3 Sweet Gluten-free Recipes
If you are celiac, surely many times you have wondered what recipes exist that are suitable for you. Therefore, today we want to share with you 3 fabulous gluten-free sweet recipes that will undoubtedly fascinate you.
Remember that if you do not have any type of hypersensitivity to gluten, it is not recommended that you remove this protein from your usual diet. Otherwise you could develop an intolerance in the medium term.
3 sweet gluten-free recipes
For those who are unfamiliar with the subject, gluten is a mixture of proteins of low biological and nutritional value. So much so is its deficiency in essential amino acids, which affects the non-difficulty of completely eliminating them from our diet. Whether you are celiac or not, do not hesitate to join us in these delicious culinary alternatives.
Orange meringue with creamy gluten-free chocolate
With this recipe you will make sure to provide a good amount of flavonoids from cocoa. These nutrients have been shown to be capable of reducing the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. Anyway, it is always preferable to use bitter cocoa and remove the sugar from the ingredients.
Ingredients
- 4 oranges.
- 400 gr chocolate suitable for coeliacs.
- 500 ml of liquid cream.
- 500 ml of milk.
- 30 gr of sugar.
- 80 gr of refined corn flour.
- Mint leaves.
- 6 egg whites.
- 4 tablespoons of icing sugar.
- Zest of 2 oranges.
Preparation
- We start by mixing the cream and milk at a temperature no higher than 100 ° C.
- Next, in another casserole add the chocolate gradually and stir until it dissolves.
- On the other hand, in a bowl, place the sugar and cornmeal and stir until they are completely combined. Afterwards, pour in the initial mixture of milk and cream.
- Once everything is well diluted, pour the mixture into the chocolate pan and simmer (for 3-5 minutes) until you get a thick texture.
- Peel the oranges and place 3 wedges in each container where you will serve the sweet. Add the creamy chocolate and let it temper.
- Finally, beat the egg whites and then add the icing sugar and orange zest until the mixture is stiff. This meringue will be used to decorate the containers (do it with a pastry bag to decorate).
- Garnish with the mint leaves. Your meringue will be ready to drink!
Gluten-free apple and banana soufflé
The apple is characterized by containing in its composition a fiber, pectin, capable of generating a positive impact on the intestinal microbiota. This is evidenced by a study published in FEMS .
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas (280 gr).
- 380 gr of green apples.
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla.
- 60 gr of sugar.
- 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon.
- 8 eggs
- 80 gr of butter.
- 100 ml of brandy.
- Icing sugar and cinnamon (gluten-free) for decoration.
Preparation
- Cut the apples into small pieces (remove skin and seeds). Sauté them with 40 grams of butter until soft and then caramelize them with 40 grams of sugar. Pour in the brandy and once it evaporates remove it from the heat. Crush the mixture and let it cool.
- Do the same with the bananas: peel them, chop them, caramelize them and mash them well. Then add them to the applesauce and add the vanilla.
- Separate the whites from the egg yolks. The yolks add them to the puree and the whites beat them with the tip of the snow. Then, join the two mixtures.
- Place the composition in individual containers greased with butter. Then you must put them in the oven preheated to 180º, and let it act for 20-25 minutes.
- Let cool and garnish with cinnamon, icing sugar and banana slices or caramelized apple chunks. In a few minutes you can taste your delicious soufflé!
Gluten Free Chocolate Cookies
This recipe is suitable for those with a sweet tooth, although remember not to consume these types of preparations regularly, as they contain a high amount of sugar.
Ingredients
- 15 gr of dark chocolate.
- 125 gr of butter or margarine.
- 225 g of sugar.
- 3 eggs.
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- 250 grams of flour (divided between 125 grams of rice flour, 125 grams of cassava starch).
- 30 gr of cocoa powder.
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder or baking powder.
Preparation
- Melt the chocolate in a double boiler, then add the butter and mix gently.
- On the other hand, combine the sugar, eggs and vanilla extract until you achieve a foamy texture. Then combine it with the melted chocolate.
- Sift the flour with the cocoa powder and gradually add it to the chocolate mixture.
- Place the composition in the mold and let it bake for 10 to 15 minutes. Your plate is ready to eat!
Prepare gluten-free recipes for celiacs
Gluten-free foods have numerous advantages since they allow good digestion, favor the improvement of the immune system, the increase in antioxidants and the contribution of B vitamins (B1, B2, B3 and B12). These fabulous gluten-free sweet recipes are just an appetizer to the wide variety of preparations you can experience. Dare yourself! you will not regret.
