5 Delicious Gluten-Free Desserts
Chocoholic Cupcakes
No need for a twelve-step program here, because being addicted to chocolate is a good thing. Not only do you get the good stuff that chocolate brings, but there's also a potassium boost thanks to the avocado in the frosting. The avocado adds not only health benefits but a smooth creaminess, and no one but you will know it's in there.
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Quinoa Cranberry Cookies
One day I found my cupboards empty, save for quinoa flakes and dried cranberries. In need of some comfort, I used what I had and made my son some Quinoa Cranberry Cookies. You can feel good about your kids eating these cookies because quinoa is a complete, gluten-free protein.
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Sunflower Butter Muffins
Little Miss Sunflower Seed is like an A-list movie star because she contains selenium, a trace mineral that possesses extremely powerful antioxidant properties, which help your body rebel against disease. So get ready for your close-up Miss Seedy, because you have the lead role in this jelly roll.
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Cosmic Chocolate Chip Cookies
Kids are the CEOs of their own microcosmic universe, and the adults who try to hack into this sacred space suck big-time. With the subtle spices of ginger and nutmeg, I guarantee your kids will conclude that these Cosmic Chocolate Chip Cookies are out of this world!
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Girl Scout Brownies
Samoas are one of the world's most beloved Girl Scout cookies. Of course, those delicious cookies are filled with allergens, not to mention hydrogenated fats and sugar. I put a healthier spin on this longtime fave and reincarnated it as a brownie.
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For more delicious allergy-friendly and gluten-free treats, check out Sweet Debbie's Organic Treats: Allergy Free and Vegan Recipes.
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