As more and more people are diagnosed with gluten intolerance, it has become a necessity to have a repertoire of gluten-free recipes that are not only delicious but easy to make. Being gluten-free doesn’t mean that you have to give up on decadent desserts. In this article, we have compiled four easy gluten-free dessert recipes that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth:

1. Flourless Chocolate Cake

Ingredients:

– 8 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips
– 1 stick (8 tablespoons) of unsalted butter
– 3/4 cup granulated sugar
– 3 eggs, lightly beaten
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– Whipped cream or ice cream, for serving

Instructions:

– Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
– Grease an 8-inch cake pan and line it with parchment paper.
– Melt the chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water.
– Remove from heat and stir in sugar, eggs, and salt.
– Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges are set and the center is just firm to the touch.
– Let the cake cool before removing from the pan and cutting into slices.
– Serve with whipped cream or ice cream.

2. Almond Flour Cookies

Ingredients:

– 2 cups almond flour
– 1/2 cup coconut oil, softened
– 1/2 cup honey
– 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate

Instructions:

– Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
– In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, coconut oil, honey, vanilla extract, salt, and baking powder.
– Mix until a dough forms.
– Fold in the chopped dark chocolate.
– Scoop the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and press each cookie down slightly.
– Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
– Let cool on a wire rack before serving.

3. Peanut Butter Brownies

Ingredients:

– 1 cup peanut butter
– 1/2 cup honey
– 1/4 cup almond flour
– 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1 egg
– 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate

Instructions:

– Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
– In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, honey, almond flour, baking powder, salt, and egg.
– Mix until a batter forms.
– Fold in the chopped dark chocolate.
– Pour into an 8-inch square baking dish lined with parchment paper.
– Bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
– Let cool before slicing and serving.

4. Oatmeal Banana Bites

Ingredients:

– 2 ripe bananas, mashed
– 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
– 1/4 cup honey
– 1/4 cup almond butter
– 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions:

– Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
– In a mixing bowl, combine mashed bananas, rolled oats, honey, almond butter, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
– Mix until a batter forms.
– Scoop onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
– Bake for 15-20 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
– Let cool before serving.

Summary:

– Flourless Chocolate Cake: a decadent cake made with semi-sweet chocolate, butter, sugar, eggs, and salt, and served with whipped cream or ice cream.
– Almond Flour Cookies: a quick and easy recipe made with almond flour, coconut oil, honey, vanilla extract, salt, baking powder, and dark chocolate.
– Peanut Butter Brownies: a gluten-free twist on classic brownies made with peanut butter, honey, almond flour, baking powder, salt, egg, and dark chocolate.
– Oatmeal Banana Bites: a healthy and delicious snack made with mashed bananas, rolled oats, honey, almond butter, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.