5 Delicious Gluten-Free Desserts

By Debbie Adler
January 06, 2014
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Bakery owner Debbie Adler always loved healthier sweets. But when her son was born with life-threatening allergies she revamped all of her goodies so they're dairy, egg, soy, sugar, gluten, and nut-free. She shares these scrumptious recipes from her new book Sweet Debbie's Organic Treats.
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Chocoholic Cupcakes

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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