Zest For Baking

Since 2013, Zest For Baking has helped readers navigate gluten free baking challenges and ingredient substitutions while sharing delicious recipes that taste so good, no one would guess they’re actually gluten free. Our recipes have been featured on The Daily Meal, Bloglovin' and Dr. Axe, to name a few. Grab a spatula, browse for your favorite recipe (or ingredients), and join us in the kitchen!

Rolls

March 11, 2026

Gluten Free Rolls Without Xanthan Gum: Soft & Fluffy

If you’re looking for an easy roll, these gluten free rolls without xanthan gum are just for you. They’re the…

Tortillas

March 11, 2026

Cassava Flour Tortillas: Your New Favorite Tortilla

Soft, chewy, bendable and super flavorful, these cassava flour tortillas will make you never want to buy tortillas again! They…

Sweet Bread

March 11, 2026

Easy & Delicious Gluten Free Bread Pudding Recipe

Bread pudding is a timeless dessert many of us grew up with and miss when we have to eliminate gluten.…

March 11, 2026

Super Soft Gluten Free Dairy Free Pumpkin Cookies

These cookies take everything that is delicious about sweet treats and wrap it up into one amazing cookie – soft,…

Desserts

January 16, 2026

Easy Gluten Free King Cake

This gluten free King Cake is just as delightful as the original: sweet pastry baked in a Bundt pan and…

Flours

December 18, 2025

Rice Flour vs Sweet Rice Flour

In the world of gluten free flour options, rice flour and sweet rice flour are two great contenders. Since the…

Bread Machine Recipes

December 11, 2025

You Won’t Believe This Cozy Cinnamon Raisin Bread Is Gluten-Free

This gluten-free cinnamon raisin bread is soft, cozy, and unbelievably easy to make in the bread machine. Warm spices, juicy…

How-Tos & Tips

December 4, 2025

Cassava Flour vs Tapioca Starch

With the number of gluten free flours and starches on the market today, it can be hard to determine which…

How-Tos & Tips

December 4, 2025

10 Best Xanthan Gum Substitutes in Gluten-Free Baking

If you’re looking for a substitute to xanthan gum or guar gum that will still give your gluten free baked…

Rolls

November 21, 2025

Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls Recipe: Soft & Extra Fluffy

Nothing quite like the aroma of these freshly baked homemade gluten free cinnamon rolls. This recipe is topped with a…

How-Tos & Tips

November 20, 2025

Is Tahini Gluten Free? What You Need to Know

Tahini is a popular and versatile ingredient in vegan and dairy-free cooking, but is tahini gluten-free? In this post, I’ll…

Sandwich Bread

November 12, 2025

Best Millet Bread Recipe: Gluten Free, Dairy Free

From sandwiches to French toast, this soft and fluffy millet bread is the perfect gluten and dairy free loaf for…

Breads

November 12, 2025

Soft Gluten Free Breadsticks: Ready to Eat in 45 Minutes

Brushed with a dab of olive oil and sprinkled with Italian seasoning, if you want delightfully seasoned gluten free breadsticks…

Pies

November 12, 2025

Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie {Dairy Free}

One bite of this gluten free pumpkin pie will have you pulling that pie plate just a little bit closer!…

Ingredients

November 12, 2025

Is Millet Gluten Free? How to Use This Ancient Grain

Millet is a popular ancient grain, but is it safe for people with gluten intolerance or celiac disease? Is millet gluten…

Quick Bread

November 12, 2025

The BEST Coconut Flour Banana Bread: Naturally Gluten & Grain Free

If you’re looking for a slight twist on healthy banana bread, look no further! Thick slices of this decadent loaf…

How-Tos & Tips

November 6, 2025

How to Store Gluten Free Bread So That It Doesn’t Dry Out

If you’ve been making or buying gluten free bread for any time, then you know how it has a tendency…

Desserts

November 5, 2025

Gluten-Free Buttermilk Pie: Custardy, Tangy & Irresistible

A big slice of sweet, mouthwatering gluten-free buttermilk pie with a homemade graham cracker crust… It’s like a little bite…

Snacks & Sides

November 2, 2025

Homemade Granola Bars (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

For a hearty, nut-free, chewy granola bar, look no further than this homemade version! They get an extra punch of…

Sandwich Bread

October 31, 2025

Making the Perfect Gluten-Free Sourdough Bread

A good gluten-free sourdough bread is surprisingly easy to make (and even easier to eat), so that you can enjoy…

October 9, 2025

Spiced Gluten Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Let’s be honest, fall just isn’t really fall without pumpkin desserts! These spiced gluten free pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are…

Snacks & Sides

October 9, 2025

Trick or Treat: Gluten-free Halloween Candy

It’s that time again. Time when little princesses and super heroes take to the streets to enjoy all the fun…

October 9, 2025

Witches Finger Gluten Free Halloween Cookies

There’s no need to miss out on your favorite Halloween treats just because you can’t have gluten! These gluten free Halloween…

Ingredients

July 21, 2025

50 Terms You’ve Got to Know in Gluten-Free Baking

When it comes to gluten-free baking, it can be somewhat of a mystery as to what ingredients do what, what…

Muffins

July 21, 2025

Easy Gluten Free Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins Recipe

Fluffy, sweet and bursting with citrus flavor, these gluten free lemon poppy seed muffins make a perfect snack or on…

Muffins

July 21, 2025

Easy 8-Ingredient Gluten-Free Lemon Cranberry Muffins

Lemon cranberry muffins are always a delightful treat with their contrasting flavors of sweet mixed with tangy. In light of…

Substitutes

July 21, 2025

How to Make Gluten Free Bread without Xanthan Gum

Xanthan gum, or any other gums for that matter, has always been thought of as a necessary ingredient in gluten…

Flours

July 21, 2025

Best Gluten Free Flour Mix Options (With Your Budget in Mind!)

Picking out a gluten-free flour blend at your grocery or natural foods store can be overwhelming. There are so many…

Desserts

July 4, 2025

Gluten-Free Fall Baking Recipes: 8 Most Popular

There are so many delicious gluten-free fall baking recipes nowadays! Truly, you don’t need gluten at all to have a…

Cakes

July 4, 2025

Amazing Gluten Free Banana Cake (Dairy Free)

As if bananas could get any better, this gluten free banana cake proves that yes, they can! It’s an easy…

Breads

June 12, 2025

Gluten Free Donut Recipe

There is something about the tender, indulgent, tastiness that comes with a donut. You know the kind that taste just…

Rolls

June 10, 2025

Top 9 Gluten Free Hot Dog Buns You’ll Want to Kick Start Your Grill For

One of summer’s most enjoyable past times is a good, ol’ fashion cookout with neighbors, family, and friends. As a…

Muffins

June 10, 2025

Gluten Free Zucchini Muffins (Dairy Free)

Fresh zucchini, simple ingredients, quick bake time… this can only mean one thing (well maybe a couple things!) but this…

Cakes

June 9, 2025

Best Gluten Free Lemon Cake: Tips For Making This Easy Layer Cake

This gluten free lemon cake is a true summer delight! With layers of moist lemon cake and perfectly tangy and…

Cakes

June 9, 2025

Quick Dairy Free Chocolate Ganache (Vegan, Flourless)

A perfect partner to a dreamy cake, this dairy free chocolate ganache is velvety smooth and ready to use in…

Breakfast

June 8, 2025

4-Ingredient Buckwheat Crepes: Gluten Free & Dairy Free

These buckwheat crepes are simple, easy, and versatile. You only need 4 ingredients and 1 bowl to make crepes for…

Sandwich Bread

June 8, 2025

BEST Sorghum Bread Recipe: Gluten Free & Dairy Free

If you’re looking for the perfect sorghum bread recipe, this is it! With a full cup of sorghum flour, this…

Muffins

June 8, 2025

Tasty Almond Flour Blueberry Muffins (Grain Free and Low Carb)

These easy almond flour blueberry muffins make for a lovely breakfast or snack any time of day! You’ll fall in…

Substitutes

June 8, 2025

7 Best Cassava Flour Substitutes

Gluten free baking can be a little intimidating because it poses some challenges that aren’t as prominent in traditional baking.…

Snacks & Sides

June 8, 2025

45+ Gluten Free Gas Station Snacks

When it comes to gluten free snacking and gluten free gas station snacks, it’s in a celiac sufferer’s (or those…