Snack Foods

[GFdoc]

Granola Bars

(granola ingredients)

2 cups whole oats

1 cup gluten-free puffed rice cereal

1/2 cup slivered almonds

1/2 cup sunflower seeds (roasted and salted)

1/2 cup ground oats (I use cuisinart to grind them)

1/2 cup brown sugar

(syrup ingredients)

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup dark corn syrup

1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk

2 T butter, melted

1/2 t vanilla

Directions:

1. In large, heavy skillet (preferably with sides to prevent spillage) dry roast whole oats and almonds over medium heat, stirring constantly for about 5 minutes.

2. Add ground oats, sunflower seeds, and rice cereal,. Keep stirring for another 5-10 minutes.

3. Add 1/2 cup brown sugar, continue to stir for another 5 minutes, until sugar is slightly melted, coating the granola

4. Remove from heat

5. In separate bowl, mix 1/2 cup brown sugar, corn syrup, condensed milk, butter and vanilla.

6. Pour syrup mixture over granola and mix through.

7. Pour mixture into greased 9x13 pan, I use wax paper coated with cooking spray to press the mixture flat.

8. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

9. Cool for 5-10 minutes, then cut into bars. Leave in pan until completely cool, then separate. Makes 16-20 bars (depending on size)

Enjoy!

[Jo Ann]

Posted some successful cookie recipes under the Cookie Section if anyone is looking for cookies for snacks. lunches, etc. Jo Ann

[Connie R-E]

OOOh! You've got to try this!!

Marshmallow/ Popcorn Treats!

They are like Rice Krispy treats, ...but with popcorn!

I don't have the recipe in front of me right now... but, you put butter in a Large pot, then melt Kraft Marshmallows (recipe on the bag for the rice krispy treats) in it, and when melted add salted homemade popcorn, stir, and don't burn yourself making sticky popcorn balls!

We color them for different holidays, too!

Enjoy!

Connie

[Guest jhmom]

What a great idea Connie, Thank you!!!

[Guest pear_fairy]

Ooh my Grandma used to make the "Popcorn balls" every year for Christmas (green and red ones of course!) YUMMY!

[SadiesMomma]

Do any of you know any corn free candies? Almost all candies have "high fructose corn syrup" but I cant have corn, or dairy, or eggs, nuts, or anything else really. Are there any candies I can have?

Everything else sounds so yummy!!!

[Jo Ann]

Peanut Butter Kisses

1 c. rice flour

1/2 c. potato starch

1/4 c. tapioca flour

1 tsp. baking powder

3/4 tsp. baking soda

1/4 tsp. salt

1 tsp. Xanthan gum

Combine dry ingredients and set aside.

Approximately 48 unwrapped Hershey Kisses

1/2 c. butter Crisco

1 1/4 c. lt. brown sugar

3/4 c. peanut butter

1 egg

3 Tbls. milk

1 Tbls. vanilla

Beat above in large bowl. Stir dry ingredients into shortening mixture, and blend thoroughly. Form into walnut-size balls. Place 2" apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 - 10 min. or until set, but not hard. Remove from oven and push a Hershey Kiss into center of each cookie. After 3-5 min. remove to wire rack. Let cook until Kisses harden again. Makes about 4 doz.

[Jo Ann]

Cocoa Pebbles Treats

3 Tbls. oleo

1 - 10 oz. pkg. miniature marshmallows (6 c.)

12 c. peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)

5 c. Cocoa Pebbles

Grease 9x13 pan. Microwave oleo in large bowl on High 45 second ur until melted. Add marshmallows; stirring to coat with oleo. Microwave on High 45 seconds. Stir. Microwave approx. 45 more seconds or until smooth when stirred. Stir in peanut butter. Add cereal and mix lightly until well coated. Press mixture into prepared pan. Cool. Cut into squares.

Any gluten-free crispy rice cereal can be used (i.e. Erewhon Crispy Brown Rice)

Scotcharoos

1 c. sugar

1 c. light corn syrup

1 c. peanut butter

6 c. Erewhon Crispy Brown Rice (or any gluten-free crispy rice cereal)

1 c. gluten-free chocolate chips (i.e. Hershey, Kroger, Meijer)

1 c. gluten-free butterscotch chips (i.e. Hershey, Kroger, Meijer)

Combine sugar & syrup in 3 qt saucepan. Bring just to slight boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat & stir in peanut butter. Add cereal & coat well. Press into buttered 9x13 pan. Melt chocolate & butterscotch chips in microwave about 1-2 min. and stir until well blended. Spread evenly over cereal mixture. Cool. Cut into bars.

[Jo Ann]

Marble Bark (candy)

6 squares gluten-free Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate or

[Jo Ann]

Marble Bark Candy

6-1 oz. squares gluten-free Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate or Bittersweet Baking Chocolate

6-1 oz. squares gluten-free White Baking Chocolate

1 c. crushed peppermint candies

Microwave chocolate & white chocolate in separate medium bowls on HIGH 2 min. or until almost melted, stirring halfway through heating time. Stir each until completely melted. Stir 1/2 c. of peppermint candies into each bowl. Alternately spoon melted chocolates onto wax paper lined cookie sheet. Swirl chocolates together with knife to marbleize. Refrigerate 1 hr. or until firm. Break into uneven pieces. Makes about 1 pound.

This is also good made with all white chocolate.

[KellyR]

So if cocoa pebbles are gluten free are fruity pebbles? and are we sure cocoa pebbles are in fact gluten-free?..... Thanks

[gf4life]

Cocoa Pebbles and Fruity Pebbles are gluten-free as far as ingredients go, but there is always a chance of cross-contamination with cereals produced in the same factory with gluten cereals. I do buy the Malt-O-Meal brand Cocoa-Dino Bites and the Fruity-Dino Bites since they are also gluten-free by ingredients and the big bags are cheaper than the Pebbles boxes.

I haven't tried the marshmellow treats with them though, it seems they would be really sweet, since the cereal is already sweetened. I think I might try the popcorn ones...

God bless,

Mariann

[angel-jd1]

I called Kraft about the cross contamination issue just last week. The lady on the phone gave me the usual Kraft response (which is fine) of they put everything clearly on the labels. I asked her if the product was on a dedicated line. She said that if it were not that too would be listed on the label. I feel very safe eating the pebbles!!

-Jessica

[Connie R-E]

Open Original Shared Link

"Q: Which cereals are gluten-free?

A: Currently, we produce four gluten-free cereals: