Mackenzie Benjamin

Mackenzie is a professional pastry chef and culinary teacher with over a decade of experience working in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Her passion for everything food translates over into recipe development, food writing, and content creation. While her love of cooking, eating, and traveling means she can often be found exploring the world through her stomach.

Muffins

6 days ago

Easy Flaxseed Muffins With Banana and Honey (Gluten-Free)

Sweetened with honey and loaded with nutrient-dense flaxseed, these flaxseed muffins are a great breakfast or on-the-go treat. These muffins…

Breakfast

6 days ago

One-Bowl Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Muffins (Gluten and Dairy-Free)

These Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Muffins taste dangerously close to dessert, except they're naturally lower in sugar, incredibly soft,…

Scones

2 weeks ago

Foolproof Gluten-Free Blackberry Scones (Soft + Fluffy)

These blackberry scones are everything a good scone should be: lightly crisp on the outside, soft and tender in the…

Muffins

2 weeks ago

Moist Gluten-Free Oatmeal Apple Muffins (Meal Prep Friendly)

For days when it seems like there's no time for breakfast, you can start your day off right with these…

How-Tos & Tips

3 weeks ago

8 Secrets to a Perfectly Fluffy Gluten-Free Cake Every Time

Gluten-free baked goods tend to have a bad reputation, especially gluten-free cakes. You often hear complaints that they are too…

Breakfast

3 weeks ago

Best Gluten-Free Cinnamon Muffins (Soft, Moist & Dairy-Free

These Gluten-Free Cinnamon Muffins, with their nutty streusel topping, make a wonderful breakfast, snack, or dessert. If you've spent any…

Breakfast

4 weeks ago

Soft & Fluffy Brown Rice Flour Pancakes (Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free)

Finding a gluten-free pancake recipe that delivers that classic fluffy texture without wheat, dairy, or complicated flour blends can feel…

Cakes

4 weeks ago

Moist Flourless Vanilla Cake (Gluten Free & Dairy-Free)

One bite of this flourless vanilla cake and you'll never believe it has no flour in it! It's delicate and…

How-Tos & Tips

April 23, 2026

9 Best Sorghum Flour Substitutes (With 1:1 Baking Guide)

If you've ever been halfway through a recipe only to realize you're out of sorghum flour, you know how frustrating…

Cakes

April 16, 2026

Best Classic Coffee Cake Recipe with Cinnamon Streusel Topping

There's something so comforting about a coffee cake fresh out of the oven. The way the buttery aroma fills the…

Pies

April 16, 2026

No-Bake Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Key Lime Pie

A truly great key lime pie should be three things: creamy, tangy, and perfectly sliceable. It should have a smooth…

April 13, 2026

Soft Almond Flour Peanut Butter Cookies (Foolproof Recipe)

These chewy almond flour peanut butter cookies are the best way to indulge without any dairy, gluten, or grains. This…

Flours

April 13, 2026

Cassava vs Almond Flour (Complete Guide + Best Uses Explained)

When you first start baking gluten-free, it seems simple enough to just swap out regular flour for something like cassava…

Flours

April 13, 2026

All About Oat Flour (Complete Guide + Substitutes)

If you've spent any time exploring gluten-free baking, you've probably come across oat flour. It's one of the most popular…

Desserts

April 8, 2026

The Best Peanut Butter Cookies From Scratch (Soft & Chewy Recipe)

Few things in the baking world are as nostalgic, comforting, and downright irresistible as a warm peanut butter cookie fresh…

Quick Bread

April 1, 2026

The Easiest Gluten-Free Banana Bread (No Flour Needed!)

This flourless banana bread recipe is possibly the easiest version of all the classic quick bread recipes that you've ever…

How-Tos & Tips

March 24, 2026

6 Best Substitutes for Psyllium Husk Powder

If you've ever baked gluten-free bread, rolls, or even muffins, you know that psyllium husk powder is often the secret…

Desserts

March 23, 2026

The Best Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Tiramisu (Creamy & No Bake)

Tiramisu is one of those desserts that feels instantly luxurious, with delicate layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers, silky cream filling, and…

Sandwich Bread

March 19, 2026

Beginner-Friendly Gluten-Free Sandwich Bread

If you’ve been searching for an amazing gluten-free sandwich bread that not only makes mouthwatering sandwiches, but could also be…

Quick Bread

March 18, 2026

Dairy-Free & Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cornbread

This almond flour cornbread is the perfect gluten-free option when you need a cornbread fix! There's nothing like a warm…

How-Tos & Tips

March 9, 2026

Agave Syrup Alternatives Every Baker Should Know

Agave syrup is a popular liquid sweetener, and running out of it in the middle of a recipe doesn't have…

Quick Bread

March 6, 2026

Easy Omega-3 Loaded Cinnamon Bread (Gluten-Free!)

What if your morning slice of cinnamon bread could actually do something good for your body instead of just satisfying…

Quick Bread

March 5, 2026

Gluten-Free Irish Soda Bread: Step-by-Step for Perfect Loaves

You don't have to be Irish to enjoy delicious Irish soda bread this St. Patrick's Day! Irish soda bread has…

Pizza Dough

February 26, 2026

Gluten-Free Coconut Flour Pizza Crust (Simple & Crispy)

It's hard not to love pizza, but sometimes, pizza doesn't love us back. When those pizza cravings hit, it can…

Breads

February 25, 2026

Fluffy 7-Ingredient Gluten-Free Almond Flour Pancakes

Gluten-free baking can sometimes feel like a guessing game, especially when you're trying to replace traditional flour. That's why these…

Pancakes

February 16, 2026

Healthy Teff Pancakes Recipe–Simple & Gluten-Free

If you’re in need of a super quick and easy breakfast that's also nutritious, these 5-ingredient teff pancakes are for…

Biscuits

February 10, 2026

The Best Flaky Gluten-Free Biscuits (Dairy-Free & Vegan!)

Dry, crumbly gluten-free biscuits don't have to be the norm. These flaky, buttery, gluten-free biscuits bake up tall, tender, and…

February 9, 2026

Soft Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies You Can Roll, Cut & Decorate

If you've ever baked gluten-free sugar cookies and felt that familiar mix of hope and hesitation, you're not alone. Sugar…

February 6, 2026

5-Ingredient Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies That Always Turn Out

If you've ever craved homemade cookies but didn't want to pull out the flour, measuring cups, or half your pantry,…

February 5, 2026

Best Gluten-Free Mexican Wedding Cookies–Easy & Delicious

There's something truly magical about a cookie that melts the moment it touches your tongue, and these gluten-free Mexican wedding…

Breakfast

February 3, 2026

Easy Buckwheat Pancakes: Gluten-Free, Fluffy, and Delicious

Have you struggled to find gluten-free pancakes that were actually light, fluffy, and satisfying? This gluten-free buckwheat pancake recipe is…

How-Tos & Tips

January 20, 2026

The Ultimate Gluten-Free Bread Flour Blend (No Xanthan Gum Required)

The right flour can make the difference between dense, crumbly loaves and soft and tender breads and baked goods. This…

How-Tos & Tips

January 19, 2026

10 Best Gluten-Free Thickeners for Soups, Sauces and Baking

Being gluten-free can sometimes feel like a never-ending battle of trying to choose the right product and knowing how to…