20 Gluten-free desserts you'd never guess are made without flour

Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Banana Pancakes

These flourless pancakes taste a bit like the centre of a piece of French toast. Fry up a batch (or two!) on the weekend and keep the wrapped pancakes in your fridge or freezer for an easy microwaveable breakfast you'll actually want to eat.

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Gluten-Free Fruity Oat Muffins

These muffins are big on flavour and sure to entice even those who have no trouble with gluten.

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Gluten-Free Cherry Almond Muffins

Toasted coconut adds a chewy texture and tropical flavour to these tasty treats. The batter is suited to lots of variations: Substitute other dried fruits for the cherries or use pecans or walnuts instead of the almonds.

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Warm Gluten-Free Cookies

These biscuits go with any meal: breakfast, lunch, dinner or even afternoon tea. Sorghum flour is naturally gluten-free and helps give the biscuits their old-fashioned fluffy texture. Serve them warm from the oven with butter and preserves.

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Gluten-Free Ginger-Spiced Snickerdoodles

Crispy edges and a soft, chewy centre—what’s not to love? These sweet and spicy gluten-free treats are bound to become a favourite. 

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Gluten-Free Blueberry Almond Crisp

This delicious recipe is a great weeknight dessert.

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Gluten-Free Chocolate Avocado Cake

Surprise your guests with this decadent, gluten-free chocolate cake.

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Gluten-Free Double-Chocolate Biscotti

These double-chocolate biscotti make a sweet treat for those with gluten dietary restrictions (though no one will believe they’re gluten-free!).

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Gluten-Free Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

Pies aren't usually among the gluten-free goodies in grocery stores. This all-purpose crust solves that problem. The pastry is delicate, so roll it out between sheets of parchment paper to keep it from crumbling. 

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Gluten-Free Chocolate Pbandj Cupcakes

Biting into cake that tastes like the classic sandwich combo is like hitting the cupcake jackpot. Cream cheese adds just enough tartness to the icing to offset the sweetness of the peanut butter. Omit the peanut butter for a nut-free, school-friendly treat.

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Gluten-Free Toasted Coconut Macaroons

Coconut lovers will rejoice in this twist on a classic. Toasting half of the coconut gives it a lovely golden colour and deepens the coconut flavour.

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Gluten-Free Chocolate Brownies

Dense and fudgy, these gluten-free brownies are studded with chocolate chips and almonds.

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Gluten-Free Beet & Buckwheat Parfaits

This desserts is a healthy, beautiful alternative to the classic parfait.

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Gluten-Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies

The versatility of these cookies is endless. White or milk chocolate, or dried apricots or currants make delicious substitutions for the dark chocolate. Make sure you use just a level tablespoonful of dough for each cookie; that guarantees the not-too-thin, chewy texture that will have you reaching for seconds.

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Gluten-Free Strawberry Crumble

Shredded coconut in the crumble topping adds tropical flair to an otherwise classic recipe.

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Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes

Decadent little chocolate cakes with rich molten cores are enough to make any meal special.

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Gluten-Free Chocolate Walnut Cookies

Made with only four ingredients, these chewy gluten-free drop cookies take just a few minutes to prepare. Walnuts don't keep well for extended periods at room temperature, so taste them before you begin to make sure they're fresh.

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Gluten-Free Apple & Pear Crisp

We love how great this goes with a cup of coffee.

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Vegan Coconut Millionaire Bars

Dairy- and gluten-free, this decadent vegan treat will satisfy any crowd.

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Orange Almond Flourless Snacking Cake

This naturally gluten-free cake is so moist and delicious you won't even miss the flour. And it keeps for days in an airtight container at room temperature— perfect for treats or desserts throughout the week.

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