Category Archives: Baked Goods

Low FODMAP Brownie Recipe

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The low FODMAP diet requires a lot of planning and preparation for every meal. These low FODMAP brownies are a game changer. Three simple ingredients and a five minute prep time. Thank you, Betty Crocker!

I always have a few boxes of Betty Crocker Gluten Free Brownie Mix on hand for numerous occasions, including taking to parties or hosting guests. Not to mention quenching my sweet-tooth here and there. You can dress them up or dress them down. And adding an extra egg will give them a cake-like texture. This little box is honestly one of the most versatile items in my pantry!

As a bonus, I never tell anyone that they’re gluten free (unless asked) and no one can even tell. I feel like that’s a baseline for great tasting food… people who are lucky enough to eat anything shouldn’t be able to tell that it’s fitting within numerous dietary restrictions.

Low FODMAP Brownies

Low FODMAP Brownie Recipe:

Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to to 350 degrees for shiny metal pan or 325 degrees for dark or nonstick pan.
  2. Grease (or use a low FODMAP cooking spray) bottom of pan.
  3. In medium bowl, stir all ingredients until well blended (batter will be thick).
  4. Spread in pan.
  5. Bake as directed (8″x8″ pan, bake 28-31 minutes. 9″x9″ pan, bake 26-30minutes. 11″x7″ pan, bake 23-26 minutes.) or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out almost clean
  6. Cool brownies, cut and serve.
  7. Store tightly covered.

Notes:

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Low FODMAP Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

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Birthdays are always celebrated in my office with gourmet cupcakes. Even though cupcakes aren’t my favorite, I always feel a little left out of the celebration. The low FODMAP diet has a way of making followers feel isolated and excluded from events and celebrations… and it’s tough.

So when my birthday rolled around this year, I brought in a treat for the whole office, so they could see how delicious a restrictive diet can be. My co-workers couldn’t believe these yummy low FODMAP chocolate chip cookies were gluten free and dairy free.

This recipe has been adapted throughout the years. As a kid, I loved to bake and always made the best chocolate chip cookies, thanks to my Mom who passed down the recipe. When I went gluten free, I had to change the recipe and then when I went low FODMAP, I had to change the recipe once again. Lots of trial and error in the process, but is there really ever a “bad” cookie?

Low FODMAP Chocolate Chip Cookies

Low FODMAP Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe:

Ingredients:

  • 1 Cup Shortening (I use Crisco)
  • 3/4 Cup Sugar
  • 3/4 Cup Brown Sugar
  • 3 Extra Large Eggs
  • 2 1/4 Cups Gluten Free Flour (I use Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Flour or Trader Joe’s Brand)
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons Xanthan Gum (I use Bob’s Red Mill. Do not  add this if it is already added into the Gluten Free Flour.)
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (or 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract for Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies… trust me, they’re amazing!)
  • 2 Cups Dairy-Free Chocolate Chips (I use Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips)

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Cream Shortening, Brown Sugar and Sugar together until well blended.
  3. Add Eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Gradually beat in Gluten Free Flour, Xanthan Gum, Baking Soda, Salt and Vanilla Extract.
  5. Stir in chocolate chips.
  6. Drop by tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.
  7. Bake at 375 degrees for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes and then remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Makes about 5 dozen cookies.

Notes:

  • Cookies will not melt down and puff up in the oven like normal cookies. They keep the exact shape that you put them on the cookie sheet, so I try to keep them in a flatter circle shape as much as possible.

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Low FODMAP Zucchini Bread Recipe

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Zucchini bread was always a staple at my home growing up and our freezer was always filled with loaves of zucchini bread. As I mentioned before, my Mother is a fantastic baker, so this was one of the things I missed when I went gluten free. Luckily, she was able to modify her yummy zucchini bread recipe to fit into a gluten free diet, as well as a low FODMAP diet.

This recipe is very easy and very delicious! It’s the perfect low FODMAP breakfast for those on the go. Just add a little lactose free butter melted on top and you have the perfect treat to start your day off right.

Low FODMAP Zucchini Bread Recipe

Low FODMAP Zucchini Bread Recipe:

Ingredients:

  • 3 Cups Grated Zucchini
  • 3 Eggs
  • 2 Cups Sugar
  • 1 Cup Oil
  • 3 Cups Gluten Free Flour (I use Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Flour or Trader Joe’s Brand)
  • 3 teaspoons Xanthan Gum (I use Bob’s Red Mill. Do not  add this if it is already added into the Gluten Free Flour.)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Cream Sugar, Eggs and Oil together until well blended.
  3. Add Zucchini and mix until well blended
  4. Add Gluten Free Flour, Xanthan Gum, Salt, Cinnamon, Baking Powder and Baking Soda and mix until well blended.
  5. Lightly grease bread pans (2 large pans or 7 little pans).
  6. Pour mixture into pans.
  7. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
  8. After baking, remove bread from oven and let cool.
  9. Remove from pans and serve or put into individual plastic bags and freeze.

Makes 2 Large Loaves or 7 Small Loaves.

Notes:

  • When I eat these, I usually add some additional lactose-free butter melted on top.
  • Bread will keep about 1-2 weeks in refrigerator.

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