You don’t need to miss out on the sweeter things in life because of gluten-intolerances or Coeliac disease. But, it can be hard to find indulgent treats you’ll actually enjoy. Our collection of sweet gluten-free recipes is the solution. From chocolate brownies to fabulous friands and bliss balls, you’re sure to find a recipe your sweet tooth with thank you for.
Food allergies and intolerances don’t mean you have to miss out on delicious, flavoursome food; we’ve rounded up gluten allergy-friendly versions of our favourite treas and baked goods.
These and other delicious gluten-free recipes are available in our book Gluten Free Favourites.australian-womens-weekly-glutenfree-baking
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Gluten-free melting moments
These delightful passionfruit biscuits are the ideal sweet treat any time of day.
Nutty apricot cake
Apricot halves pressed into the top give this mouth-watering cake its sweetness and attractive look. It gets its nuttiness from processed walnuts, giving it a pleasant buttery consistency. Thanks to it’s moist texture – replacing the flour with gluten-free flour will easily make it gluten-free. Looking for more apricot desserts? Suitable to freeze. Not suitable […]
Apricot bliss balls
Have a ball making (and eating) these fabulous apricot bliss balls.
Gluten-free peanut butter cookies
Delight kids and grown-ups alike!
Gluten-free Chelsea buns
Don’t let gluten come between you and your favourite treats.
Gluten-free lemon tart
Gorgeously gluten-free.
Flourless orange & white chocolate cake
Moist, dense and sweet – what more could you want in a cake?
Chocolate almond macarons
You can’t say no to these light chocolate treats.
Blueberry cupcakes
Bursting with sweet berries for a delightful treat.
Gluten free hot cross buns
You don’t need to miss out on these gorgeous, fluffy sweet Easter treats just because of allergies or intolerances.
Gluten-free banana bread
A gorgeous allergy-friendly treat.
Gluten-free doughnuts
No gluten? No problem!
Gluten-free very lemony bars
Sweet gluten-free treats with added zing.
Gluten-free orange cake with labne
So much to labne about this cake.
Flourless chocolate cakes with avocado icing
Treat yourself, but make it healthy.
Plum, hazelnut & ginger gluten-free galette
All the delicious elements of pie: flaky, buttery crust and tender baked fruit.
Quinoa, fig & maple gluten-free muffins
These gluten-free muffins are packed full of fruit, healthy grains and drizzled with sweet maple syrup for an extra tasty treat.
Gluten-free chocolate cheesecake brownie
Rich and creamy cheesecake slice with chocolatey swirls makes an indulgent mid-afternoon treat.
Gluten-free chocolate peanut caramel slice
Because a slice this good should be for everyone!
Raspberry and choc-chunk gluten-free scones
Bursting with flavour.
Gluten-free lamingtons
Not your average lamingtons, these gluten-free favourites use berry jam on the outside instead of chocolate icing.
Gluten-free blueberry and white chocolate scones
These decadent gluten-free blueberry and white chocolate scones are the perfect accompaniment for morning or afternoon tea – simply divine!
Apricot and tahini bliss balls
The perfect afternoon snack with perfect amount of natural sweetness and packed full of nuts and seeds.
Peppermint bites
Like DIY Mint Slice biscuit – but better for you.
Peaches and cream gluten- and dairy-free doughnuts
Indulge your sweet tooth with these naturally delicious doughnuts that contain no dairy or gluten.
Sugar-free chocolate hazelnut brownies
These rich, dense chocolate brownies rely on dates and rice malt syrup for their sweetness.
Figgy friands
Topped with fresh figs and flaked almonds, these sweet gluten-free friands are the perfect addition to your morning or afternoon tea.
Gluten-free raspberry and chocolate brownies
Just because you’re following a gluten-free or dairy-free diet doesn’t mean you have to miss out on indulgent treats. This brownie recipe from The Australian Women’s Weekly’s ‘Delicious Gluten-Free Food’ cookbook is living proof. Dig in!
Gluten-free pancakes with grilled honey bananas and raspberries
Pancakes are one of the best parts of weekends, apart from sleep-ins, of course. But you don’t need to miss out because you’ve cut out gluten from your diet. This recipe from The Australian Women’s Weekly’s ‘Delicious Gluten-Free Food’ cookbook is tummy-friendly.
Passionfruit shortbread with passionfruit glaze
Sweet, crumbly and glazed with the sweet tang of passionfruit. This gluten-free biscuit is perfect for morning or afternoon tea with the girls, and sweet treats for the kids.
Lemontons
We have created a lemon twist on a classic favourite – the Lamington. We’ve even made this recipe gluten-free, and nut-free, so everyone can enjoy!
Flourless banana and orange blossom loaves
You’d never guess these divine banana and orange blossom loaves are free of dairy, refined sugar and gluten! Now, you can indulge your sweet tooth guilt-free any time of the day!
Sugar-free tahini caramel choc cups
These tasty little morsels will curb any sugar craving. Make a big batch and eat them straight from the freezer.
Sugar-free salted date caramels
These little bites of goodness will keep you full and provide the perfect afternoon pick-me-up without the refined sugar.
Gluten-free, dairy-free, raspberry muffins
A simple gluten- and dairy-free muffin recipe that makes a perfect breakfast on the run, or morning and afternoon tea.
Chocolate and caramel macarons
You don’t have to be in France to indulge in this decadent dessert. Bite through the light outer-layer of these treats to reach the rich chocolate ganache centre.
Gluten-free banana and date loaf
All the pleasures of banana bread, minus all the gluten. Now you can have your cake, and eat it too.