Sweet Gluten-Free Treat Recipes

If you love sweet yet healthy foods, then the following three sweet gluten-free treats are only for you. Yes, these three delightful gluten-free desserts are really perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth. 

And don’t worry, though they are gluten-free, they don’t clash with any flavors. That means you can eat delicious sweet foods without fearing any health cautions. 

So, without any further discussion, let’s dive in.

1. Gluten-Free Cookie Dough Dip (Safe-to-Eat)

Through this gluten-free cookie dough dip recipe, you can turn cookie dough into a safe-to-eat dip with more flavor. Guess what makes it so tasty. The loaded chocolate chips and creams. 

Yeah, dear sweet lovers, I’ve added to this recipe, which made it irresistible. So, you don’t have to think twice about the taste while you’re sharing this food with your friends and family. 

Even when you’ll eat this delicious one, I bet it will give a chill to your taste buds. Therefore, let’s gather the ingredients and prepare this food with the following easiest steps:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (dairy-free optional)

Equipment: 

• Mixing bowl

Instructions:

Step 1

First, take a large mixing bowl. In that bowl, mix almond flour, melted coconut oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, salt, and vanilla extract.  Then, mix them all together perfectly.

Step 2

Make a dough with that mixture and fold it in the chocolate chips. Tada! Yes, it’s done!

Step 3

Now, serve the gluten-free cookie dough dip in your serving bowl immediately with gluten-free dippers like gluten-free cookies, sliced apples, or pears. 

Tip: 

• If you want to add some twist, you just have to add some peanut butter. For a peanut butter twist, add 1/4 cup of creamy peanut butter along with the chocolate chips.

2. Gluten-Free Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip 

If you love a food that has tartness with a creamy cheese base, then gluten-free cranberry cream cheese dip is the best option for you. 

This dip is flavorful, healthy, and perfect for any holidays or gatherings. 

And the making process of this food is also so easy. How can you cook it? Here is the recipe:

Ingredients:

• 8 oz. cream softened cheese
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup chopped dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment:

• Electric mixer (optional)

Instructions:

Step 1

Take a mixing bowl, after that, mix the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar. Don’t stop until they get smoother.

You can mix these two ingredients with an electric mixture. It can save you time. But using your hands is also okay. 

Step 2

After mixing, you’ve to fold the mixture in the dried cranberries, chopped walnut or pecans, orange zest, and vanilla extract. 

Then mix again the whole thing until they combine evenly. And your dip is ready to serve! Yes, this recipe is that much easier.

Step 3 

Now, serve the gluten-free cranberry cream cheese dip with some tasty dippers like gluten-free graham crackers, and sliced angel food cake, or you can also eat gluten-free cookies with this delicious dip. 

Variation: 

• If you love to experiment with the recipes and prefer a non-alcoholic version of the dip then just fold in 1 tablespoon of orange liquor and be amazed by the result.
• You can also use 1 tablespoon of brandy instead of adding orange liquor to have a boozy twist. 

3. Sticky Gluten-Free Sweet Chili Wings

Sticky gluten-free sweet chili wings are classic. This mouthwatering recipe is easy to cook and delicious in every bite. 

So, if you want to enjoy a movie night or a game day gathering, this flavorful dish can make your hunger calm in a yummy way.  

Ingredients:

• 1 pound chicken wings, separated into wingettes and drumettes
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Sauce Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup apricot jam
• 1/4 cup sriracha sauce (adjust to your spice preference)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce (use gluten-free tamari if needed)
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Equipment: 

• Baking sheet, parchment paper

Instructions:

Step 1

At first, let’s preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Then, lay a baking sheet with parchment paper. 

Step 2

Now, take a deep bowl and mix almond flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. After that, just dredge the chicken wings in the mixture and coat them evenly. 

Step 3 

If you are done with coating, then put the coated wings on the baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes. And in the meantime let’s prepare the sauce. For that, take a small bowl and mix apricot jam, sriracha, soy sauce, rice, vinegar, and brown sugar. 

Then, replace the mixture in a small saucepan and put it on the pan on the stove over low heat. Then cook until it melts the jam and mix the sauce perfectly. 

Step 4

Don’t forget that you have given the wings for baking in your oven. So, after 20 minutes, just remove the wings from the oven and mix them in the sauce that you’ve prepared. And then for having crispy and well-cooked chicken wings, just bake for another 20 minutes. Perfect! Your dish is now complete!

Tip: 

• So if you want an extra sticky glaze, just broil the wings on high for the last minute of cooking. But you’ve to keep a close eye. Otherwise, there is a chance that you could burn them. 

Variation: 

• For a smoky twist, add a teaspoon of smoked paprika to the almond flour mixture. Through this, you’ll get a touch of smokiness.

Conclusion 

So, this is for today. With these three recipes, I’m ending the gluten-free appetizer recipes. 

And you know what? These three sweet gluten-free treats are my husband’s favorite desserts. Whenever I get a chance, I try to cook them for him at least once a week. 

You can also make recipes and bring joy to your loved one’s face easily as these recipes are very easy to prepare and don’t need so many ingredients.