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Super Gluten Free Banana, Date & Walnut Bread

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I have a very nice Gluten Free Banana Bread recipe here on cozebakes which is made using only ground almonds. I wanted to make one which used Gluten Free flour and to include dates and walnuts for extra flavour and crunch.

I’ve adapted this great basic banana bread recipe and it’s worked really well. Banana Bread can sometimes can bad press but it’s a great stand by recipe and this one uses no added sugar so it’s a healthier option to bake. Using very ripe bananas adds a natural sweetness which removes the need to add processed sugar to this recipe.

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Light & Fluffy Gluten Free Pancakes

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Pancakes are a staple of most kitchens. They work for so many occasions – breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon snack or an evening treat. Depending on the toppings, they fit so many bills.

Everyone has a pancake recipe they stand by and I’m no different but so far, the best gluten free pancake recipe I found was one using buckwheat flour and it’s a great one and works well. The only issue is that you might not get buckwheat flour as easily as plain gluten free flour. Here’s the link if you want to check it out: https://www.cozebakes.com/2016/11/04/buckwheat-pancakes-gluten-free/ – this recipe has never failed to work but I finally found one that is healthier and uses no refined sugar plus you can make it dairy free if needed.

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Fruity Coconut Bites – Gluten, Dairy and Wheat Free

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I love finding recipes that are both healthy and delicious while omitting refined sugars. These delicious bites of fruit and coconut uses the fruit and honey as a natural sweetener and using Brown Rice Flour brings them up another notch on the healthy snack ladder.

If you can’t find a brown rice flour, then sub gluten free rice flour. I got a some brown rice flour from my local health shop.

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