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    Gluten-Free Baking & Dessert Recipes

    Hi, I'm Christine - If you love to bake or want to learn how to make all your gluten free baking as delicious as the regular stuff, you've come to the right place! At Zest For Baking, I help you solve baking challenges with tips, gluten free flour help, substitution help and of course, tried-and-true gluten-free recipes.

    Getting started is easy: First, grab your copy of 5 Uncomplicated Gluten Free Bread Recipes. Then you'll get regular gluten free baking tips, resources and recipes emailed to you every week.... You'll never have to worry about gluten free baking flops again!

    Gluten-Free Lemon Cake

    So light and fluffy, this lemon cake with lemon infused frosting is an easy, yet impressive make-ahead dessert!

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    slice of gluten free lemon cake on a white plate.

    Spring Recipes

    Spring is right around the corner - it's the perfect time to make these fun and festive breads and desserts. Simply follow the step by step directions included with each recipe!

    • gluten free easter bread on a wire rack, overhead shot.
      Traditional Gluten Free Easter Bread
    • inside shot of a whole white cake
      BEST Gluten Free White Cake Recipe: Moist & Fluffy
    • inside of a cinnamon roll
      Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls Recipe: Soft & Extra Fluffy
    • gluten free french bread loaves ready to eat
      Golden Gluten Free French Bread Recipe: Dairy Free
    • gluten free hot cross buns on a cookie sheet
      Gluten Free Hot Cross Buns (With Dairy Free Option)
    • inside texture of a baked gluten free crescent roll
      Best Buttery Gluten Free Crescent Roll Recipe
    • gluten free blueberry bread sliced on the counter
      Gluten Free Blueberry Bread
    • glazed loaf of coconut bread
      Easy Coconut Bread Recipe: Moist & Delicious

    Substitutions in Gluten-Free Baking

    What to use when you need substitutes for flours, starches, eggs, and more.

    • brown bowl of coconut sugar.
      21 Best Coconut Sugar Substitutes and How to Use Them
    • millet flour in a glass bowl.
      The Top Substitutes for Millet Flour
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      6 Best Substitutes for Psyllium Husk Powder
    • bowl of sweet rice flour.
      The 8 Best Sweet Rice Flour Substitutes
    • bowl of cassava flour on a counter.
      7 Best Cassava Flour Substitutes
    • making egg substitute at home.
      17 Vegan Egg Substitutes for Baking Cakes, Cookies, Pancakes, & More
    • brown spoon with arrowroot powder
      Xanthan Gum vs Arrowroot: Best Tips, Substitutes & More
    • brown bowl of brown rice flour.
      Best Substitutes for Buckwheat Flour (& Some Secondary Options)

    Yeast Breads

    Soft gluten free yeast breads that will have everyone reaching for a second slice! Check out this French bread and make sure this pumpernickel bread is also in your recipe box!

    • gluten free parmesan herb rolls on a white plate.
      Pull-Apart Gluten Free Parmesan Rolls (Dairy Free)
    • sticky bun served on a white plate.
      Best Gluten Free Sticky Buns Recipe: Tender Rolls
    • oatmeal roll with a pat of butter on it.
      Hearty Oatmeal Rolls: Gluten and Dairy Free
    • inside of loaf of flaxseed bread.
      Soft Flaxseed Bread (Gluten & Dairy Free)
    • hand holding a slice of bread
      Best Millet Bread Recipe: Gluten Free, Dairy Free
    • sorghum bread slices on a wooden block
      BEST Sorghum Bread Recipe: Gluten Free & Dairy Free
    • slices of buckwheat bread on a counter.
      Easy & Soft Buckwheat Bread Recipe: Gluten Free
    • gluten free potato bread sliced on a cutting board
      Soft Gluten Free Potato Bread Recipe: Dairy-Free
    See more Yeast Breads →

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    Gluten Free Snacks

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      Soft & Simple Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies
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      Quick Almond Flour Brownies with Just 8 Ingredients
    • inside of gluten free oreo balls.
      Easy, 10 Minute Prep Gluten Free Oreo Balls (Dairy Free)
    • monster cookies on a piece of parchment paper
      Gluten Free Monster Cookie Recipe: Soft & Flourless
    • homemade granola bars baked up close
      Homemade Granola Bars {Gluten Free, Dairy Free}
    • side shot of stack of protein bars
      14 Tasty Gluten Free Protein Bars
    • gluten free pigs in a blanket served on a plate
      Say Hello to Gluten Free Pigs-In-A-Blanket
    • gluten free crepes filled with cherry pie filling
      Quick and Easy Gluten-Free Crepes {Made with Almond Flour}

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      10 Best Xanthan Gum Substitutes in Gluten-Free Baking
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      Best Potato Starch Alternatives and How to Substitute
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      10 Gluten-Free Thickening Agents Perfect for Baking, Soups and Sauces

    Breads

    From high rising, xanthan gum free white bread to tasty cranberry bread, we've got the bread recipe for you

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    Breakfast

    • inside of an apple muffin
      Easy Gluten-Free Oatmeal Apple Muffins Recipe
    • bite of a coffee cake on a fork
      Easy Gluten-Free Almond Flour Coffee Cake Recipe
    • overhead shot of plate of biscuits and gravy
      Gluten Free Biscuits and Gravy Recipe
    • inside of flourless banana bread
      Best Flourless Banana Bread: Easy & Gluten-Free
    • inside of an oatmeal chocolate chip muffin on a plate.
      Easy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Muffins: Kid Friendly Recipe
    • banana oatmeal muffin sitting on a wire rack.
      Crumb-Topped Banana Oatmeal Muffins: Gluten Free & Delicious
    • slice of gluten free banana bread on a white plate.
      One Bowl Gluten Free Banana Bread: Super Moist & Easy!
    • inside of an almond flour blueberry muffin.
      Tasty Almond Flour Blueberry Muffins (Grain Free and Low Carb)
    See more Breakfast →

    Desserts

    Whether you're looking for something fancy like a strawberry cake or something simple like strawberry cake mix cookies, you've come to the right place. 

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    Hi, I'm Christine

    I'm a gluten-free baker and author of the Gluten Free Holiday Baking cookbook. Since 2013, I've been developing delicious gluten free baking recipes that no one would guess are actually gluten free. My recipes and GF baking resources have been featured on Beyond Celiac, The Daily Meal, and Dr. Axe, to name a few. When I'm not hanging out on Facebook or sharing pictures on Instagram or pinning on Pinterest, you can find me in the kitchen, creating more Zest For Baking recipes!


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    Since 2013, Christine has been helping readers with gluten free baking challenges and substitution issues, all while creating delicious gluten free baking recipes that no one would guess are actually gluten free. Her Zest For Baking recipes have been featured on Beyond Celiac, The Daily Meal, Bloglovin' and Dr. Axe, to name a few. When she's not hanging out on Facebook or sharing pictures on Instagram or pinning on Pinterest, you can find her in her kitchen, creating more ZestForBaking.com recipes!

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