Told to avoid Gluten free oats - 3 year old recently diagnosed

[sddave]

21 hours ago, cristiana said:

Dave, this is something I would like to know as I've never been able to find this out.   All I can say is about three months ago I found I could eat oats (pure, certified gluten free) again seemingly without pain and probably rather overdid it.  Then, a month later, the burning stomach and neuro symptoms (muscle twitching) started up.   There could of course be a completely different cause but until I get my blood tests back at my bi-annual visit to the gastroenterologists I won't know.

 

Sorry to hear.    As I stated earlier.    I won't eat anything with oats or soy.    I get worse rashes (DH) now when gluten and leaves a permanent mark.    They were minor, but since going gluten-free they got worse.    So I  rarely take any chances being glutened.

[notme]

On 8/10/2021 at 2:24 PM, cristiana said:

https://www.nigella.com/recipes/guests/regula-ysewijns-flapjacks

 

This looks like a good recipe.   I'd advise to stick to oats - don't use spelt - and also forget about the chocolate chips.  Your first flapjack should be unadulterated.   If you slightly undercook them or add a bit more syrup (I think in the States it's called light treacle?) they will be softer.

https://www.nigella.com/recipes/guests/regula-ysewijns-flapjacks

thanx!!  i think that corn syrup would probably work  

[cristiana]

11 minutes ago, notme! said:

thanx!!  i think that corn syrup would probably work  

Yes... I googled an exact US alternative to golden syrup and several sites says there isn't one!  However, I gather you can buy it in certain stores in the US.  The brand you need for an authentic British flapjack is Lyles Golden Syrup.   

Sorry... going slightly off piste with this Oats thread!

[cristiana]

4 hours ago, sddave said:

Sorry to hear.    As I stated earlier.    I won't eat anything with oats or soy.    I get worse rashes (DH) now when gluten and leaves a permanent mark.    They were minor, but since going gluten-free they got worse.    So I  rarely take any chances being glutened.

This is very interesting.  I didn't know oats and soya could aggravate DH. 

 

[knitty kitty]

On 8/12/2021 at 4:59 PM, cristiana said:

Yes... I googled an exact US alternative to golden syrup and several sites says there isn't one!  However, I gather you can buy it in certain stores in the US.  The brand you need for an authentic British flapjack is Lyles.

This is my favorite brand of golden syrup.  Have enjoyed it for years without problems.

https://www.goldeneaglesyrup.com/about

It's delicious!

[cristiana]

9 hours ago, knitty kitty said:

This is my favorite brand of golden syrup.  Have enjoyed it for years without problems.

https://www.goldeneaglesyrup.com/about

It's delicious!

I'd really like to try this.   I shall look out for it.   

However, I wonder if it would taste like or even "act" like Lyles as the only ingredient in Lyles is partially inverted refiners syrup which is made from either cane or beet sugar, and there is nothing else in it.  I guess the message for flapjack purists would be to track down Lyles first, make a batch, then try the same with Golden Eagle.   Mmmm... a nice excuse to bake tonnes of flapjack!

[notme]

this week, i tried the nuts dot com brand of gluten-free organic rolled oats with success    the texture/flavor was much better than the instant brand (natures path) that i've been able to digest.  the taste is 'plain', too, lolz.  i jujjed it up with some craisins and mesquite maple walnuts (also from my favorite nut company)  

off to find golden syrup!!  our grocery store actually has a british section, so i'm gonna start there