Double Choclate Muffins (from Eating for Autism by Elizabeth Strickland)

This recipe is a favorite at home and amongst my non-gf/cf friends. If you're in a pinch, add some frosting on top and voila - cupcakes!

1/2 C brown rice flour
1/4 C sorghum flour
1/3 C unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 C canola oil
1/2 C unsweetened applesauce
1/2 C honey (I use agave nectar instead)
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. xanthan gum
1/2 tsp. salt
1 C gf/cf chocolate chips (Guittard and Ghirardelli semi-sweet are my favorites and currently gf/cf)

Mix it all together and bake in a lined muffin tin at 350 degrees for 17-21 minutes. Don't expect these to last long...

Applesauce Muffins (from Eating for Autism by Elizabeth Strickland)

The muffins in Elizabeth Strickland's book are all outstanding. This book is an excellent resource if you're considering special diet/nutrition therapy for your child!

1/2 C brown rice flour
1/2 C sorghum flour (aka jowar flour)
1/3 C canola oil
1/2 C unsweetened applesauce
1/2 C honey (I use agave nectar instead)
1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp. vanilla (I typically use a full tsp. instead cause my LOVES vanilla :)
2 eggs
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. xanthan gum (or guar gum)
1/2 tsp. cinnamon (I usually use a little extra)
1/2 tsp. salt

Mix it all together and bake in lined muffin tin for 15-18 minutes at 350.

This recipe is super versatile! You can add dried/fresh fruit and/or nuts. You can omit the cinnamon and add fresh or frozen blueberries or strawberries...or chocolate chips...whatever. Experiment and see what you like best!

Oatmeal Bars - from Living Without

If you spread a little buttercream frosting on these, they taste a LOT like cinnamon rolls!

2 C gluten free oats (not instant)
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 C non-dairy milk
1 egg
1/2 C unsweetened applesauce
1/4 C raw sugar
1 1/4tsp vanilla
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 C raisins

Mix it all together and bake in a greased 8x8 pan for 25-25 minutes at 350. Once it's cool, spread some buttercream frosting on top and have a happy breakfast!

GF/CF Chocolate Cake

And, again, the secret is in the mayo! See below for a basic cake recipe for your chocolate lovers :)

3 eggs
1 1/2 cup sugar
1 1/4 cup mayonnaise (I use Hellman's)
1 1/2 C white rice flour
3/4 C tapioca flour (starch)
1 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp xanthan gum
3/4 C unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 C hot water

Mix on high to get rid of any unsightly tapioca lumps. Preheat oven to 350. This recipe makes 2 dozen cupcakes. 2 layers, or 1 9x13 cake. Cook 15-18 minutes for cupcakes, longer for cake. Enjoy!

amy