Little Northern Bakehouse: Easy Gluten-free Cranberry Apple Stuffing

Celiac.com 10/01/2025 - Bursting with the fall flavors you love, this Easy Gluten-Free Cranberry Apple Stuffing is sure to become your new favorite holiday dish. Apples and cranberries add a refreshing twist to a gluten-free variation of classic stuffing.

Festive, holiday-themed recipes can be complex and time-consuming—but not this one. This easy gluten-free vegan stuffing is ready in just five steps and makes a perfect plant-based gluten-free side dish for your next Thanksgiving or holiday dinner.

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Easy Gluten-Free Cranberry Apple Stuffing

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf Little Northern Bakehouse gluten-free Millet & Chia bread, crust removed and cubed
• 1 Tbsp ground flax seeds
• 2 Tbsp warm water
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• ½ cup celery, finely chopped
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 2 medium red apples, chopped
• ½ cup dried cranberries
• ½ tsp ground sage
• ¼ tsp granulated garlic
• ⅛ tsp turmeric
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Make a flax egg by combining ground flax seeds with water; let stand 10 minutes until thickened.
2. Spread bread cubes on a cookie sheet and bake at 350°F until they begin to crisp. Set aside to cool.
3. In a skillet, soften the celery and shallot in olive oil; add apples and spices and cook 2 minutes more.
4. Transfer to a large mixing bowl along with the flax egg, broth, bread cubes, and cranberries. Mix well and transfer to a greased casserole dish.
5. Cover with aluminum foil and bake 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes, until stuffing is set and the top is golden brown. Garnish with dried cranberries and fresh sage.
6. Serve and enjoy!

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