Gluten Free Lemon Zucchini Bread (Paleo Option, Dairy Free, Nut Free)

This Gluten Free Lemon Zucchini Bread is the perfect blend of winter and summer. As we head into the warmer months, it’s time to eat all the zucchini. This zucchini bread also has a paleo option, along with being dairy and nut free. 

gluten free lemon zucchini bread
gluten free lemon zucchini bread

One of the best things about zucchini bread is how moist it is, thanks to the zucchini. I love how versatile zucchini is, so we’re taking this zucchini recipe to another level by adding lemon. Lemon loaf has such a delicious zing and it truly pairs perfectly in this recipe.

This gluten free bread recipe is simple to make. You just mix together the dry ingredients, which consist of a mix of gluten free and paleo flours. I do provide a completely paleo option! Then add in the wet ingredients and fold in your shredded zucchini. The easiest way to shred zucchini is in the food processor. No straining your arm and back muscles leaning over a hand grater, just throw chopped zucchini into the food processor, give it a little blitz, and you’re ready to go!

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Gluten Free Lemon Zucchini Loaf

This gluten free zucchini bread is taken up a notch with the delicious zing of lemon. It is the perfect winter to summer recipe! I provide a completely paleo option for my grain free friends and this recipe is also nut and dairy free. An allergy friendly bread for everyone.
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword autoimmune paleo, dairy free, gluten free, lemon, Simple, zucchini
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings 8 servings
Author Victoria Faling

Ingredients

  • 1 cup tigernut flour or almond
  • 1/2 cup 1:1 gluten free flour *see notes for paleo option
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup liquid of choice I used olive oil
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce if doing the paleo version, add 2 tbs. (you can also use yogurt)
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 cup shredded zucchini excess moisture squeezed out

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Sift all dry ingredients together in a bowl.
  • Beat egg, oil, maple syrup, applesauce, and lemon in a bowl for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add dry to wet and mix to combine.
  • Fold in your zucchini.
  • Spread batter into a parchment lined loaf pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, until golden on top and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes in the pan before removing to a wire rack to finish cooling.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

*Instead of 1:1 gluten free flour, use 1/2 cup cassava flour + 1/4 cup arrowroot starch for paleo

Gluten Free Raspberry Chocolate Chip Crumble Muffins (Paleo Option, Diary Free, Nut Free)

Gluten Free Raspberry Chocolate Chip Crumble Muffins (Paleo Option, Diary Free, Nut Free)

You need to make these allergy friendly muffins. They are a combination of three of the most delicious things- chocolate, raspberry, and crumble. These gluten free muffins also have a paleo option and are completely dairy free and nut free.

I always use Enjoy Life chocolate chips when baking because they are allergy friendly. Dark chocolate is my favorite, but feel free to use semi-sweet. These gluten free raspberry muffins are made with a mix of gluten free flours, but I provide substitutions if you are trying to keep these fully grain free.

The crumble topping makes these muffins. Having that soft center full of sweet raspberries and chocolate balanced out with the crunch of a crumble topping is perfection. I hope you enjoy these delicious muffins as much as I do!

Raspberry Chocolate Crumble Muffins

These delicious gluten free muffins are filled with all delicious raspberries and chocolate then topped off with a crunchy crumble topping. They can be made completely paleo and are dairy and nut free.
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword autoimmune paleo, chooclate, dairy free, gluten free, nut free, raspberry
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 12 muffins
Author Victoria Faling

Ingredients

Muffins

  • 1 cup Tigernut flour or almond
  • 3/4 cup 1:1 gluten free flour see notes for paleo option*
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup melted oil or butter I used olive oil
  • 1/4 maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips of choice I used Enjoy Life
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries

Crumble Topping

  • 1/4 cup oats use shredded coconut or nuts for paleo
  • 1/4 cup tigernut or almond flour
  • 2 Tbsp gluten free or cassava flour
  • 1 Tbsp melted coconut oil
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Combine crumble topping ingredients together and set aside.
  • Sift all dry ingredients for muffins together in a bowl.
  • Beat wet ingredients for muffins together, except for choc chips and raspberries.
  • Add your dry muffin ingredients to the wet and mix to combine.
  • Toss raspberries with 1 tbs. of gluten free or cassava flour, then fold raspberries and chocolate chips into the batter.
  • Divide batter into lined muffin tin. Top each muffin with some of the crumble topping and press down gently.
  • Bake for 22-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes then transfer to a wire wrack to finish cooling.
  • Try not to eat this all in one night 😉

Notes

*For all paleo version, substitute the gluten free flour for 1/2 cup cassava and 1/4 cup arrowroot or tapioca starch

paleo raspberry muffins
Gluten Free Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins (Paleo Option, Low Sugar, Diary Free)

Gluten Free Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins (Paleo Option, Low Sugar, Diary Free)

Let’s make some delicious zucchini chocolate chip muffins for the warmer weather! These gluten free muffins are easy to whip up and they pack a nutrient punch too. Zucchini muffins are such a yummy way to get your veggies in and these muffins are perfect for most diets. They are low in sugar, dairy free, and I also provide a paleo option if you are grain free

gluten free chocolate chip zucchini muffins
gluten free chocolate chip zucchini muffins

These chocolate chip zucchini muffins are made with a blend of gluten free flours to get the perfect texture. They are kept moist by the extra liquid from the zucchini and are lightly sweetened with some maple syrup and the chocolate chips.

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Healthy Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins

These gluten free muffins are the perfect healthy treat. They are lightly sweetened, allergy friendly, and packed with nutrients. They can also be made completely paleo.
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword autoimmune paleo, chocolate chip, dairy free, Easy, gluten free, nut free, zucchini
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12 muffins
Author Victoria Faling

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Tigernut flour or almond
  • 1/2 cup 1:1 gluten free flour see notes for paleo option*
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup melted oil or butter of choice I used olive oil
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup shredded zucchini
  • 1 cup of chocolate chips I use Enjoy Life

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Sift your flours together in a bowl then add the rest of the dry ingredients and whisk.
  • Beat egg, oil, maple syrup, applesauce, and vanilla in a large bowl.
  • Add dry ingredients to the wet and stir to combine.
  • Squeeze excess liquid out of your zucchini in a towel. Fold in zucchini and chocolate chips to the batter.
  • Divide batter evenly among lined muffin tin and bake for 23-25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes before removing to wire rack to finish cooling.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

* 1/4 cup cassava flour + 1/4 cup tapioca starch

Paleo Cinnamon Roll Muffins (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free)

Paleo Cinnamon Roll Muffins (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free)

There is pumpkin in these muffins and it compliments the cinnamon perfectly. These muffins are delicious and the pumpkin adds just the right amount of moistness (sorry). If you are making these during the holiday season, they are a great addition to a breakfast spread. If you are making them at another time in the year, they are still amazing and I’ve got substitutions for the pumpkin below.

gluten free cinnamon roll muffins
gluten free cinnamon roll muffins

These muffins are gluten free, dairy free, paleo, and allergy friendly making them perfect for snack, dessert, or to pair with breakfast. You can blend a little vanilla protein into the icing if you want for an added protein boost (and/or use greek yogurt if you can tolerate dairy!).

What about the pumpkin?

Feel free to substitute the pumpkin for applesauce or mashed banana.

Paleo Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins

These grain free muffins are healthier version of a cinnamon roll, but in muffin form! They are the perfect addition to breakfast, snack, or a little sweet treat at the end of the night. Gluten free, dairy free, and nut free.
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword cinnamon roll, healthy, Low Sugar, pumpkin
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 9 muffins
Author Victoria Faling

Ingredients

Muffins

  • 1 cup Tigernut flour or almond
  • 1/2 cup cassava flour
  • 1/4 cup tapioca starch
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup liquid oil of choice I used olive
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin puree can sub applesauce or mashed banana
  • 1/4 cup milk of choice
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Topping

  • 1 Tbsp coconut sugar
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon

Glaze

  • 1/2 cup yogurt of choice
  • 2 Tbsp powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp. melted coconut oil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Whisk all dry ingredients for muffins in a bowl.
  • Beat all wet ingredients for muffins in another bowl.
  • Add dry to wet and mix on low to combine.
  • Divide batter into a lined muffin tin.
  • Mix your topping together in a small bowl then sprinkle over the muffins. Use a chopstick, toothpick, or knife to swirl the cinnamon sugar into the muffins.
  • Bake for 22-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes in muffin tin before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling.
  • While muffins are baking, make glaze by beating sugar and yogurt together until smooth. Then add your melted coconut oil, beat again and place in the fridge to set until muffins are done and cooled.
  • When muffins are cooled, drizzle the glaze over each muffin.
  • Enjoy!
Paleo Banana Bread Coffee Cake (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Nut Free)

Paleo Banana Bread Coffee Cake (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Nut Free)

Why not combine two of the best breads out there? Banana bread and coffee cake are the perfect combination. We’re taking a gluten free banana bread and elevating it by combining it with coffee cake. This delicious paleo cake is filled with delicious cinnamon flavor, sweet bananas, and the perfect crumb topping.

paleo banana bread coffee cake
paleo banana bread coffee cake

This gluten free coffee cake is completely paleo, dairy free, & nut free! It’s delicious and the perfect snack or dessert. It’s easy to whip up, so if you’ve got some extra ripe bananas, I highly suggest you get to baking!

We’ll make a paleo banana bread base with a combination of paleo flours, ripe bananas, and just enough maple syrup to sweeten the deal. Then top it off with a gluten free crumble topping that is the perfect mix of sweet and crunchy. This delicious banana bread coffee cake is half the sugar of the average coffee cake,

gluten free and dairy free banana bread coffee cake
gluten free and dairy free banana bread coffee cake

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Paleo Banana Bread Coffee Cake

This delicious banana bread coffee cake is full of flavor, low in sugar, and allergy friendly. It’s the perfect snack, dessert, or addition to a brunch spread! There is no gluten, dairy, or nuts in this recipe.
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword autoimmune paleo, banana bread, coffee cake, crumble, dairy free, gluten free, Low Sugar, nut free
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings 9 slices
Author Victoria Faling

Ingredients

Bread

  • 1/2 cup Tigernut flour or almond flour
  • 1/4 cup cassava flour
  • 1/4 cup tapioca or arrowroot starch
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour or use pea protein for a protein boost!
  • 3/4 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 2-3 very ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/4 cup applesauce can sub yogurt
  • 1/4 cup melted oil of choice
  • 1 egg
  • 2-4 Tbsp maple syrup depending on desired sugar intake

Filling

  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 2 Tbsp coconut sugar

Crumble Topping

Icing

  • 1/2 cup thick yogurt of choice
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup or powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp melted coconut oil

Instructions

  • Mix your cinnamon sugar filling in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Whisk all dry ingredients for the bread together.
  • Beat all wet ingredients for the bread together.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir to combine (or mix with paddle attachment on lowest setting).
  • Pour half the batter into a parchment lined 9×9 (or loaf pan). Sprinkle filling evenly then top with other half of the batter.
  • In a small bowl, combine all of your topping ingredients and mix until you have a crumbly texture that holds together. Evenly crumble topping over the banana bread.
  • Bake 40-45 min until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • While bread is cooling, make your icing by mixing the yogurt and sugar together. Add the melted coconut oil and mix quickly. Set in the fridge.
  • When bread is cool, drizzle icing on top. Slice and serve!

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Gluten Free Speculoos Cookie Butter (Nut Free)

Gluten Free Speculoos Cookie Butter (Nut Free)

Have you always wanted to try the infamous Speculoos Cookie Butter (from Trader Joes), but can’t eat gluten? I sure have! I finally recreated the cookie butter and had my gluten eating friends test it. They said my version tasted similar all while being healthier and lower sugar! I can’t wait to for you to try this gluten free cookie butter.

gluten free cookie butter

This homemade cookie butter does have a few steps. You first have to make the gluten free Biscoff cookies. These are a pretty basic graham cracker like cookie. Once those have baked and cooled, you’ll blend them up with some melted coconut oil and a few other ingredients to get a smoothie cookie butter.

Gluten Free Cookie Butter

This homemade cookie butter tastes similar to the original all while being gluten free, nut free, and lower in sugar! We'll use homemade gluten free biscoff cookies combined with Speculoos seasoning to make this healthy version of cookie butter.
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword cookie butter, dairy free, gluten free, nut free, speculoos
Servings 0

Ingredients

Cookie Butter

  • 1 batch of my gluten free speculoos/biscoff cookies recipe below
  • 2 Tbsp tapioca starch
  • 1/4 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
  • extra speculoos seasoning if desired

Gluten Free Biscoff Cookies

  • 1/2 cup Tigernut flour
  • 1/2 cup 1:1 gluten free flour
  • 1/4 cup white sugar or 2 tbs white sugar, 2 tbs dark coconut sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 Tbsp speculoos seasoning recipe below
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 3 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Speculoos Seasoning

  • 1 Tbsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp cloves
  • 1/2 tsp ginger
  • 1/4 tsp cardamom if you have it (can leave out if don’t)

Instructions

  • First, make the cookies. Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Sift the flours together then mix with remaining dry ingredients.
  • Combine all the ingredients together and mix until a dough forms.
  • Roll the dough out on a floured surface and cut into squares or whatever shapes you want.
  • Place cookies 2 inches apart on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 12-17 minutes until golden and firming up to the touch. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
  • Once cookies are done and cooled, blend them in a high speed blender or food processor into a fine powder. Add remaining dry ingredients and blend again.
  • With blender or food processor on low, drizzle in the melted coconut oil and let blender run until you get a smooth butter. This can take some time so be patient and clean up the kitchen while the blender runs 😉. If the butter is not coming together or smooth enough, you can add some more melted coconut oil until you get the consistency you like.
  • Taste the cookie butter and add more seasoning if desired.
  • If you want the cookie butter to harden, place it in the fridge. You’ll just have to leave out to soften when ready to eat. This keeps fine in the pantry too!

homemade cookie butter