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Where's the 'good' food?

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Can we all agree that it can be super hard to find gluten free food, and then when you find it, you find either a ton of really good things, or a bunch of really bad things. Also, a long time ago I tried gluten free ramen and it was so good. Lastly, where does every body find their gluten free food. My best option is trader joe's, wegmans, and Aldis. 🤗

 

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Hi Maddie6332! I don’t know if you have a Sprouts or Natural Grocers where you live, but I was surprised and excited that there are labels for gluten-free foods throughout the store! I used to love going to Trader Joe’s . What are some of your favorite gluten-free things there?

Scott Adams Grand Master
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I really like a lot of Trader Joe's options, but I've been gluten-free for 26+ years, and recall when there were zero prepared foods available and you had to make or buy GF flour mixes and make everything yourselves.

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27 minutes ago, Scott Adams said:

I really like a lot of Trader Joe's options, but I've been gluten-free for 26+ years, and recall when there were zero prepared foods available and you had to make or buy gluten-free flour mixes and make everything yourselves.

Good point, that’s real perspective considering I was diagnosed 5 months ago. I’m curious, do you still make things “old school” or do you go with already prepared things? I think there’s tons of options now compared to then. The next “frontier” will be for restaurants to be more accommodating…

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23 hours ago, Belinda21 said:

Hi Maddie6332! I don’t know if you have a Sprouts or Natural Grocers where you live, but I was surprised and excited that there are labels for gluten-free foods throughout the store! I used to love going to Trader Joe’s . What are some of your favorite gluten-free things there? 

Some of my favorite gluten free things are gluten free potstickers, Reese's puffs cereal, (the bread at wegmans is SO good, depending on which type) I also like Gluten Free pasta, it is my favorite thing to eat in general and it is so, so good. I had it for dinner. It was great!😋

 

6 hours ago, Belinda21 said:

Good point, that’s real perspective considering I was diagnosed 5 months ago. I’m curious, do you still make things “old school” or do you go with already prepared things? I think there’s tons of options now compared to then. The next “frontier” will be for restaurants to be more accommodating…

I like to look for things in the stores, but making gluten free food at home is fun and easy, depending on what it is.  I really like to make chocolate chip gluten free muffins at my house, I make them big and their super delicious!

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@Maddie6332,

Would you share the recipe?  Chocolate chip muffins sound really good this time of year.  

Which kind of flour substitute or mix do you use?  

I used to make gluteny chocolate chip pumpkin cookies when I was a little critter and didn't know I had Celiac.  

I wonder if you could come up with chocolate chip pumpkin muffins for me?   Pumpkin is supposed to be good for our tender tummies. 

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On 11/4/2022 at 11:58 PM, knitty kitty said:

@Maddie6332,

Would you share the recipe?  Chocolate chip muffins sound really good this time of year.  

Which kind of flour substitute or mix do you use?  

I used to make gluteny chocolate chip pumpkin cookies when I was a little critter and didn't know I had Celiac.  

I wonder if you could come up with chocolate chip pumpkin muffins for me?   Pumpkin is supposed to be good for our tender tummies. 

Hi there. I have found a site called Gluten free on a shoestring. There is a pumpkin muffin/ chocolate chip recipe on there.

 Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffins | quick & easy with chocolate chips (glutenfreeonashoestring.com) 

I have tried a lot of her recipes and have not been disappointed. 

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10 hours ago, Churley said:

Hi there. I have found a site called Gluten free on a shoestring. There is a pumpkin muffin/ chocolate chip recipe on there.

 Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffins | quick & easy with chocolate chips (glutenfreeonashoestring.com) 

I have tried a lot of her recipes and have not been disappointed. 

I use Gluten free flower by King Arthur! It is really good and I use it in a lot of my baking, especially muffins! 

Flour

Yogurt

Melted coconut oil

baking soda

baking powder

salt 

nutmeg

2 eggs

sugar

almond flour

lemon juice

Chocolate chips

That was all the ingredients you needed! Enjoy!

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Thanks, @Maddie6332!

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On 11/4/2022 at 11:58 PM, knitty kitty said:

@Maddie6332,

Would you share the recipe?  Chocolate chip muffins sound really good this time of year.  

Which kind of flour substitute or mix do you use?  

I used to make gluteny chocolate chip pumpkin cookies when I was a little critter and didn't know I had Celiac.  

I wonder if you could come up with chocolate chip pumpkin muffins for me?   Pumpkin is supposed to be good for our tender tummies. 

I will try to find a recipe for you and let you know as soon as possible

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3 minutes ago, Maddie6332 said:

I will try to find a recipe for you and let you know as soon as possible

Servings: 12 muffins

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INGREDIENTS

1¼ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (may substitute regular all-purpose flour) (*see recipe notes) 

2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

1 cup pumpkin puree

1/2 cup organic brown sugar (may sub coconut sugar)

2 whole eggs

1/4 cup oil (such as olive oil or avocado oil)

2 Tbsp. organic maple syrup

1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

1/2 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)

1/3 cup chopped pecans (omit for nut-free)

INSTRUCTIONS

In a bowl, combine the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda and salt. In a second bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, eggs, oil, maple syrup and vanilla; mix well. 

Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients just until moistened. 

Fold in chocolate chips and pecans.

Fill greased or paper-lined muffin wells ½ to ¾ full. A silicone muffin pan also works great. 

Bake at 375°F for 17-21 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

 Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely

It take 10 minutes to prepare, 20 minutes to cook! It takes 30 minutes in total.

I hope you like them and enjoy!!🤗😋

knitty kitty Grand Master
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Thanks, @Maddie6332,

I can't wait to try this recipe!  Sounds so good!

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23 hours ago, knitty kitty said:

Thanks, @Maddie6332,

I can't wait to try this recipe!  Sounds so good!

Great! Let me know how they turn out!!

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Will do!

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21 hours ago, knitty kitty said:

Will do!

  I made pancakes today, but they ended up not cooking all the way and they were so gross. But the flavor was good, but the texture was just- ew. 🤭🤮🥞

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@Maddie6332,

Try, try again!  I've had some recipe disasters, but keep trying and you'll get it right.  

Maybe cooking your pancakes at a higher temperature would help.

Scott Adams Grand Master
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We have a lot of "old school" gluten-free recipes here:

https://www.celiac.com/celiac-disease/gluten-free-recipes/gluten-free-pancake-recipes/ 

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21 hours ago, knitty kitty said:

@Maddie6332,

Try, try again!  I've had some recipe disasters, but keep trying and you'll get it right.  

Maybe cooking your pancakes at a higher temperature would help.

I cooked them on a pan, and the temperature was too high! Hahah!

3 hours ago, Scott Adams said:

We have a lot of "old school" gluten-free recipes here:

https://www.celiac.com/celiac-disease/gluten-free-recipes/gluten-free-pancake-recipes/ 

These recipes are really cool! Thanks!

knitty kitty Grand Master
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@Maddie6332,

Maybe a lower temperature then!  Lol! Learning to cook is so much fun!  

Keep experimenting! We Celiacs need a nationwide chain of gluten free restaurants!  

I love to hear about your cooking...  Keep a journal or blog of successful recipes and disasters. 

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21 hours ago, knitty kitty said:

@Maddie6332,

Maybe a lower temperature then!  Lol! Learning to cook is so much fun!  

Keep experimenting! We Celiacs need a nationwide chain of gluten free restaurants!  

I love to hear about your cooking...  Keep a journal or blog of successful recipes and disasters. 

Yeah, I'll make one!

SadFace Newbie
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I shop at Walmart- Wegman is in the richer side of town and is an hour away From me. I do stock up when I have the opportunity. But Walmart has a good gluten free section (at least the one near me)

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2 hours ago, SadFace said:

I shop at Walmart- Wegman is in the richer side of town and is an hour away From me. I do stock up when I have the opportunity. But Walmart has a good gluten free section (at least the one near me)

I do get a lot of good gluten free foods from Walmart too! Mine has some good options, but not a lot.

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