11 Easy Gluten Free Valentine's Day Treats

Whether you want to do some baking for your significant other, your children, nieces and nephews, or even just yourself, you can make Valentine's Day extra special with these 11 gluten free treats!

Give any or all of these treats a try this Valentine's Day, or any time of the year, and you will be sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!

1. Mug Brownie. If you don't have a lot of time, but you still want to do something special for the one you love, then you can make this mug brownie. It just takes a couple of minutes to throw together from start to finish, as it is made in the microwave, but yet it is still a very decadent and delicious treat.

2. Easy Chocolate Cupcakes. These aren't as quick as the mug brownie, but they are nearly as easy! They are the perfect gluten free chocolate cupcakes, and you really can't go wrong with them.


3. Chocolate Cherry Cups. They are a special treat (pictured above), and they are much easier to make than you might think!

4. Double Chocolate Shortbread Bars. Double the chocolate. You just can't go wrong with these!

5. Red Velvet White Chocolate Chip Cookies. These cookies are chewy and delicious, and the red food coloring gives them a festive look.

6. Double Chocolate Pudding Cookies. These cookies (pictured above) are so soft and chocolately. They are sure to make anyone's Valentine's Day better!

7. Chocolate Brownie and Peanut Butter Ice Cream. Need I say more? This ice cream incorporates all of the delicious, decadent foods that you could want on Valentine's Day into one bowl of creamy deliciousness.

8. Caramel Brownies. Don't just settle for any brownies on Valentine's Day. Add some caramel, and make the treat even better!

9. Salted White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups. They are sweet. Salty. And an easy no bake treat (pictured above) that will look like you've spent more time on than you actually have to.

10. Red Velvet Cupcakes. They are so light and moist that no one will ever guess that they are gluten free!

11. Hot Chocolate Cookies. Why not add some marshmallows on top of your chocolate cookies for this special day?

 Enjoy!
-Bethany

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5 Easy Gluten Free Superbowl Treats

What is a football game without some treats? Try any of these five easy-to-make gluten free sweet snacks, and you will make everyone happy!

It's never too early to start thinking ahead to the big game! What treats will you be making for the Superbowl? Who are you rooting for?

I am disappointed that the Packers didn't make it. But at least there are still some great Superbowl snacks to look forward to.

1. Easy Butterscotch Puppy Chow. As the title suggests, this is an easy treat to make. It is perfect for a crowd, and it is a fun play on the traditional puppy chow that we all know and love.

2. No Bake Chocolate "Scotcharoo" Cups. Love scotcharoo bars? Try these no bake chocolate, peanut butter, and butterscotch treats, and you and your guests be happy the whole game through.

3. Chocolate Chickpea Cookies. Don't want to feel so guilty about snacking during the game? Make a batch of these chickpea cookies!

4. Sugar Cookie Dough Truffles. Use sprinkles that represent your team's colors, and these will be a fun and tasty treat.

5. Easy Gluten Free Brownies. Brownies are a classic, and you can't go wrong with these delicious gluten free bars!

Enjoy!

-Bethany

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15 Gluten Free Christmas Treats You Need To Make This Year!

 The holidays are such a special time. They bring family and friends together, and they are all about the food! And even if you are eating on the gluten free diet, you don't have to miss out! Check out these fifteen gluten free Christmas treats, and you will have plenty to snack on during this season.

From classic recipes, to a fun new fudge and cookie dough treats, you really can't go wrong with these recipes!

1. Soft M&Ms Cookies. These gluten free cookies are thick, soft, and the perfect classic holiday treat!

2. Peanut Free "Peanut Butter" Cups. If you or someone in your life cannot have peanuts, but still loves the flavor combination of peanut butter and chocolate, then you need to make these this Christmas!

3. Coconut Joys. These candies are simple to make, and my family has been making them for years. It doesn't matter if you are gluten free or not - you are going to love these coconut and chocolate candies!

4. Cake Batter Chickpea Cookies. Change things up to be a bit healthier this Christmas by making these cookies with chickpeas in place of flour. Add some festive sprinkles, and no one will ever guess that they are healthy!

5. Brownie Bites. If you love chocolate, then you have to add these brownie bites to your holiday menu. They are so easy to make, and they are a great crowd pleaser (everyone at my brother's graduation party loved them!)

6. Soft Sugar Cookies. What is more traditional than sugar cookies at Christmas time? Just because you are gluten free doesn't mean that you have to miss out. These cookies are super soft and delicious, and can be rolled out just like any sugar cookies!

7. Double Chocolate Snowball Cookies. These cookies are so fun, and they have quickly become a favorite of mine! They are melt-in-your-mouth perfection!

8. Chocolate Chip Scones. Treat everyone to a special breakfast around the holidays with these chocolate chip scones. They taste just like a really good chocolate chip cookie, only in scone form!

9. "Oreo" Cookie Dough Truffles. If you love Oreos, then you will love these truffles! They are made with dark cocoa powder and rice flour, which allows them to have the taste of Oreos without any gluten!

10. Homemade Chocolate Cherry Cups. Anyone who likes chocolate covered cherries is going to love the homemade version! Make them to take to a party, or give them as a gift.

11. Sugar Cookies with Sprinkles. These gluten free sugar cookies are coated in sprinkles. They are child friendly, and they will add a festive pop of color to your Christmas table!

12. Triple Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge. What better treat is there for the holidays than fudge? This rich fudge has triple the chocolate, plus peanut butter, too! Can it get any better than that?!

13. M&Ms Cookie Dough Truffles. Who doesn't love mini M&Ms stuffed inside of cookie dough? Roll that dough in chocolate, and you get perfection. You will please everyone when you make a batch of these truffles this holiday season!

14. Cinnamon Roll Bites. Want a simple breakfast treat to make this holiday season? Whip up these cinnamon roll bites, and they be the perfect sweet start to the day.

15. Red Velvet Cake. If you feel like being a bit fancy this holiday season, then why not make a delicious gluten free red velvet cake? Frost it up pretty, and it will be the perfect dessert to impress your guests!

Hopefully you now feel inspired to do some holiday baking! Gluten free treats can really be just as good as gluten-filled ones!

Enjoy!
Bethany

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