Best Gluten Free Products

Gluten-free options are showing up in our markets and popping up at our favorite restaurants. Whether you are gluten-free or thinking about upgrading your diet to gluten-free status, we’ve put together a list of our favorite gluten-free products to make your search and your switch as smooth as possible. First, however, let’s talk a little bit about gluten.

Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and triticale. A gluten-free diet is one that excludes anything with this protein in it, and is the only medical treatment for celiac disease. For those that suffer from celiac disease, this protein causes an autoimmune response making the body attack the small intestine or the skin. Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity describes people that may have other symptoms including gastrointestinal issues and fatigue but do not have an autoimmune response to gluten. According to the NFCA, the National Foundation of Celiac Awareness, an estimated 18 million Americans have a non-celiac gluten sensitivity.

Luckily, there are more options than ever to support a gluten-free diet. From gluten-free flours and mixes to pastas and breads, the products available today are excellent and continue to grow each year. Let’s go over our favorite picks of gluten-free products (and how to use them!):

Pamela’s Artisan Flour Blend

This flour blend is a great substitute for wheat flour when making anything from hearty yeast breads to delicate crispy cookies and fluffy muffins. Substitute an equal amount of Pamela’s Artisan Flour Blend for wheat flour to make a batch of Spicy Panela Pumpkin Muffins, and enjoy your favorite homemade gluten-free desserts.

Bisquick Gluten-Free Pancake Mix

This mix has held up to every pancake recipe we’ve thrown at it and results in fluffy, tender pancakes each and every time. There is an easy pancake recipe on the back of the box, which can be adapted to make our favorite Sweet Potato Spice Pancakes and Dulce de Leche Banana Pancakes. 

Udi’s Gluten-Free

Udi’s is a go-to when you don’t want to fuss in the kitchen. They have a range of products that include delicious ready made muffins, fluffy breads and rolls, chips, bagels, brownies and more. Since they have a line that is exclusively gluten-free and pre-made it makes going gluten-free and finding tasty gluten-free options easier. Use Udi’s Gluten-Free Pizza Crust to make a crisp Kale and Chimichurri Pizza or Udi’s Sandwich Bread for a sky high Marinated Veggie Sandwich.

Trader Joe’s Organic Brown Rice and Quinoa Fusilli

Trader Joe’s has a huge variety of gluten-free products, but this pasta is a favorite. The addition of quinoa gives it an extra boost of protein and the brown rice lends extra fiber, which means you can fill up on less. Use this gluten-free fusilli to make a batch of Spicy Red Pepper Pasta Salad.

Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free Oats

Bob’s has a host of products that are gluten-free, from bread and cake mixes to different types of flours so you can experiment and make your own gluten-free flour blend. Oats are tricky because they don’t contain gluten but are often rolled in wheat flour which does. Bob’s uses a separate facility that is entirely gluten-free to avoid contamination and their products always exceed expectations. You can add these oats to a crumble, make your own oat almond pie dough, or enjoy them in a Banana Oat Smoothie, Dressed Almond Oats, or Protein Power Bites.

Arrowhead Mills Gluten-Free Maple Buckwheat Flakes

Arrowhead Mills has a ton of gluten-free products but this cereal takes the cake if you enjoy flake cereal. What’s great about this brand is that they use naturally gluten-free ingredients like buckwheat, rice, and corn. Their Maple Buckwheat Flakes are crunchy and crisp with a light maple flavor. What’s even better is that this cereal has 4 grams of protein per cup, making it perfect for breakfast or a snack. Enjoy a bowl with coconut milk and drizzle with a touch of coconut dulce de leche for a little taste of the tropics.

No matter why you’ve decided to be gluten-free, there are more than enough products to choose from so you can continue to enjoy the dishes that you love without the gluten that you don’t!