Gluten-Free Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins. Very delicious Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins!
I know you all are going to love these muffins!
I mentioned the other day that I’d be posting a cookbook review and giveaway some time this weekend. Well, the weekend passed a few days ago … sigh. Can you say birthday? I played and celebrated longer than I expected and it’s been great.
Plus, I can’t tell you how much I appreciate all of your birthday wishes! Update: The giveaways are long over but you will want to grab this recipe and you can still check out my cookbook reviews below the recipe.
This wonderful muffin recipe is an adaptation of one of the recipes in Sweet Freedom, a cookbook by my friend Ricki Heller, which is featured in the giveaway below the recipe. (Again, read more about Ricki and this cookbook below the recipe.)
The original recipe used spelt flour, which is not gluten free (because Ricki created it before she went gluten free). Replacing spelt flour with gluten-free flours (and possibly adding xanthan gum, if needed) is an easy thing to do. And that’s exactly what I did.
Whenever I found a recipe that sounded good, I “re-created” it by simply replacing the spelt flour with gluten-free flours.
I scrolled through Ricki’s entire cookbook, but it was her first recipe that appealed to me the most at the time—Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins.
These muffins, as I made them, are somewhat heartier than your average gluten-free recipe with mostly millet and almond flours, but yet they are still tender. I used honey instead of agave nectar as that’s what we always have the largest supply of at our house, and I like the taste of honey in recipes made with nut flours.
With the banana and the honey, even a little nibble with no chocolate chips is sufficiently sweet. Of course, a full bite yields the wonderful melding of banana and chocolate.
Remember I told you that Ricki’s recipes are vegan. So, there are no eggs in these delicious Gluten-Free Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins, but who can tell?
I couldn’t, because the flax meal and water added to the recipe take the place of the eggs beautifully. I like these muffins far better than my usual banana muffin recipe.
Son also gave them a big thumbs up and he could safely enjoy them because the fact that they’re vegan also means they’re dairy free. (Son eats gluten free and dairy free.) He actually grabbed two-thirds of the batch—yes, you read that right—as he was heading out the door to our mountain property to go camping with his friends.
His plan was to enjoy them for breakfast the next morning, but honestly, I doubt that they even lasted the night … or probably even the 2-hour trip to get there for that matter. These muffins really are that good!
Gluten-Free Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe
Gluten-Free Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins (Vegan)
Who doesn't love a good banana muffin? Which is really beloved banana bread in muffin form, you know? Make them banana chocolate chip muffins and everyone wants one!
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed, ripe banana (about three bananas)
- 1/3 cup honey (use another sweetener for vegan option; e.g., agave nectar)
- 1/4 cup grapeseed oil
- 2 tbsp ground flax seed
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup millet flour
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup gluten-free flour mix
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
- 1/3 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease muffin tin for 10 muffins.
- In large bowl, mix bananas, honey, oil, ground flax seed, water, and vanilla extract. Let sit for 2 minutes.
- Then add flours, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt. Mix a bit (without overmixing). Stir in chocolate chips.
- Fill muffin cups 2/3 to 3/4 full.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes. Test for doneness.
Cookbook Reviews
UPDATE: The giveaways are now closed.
~ The Gluten-Free Diner Cookbook
My good friend, Diane Eblin, over at The W.H.O.L.E. Gang recently published her first e-book, The Gluten-Free Diner Cookbook (unfortunately this cookbook is no longer available). If you follow Diane’s blog, including her ongoing 30 Days to a Food Revolution event, you know she believes in eating real food and “making good food no matter what”—her trademarked motto. (She shared her personal story here at gfe earlier.)
Creating a diner cookbook was a plan that Diane mentioned to me months ago, so I was so excited to see her e-book published several weeks ago. She kept watching the Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” with host Guy Fieri and decided there needed to be a solution for all the folks who needed to eat gluten free (and dairy free). Her Gluten-Free Diner Cookbook was born.
The recipes will delight everyone, not just those with food restrictions. For example, take the Boeuf Bourguignon Burger that I made the other night. The burgers included come grated carrots, garlic, and onions, with ground bay leaf and other seasonings. Doesn’t that already sound like a really good burger? Well, while the burgers were cooking, I made the sauce as Diane directed.
The sauce perfectly completes the boeuf bourguignon effect with its bacon, mushrooms, beef stock, red wine, tomato paste, and thickener. And, the moment the sauce actually becomes sauce, well you’ll want to bathe in it! I’m not kidding. It’s easy to make, but yet a knockout with its rich flavoring, intoxicating smell (red wine does that every time!), and thick, mahogany appearance.
Mr. GFE was as pleased as I was and he can’t even say boeuf bourguignon. Lucky for you, this recipe is also on Diane’s blog. You can check it out here.
I made a few minor changes, adding some tapioca flour versus arrowroot to the burger and using cornstarch with cold water for the sauce. I also used ground venison, which is what we almost always use in place of beef. (It’s equivalent to lean ground beef in its low fat profile and is very similar to organic meat in many respects.) I had no tomato paste on hand, but had a tiny bit of chili sauce, so I used that. I think it’s a very adaptable recipe that won’t disappoint. (The photo below shows two Boeuf Bourguignon Burgers.)
I made one other recipe from Diane’s cookbook, Bacon-Wrapped Avocado. This recipe is pure decadence. It would make a great appetizer for serving with cocktails.
You cut the avocado into eight slices and wrap each with a piece of bacon and then fry just like that. This appetizer was so amazing and filling that I could only eat half of one of the slices—one of those morsels in the forefront of the photo.
Since Mr. GFE is not an avocado fan, I only prepared three slices. Then I ate them over the next two days. They were just as good cold as they were hot in my opinion.
Diane’s e-book contains 48 recipes. Every single one looks and sounds delicious. The next one on my “to make” list is Roasted Tomato and Basil Soup. I had all the ingredients, but ran out of time to make it before our weekend outing.
~ Sweet Freedom Cookbook
Last, I’m also a fan of Ricki Heller’s. Ricki blogs at RickiHeller.com, formerly Diet, Dessert, and Dogs. (Note that Ricki no longer shares recipes on her site but if you need help writing a book and getting it published, she’s a tremendous resource!) And, yes, her blog is as creative and fun as her name. Heck, I even like her own name. It’s got spunk, and so does Ricki.
She’s been trying fervently for some time to get on The Ellen Show to share her e-book, Sweet Freedom. As the title states, it’s a cookbook about living refined sugar free. But, Ricki’s book and blog are about more than that. She also lives vegan. Ellen DeGeneres is also vegan and sugar free, so that’s a large reason for Ricki campaigning to appear on Ellen. I think Ricki would be absolutely hysterical on Ellen and a promotion of healthy eating is always welcome.
Now, big caveat … Sweet Freedom is not a gluten-free cookbook, although Ricki points out that about a third of the recipes are naturally gluten free (some not requiring flour at all) and two are designed to be gluten free—gluten-free brownies and coconut mini-loaves (or cupcakes). Ricki has been gluten free since she began following the anti-candida diet, but when writing Sweet Freedom, she was not.
Ricki used a lot of spelt and barley in these recipes. I’ve written about spelt before. Spelt is not safe for anyone who has celiac, gluten intolerance, gluten sensitivity, or even a wheat allergy. This is not just my personal opinion; you can read more here. Many who eat spelt cite no reaction, but remember that lack of a recognizable reaction to a food or ingredients does not mean that a food is safe. One can actually have a reaction, but one that is different from a typical gluten reaction—different enough, in fact, that it is not recognized as such. Or, one can truly not have a visible reaction for a long time, but then develop a very serious illness.
The fact is that spelt is a species of wheat. According to the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004, foods that contain spelt or kamut cannot carry “wheat-free” or “wheat-alternative” labels. Finally, my friend, Alison (Sure Foods Living), also tackled the spelt topic a while back.
But, all that said, Sweet Freedom is a cookbook that one can easily use for gluten-free recipes. As I’ve shared before, Don’t Limit Yourselves to Recipes Labeled Gluten Free. There are so many delicious gluten-free possibilities beyond recipes and cookbooks labeled gluten free. Today’s Gluten-Free Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are such a great example of that!
Originally published July 20, 2010; updated September 13, 2024.
Kimberly Focht says
I would love to win the Gluten-free diner cookbook. I am always looking for more meal type recipes. Desserts seem to be easier to adjust and find things that work. Thanks for all that you do!!! Kimberly
Shirley says
Hi Kimberly–Looks like you are new to gfe–welcome! 🙂 I think meals can be easier if you focus on the ones that are naturally gluten free. For example, our dinner last night was grilled barbecue pork chops, grilled veggies, and baked potatoes (microwave). So simple, yet so good. 🙂 I think most folks struggle with gf desserts, so you are ahead of the game! In any regard, Diane’s book would be a great one for you.
Thanks for the kind words and best of luck to you in the giveaway!
Shirley
Kim @ Cook It Allergy Free says
Those muffins look amazing! And I absolutely love how healthy they are! Yum!
And I know two boys who could devour an entire plate of those baon wrapped avocados! Holy cow do those look decadent! I think I may make a few up in the morning. How much easier could they be?
Great Birthday Giveaway Post!!
Shirley says
Hey Kim–Thanks re: muffins … they are like the ultimate health muffin, but incredibly delicious. Ricki is so clever that way. 😉 Adapting to gfe was easy. 🙂
I’ll be interested on the feedback on the bacon-wrapped avocados … I love both ingredients, but was amazed at how rich they were. This is one case where I think a little can go a long way. 😉
Have a great weekend! xo,
Shirley
Ricki says
Shirley,
Thanks so much for this amazing review! Love the muffins as you made them (and such gorgeous photos in this post!). I should mention that about one third of the recipes in Sweet Freedom are naturally gluten free, as many are made without flours at all, and there are two intentionally GF recipes, for gluten free brownies and gluten free coconut cupcakes. 🙂
Shirley says
Hi Ricki–Glad you liked it! The muffins were the bomb … can’t wait to make them again. I swear with every one I ate, they got more delicious! (Son really saved me from myself. LOL) Thank you for mentioning that info about how many of your recipes are gluten free, naturally and intentionally. I know you’d told me that before … I’ll update my post immediately. 🙂
Hugs,
Shirley
Sue Mitchell says
Hi,
I am always looking for tips as to how to make gluten free cooking easier and more tasty so would love to win a copy of the 7 Quick start tips book.Sounds really interesting. Thanks for your site too!
Sue.
Shirley says
Hi Sue–Looks like you are new here–welcome to gfe! Erin’s book is a great resource and an easy read. I’m a big fan of her not really recipes. 😉 Thanks for the kind words and best of luck in the giveaway! 🙂
Shirley
Sharon says
I’d take either book really. They both look amazing! Think I’ll make those muffins today. I have a few ripe bananas that need to be used asap!
Shirley says
Hi Sharon–Actually there are three e-books being given away … two e-cookbooks and one e-book that is a resource book that also includes recipe information. So let me know about your choice.
I’d love to hear back if you made the muffins, too. 😉 I’m avoiding the oven with our record high temps right now. 🙁
Shirley
Shari says
Diane Eblin’s The Gluten Diner Cookbook would be awesome.
Shirley says
Hi Shari–Good to see you again! 🙂 Thanks for entering and best of luck! 😉
Shirley
Erin Elberson says
Shirley,
Thank you so much for the your review, and reflections on our communications together. I always look forward to sharing our opinions and thoughts.
And thank you so much for saying you wish you’d had my book when you first went gluten free. To me, that is a compliment of the highest order 🙂
Good luck to all, and thanks to Shirley for hosting the giveaway!
Shirley says
Erin–It’s truly my pleasure to feature your great new e-book in this giveaway! Thanks to you for graciously offering it to my readers. 🙂 The older I get the more I realize that I don’t learn or grow by talking to folks who agree with every single thing I say and believe. Spirited discussion is good! 😉
Hugs,
Shirley
Leah says
This comment isn’t a giveaway entry, but I just wanted to say that Sweet Freedom is a great book. I actually won it in a giveaway on a different website. The pictures are so pretty, and the recipes are great too. I modify them to make them gluten free and sweetener free and they still work!
If you don’t win, you should go buy it from Ricki…it’s only $5!
Shirley says
Hi Leah–Thanks for adding your review of Sweet Freedom! I love that you shared how adapatable they are. 🙂 That’s so helpful, and congrats on winning a copy for yourself already–very cool. 😉
I actually believe that it’s Ricki’s Anti-Candida Feast book that’s only $5. Her Sweet Freedom e-book is $14.95. But, they are both an excellent, excellent value … so you’re right … anyone who doesn’t win, should definitely purchase them anyway.
Thanks again for taking the time to add your great input!
Shirley
nina says
I’d love to have Sweet Freedom! Or either of the other two actually.
Shirley says
Hey nina–You’re easy to please 😉 … you’re in! Good luck to you! 🙂
Shirley
Neva says
As always, all the books you review or recommend look like ones I need to have. Being GF is easier with the information you share. Should I be luck enough to win I would prefer the Gluten Free Diner Cookbook.
Shirley says
Neva–Thank you so much! It always makes my day to know that the info I share is appreciated and that I am making living gf easier. 🙂
Thanks for entering … good luck to you!
Shirley
Karen says
I love cookbooks so I’d enjoy either one!
Shirley says
Hi Karen–Nice to see you! 🙂 Best of luck in the giveaway! 😉
Shirley
Marla Y says
I would really like the 7 Quick Start Tips for a Gluten-Free Fit Life as I’m just getting started on eating gluten-free. This would probably be a great resource for me as a newbie. Thank you for the chance to win.
Shirley says
Hi Marla Y–Welcome to gfe! 🙂 You’re right … Erin’s e-book would be a great resource for you being new to gf. Good luck to you! 😉
Just FYI, you don’t have to leave your email address in your comment to enter giveaways here at gfe. I can see it in your comment info; it’s just not accessible to others. I’ve removed it so you won’t be inundated by spam.
Best,
Shirley
Sue says
The Gluten Free Diner cookbook looks to be a great match for my kitchen, and my tastes. I would love to have a copy. Please? and Thanks!
Shirley says
Hi Sue–LOL on the “please” … better talk to the Random Number Generator, not me. 😉 Just teasin’. Seriously, I’m sure you’d find Diane’s e-book to be a wonderful addition to your kitchen. Best of luck!
Shirley
Kassia says
I would love to win the Gluten Free Diner cookbook!
Shirley says
Hi Kassia–Nice to see you again! 🙂 Good luck to you in the giveaway!
Shirley
Jennifer says
I love watching Diners, Drive Ins and Dives, and always try to figure out a way to make the recipes gluten free. And, bacon wrapped avocado, can’t wait to try it!!!
Shirley says
Hi Jennifer–So good to see you, my dear friend. Miss you! 🙂 You are always a natural at adapting recipes, but Diane’s e-book would make it super easy to cook diner food. I know you’d love the recipes. I’ll look forward to your bacon-wrapped avocado review. 😉
xoxo,
Shirley
Casey says
The Diner cookbook definitely sounds family friendly – I would love that one!
Shirley says
Hey Casey–I agree … family friendly for sure. Best of luck to you in the giveaway! 🙂
Shirley
Marsha says
Wow….avacado and bacon sounds yummy, those musffins look great cant wait to try them.
The diner cookbook is the one I would love to win.
Thanks
Shirley says
Hi Marsha–Welcome to gfe! 🙂 Hope you try both of those recipes … not to be eaten at the same time, but perhaps the same day. 😉
Good luck to you!
Shirley
Linda says
All three books sounds great and the food all looks delicious. Thanks for the reviews.
Shirley says
Hi Linda–My pleasure and thanks for the feedback on my photos! Delicious recipes make it easy. 🙂 Happy to participate in Gluten-Free Wednesdays, as always. 😉
Shirley
Gluten FREE foods ROCK says
Everything looks yummy
I’d enjoy either one
7 Quick Start Tips for a Gluten-Free Fit Life
The Gluten-Free Diner Cookbook
Shirley says
Hi April–Nice to see you at gfe again. 🙂 Thanks, and good luck to you!
Shirley
Pat says
You make each of them sound so fascinating, it’s hard to choose between them, but I think Diane Eblin’s would be a good place to start. Her Gluten-Free Diner Cookbook sounds tantalizing, especially if there are more goodies like the Bacon-Wrapped Avocados you show! Please enter me in the contest for that!
Shirley says
Hi Pat!–Looks like you are new to gfe–welcome! Thanks for the kind words and entering the giveaway—you’re in! Good luck to you. 🙂
Shirley
cheryl says
I was a reviewer/taster for Sweet freedom and I liberated the recipes of gluten when necessary…it was quite an easy switch, and I don’t remember using xantham, either. It’s a great book!
Shirley says
Hi cheryl–Thanks so much for your additional input! 🙂 Reviewer/taster for Sweet Freedom … now that’s definitely one of those jobs where you say, “It’s a tough job, but someone’s got to do it!” (with a wink and/or sarcasm added, of course) I love your feedback, especially the part about not needing xanthan gum. As you can see, I didn’t add any to the muffins I adapted, but I wasn’t sure if that would be true for all. So glad to hear it is! I did note that you said, “I don’t remember,” though, so I won’t hold you to it. 😉
Shirley
Nicole says
I would love a copy of Sweet Freedom!
Shirley says
Hi Nicole–Welcome to gfe! Best of luck to you in the giveaway! 🙂
Shirley
Krista says
I would love the Sweet Freedom book :).
Shirley says
Hi Krista–Thanks for entering the giveaway … good luck! 😉 And, welcome to gfe, too!
Shirley
liz says
Would love a copy of Ricki’s Sweet Freedom!
Shirley says
Hi liz–Nice to have another Ricki fan here at gfe! Welcome and good luck to you! 🙂
Shirley
liz says
Tweeted the giveaway via @seasideliz
Susannah says
I’d want the “Gluten Free Dinner” e-book because I am looking for new gluten free dinners that I can have.
~Susannah
Shirley says
Hi Susannah–Welcome to gfe! 🙂 Diane’s is a good choice. Her recipes are inspired by diner meals that we all enjoy—just gluten-free. 😉
Best of luck to you,
Shirley
glutenfreeforgood says
Shirley,
Seriously, I can’t keep up with you! Do you ever sleep? =)
Knowing most of these authors, I can only imagine that all of these e-books are excellent. And those muffins look delicious. One question (off subject as I have a tendency to wander) — where did you take the last photo? The one of the muffins? With the “woods” in the background? That looks beautiful. We just returned from a week of camping and I wish I was still out in the backcountry. Guess your photo yanked me back outdoors.
Melissa
xo
Shirley says
Hi Melissa–LOL … I got 8 1/2 hours of sleep last night! And, I’m feeling behind on everything, so whenever you tell me that you can’t keep up with me, I confess that it sort of makes me feel good. 😉 But, we’re home this weekend and I’m hoping to catch up even more. It’s not like we can do a lot outside (although Mr. GFE is washing cars as we speak) with a heat index of 110+. Too hot to even go to our beloved mtns … can you believe it? So glad you had that time camping in the backcountry. Hard to come back to real life though, I know. Anyway, be forewarned that more posts are coming. I think you’ll love the one on my birthday celebration (well, the one on my actual BD anyway, I’m not done yet!).
Both photos were taken on our screened porch. Those are our woods, so thank you very much! We live in a subdivision, but it’s a wooded one and we own three lots so we have woods and our property is on a small lake. Both offer lots of resident critters and all types of beauty. When we eat dinner on the screened porch, we are looking at those woods and the lake, and all the entertainment that the animals give us. Just too darned hot to sit out there at the moment, even with our porch ceiling fan.
xoxo,
Shirley
Roda says
I just started the first phase of the candida diet and I stumbled across Ricki Heller’s blog yesterday and I’m so excited to try so many of those recipes! I’m also excited to try your adaptation of those Banana Chocolate Chip muffins (eventually, when I’m allowed to eat again)! I’d really love to win a copy of Sweet Freedom!
Shirley says
Hi Roda–How cool that you found Ricki’s great blog and gfe–welcome! 🙂 Ricki will help you make lots of delicious anti-candida treats for now, and maybe you can go a little “wilder” with the goodies later. 😉 Best of luck in the giveaway!
Shirley
CHARLENE says
The Melting Pot in Central Park if fabulous. They do have a gluten free menu and the servers are very knowledgable and cooperative. Hope I win one of the books they look yummy.
Shirley says
Hi Charlene–Here’s an official welcome to gfe! So glad I finally connected with you through our support group emails a while back. I’ll definitely share your review of our local Melting Pot with the other members. I had another member share her positive experience with me, too.
Yes, all great books. 🙂 Best of luck in the giveaway!
Shirley
glutenfreeforgood says
Shirley (continued),
I hate to even tell you this, but I will anyway. =) The temperature here was in the high 50s when I got up this morning and it’s topping out at about 79 right now. I love it! It got a touch nippy camping in Idaho, although I’m not complaining as I like that (30s at night). And speaking of wildlife, we had a bear incident one night.
Just checking back to see where that photo was taken. Your lot(s) look beautiful. Great view from your porch. And the muffins look good, too!
Can’t wait to chat (blah, blah, blah) over a glass of wine and some GF food in Seattle.
xo
Shirley says
Melissa–Oh, you’re so, so cruel! What perfect temps. Nippiness during camping in Idaho sounds amazing right now! LOL It’s still 99 here at 6:00 pm and per the weather gurus, it feels like 107. Yikes! In our house, we’re keeping it 78. (That means that the AC does turn off for a few minutes now and then.) Thank goodness for ceiling fans and living in the woods!
Bear incident … Mr. GFE is wondering if we haven’t had a bear around lately. They do visit our area occasionally. There are some big pieces of wood from a tree that he cut up some time ago down by the lake and something has been turning them over. He is anti-bear (LOL), so he suggested it might be Super Ninja Raccoons! Of course, it was “raccoons” that broke into our cooler and ate our eggs and bacon once while camping in the Adirondacks, too. LOL
Oh, yes, IFBC is only a month away now! Hard to believe, but so exciting! 🙂
Shirley
Ari @ The Frugally Rich Life says
I would love Sweet Freedom!
Shirley says
Hi Ari–Woohoo for all your entries! Best of luck, dear. 🙂
Shirley
Ari @ The Frugally Rich Life says
Posted it on Facebook!
Ari @ The Frugally Rich Life says
I tweeted! 🙂
Emily says
I have a friend that is struggling eating a gluten free diet. She misses and craves some of her favorite foods that now she knows cause her body distress. Can I enter to pass the book along to her? Diane’s Diner cookbook looks mouth watering.
Emily
Shirley says
Hi Emily–Welcome to gfe! 🙂 Of course, you can enter and pass along Diane’s wonderful Diner cookbook to your friend if you win.
It troubles me to hear that your friend is struggling so. I’d love to help her more if I can. I hope you or she will send me an email to chat more. Sometimes all one needs is some early hand holding to figure out how to satisfy one’s particular food needs. I’m truly happy to help and look forward to hearing from either or both of you. 🙂
All the best and good luck in the giveaway,
Shirley
Libby says
Sweet Freedom has been on my wish list for quite a while now. Thanks for sharing!
P.S. I’m giving away a cookbook over on my own blog, as well. Not gf, but egg/dairy/nut free.
Shirley says
Hi Libby–Welcome to gfe! 🙂 Off to check out your giveaway … best of luck to you on this one. 😉
Shirley
Jennifer R. says
Hi Shirley,
Well, I would love to win all 3 of the e-books, but if I had to pick my first choice, it would be Diane’s (but I would be thrilled to win any!!). Thanks for offering yet another fantastic giveaway!!
Shirley says
Hi Jennifer!–Thanks so much for entering the giveaway! It’s my pleasure to host this giveaway in conjunction with these three great blogger/authors. 🙂 Good luck! 😉
Shirley
Lisa Greer says
I’d love any of the books. 🙂 thanks…
Shirley says
Hi Lisa–Looks like you are new here … welcome to gfe! 🙂 And, best of luck in the giveaway! 😉
Shirley
Tracy Mc says
Hi, I just came across your site today. I’m looking for food for my 4-year son who is GFCFSF, it is hard to cook for him…but he’s doing great about it.
I would love any cookbooks I can get my hands on, I have gone through all the books at our library. I am spending time on the internet looking for recipes but with a 4 year old and his sister and being summer…well time just doesn’t allow for all my researching needed. He will be heading off to school this September which on it’s own will be a challenging time, but adding on his food requirements just add to that.
Thank you
Shirley says
Hi Tracy–I’m so glad you found gfe! 🙂 I hope you will take a look around my blog, especially the recipes. There’s so much that can be done easily with gfcfsf. It just takes a little different approach and some getting used to. Please let me know if you have specific concerns that I can help with. Email “button” is on my header.
Best of luck in the giveaway!
Shirley
Audrey says
The saddest part of becoming gluten free was giving up all my unusable cookbooks!
More Cookbooks!
Audrey
Shirley says
Hi Audrey–I almost did the same thing with my cookbooks, but found I could still use them. I just adapted the recipes or used recipes that were naturally gf. If I remember correctly, you are on the paleo diet though, so that’s a bit harder. Anyway, best of luck in the giveaway! 🙂
Shirley
Tricia says
I would love love love the Gluten-Free Diner Cookbook. For some reason, everyone sends me dessert recipes, but I’ve gotten into a rut with my daily meals. Everything there looks so delicious!
Shirley says
Hi Tricia–Welcome to gfe! It seems like lots of folks fall into the daily meal rut from time to time, including me. 😉 Diane’s Diner Cookbook would definitely help you bring some new energy to your kitchen. 🙂
Best of luck!
Shirley
Tricia says
Just found out I won the Gluten-Free Diner Cookbook! I’m so excited! Thank you Shirley and Diane! I can’t wait to get spice up my day to day life with some new recipes!
Shirley says
Hi Tricia–You’re quite welcome! I know you’ll have fun with Diane’s cookbook. She’s very inventive in the kitchen and makes gluten free and dairy free taste sooo good. 🙂
Shirley
Audrey says
Thank you! I am on vacation this week and can use the ebook for my meal prep as I watch the whales our my living room window!
Audrey
Shirley says
You’re very welcome, Audrey. Oh, you could make some wonderful meals while on vacation with Diane’s e-book! 🙂 I’m sending you an email with further instructions.
Whales? Are you in Maine? We were in Bar Harbor last summer, but didn’t take a whale watching tour. Please tell me where I can vacation and watch whales from my living room window. 😉
Thanks!
Shirley