is a delicious way to use apples this fall season. Dairy free and refined sugar free, this loaf is just the right amount of sweetness and spice!
gluten free apple cinnamon bread
If you are looking for the perfect, easy apple cinnamon bread, then look no further! This delicious gluten free bread isn’t too sweet and has just the right amount of cinnamon flavor. It’s the perfect fall dessert. This apple bread is sweetened with maple syrup and applesauce to keep it refined sugar free and amp up the apple flavor.
Sift all the dry ingredients together in a medium bowl and set aside.
In a large bowl or in a stand mixer, beat together all the wet ingredients until combined.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix on low until just combined.
Mix your chopped apple with cinnamon and flour then fold into the batter.
Pour batter into a lined loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
gluten free and dairy free apple cinnamon bread
How to Serve This Apple Cinnamon Bread
Slice and enjoy this bread as is as a snack or for dessert, but it tastes fantastic with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. I highly suggest warming a slice up (either in the oven for 15-30 seconds in the microwave). Warming it up really brings out the flavor and if you add ice cream, it melts perfectly on top.
How to Store This Apple Bread
Slice and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to 5. You can wrap individual slices in plastic wrap and place in a freezer bag then freeze slices to last longer! Just thaw and warm up before eating.
gluten free and refined sugar free apple cinnamon bread
This warming Gluten Free Apple Cinnamon Bread is a delicious way to use apples this fall season. Dairy free and refined sugar free, this loaf is just the right amount of sweetness and spice!
Soft and moist gluten free banana bread is topped with a sweet and crunchy walnut crumble to make this delicious Gluten Free Walnut Crumble Banana Bread.
gluten free walnut crumble banana bread
This gluten free banana bread is also dairy free and refined sugar free! She truly is a masterpiece. I love making banana bread with ripe bananas and if you’ve got some laying around, you definitely need to try this recipe.
Ingredients for Gluten Free Walnut Crumble Banana Bread
Gluten Free Banana Bread
Bananas
Eggs
Olive oil: melted coconut oil or butter should also work!
Applesauce or yogurt: either one will work in this recipe.
Maple syrup: we’re keep this banana bread refined sugar free by using maple syrup as the sweetener. There’s not too much, just enough to compliment the natural sweetness of the bananas. Low sugar, healthy, and tasty banana bread? Yes please!
gluten free and dairy free walnut crumble banana bread
How to Store This Gluten Free Banana Bread
You can store this walnut crumble banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or pop it in the fridge for up to 5. This bread also freezes nicely. Just slice and wrap each slice individually with plastic wrap. Place in a freezer safe bag and freeze! This bread tastes amazing warmed up, so de-thaw a slice then warm in the oven or microwave.
gluten free and dairy free walnut crumble banana bread
Soft and moist gluten free banana bread is topped with a sweet and crunchy walnut crumble to make this delicious Gluten Free Walnut Crumble Banana Bread. This bread is also completely dairy free and refined sugar free.
These 1-bowl Gluten Free Chocolate Walnut Banana Muffins are loaded with chocolate chips and walnuts for a delicious bite!
gluten free chocolate walnut banana muffins
I had to amp up the classic banana bread muffin with chocolate and walnuts. These delicious chocolate banana muffins are gluten free, dairy free, and can be made refined sugar free depending on the chocolate chips you use. You can also leave out the walnuts if you are allergic, but the chocolate-walnut combo is divine if you can have them.
gluten free and dairy free chocolate walnut banana muffins
What’s in These Chocolate Walnut Banana Muffins?
Bananas
Maple syrup
Melted oil or butter: you can use olive oil, melted coconut oil, or melted (vegan) butter. Any and all will work in this recipe!
Oil/butter: I have not tried this, but I think using applesauce would work if you want to keep this recipe fat free.
Walnuts: If you have a nut allergy, feel free to leave this out.
Eggs: I have not tested a vegan version of this recipe. If you try this gluten free banana muffin recipe with an egg substitute, share how it goes in the comments.
gluten free and dairy free chocolate banana muffins
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This gluten free BLT Pasta Salad is an easy dinner option that’s perfect when you don’t know what to make.
gluten free BLT pasta salad
Pasta salad is a classic, but let’s combine it with another classic- a BLT. This BLT pasta salad is gluten free and dairy free and packed with the classic BLT components. Gluten free pasta is mixed with chopped bacon, tomatoes, and spinach then served with either a more classic oil and vinegar dressing or a creamy yogurt-based dressing, depending on what you like. I threw in some chicken breast for good measure and to amp up that protein content!
gluten free BLT pasta salad
Gluten Free Pasta Salad
BLT Pasta Salad Ingredients
1 16 oz box of gluten free pasta of choice
1 package bacon of choice (I used turkey bacon due to preference)
1 lbs cooked chicken breast, sliced
1-2 cups cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
2 large handfuls spinach, chopped
Pasta Salad Dressing
Option 1: creamy ranch style dressing
1/2 cup Greek or vegan yogurt
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp garlic infused olive oil
1/4 tsp dried cilantro
1/4 tsp salt
Option 2: traditional oil and vinegar dressing
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
1/2 tsp dried cilantro
1 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp salt
pepper, to taste
Instructions
Cook and drain your pasta according to the box and set aside.
While pasta is cooking, cook your bacon your preferred way.
When bacon is done, chop into bite size pieces.
Toss all ingredients for the salad together in a large bowl.
Mix all ingredients together for whichever dressing you prefer then pour over the salad and mix to combine.
This pasta salad is a gluten free take on the classic BLT. Packed with gluten free pasta, fresh veggies, chicken and bacon, it's the perfect meal prep or family dinner!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword dairy free, gluten free
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 45 minutesminutes
Servings 4-6 servings
Author Victoria Faling
Ingredients
116 oz box of gluten free pasta of choice
1package bacon of choice
1lbscooked chicken breast, sliced
1-2 cupscherry tomatoes, sliced in half
2large handfulsspinach, chopped
Dressing
Option 1: creamy ranch style dressing
1/2cupGreek or vegan yogurt
1tspapple cider vinegar
1Tbspgarlic infused olive oil
1/4tspdried cilantro
1/4tspsalt
Option 2: traditional oil and vinegar dressing
1/4cupolive oil
1/4cupbalsamic vinegar
1Tbsprice wine vinegar
1/2tspdried cilantro
1tspdried oregano
1/4tspsalt
pepper, to taste
Instructions
Cook and drain your pasta according to the box and set aside.
While pasta is cooking, cook your bacon your preferred way.
When bacon is done, chop into bite size pieces.
Toss all ingredients for the salad together in a large bowl.
Mix all ingredients together for whichever dressing you prefer then pour over the salad and mix to combine.
Hi! I'm Victoria. I was diagnosed with Lyme in 2012 and have been on a healing journey ever since. I love helping others on their road to healing through allergy friendly recipes, exercise, and overall well-being.
