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!
Vegetarian Gluten-Free Pigs in a Blanket (Dairy-Free)
Breakfast

Vegetarian Gluten-Free Pigs in a Blanket (Dairy-Free)

These vegetarian gluten-free pigs in a blanket are an easy dairy-free appetizer made with plant-based sausages and flaky crescent dough.
Gluten Free Rolls Without Xanthan Gum: Soft & Fluffy
Rolls

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…
Super Soft Gluten Free Dairy Free Pumpkin Cookies
Cookies

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,…
Easy Gluten Free King Cake
Desserts

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…
Rice Flour vs Sweet Rice Flour
Flours

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

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…
Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls Recipe: Soft & Extra Fluffy
Rolls

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…
Is Tahini Gluten Free? What You Need to Know
How-Tos & Tips

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…
Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie {Dairy Free}
Pies

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!…
Is Millet Gluten Free? How to Use This Ancient Grain
Ingredients

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

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 to Store Gluten Free Bread So That It Doesn’t Dry Out
How-Tos & Tips

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…
Gluten-Free Buttermilk Pie: Custardy, Tangy & Irresistible
Desserts

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…
Homemade Granola Bars (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)
Snacks & Sides

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…
Making the Perfect Gluten-Free Sourdough Bread
Sandwich Bread

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…
Spiced Gluten Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Cookies

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…
Trick or Treat: Gluten-free Halloween Candy
Snacks & Sides

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…
Witches Finger Gluten Free Halloween Cookies
Cookies

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

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…
Easy Gluten Free Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins Recipe
Muffins

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…
Easy 8-Ingredient Gluten-Free Lemon Cranberry Muffins
Muffins

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…
How to Make Gluten Free Bread without Xanthan Gum
Substitutes

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…
Gluten-Free Fall Baking Recipes: 8 Most Popular
Desserts

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…
Amazing Gluten Free Banana Cake (Dairy Free)
Cakes

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…
Gluten Free Donut Recipe
Breads

Gluten Free Donut Recipe

There is something about the tender, indulgent, tastiness that comes with a donut. You know the kind that taste just…
Top 9 Gluten Free Hot Dog Buns You’ll Want to Kick Start Your Grill For
Rolls

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…
Quick Dairy Free Chocolate Ganache (Vegan, Flourless)
Cakes

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…
4-Ingredient Buckwheat Crepes: Gluten Free & Dairy Free
Breakfast

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…
7 Best Cassava Flour Substitutes
Substitutes

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.…
45+ Gluten Free Gas Station Snacks
Snacks & Sides

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…
Savory Cassava Bread Recipe (Gluten & Dairy Free)
Quick Bread

Savory Cassava Bread Recipe (Gluten & Dairy Free)

Turn to this savory cassava bread when you want an herb-seasoned bread without dairy or yeast. It’s perfect for when…
Amazing Gluten Free Bread Recipe Without Xanthan Gum
Sandwich Bread

Amazing Gluten Free Bread Recipe Without Xanthan Gum

The title of this recipe sure sets the bar high, doesn’t it? Well, I promise, it will live up to…
Gluten Free Apple Pie Recipe with an Easy, Flaky Crust
Desserts

Gluten Free Apple Pie Recipe with an Easy, Flaky Crust

Want a pie that you can serve to guests and they’ll never know it’s gluten free?! This is that pie!…
Homemade Gluten Free Chocolate Pudding Recipe
Pies

Homemade Gluten Free Chocolate Pudding Recipe

Homemade pudding is a nostalgic childhood favorite for many of us. It’s just as good served warm as it is…
Spiced Gluten Free Pumpkin Donuts
Donuts

Spiced Gluten Free Pumpkin Donuts

The tender sweetness of scrumptious, pumpkin spice flavored gluten free pumpkin donuts! It doesn’t get much better than these heavenly…
Easy Gluten Free Pumpkin Waffles (Dairy Free)
Waffles

Easy Gluten Free Pumpkin Waffles (Dairy Free)

These gluten free pumpkin waffles will take your breakfast to a whole new level and can be on your table…
Gluten Free Pumpkin Bars Recipe
Desserts

Gluten Free Pumpkin Bars Recipe

This tender, moist gluten free pumpkin bars recipe is everything you love about pumpkin season in one bar! Each one…
World’s Best Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies
Cookies

World’s Best Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies

If you love pumpkin spice and want an incredible Fall cookie recipe, you have got to bake these gluten free…
How to Use a Pizza Stone to Bake Gluten Free Pizza Crust
Pizza Dough

How to Use a Pizza Stone to Bake Gluten Free Pizza Crust

Pizza aficionados know the best way to cook their pizza is with a pizza stone, a flat stone made out…
10 Delicious Uses for Coconut Flour
How-Tos & Tips

10 Delicious Uses for Coconut Flour

What is Coconut Flour? If you are living gluten-free, you’ve probably come across coconut flour when looking over some recipes.…