Gluten-Free Heaven’s gluten-free diet recipes, resources and articles to help you get the most from your Free-From lifestyle.
A common misconception, often with influence from ‘celebrity’ is that gluten-free means healthy. Ali Walsh looks at why this is not necessarily the case and instead how to make it work for you… In my early twenties I was chubby. Not desperately so, but I certainly didn’t have a midriff to be proud of. Then […]
A rich, fudgy sugar-free brownie topped with creamy vanilla cheesecake – this decadent dessert is a sweet treat that won’t send your blood sugars soaring. Sugar-free brownie cheesecake Recipe by Natvia (www.natvia.co.uk) Serves: 9-12 GF SF EF (option) Ingredients For the brownie base: 125g unsalted butter 125g sugar-free dark chocolate 3 eggs, lightly whisked or […]
Get in the Christmas spirit with these traditional gluten-free mince pies recipe. Try this gluten-free mince pies recipe… Gluten-free mince pies Preparation time: 30 minutes | Cooking time: 15-20 minutes Ingredients 200g Schär Mix It! Universal 15g caster sugar 100g butter 2 medium eggs 1-2 tbsp cold water 411g minced meat 1/2 Bramley apple Zest of one […]
A simple and delicious gluten-free pizza, made using the Christmas leftovers. Ideal for a quick dinner or as part of a Boxing Day buffet. Gluten-free Boxing Day pizza Preparation time: 5 minutes | Cooking time: 8 minutes Ingredients Bontà D’Italia Margherita Pizza, defrosted 3-4 slices of cooked turkey 2 Tbsp leftover stuffing 25g grated mozzarella Gluten-free […]
Perfect as a side dish, or even as the main attraction, this wholesome salmon, cavolo nero and sweet potato gratin is bursting with flavour and goodness. Salmon, Cavolo Nero & Sweet Potato Gratin Recipe by Discover Great Veg (www.discovergreatveg.co.uk) You’ve well and truly decked the halls and indulged in the turkey and mince pies but […]
There’s nothing nicer than clutching a warm glass of festive mulled cider in your hands in this cold weather. Warming, comforting and perfectly spice, this drink is guaranteed to get you in the Christmas spirit! Festive mulled cider GF DF EF V MF Ingredients 4 pints Westons Wyld Wood Organic Cider ¼ cup of brown sugar […]
A refreshing fruit smoothie is a great way to start your day as you can squeeze in a few portions of your ‘five a day’ before lunchtime! Nobbly yoghurt smoothie Ingredients 1 banana ¼ mango Splash apple juice 3 Tbsp low fat natural yogurt (substitute coconut yoghurt or soy yoghurt for a dairy-free option) 2 Tbsp Nice […]
Start your day the right way with a fruit and yoghurt parfait, made with Nature’s Path fruity granola. Nice & Nobbly fruit and yoghurt parfait Ingredients ½ mango, peeled & stone removed, and cut into chunks 6 Tbsp Nice & Nobbly (blueberry, raspberry & strawberry) granola 8 strawberries, stalks removed Handful of blueberries Handful of […]
Vegan, and free-from gluten and nuts, this version from Pure Family Food is lighter and a lot more tropical than a traditional millionaire shortbread. Vegan and gluten-free caramel squares Ingredients For the base: 125g (4½oz) coconut oil ½ a large banana, peeled, mashed 50g (1¾oz) coconut sugar 225g (8oz) plain gluten-free flour For the caramel: […]
The terms gluten-free and wheat-free are often used interchangeably, but they do not mean the same thing. Registered dietitian Ali Hutton explains the difference… Many people follow a gluten-free or wheat-free diet, either to manage a medical condition or as a lifestyle choice, but with so much conflicting information and advice on health and well-being […]