Gluten-Free Recipes: 62 Healthier Desserts by zixiutangslim

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 04:08:58 EST

1. Chocolate Cupcakes

Who says sugar is the only way to satisfy a sweet tooth? This recipe is free of added sugars. Instead, stevia and coconut oil bring the sweet, while cocoa powder, vanilla extract, peanut butter and espresso powder contribute a range of flavors to these bites of gluten-free goodness.

2. Lemon Polenta Cake

Almond flour and polenta form the base for this melt-in-your-mouth confection. The recipe calls for a substantial amount of butter and sugar, so it may not be the healthiest recipe out there -- but the whole ingredients help establish this cake as a healthier option. If you're interested in cutting back on the butter and sugar, it's easy to try some simple, healthier substitutions.

3. Garbanzo Bean Chocolate Cake

We know garbanzo beans (the common source of the culinary delight known as hummus) might not be the first thing you reach for when dreaming of chocolate cake. But hear this recipe out: It's high in protein, relatively low in sugar and (perhaps unexpectedly) delicious.

4. Angel Food Cake

If it's good enough for the angels, it's good enough for us. The list of (almost exclusively) dry ingredients, which includes cream of tartar, rice flour and potato starch, seems to magically transform into moist, fat-free, melt-in-your mouth cake that's fit for the heavens (or at least a summer potluck). Top it with fresh fruit for extra vitamins and nutrients.

5. Bananas Foster Loaf Cake

Now a person can be dairy-free and gluten free and have a cake and eat it too (whoa). Several large bananas contribute vitamins C and B6 as well as carotenoids. Mix 'em up with some gluten-free flour (the recipe calls for a specific brand, but feel free to use any mix) and a few other pantry staples to make a moist, banana-bread-esque cake in under an hour.

6. Blueberry Pudding Cake

It's a pudding! It's a cake! It's both at the same time -- and it's probably best to have a napkin handy when it comes time to eat. Almond meal, soy milk, egg whites and blueberries (a superfood rich in vitamin C and antioxidants) combine with some gluten-free pantry staples to make a deliciously weird concoction.

7. Chocolate Panna Cotta

Even if you never make this recipe, follow this link to drool over the photo. Do it; do it now! This gorgeous panna cotta is made with nothing but almond milk, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, coconut oil, agave nectar and just a bit of agar agar (a vegan thickening agent). It's low in fat and sugar and high in deliciousness.

8. Upside Down Lemon Meringue Pie

This beautiful pie looks like a burst of sunshine cradled in a gluten-free crust. Work up an appetite whisking together eggs, cornstarch, water, sugar and salt. Add in a lemon mixture and some cream and you've got yourself a gorgeous, light, gluten-free pie.

9. Key Lime Avocado Pie

Bravo to the avocado! Shredded coconut, dates and macadamia nuts lend sweetness and crunch to balance out the smooth superfood, which is a great source of carotenoids, vitamins E and B6 and healthy fats. The result is one of the greenest -- and cheeriest -- pies we've ever seen.

10. Raw Berry Blueberry Pie & Pudding

Here's another interesting take on pudding. Strawberries, blueberries and chia seeds pack this dessert with super nutrients, including antioxidants and vitamin C (from the berries) and more antioxidants and healthy fats (from the chia seeds). Bonus: This six-ingredient confection is free of not only gluten, but also soy, dairy, grains, eggs, granulated sugar and yeast. It's a dessert virtually anyone can eat!

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Gluten-Free Recipes: 62 Healthier Desserts by zixiutangslim