5 Easy Dishes to Try for National Gluten-Free Day

National Gluten-Free Day is celebrated annually on January 13th. This day was designated to be gluten-free by Cassy Joe Garcia of Fed + Fit to raise awareness about people who are gluten-intolerant and suffer from celiac disease.

Gluten is a protein that is found in all kinds of grains including wheat, rye, and barley, which are usually main components in some of the most popular foods like pizza, bread, and pasta.

To commemorate National Gluten-Free Day, here are five easy and quick recipes to help people conforming to gluten-free diets celebrate.

Berry Omelette

This breakfast includes one egg and all your favourite berries. This breakfast recipe is a gluten-free option that replaces your morning toast, which contains gluten. The egg provides a good amount of protein, while the berries provide antioxidants, lots of fibre, and nutrients like Vitamin C. 

Gluten-Free Banana Bread

Unlike normal bread recipes that use all-purpose flour, this banana bread recipe utilizes gluten-free flour.

Furthermore, this recipe includes a banana that is rich in fibre and potassium. Gluten-free banana bread provides a healthy and tasty alternative to normal bread because it provides a healthy amount of calories to boost your energy for the day. 

Chicken Salad

A chicken salad is a good option for a gluten-free lunch or dinner because it replaces typical high-gluten-containing pasta or bread meals with high-protein chicken. In addition to this main ingredient, the recipe also includes green and nutritious celery that is filled with different vitamins like vitamins A and C. A combination of these two main ingredients makes a healthy and fulfilling meal.

Chickpea, Spinach, and Quinoa Patties

This patty recipe does not use all-purpose flour or any flour that could contain gluten. Instead, this recipe uses quinoa for the patties that contain high-fibre, minerals like iron and zinc, but no gluten. Also, the patties include chickpeas which contain a lot of plant protein while spinach contains a lot of insoluble fibre and vitamins A and C. With these three main ingredients, this dish makes a gluten-free and fulfilling meal for lunch or dinner time.

Apple Chips

This recipe makes a very simple, delicious, and quick snack for a long afternoon. It just requires three ingredients, which are apples, cinnamon powder, and salt. Apples contain a lot of fibre and antioxidants, so this simple recipe preserves the nutritious benefits of apples. This recipe also provides a gluten-free alternative to your typical afternoon snack that might contain gluten.