Gluten Free 4th of July? No problem!

Here are some GF alternatives for your favorite 4th of July treats!

Baked Apples

Do you miss having apple pie on the 4th? Here is an easy, tasty, and healthy alternative that will fill your house with the mouth-watering apple pie smell!

Ingredients:
Granny Smith Apples
Cinnamon
Stevia (or brown sugar if you prefer)
Nutmeg (optional)
raisins (optional)
chopped nuts (optional)

Core the apples and score the outside skin (take a sharp knife and cut around the outside middle of the apple) to prevent splitting of the apple during baking.  Place the apples in an 8x8 Pyrex and sprinkle them with cinnamon, stevia & nutmeg.  If you want you may sprinkle raisins or chopped nuts into the empty core as well.  Place the Pyrex into a pre-heated oven at 350 degrees and bake for about 45 mins or until apples are soft. Enjoy!


Gluten Free Options to throw on the Barbie:
Aidells Sausages - the Chicken & Apple are my favorite
Johnsonville Brats, Original


No-Mayo Coleslaw
Healthy, no-mayo coleslaw perfect for a warm 4th of July!

 

Ingredients:
Trader Joe's Broccoli Slaw
Trader Joe's Shredded Cabbage
1/2 cup Dried Cranberries (or Blueberries or raisins)
1/2 cup Chopped or slivered Almonds
Olive Oil
Balsamic Vinegar

Toss the shredded cabbage and broccoli Slaw together in a bowl. Add the almonds and cranberries and toss with enough olive oil and vinegar to coat every thing - be careful not to drown it!  For an added "zing" add Dijon Mustard to the vinaigrette. Serve cold!