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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These gluten free scones are topped off with a delicious cinnamon crumble. They are dairy free, refined sugar free, and nut free. The perfect treat!
gluten free scones
I’ll be honest, scones are not my favorite baked good, but sometimes they hit the spot. I really wanted to make gluten free scones that had more oomph to them. I love anything with a crumble (see below) and thought, why not put that on scones? These scones are packed with cinnamon flavor and loaded with a delicious cinnamon crumble topping.
cinnamon scones
How to Make Gluten Free Cinnamon Crumble Scones
Ingredients:
Scones
tigernut or almond flour
1:1 gluten free flour
tapioca starch
baking powder
salt
coconut sugar
cinnamon
cold (vegan) butter
egg
vanilla extract
coconut yogurt or coconut cream
Crumble topping
1:1 gluten free flour
coconut sugar
cinnamon
(vegan) butter or coconut oil
Process:
Scones are pretty easy to make, the biggest thing is just keeping the dough cold so the butter doesn’t melt before it hits the oven.
You will start by mixing your dry ingredients and sticking them in the freezer for a few minutes so that everything stays cold.
Then you cut in the cold butter and add the remaining wet ingredients, mixing the dough until it comes together.
Form the dough into a disk and pop in the fridge (remember, cold butter!).
While the dough chills, you’ll make the crumble topping and preheat the oven.
When ready, add the topping, cut the scones, and bake!
gluten free and dairy free scones
Gluten Free Scone Substitutions
Gluten free flour: I have not tested a paleo option for these, but cassava flour might work well!
Tigernut flour: I love using tigernut flour because it is nut free and adds a lovely sweet nuttiness that compliments the cinnamon perfectly in this recipe. Almond flour is a great alternative, just make sure it is finely ground.
Butter: I use a vegan butter to keep these scones dairy free, but regular butter is also fine if you tolerate dairy. I have not tried this recipe with coconut oil, but I think it would work fine!
Coconut yogurt: you can use coconut cream instead or Greek yogurt.
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These gluten free scones are also completely dairy free, refined sugar free, and nut free. A not-to-sweet scone base is topped off with a delicious cinnamon crumble. You'll love one of these with your coffee or tea!
Mix together the flours, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon and place in the fridge for 10 minutes.
Cut the butter into cubes when ready to use, then add to the flour mixture and cut in with a fork or pastry cutter until you have a sand-like mixture and butter is evenly distributed.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, yogurt, and vanilla extract. Add to the flour-butter mixture and use a fork to combine everything into an even dough. If it's too dry and not coming together, add in more yogurt/cream 1 Tbsp at a time.
Shape the dough into a disk about 8-9inch in diameter on a parchment lined baking sheet and place the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes.
While the dough is chilling, preheat the oven to 350F.
Mix together the crumble ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
When ready to bake the scones, gently press the crumble on top of the scones then cut your scones into 8 and spread them out on the baking sheet. They need some room to expand!
Bake for 25-30 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet before serving!
If you’re looking for an easy and healthy snack, then look no further than these gluten free protein oat bars. Made from real ingredients and whole proteins, these oat bars are far cleaner than anything you’d find in the store.
gluten free oat bars
Snacks are my love language and I always have something in my purse for emergencies, but a lot of pre-packaged snacks and bars are filled with fake sugars, weird flavors, and gut-disrupting ingredients. Having an easy, healthy, and high protein snack on hand for that afternoon slump is a must. That’s where these gluten free protein oat bars come in!
These oat bars are easy to whip up, made from real, whole food ingredients, and will last you the week.
protein oat bars
Ingredient Notes
Oats: To keep this recipe gluten free, make sure to use certified gluten free oats.
Protein: These homemade protein bars get their protein content from oats, egg whites, and protein powder. This recipe calls for pea protein as it acts like a flour. My favorite pea protein is from Sprout Living as it has no other added ingredients, flavorings, or sugar alcohols. Use code LEMONSNLYME20 for 20% off your order!
Wet ingredients: A combination of butter, maple syrup, and egg whites is used to hold these bars together. You can use real or vegan butter. I use vegan to keep it dairy free, but either works and adds to the flavor of these oat squares. This recipe uses real maple syrup as it’s better for your gut than a fake sugar substitute. Lastly, we’re keeping that protein content boosted with a few egg whites.
protein oat bars
To top off these homemade oat bars and make them perfect, you can’t skip out on the chocolate drizzle! I mean is it really an enjoyable snack or protein bar if there isn’t some chocolate involved?! You can use whatever your favorite chocolate is, just melt it down with a little coconut oil and then drizzle it over the top of the baked oats.
An easy and healthy snack, these protein oat bars are allergy friendly and made with whole food ingredients. High in protein and topped off with a chocolate drizzle, you can't go wrong with a batch of these for the week!
Add cooled melted butter, maple syrup, egg whites, and vanilla to a large bowl and whisk to combine.
Add the oats, protein powder, and cinnamon to the bowl and mix everything together.
Line a 9×9 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
Pour your oat mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
Bake oat bars for 30-35 minutes, until slightly golden. Let cool completely before cutting into 9 squares.
When bars are cooled, melt your chocolate chips and coconut oil together until smooth. Drizzle over the oat bars (or dip them into the chocolate). Place in the fridge until chocolate has set.
Looking for a healthier Valentine’s Day treat? Try these no-bake Protein Date Brownie Bites. Sweet dates are stuffed with a protein brownie batter and drizzled with melted chocolate for an allergy friendly treat.
vegan date bites
I love these protein brownie bites as a healthy, easy chocolate treat. They are a higher protein treat and mostly sweetened naturally from the dates. This Valentine’s Day dessert is completely gluten free, nut free, and vegan!
protein brownie bites
This gluten free treat is quick and easy to make. First, you’ll make a no-bake and vegan protein brownie batter from my favorite pea protein (use code LEMONSNLYME20 for 20% off) with cocoa powder, maple syrup, and water. This batter will be stuffed inside some Medjool dates and then drizzled with melted chocolate. I love topping these off with some flaky sea salt for the ultimate sweet and salty combo!
Can I use a different protein? Pea protein is unique in that it acts like a flour. It absorbs moisture instead of dissolving into it like many other proteins. This recipe does require pea protein or pumpkin seed protein. Both proteins can be found here.
This gluten free and vegan treat is the perfect healthier Valentine's Day dessert. Higher in protein and utilizing natural sugars from the dates, you'll love this quick and easy no-bake treat!
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword chocolate, gluten free, healthy, high protein, vegan
Mix together the protein, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and 5 Tbsp of water in a small bowl. If the batter is really dry and crumbly, add 1 tsp of water at a time until it comes together but isn't too runny.
Open your dates along one side (don't split them completely in half!) and make sure the pit is removed. Take ~1 Tbsp of batter and stuff it into the date. You should get about 10-12 dates total.
Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together.
Place the stuffed dates on a parchment lined plate then drizzle the chocolate on top. Finish off with some flaky sea salt then set in the fridge to set until chocolate has hardened.
Granola butter is a nut and seed free spread alternative for those with allergies. It’s absolutely delicious and can be used just like peanut butter or almond butter. It’s perfect for baking or on toast!
gluten free granola butter
Have you ever heard of granola butter? It’s like peanut butter or almond butter, but nut and seed free. It’s made completely out of oats! I like to make mine with tigernut flour too (which is a tuber, not a nut) for added flavor, but in the recipe below, I share how to make it both ways.
allergy friendly granola butter
So, what’s in granola butter?
Homemade granola butter is made simply with oats, cinnamon, salt, coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
You’ll start by roasting the oats to add some richer flavor and then blend them with the remaining ingredients for a delicious nut-free spread!
Make sure to use certified gluten free oats to keep this recipe completely gluten free and Celiac safe. Since the recipe utilizes maple syrup as the sweetener, this granola butter is also completely vegan! Allergy friendly spreads are possible and now you don’t have to miss on out a PB&J any longer- just make it a GB&J!
Want more granola butter recipes?
If you are looking fore more granola butter flavors, you have to try my Brownie Batter Granola Butter! Rich chocolate granola butter, that is completely refined sugar free, is filled with extra chocolate chips for the ultimate allergy friendly and healthy Nutella.
Granola butter is a nut and seed free alternative for those with allergies. This is the perfect allergy friendly spread so you don't have to miss out. Use granola butter in place of things like peanut butter, almond butter, and sunflower seed butter.
2cupsgluten free oatsmake sure they are certified gluten free
1cup Tigernut flour*you can use almond flour or another cup of oats
1tspcinnamon
1/4tspsalt
3/4-1cupmelted coconut oil
1-4Tbspmaple syrup
1tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350F.
Spread your oats evenly over a large baking pan and roast them for 10 minutes, until just beginning to golden and becoming fragrant.
Let oats cool for 10 minutes before adding to a high speed blender (like a Vitamix) or food processor. Blend oats into a flour.
If using tigernut flour, add the flour, cinnamon, and salt and blend again to combine.
Combine all the wet ingredients together in a measuring cup, starting with 3/4 cup of oil. If using tigernut flour, you will only need 1-2 Tbsp of maple syrup, but if using all oats, you will need 3-4. With the blender or food processor running on low, slowly pour the wet ingredients into the running blender/food processor.
Let the blender/food processor run for 5-10 minutes, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides, until you have a smooth butter. Taste and adjust as necessary, adding more maple syrup as needed. If you find that the mixture is too dry or thick, add more oil until the desired consistency is reached.
Let the butter cool slightly before transferring to a glass jar. Granola butter can be stored at room temperature and does not need to be refrigerated.
Notes
*I love using tigernut flour in this recipe as it adds some natural sweetness and nutty flavor without nuts!
Enjoy berries this summer in this delicious Berry Crumble Cake that is made completely gluten free and dairy free. Packed with fresh blueberries and blackberries, it’s topped off with a crunchy crumble!
gluten free and dairy free berry yogurt crumble cake
This is a delicious summer dessert filled with some of my favorite flavors and textures! We’ve got the berries for summer, a delicious crumble topping for that crunch, and the moist yogurt cake to bring it all together. I like using a combo of blueberries and blackberries for this recipe, but you can use what you have.
gluten free blueberry crumble cake
Gluten Free Berry Crumble Cake
Ingredients and Substitutions:
Flour: this cake is made with a combination of gluten free flour and tigernut or almond flour. I have not tested a Paleo version.
Yogurt: I use a vegan yogurt as I am dairy free, but Greek yogurt would also work!
Berries: this recipe calls for fresh berries. I have not tested it with frozen berries, but I think that would work just fine.
Crumble topping: the crumble topping is made with oats. You can eliminate the oats and use more flour or nuts if desired.
Sweetener: this cake is made completely refined sugar free by using coconut sugar and maple syrup.
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This delicious gluten and dairy free crumble cake is the perfect summer dessert. A soft cake is sweetened by delicious, fresh berries and then finished off with the perfect crunchy crumble on top!
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.
