10 best gluten free dessert recipes USA

1. Flourless Chocolate Cake



Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. Melt butter and chocolate chips together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water (double boiler) or in the microwave.
  3. Stir in sugar, cocoa powder, and salt until well combined.
  4. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  6. Cool before removing from the pan. Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar or fresh berries.

2. Almond Flour Brownies



Ingredients:

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil or butter
  • 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Melt coconut oil or butter, then mix with honey or maple syrup.
  3. Whisk in eggs, one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
  4. Stir in almond flour, cocoa powder, and salt until well combined.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  6. Let cool before cutting into squares.

3. Coconut Macaroons



Ingredients:

  • 2 cups shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Scoop mixture onto the prepared baking sheet using a tablespoon.
  4. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  5. Cool before serving.

4. Berry Chia Pudding



Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1 cup almond milk (or any dairy-free milk)
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen)

Instructions:

  1. In a bowl, combine chia seeds, almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
  2. Stir well and let sit for 5 minutes, then stir again to prevent clumping.
  3. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow the chia seeds to gel.
  4. Top with mixed berries before serving.

5. Gluten-Free Apple Crisp



Ingredients:

  • 4 cups peeled, sliced apples
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup gluten-free oats
  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil or butter
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Place sliced apples in a baking dish.
  3. In a bowl, mix brown sugar, oats, almond flour, and cinnamon. Cut in coconut oil or butter until crumbly.
  4. Sprinkle topping over apples.
  5. Bake for 30-35 minutes until apples are tender and topping is golden brown.

6. Gluten-Free Lemon Bars



Ingredients:

  • Crust:
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • Filling:
  • 1 cup lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 4 large eggs

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. For the crust, mix almond flour, coconut oil, and honey. Press into the bottom of the pan.
  3. Bake for 10 minutes.
  4. For the filling, whisk together lemon juice, sugar, almond flour, and eggs until smooth.
  5. Pour filling over the pre-baked crust and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  6. Cool before slicing into bars.

7. Chocolate Avocado Mousse



Ingredients:

  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions:

  1. Scoop avocado flesh into a blender or food processor.
  2. Add cocoa powder, honey, vanilla extract, and salt.
  3. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  4. Chill before serving.

8. Banana Ice Cream



Ingredients:

  • 4 ripe bananas, peeled and frozen
  • 1/2 cup almond milk or other dairy-free milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Place frozen bananas in a food processor.
  2. Blend until bananas are smooth and creamy.
  3. Add almond milk and vanilla extract, blend again until well combined.
  4. Serve immediately or freeze for a firmer texture.

9. Paleo Coconut Cake



Ingredients:

  • 1 cup coconut flour
  • 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
  2. Mix coconut flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, honey, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients and mix well.
  5. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  6. Cool before serving.

10. Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies



Ingredients:

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup coconut flour
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 cup gluten-free chocolate chips
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. In another bowl, cream together coconut oil, brown sugar, and honey.
  4. Add egg and vanilla extract to the mixture.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in chocolate chips.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet and flatten slightly.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown.
  8. Cool on a wire rack.

Enjoy your gluten-free desserts!

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