Kid-Friendly Salmon Pasta Salad

 Summer break is here and kids are bored. Now is the perfect time for parents to teach kids the joys of cooking. Check out a recipe that is perfect for a summer meal. It is a kid-friendly recipe.

 The kids are on summer break and all they seem to do is eat all day. You are tired of being a short-order cook. Now is the perfect time to teach your children how to make their own meals. Help your kids learn how to cook and let them help out with family meals. 

 This Kid-Friendly Salmon & Pea Pasta Salad is an easy recipe for kids to make. All it requires is a few simple ingredients like pasta, vegetables, and a couple of cans of salmon. It is a one-bowl recipe that kids can make. Younger kids may need help, but older kids can make this recipe without mom or dad.

 I got my inspiration for this recipe from the Safe Catch website. Safe Catch makes the best Wild Pacific Pink Salmon as well as Elite Wild Tuna. This fish is sustainably caught and is lower in mercury when compared to other fish.

  Kid-Friendly Salmon Pasta Salad

~ Is Delicious

~ Nutritious

~ A No-Bake Recipe

~ Perfect For Summer

~ Can be Made Gluten-Free

~ Loaded with Omegas

Ingredients Needed For Kid-Friendly Salmon & Pea Pasta Salad

~ Pasta - Any shape of regular or gluten-free pasta will do. I used a gluten-free Buckwheat Mezzi Rigatoni from Felicia. This organic, naturally gluten-free pasta is brimming with flavor and loaded with fiber, magnesium, and manganese.

~ Salmon - I used boneless canned salmon from Safe Catch.

~ Mayo - Any mayo will work in this recipe

~ Cherry Tomatoes

Teaching Kids How To Make The Salmon Pasta Salad

 The first step to teaching kids how to cook is to have them help you in the kitchen. Teach them how to measure ingredients and mix things together. For older kids, show them how to safely use a knife to cut up ingredients, heat up food in a microwave, and cook pasta on the stove. 

 I like to make a big batch of pasta and keep it in the fridge. Then kids can heat it up in the microwave with their favorite topping. Pasta will keep fresh in the fridge for up to a week.

 If you don't want your child using the stove, premake the pasta for this recipe and store it in the fridge.  

Kid-Friendly Salmon Pasta Salad

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

3 Cups Cooked Pasta, 

2 Cans Safe Catch Wild Pacific Pink Salmon

1/2 Cup Mayo 

1/2 Cup Cherry Tomatoes

Salt & Pepper to Taste

Fresh Dill ~ optional for garnish

Tools Needed

Large Mixing Dish

Measuring Spoons

Measuring Cups

Pairing Knife

Instructions

1. Open the cans of salmon and pour them into a large mixing dish; no need to drain the liquid.

2. Add the cooked cold pasta to the salmon and toss.

3. Add the mayo, salt and pepper to taste to your pasta mixture and combine evenly.

4. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and stir into the pasta. If top with fresh dill.

5. Enjoy immediately or store in the fridge in an air-tight container for up to 3 three days.

Optional Add-In Ingredients

~ 1 Cup of Vegetables like peas, corn or broccoli

~ Top with Sunflower Seeds for a nice crunch

Check out some other kid-friendly recipes that are made with tuna and salmon

~ Hummus and Tuna Celery Bugs

~ Silly Tuna Faces

~ Tuna Pizza Bites

~ Tuna Mac n Cheese Bites

~ Tuna Taco Bites

Plant-Based Sausage Links ~ Gluten-Free and Soy-Free

 Love those meat alternative sausages but not the price? These delicious vegan sausages have the texture of traditional sausages and are ready to grill. The plant-based sausages are soft and tender with a crispy outside. The meatless sausages are also made without wheat, soy, and mushrooms. So they are perfect for those with food allergies.

 It can be frustrating to follow a plant-based diet when you have food allergies. You find the perfect vegan protein item, like sausages, only to discover that the product contains wheat or soy protein. Reading food labels can be frustrating when you have multiple food allergies.

 Following a meatless diet with food allergies requires plenty of planning and learning how to make delicious allergy-friendly recipes. It also means following plant-based recipe blogs on Instagram. 

 I recently watched a video on Instagram that included a recipe for vegan sausage links. By the time the video was over, I was searching for a vegan sausage recipe. After viewing many recipes for vegan sausages, I quickly learned that most of the vegan sausage recipes use wheat gluten. Since I am allergic to wheat, I decided to swap out the wheat gluten in the recipe and instead use oatmeal and chia eggs. The result was a delicious gluten-free plant-based sausage link that tasted like a bratwurst.

Vegan Sausage Links Are

+ Gluten-Free

+ Plant-Based

+ Soy-Free

+  Easy To Make

+ Meatless

+ Firm

+ Ready-To-Grill

+ Dairy-Free

+ Loaded with Protein

+ Loaded with Fiber

+ Perfect for Sandwiches

+ Has the Best Texture

 When you think of sausages and bratwurst, what is the best part of the sausage? For me, it is the texture and the crispy outside. The flavor is also important. I want a plant-based sausage that does not fall apart, and it has to be firm enough so I can enjoy it in a gluten-free bun or gluten-free tortilla.

 These meatless sausages taste just like the vegan sausages that you can buy at the grocery store! I am not going to compare them to the disgusting animal-based sausages, as I never like the taste of those. Ironically, I hated bratwurst as a kid but once I had a taste of a vegan bratwurst, that all changed. Vegan bratwurst just tastes so much better.

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Ingredients Needed For Vegan Sausage

~ White Beans

~ Oatmeal

~ Walnuts

~ Onion

~ Chia Eggs

~ Tomato Paste

~ Coco Aminos

~ Spices

How To Make Vegan Sausage

These meatless sausages are so simple to make. The step-by-step recipe may not be quick and easy but it is a simple recipe.

 Just follow these four simple steps

1. Combine the ingredients

2. Form the sausages

3. Steam the sausages

4. Grill the sausages

Ways to Enjoy the Vegan Sausages

My favorite way to enjoy these delicious plant-based sausages is served in a sandwich or hot dog bun with plenty of ketchup. Other delicious toppings to add to the bratwurst-style sandwich are grilled onions, mustard, or barbeque sauce.

+ Breakfast: These veggie sausages can be served with vegan scrambled eggs or wrapped up in a tortilla. You can even chop up the grilled sausage to make the best breakfast burrito with vegan scrambled eggs. 

+ Barbeques: The vegetarian brats are perfect for summer barbeques with your favorite sides like potato salad, coleslaw, or sauerkraut.

+ Casseroles and Pasta: Slice up the sausages and add them to your favorite casseroles, pasta, or rice dishes.

+ Pizza: The sliceable sausages are perfect for vegan pizza.

How to Store the Sausages

The leftover vegan sausages can be stored in the refrigerator for a week in an air-tight container. To enjoy the leftover sausages, I recommend heating them up in a skillet. 

 For longer storage, freeze the sausage links after they are steamed and before you grill them. I recommend wrapping them in parchment paper and placing the sausages in a freezer bag. 

To reheat the sausages, grill them while they are frozen for the best texture. 

Other vegan and gluten-free recipes that you may enjoy

+ Vegan Scrambled Eggs

+ Soy-Free Tofu

+ Vegan Hard Boiled Eggs

+ Gluten-Free Chickpea Nuggets

+ Vegan Tuna

+ Gluten-Free Rolls

+ Gluten-Free Tortillas

+ Plant-Based Crab Cakes

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3 Ingredient Vegan Gluten Free Protein Crepes

These simple and healthy Protein Crepes are made with just 3 ingredients – protein powder,  oatmeal, and water, They contain plenty of protein and are made with plant-based ingredients. The vegan crepes are ready to fill with sweet or savory ingredients.

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 When it comes to breakfast are you a sweet or savory person? I am a savory breakfast person all the way. My favorite breakfast is savory oatmeal. I love my bowl of oatmeal with salt and vegan parmesan cheese topped with cooked spinach and avocado slices. Some days, I will stir my favorite natural protein powder into the oatmeal while other days, I will add a vegan egg patty. 

 My boys love their breakfast to be on the sweet side. My boy's favorite breakfast is pancakes topped with syrup. To make their pancakes healthier, my son mixes in a couple scoops of vegan chocolate protein powder into the pancake batter. Here is the recipe for Vegan Chocolate Protein Pancakes that you need to make if you are a sweet breakfast person.

One recipe that makes sweet or savory vegan crepes

 It doesn't matter if you love sweet or savory as this 3 Ingredient Vegan Gluten Free Protein Crepe recipe can be made for sweet or savory meals. That's right one recipe that can be made into sweet or savory crepes. If you want sweet plant-based crepes use vanilla protein powder. If want savory dairy-free crepes add natural protein powder to the batter.

 Once the crepes are cooked, they are ready to be stuffed with your choice of fillings. Sweet fillings can be a sweet dairy-free whipped topping, a chocolate spread, peanut butter, and more. Savory fillings can be eggs, beans, tofu, spinach, etc. These gluten-free crepes would be perfect for brunch with a table set up with many different fillings and toppings. Your guests would have so much fun creating their breakfast crepes.

3 Ingredient Protein Crepes Are

~ Plant-based

~ Easy-to-make

~ Loaded with protein

~ Gluten-free

~ Dairy-free

~ Wheat-free

~ Egg-free

~ Allergy-friendly

3 Ingredients Needed For These Protein Crepes

~ Oatmeal

~ Plant-based Protein Powder

~ Water

Only three simple ingredients are needed for the Vegan Protein Crepes. If you want the crepes to be certified gluten-free make sure to buy oatmeal that has no gluten in it. Some oatmeal can contain gluten so grab this gluten-free oatmeal for the recipe.

 If you want the best results when making this recipe, I recommend using Nuzest Plant-based protein powder. Nuzest is made with simple clean ingredients that make it a protein powder that can be used as a gluten-free flour. As someone who has a wheat allergy, I love that Nuzest can be used in place of flour in gluten-free recipes Nuzest comes in many flavors like chocolate, vanilla, and natural. So buy the flavor that you desire to make your crepes. The natural Nuzest protein powder is perfect for savory crepes. 

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 How to Make 3 Ingredient Vegan Protein Crepes

1. Process all ingredients, except oil, in a food processor until blended.

3. Heat a nonstick skillet on medium. and lightly oil.

4. Swirl the pan to spread the batter

5.  Cook for about 3 minutes.

6. Flip and cook the other side for another 2 minutes.

Crepe Making Tips 

~ Use a nonstick pan 

~ Cook on medium heat 

~ Grease the pan lightly with oil 

~ Let the top surface almost dry out before flipping

Topping and Filling Ideas

~ Vegan Chocolate Spread - I like this vegan chocolate spread as it is also sugar-free

~ Nut Butter ~ Peanut Butter, Almond Butter, Cashew Butter, or homemade sunflower seed butter

~ Strawberries and Vegan whipped topping 

~ Sliced avocado

~ Vegan scrambled eggs

~ Hummus - Check out this hot chili hummus recipe ~ For an added crunch add raw pumpkin seeds+ 

~ Vegan tuna 

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Check out these delicious recipes that contain Nuzest protein powder

~ Dairy-Free Vegan Chocolate Protein Pancakes ~ Gluten-free

~ EVERYTHING SPICE PROTEIN BREAD

~ Dairy-Free Peanut Butter Pretzel Protein Bites

~ Gluten-Free Chocolate Mocha Protein Brownies ~ Gluten-free

~ Dairy Free Gluten Free Protein Cookie Dough Cookies ~ Gluten-free

~ 4-Ingredient Mocha Coconut Breakfast Cookies ~ Gluten-free

~ Gluten-Free Chocolate Protein Bread ~ Gluten-free

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3 Ingredient Gluten-Free Applesauce Brownies

These brownies are made with 3 simple ingredients and are free of the most common food allergies. They are also gluten-free so they are also perfect for those with digestive issues. Since this recipe uses applesauce they are also ultra-healthy.

 Having food allergies and sensitivities can be tough, especially when you have to avoid multiple food ingredients. This can make things like going out to eat tough and buying simple things like cookies at the store. Then when you find a sweet treat that is wheat-free, soy-free, and dairy-free, reading the nutrition facts makes you realize how unhealthy some allergy-friendly products can be.

 So you get used to baking your own desserts and you learn to search for healthy allergy-friendly recipes that are gluten-free. While searching for dairy-free recipes that are wheat-free, you hope to find an easy-to-make recipe, as who has time for baking? Today is your lucky day, as this 3 Ingredient Gluten-Free Applesauce brownie recipe is super easy to make and is made with healthy ingredients. The best part is that these brownies also contain plenty of protein. 

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3 Ingredient Gluten-Free Applesauce Brownies are:

• Egg Free

• Wheat Free

• Soy Free

• Dairy Free

• Grain Free

• Gluten Free

• Nut Free

• Seed Free

• No Sugar Added

• High Protein

• Paleo

• Vegan

Ingredients Needed For 3 Ingredient Applesauce Brownies

• Applesauce

• Cocoa Powder

• Nuzest Plant Bake Protein

Meet Nuzest Plant Bake Protein

 Nuzest recently introduced a new product from their Bethany's Pantry line. The Plant Bake Protein is intended as a gluten-free, high-protein flour substitute for cooking and baking. This single-ingredient product is ideal for those with digestive issues or allergies who struggle to get adequate protein in their diet.

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What is Plant Bake Protein made from?

This gluten-free baking flour is made from one simple ingredient ~ pea protein isolate. The pea protein in this simple high-protein flour is made from European golden peas. This is a pure pea protein powder with absolutely no added flavors, colors, or fillers. It’s free from gluten, dairy, soy, and GMOs. The protein bake also has a super fine texture and mild taste so it’s perfect as a high-protein flour substitute in cooking and baking.

The gluten-free brownie recipe was developed by Bethany 

 I discovered this recipe on the back of the Plant Bake Protein package and it sounded so delicious. I knew that I had to try this recipe first to get an idea of how this product works in recipes. The one thing that I have discovered with gluten-free baking is learning how to swap out wheat flour with gluten-free ingredients. Through many recipe failures, I have learned that flours made without wheat don't always give the same results in recipes. 

 I am thankful for gluten-free bloggers who have shared their gluten-free recipes as it has helped me bake gluten-free sweets. My wheat allergy was discovered about a year ago when I was receiving allergy shots for seasonal allergies. 

Tips and Tricks for baking with pea protein

+  Pea protein powder is much denser than wheat flour and tends to absorb a lot more liquid. If you’re trying out your own recipes, start by only substituting ¼ to ½ of the flour, and add a little extra liquid to compensate.

+ Use a measure for measure gluten-free flour ~ Gluten-free flour does not perform like wheat flour as it does not have gluten. So gluten-free baking recipes require other ingredients like xanthan and tapioca starch to replace the gluten. So using a measure for measure gluten-free flour will give better results as it has those thickener ingredients in the flour. 

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 These 3 Ingredient Gluten-Free Applesauce Brownies are fudgy and moist. They have a rich dark chocolate taste. They are the perfect healthy treat to enjoy for healthy snacks or even breakfast. The Nuzest plant bake gives the brownies plenty of protein. These brownies contain also have no added sugar, only natural sugar from the applesauce. 

 Once you try these healthy brownies, you will want to learn how to bake other delicious gluten-free recipes that contain protein. Nuzest is the only plant-based protein that I will use in my gluten-free recipes and it gives the best results without changing the taste or texture of the recipe.

My personal notes for the recipe

 I discovered the recipe for these brownies on the back of the Nuzest Plant Bake package and just wanted to include my personal notes for the recipe. I followed the recipe on the package and felt that my brownies were too moist( like eating pudding) and needed more texture. While the brownies had a nice dark chocolate flavor, it was a bit too dark for me. 

If you are looking for a recipe that is comparable to brownies, check out my recipe for Gluten-Free Chocolate Mocha Protein Brownies. While my brownie recipe may not be ultra-healthy, it is gluten-free and dairy-free. It would be the perfect recipe to use the Nuzest Protein Bake in.

Check out these other delicious recipes that contain Nuzest protein powder

~ Dairy-Free Vegan Chocolate Protein Pancakes 

~ Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Spice Soup with Protein 

~ Gluten Free Chocolate Protein Bread 

~ Dairy-Free Peanut Butter Pretzel Protein Bites

~ Gluten-Free Chocolate Mocha Protein Brownies

~ Dairy Free Gluten Free Protein Cookie Dough Cookies 

~ 4-Ingredient Mocha Coconut Breakfast Cookies 

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1-Ingredient Gluten Free Buckwheat Bread

This gluten-free bread is made from one ingredient and has an amazing texture that is so similar to bread made with wheat flour. The bread is also flourless, vegan, and naturally oil-free. It is perfect for those with food allergies. 

When I saw a video of this amazing flourless buckwheat bread, I knew that I had to make this recipe and share it with you. Don't let the word buckwheat fool you into thinking that this bread has wheat in it as buckwheat is naturally gluten-free and safe for those with wheat allergies.

 I do not know who first developed the recipe for buckwheat bread made with whole buckwheat and little else, but they were a genius. This one-ingredient bread is amazing and has a nice soft texture that is hard to find in store-bought gluten-free bread. Of course, the best part about this bread is you won't have to shell out an arm and a leg to buy gluten-free bread at the store.

Gluten-Free Bread Made with 1 Ingredient: Buckwheat

This wheat-free bread is made with one simple ingredient, 2 if you count the salt, 100% buckwheat. So you are creating a bread that has ingredients in it that are good for you. Try saying that about most gluten-free bread that you buy. Buckwheat is delicious and nutritious.

Is buckwheat gluten-free and safe for celiacs?

Yes, buckwheat is gluten-free. Buckwheat, also called beech wheat or kasha, does not contain any wheat or gluten. 

 Despite the name, buckwheat is not closely related to wheat—buckwheat isn’t even a grain. Instead, buckwheat is a flowering plant related to leafy vegetables like rhubarb and sorrel. The name buckwheat comes from the resemblance of its small, triangular seeds to larger beech tree seeds.

Recipe Benefits

+ Vegan (egg-free, dairy-free)

+ Gluten-free

+ Wheat-Free

+ Allergy-Friendly

+ Oil-free

+ Sugar-free

+ High in fiber

+ 1 ingredient (plus water and optional salt)

+ Easy to make

+ Flourless

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Ingredients Needed

+ Buckwheat Groats

+ Salt

+ Water

Make sure to use hulled buckwheat or buckwheat groats in this recipe and not buckwheat flour. If you are not familiar with buckwheat groats or have no clue where to find it in the store, keep reading. Buckwheat groats are a gluten-free whole grain that is often used to make hot cereal. So look for buckwheat groats in the cereal section near the oatmeal. Some stores may have this grain in the gluten-free section. You can always purchase buckwheat groats on Amazon.

Plan ahead

While this gluten-free bread recipe is easy to make, you will need to soak the buckwheat for several hours. I like to soak my buckwheat overnight and start making the bread in the morning. Then the bread batter will have to ferment for several hours.

Steps to make the bread

1. Rinse the buckwheat ~ To remove any residue

2. Soak the buckwheat ~ Place in a bowl with water, cover, and place in the fridge for 12 -24 hours

3. Drain ~ Do not rinse ~ the goo in the water is needed for the success of this bread

4. Process the buckwheat ~ Add salt and water to make the bread batter

5. Let the batter sit ~ This will take another 12 -24 hours 

6. Bake the bread

7. Slather on the vegan butter and enjoy!

Amazing texture

 If you like bread with texture, you will love this bread. This is a dense chewy bread that will remind you of whole-grain bread with nuts and seeds. This bread is great for toasting and avocado toast. If you love seeds in your bread, you are going to love this bread. 

Add toppings

To make this bread even more amazing, sprinkle some seeds on top of the bread before baking. Don't go overboard on the seeds, as too many seeds may weigh your batter down and it may not bake properly.

Some seed options include:

- Sunflower Seeds

- Pumpkin Seeds

-Chia Seeds

- Sesame Seeds

- Flax Seeds

- Poppy Seeds

Check out these other amazing gluten-free recipes 

  ~ Homemade Gluten-Free Bagels 

~ Two Ingredient Gluten Free Oat Tortillas

~ No-Bake High Fiber Breakfast Granola Bar 

~ 4-Ingredient Mocha Coconut Breakfast Cookies

~ Gluten Free Chocolate Mocha Protein Brownies 

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Gluten-Free & Vegan White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

 These wheat-free cookies are made with healthy ingredients with plenty of protein. Sweet and satisfying gluten-free cookies that are perfect for a healthy snack. You will love these bite-sized cookies that are a peanut butter delight.

Following a gluten-free diet does not mean having to give up sweet treats. With a few simple swaps, you can make homemade gluten-free cookies. Keep reading to discover a recipe for healthy gluten-free cookies that are also dairy-free. These delicious cookies are loaded with protein, making them a perfect healthy snack.

 If you are looking for a healthy snack, look no further! If you have food allergies or food sensitivities, you are going to love this healthy cookie recipe. These bite-sized cookies are perfect for those avoiding gluten, wheat, dairy, and fat. One bite is all it will take to fall in love with these almost allergy-friendly cookies. 

Gluten-Free & Vegan White Chocolate Chip Cookies are

+ Gluten-Free

+ Wheat-Free

+ Vegan

+ Low-Fat

+ Low in Sugar

+ Rich in Protein

+ Healthy

+ Loaded with Peanut Butter Flavor

+ Deliciously Sweet

Eliminating Wheat From Your Diet

 Since having to eliminate wheat from my diet 6 months ago, due to a wheat allergy, I have been busy in the kitchen baking up gluten-free recipes. Gluten-free recipes do not contain wheat so they are safe for me to eat. You may be asking how is a wheat allergy different from a gluten-free sensitivity? Read this article Wheat Allergy Vs Gluten Sensitivity, Knowing The Difference, as it explains it in detail.

When one has a gluten issue, their body can not digest gluten and their symptoms involve the gut. When one is allergic to wheat, their symptoms are similar to other food allergies. They can also involve gut issues, hives, breathing problems, and even anaphylaxis. My reaction to eating foods that contain wheat is a severe asthma attack.

 I also have a dairy allergy, so my healthy recipes are always dairy-free. I discovered my dairy allergy five years ago, so that is the reason that I have non-dairy recipes on my website.

Gluten-Free Cookies that are made with Peanut Flour

These delicious cookies are made with a unique gluten-free flour blend that is made from peanuts. The peanut flour blend is loaded with protein so it is perfect for healthy recipes. The wheat-free flour has a light peanut taste and mixes easier into recipes than regular peanut butter. The flour is made by the company that makes the original natural PBfit peanut butter powder and contains 4 simple ingredients ~ Peanut Flour, Buckwheat Flour, Oat Fiber, and Xantham Gum. You have to try this delicious peanut flour blend in your gluten-free baking recipes.

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Gluten-Free & Vegan White Chocolate Chip Cookies Facts

Swap out your regular flour with this new peanut flour from PBfit.  Take delight in 10 grams of protein per serving with PBfit Peanut Flour Baking Blend in cookies, brownies, pancakes, quick bread, and more - a great new addition to fall and holiday entertaining menus. The peanut flour is non-GMO, gluten-free, and macro-friendly. This peanut flour replaces white flour with a 1:1 swap. It’s made with the goodness of high-quality U.S.-sourced peanuts and is soon to be a must-have pantry staple. Plus, it has 80% less fat than almond flour. Buy PBfit Peanut Flour Baking Blend on Amazon

Ingredients Needed For Gluten-Free & Vegan White Chocolate Chip Cookies

+ PBfit Peanut Flour Baking Blend

+ Vegan Butter

+ Vegan Egg ~ Check out Eleven Vegan Egg Substitutes For Baking & More

+ Monkfruit sweetener ~ I like this brand for sugar-free baking

+ Baking Soda

+ Pure Vanilla Extract ~ Pure vanilla gives the best flavor and aroma

+ Salt

+ Vegan White Chocolate chips ~ Can also use vegan chocolate chips

Storage Tips For The Cookies

Once the cookies have cooled, store them in an airtight container for a week. For longer storage, store them in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze them for 3 months.

Make them with vegan dark chocolate chips

You can swap out the vegan vanilla chips for vegan dark chocolate chips. To give the cookies the best flavor, make sure to use pure vanilla extract. My favorite vanilla extract is made by Native Vanilla. This vanilla brings a tantalizingly delicious flavor and aroma to these cookies. 

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Check out some other gluten-free recipes

~ Homemade Gluten-Free Bagels 

~ Two Ingredient Gluten Free Oat Tortillas

~ No-Bake High Fiber Breakfast Granola Bar 

~ 4-Ingredient Mocha Coconut Breakfast Cookies

~ Gluten Free Chocolate Mocha Protein Brownies 

Homemade Gluten-Free Bagels Made With Oat Flour

 Looking for a chewy gluten-free bagel. These oat flour bagels are surprisingly easy to make and so delicious. They are the best chewy gluten-free bagels made with oat flour.

I received a sample of Better Body Foods Oat Flour to inspire this post

 Gluten-free bagels can be hard to find in the store or the bakery. When you do discover bagels that are gluten-free, they are usually more expensive than a package of regular bagels. Having to eat a gluten-free diet can be frustrating and expensive. Making your own wheat-free bagels is a way better option,

 These homemade oat flour bagels taste way better than the gluten-free bagels that you can get at the store. These bagels have a similar taste and texture to ones that are made with wheat flour. They are way better tasting than even Trader Joes Gluten-free Everything bagels, Keep reading to get the recipe.

Oat Flour Bagels are

+ Gluten-Free

+ Vegan

+ Delicious

+ Chewy

+ Healthy

+ Plant-Based

+ Full of Fiber

 Six months ago, I eliminated wheat from my diet, thinking that it was going to be a temporary diet change. I started to notice that consuming any food made with wheat triggered an asthma attack.  I was receiving allergy shots at the time, and I was receiving the high doses of the serums. So I thought that my lungs were inflamed from the allergy shots. The allergy doctor even told me that I might have a temporary wheat allergy. I only had 6 more months to go for my allergy shots, so I gave up eating wheat with the hope of being able to eat bread again.

I was diagnosed with a wheat allergy

 Six months later, when I was done with allergy shots, I chose to eat a tortilla made with wheat, and 2 hours later, I experienced a severe asthma attack. The next day, I had my routine allergy blood work. Two weeks later, the allergy doctor told me that my overall IGE allergy test numbers had increased. When I mentioned the symptoms that I had experienced after eating wheat, she tested me for wheat. The test came back positive for a wheat allergy. 

 So, being that I don't like experiencing breathing problems, I knew that I had to be on a wheat-free diet. This new food allergy may have been the result of mold poisoning two years ago. I could no longer eat anything made with wheat. So I had to start learning how to bake gluten-free recipes.

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 Gluten-Free Oat Flour Bagels

 When I was able to enjoy eating bread, I loved eating bagels and tortillas. I was not going to let my wheat allergy stop me from enjoying food and my love for bread. The first gluten-free bread recipe that I made was an oat tortillas recipe and they were so delicious. These gluten-free tortillas fold up perfectly for my tacos. 

When I received a package of an oat flour blend, I went to the company's website in search of recipes. The first recipe that caught my eye was oat flour bagels*. I was excited that I could use the Oatsome Oat Flour to make gluten-free bagels. I could once again enjoy eating bagels. 

*While the above recipe inspired me to make bagels, I chose to use the oat flour blend in a different recipe.

Ingredients Needed To Make Oat Flour Bagels

+ Oat Flour - I recommend Oatsome Oat Flour as it is an oat flour blend *see notes

+ Gluten-Free Flour Blend 

+ Instant Yeast

+ Psyllium Husk Powder ~ See notes for why you need this ingredient*

+ Sugar

+ Baking Powder

+ Salt

+ Vegan Butter

+ Baking Soda

* Why Oatsome Oat Flour is Recommended

Oatsome Oat flour has additional ingredients, in addition to gluten-free oats, in the blend that gives better results in the texture of these bagels. Read the below description to learn more.

Oatsome Whole Grain Organic Oat Flour Blend is a versatile and healthy alternative to regular flour, perfect for those with gluten intolerance. This oat flour is a perfect as a one-to-one substitute, made with only 3 simple ingredients – whole-grain organic oat flour, organic buckwheat flour, and xanthan gum for baking – it can be used in a variety of recipes from sweet to savory. Great for cookies, brownies, bread, muffins, waffles, biscuits, and pancakes, this organic oat flour is a pantry staple for delicious and enjoyable gluten-free baking.

*Psyllium Husk in Gluten-Free Baking

 Psyllium husk is a crucial ingredient in gluten-free bread baking. It acts as a binder, and it gives gluten-free bread dough the elasticity, flexibility, and extensibility it needs so you can actually knead and shape it without any problems. It also allows gluten-free bread to proof properly (so it can actually double in volume). With its help, you can make gluten-free bread that tastes, looks, smells, and feels like “regular” bread made with wheat flour.

Love that this recipe uses yeast 

How to make gluten-free oat bagels

Making the bagels is simple and similar to making traditional homemade bagels. You will follow all the traditional bagel-making steps. The only difference is swapping out the ingredients for gluten-free and vegan ingredients.

+ Mix Ingredients

+ Knead Dough

+ Let the Dough Rise

+ Boil the Bagels

+ Bake the Bagels

The bagel dough can be shaped

Bagel Flavor Variations ~ Add these toppings or Mix-ins before baking

~ Brush the bagels with an egg wash (whisk an egg and 1 tablespoon of water) or brush with water for a vegan recipe. This helps the toppings stick to the bagels

+ Everything Bagel Seasoning – Make this homemade everything bagel seasoning spice 

+ Poppy seeds

+ Sesame seeds

+ Cinnamon sugar – Add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar to the dough or sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top of the bagels

+ Onion – Add 2 teaspoons onion powder to the dough and sprinkle on dried minced onion

+ Cinnamon raisin – Add 2/3 cup raisins, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon brown sugar to the dough.

Storing And Freezing Tips

+ Store cooled bagels at room temperature for two days in an airtight container

+ Freeze for longer storage up to 3 months in a freezer bag.

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Check out some other gluten-free recipes

~ Two Ingredient Gluten Free Oat Tortillas

~ No-Bake High Fiber Breakfast Granola Bar 

~ 4-Ingredient Mocha Coconut Breakfast Cookies

~ Gluten Free Chocolate Mocha Protein Brownies