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By Check Gluten Team Published Feb 20, 2026 · Last reviewed July 2026
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Updated: July 2026
Standards: Celiac Disease Foundation & FDA 21 CFR 101.91
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Simple GF baking recipes that anyone can make. Banana bread, chocolate chip cookies, pizza dough, and more — all using basic GF flour.

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Simple GF baking recipes that anyone can make. Banana bread, chocolate chip cookies, pizza dough, and more — all using basic GF flour.

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Updated 2026 • CheckGluten.com

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GF Baking Made Simple


You don't need to be a pastry chef to make delicious GF baked goods. These recipes use 🛒Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1 GF FlourAmazon ↗ — the easiest flour for beginners.


🍌 GF Banana Bread


The easiest GF recipe to start with. Moist, sweet, foolproof.


Ingredients:

  • ►3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • ►1/3 cup melted butter
  • ►3/4 cup sugar
  • ►1 egg, beaten
  • ►1 tsp vanilla
  • ►1 tsp baking soda
  • ►Pinch of salt
  • ►1.5 cups 🛒GF all-purpose flourAmazon ↗

  • Instructions:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a loaf pan
  • Mash bananas, mix in melted butter
  • Mix in sugar, egg, vanilla
  • Add baking soda, salt, and GF flour. Stir until just combined
  • Pour into loaf pan, bake 55-65 minutes
  • Cool 10 minutes before removing

  • Pro tip: Add 1/2 cup 🛒GF chocolate chipsAmazon ↗ for chocolate banana bread.


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    🍪 GF Chocolate Chip Cookies


    Ingredients:

  • ►1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
  • ►3/4 cup sugar
  • ►3/4 cup brown sugar
  • ►2 eggs
  • ►2 tsp vanilla
  • ►2.5 cups 🛒GF all-purpose flourAmazon ↗
  • ►1 tsp baking soda
  • ►1 tsp salt
  • ►2 cups 🛒chocolate chipsAmazon ↗

  • Instructions:

  • Cream butter and sugars until fluffy
  • Beat in eggs and vanilla
  • Mix in GF flour, baking soda, salt
  • Fold in chocolate chips
  • Refrigerate dough 30 minutes (important for GF — prevents spreading)
  • Scoop onto baking sheet, bake 10-12 minutes at 375°F
  • Let cool on pan 5 minutes (they firm up as they cool)

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    🍕 GF Pizza Dough


    Ingredients:

  • ►2.5 cups 🛒GF all-purpose flourAmazon ↗
  • ►1 packet instant yeast
  • ►1 tsp sugar
  • ►1 tsp salt
  • ►1 cup warm water
  • ►2 tbsp olive oil

  • Instructions:

  • Mix GF flour, yeast, sugar, and salt
  • Add warm water and olive oil, mix into a soft dough
  • Press onto a greased pizza pan or parchment-lined baking sheet
  • Let rise 30 minutes in a warm spot
  • Pre-bake crust at 425°F for 10 minutes
  • Add sauce, cheese, toppings
  • Bake another 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly

  • Or save time: Use 🛒Caulipower frozen GF pizza crustAmazon ↗.


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    🥞 GF Pancakes


    Ingredients:

  • ►1.5 cups 🛒GF all-purpose flourAmazon ↗
  • ►2 tbsp sugar
  • ►2 tsp baking powder
  • ►1/2 tsp salt
  • ►1 egg
  • ►1.25 cups milk
  • ►3 tbsp melted butter
  • ►1 tsp vanilla

  • Instructions:

  • Mix dry ingredients
  • Whisk wet ingredients separately
  • Combine — don't overmix (lumps are fine)
  • Cook on greased griddle over medium heat
  • Flip when bubbles form on surface
  • Serve immediately with maple syrup

  • Shortcut: 🛒Bob's Red Mill GF Pancake MixAmazon ↗ — just add egg, oil, and milk.


    🎂 GF Chocolate Cake


    Ingredients:

  • ►1.5 cups 🛒GF all-purpose flourAmazon ↗
  • ►1 cup sugar
  • ►1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • ►1 tsp baking soda
  • ►1/2 tsp salt
  • ►1 cup water
  • ►1/3 cup oil
  • ►1 tbsp vinegar
  • ►1 tsp vanilla

  • Instructions:

  • Mix all dry ingredients
  • Add wet ingredients, mix until smooth
  • Pour into greased 9-inch round pan
  • Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes
  • Cool completely before frosting

  • Frosting: Use any store-bought frosting — most are GF (Betty Crocker, Duncan Hines). Verify with Check Gluten.


    Essential Baking Supplies


    Stock your GF baking pantry with:

  • ►🛒Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1 GF FlourAmazon ↗
  • ►🛒Xanthan GumAmazon ↗ (if your flour blend doesn't include it)
  • ►🛒GF Chocolate ChipsAmazon ↗
  • ►🛒GF Vanilla ExtractAmazon ↗
  • ►🛒GF Baking PowderAmazon ↗

  • The Bottom Line


    GF baking is easier than you think. Start with banana bread (most forgiving recipe), then try cookies and pancakes. Use Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1 flour and follow these recipes. Scan any baking ingredient you're unsure about with Check Gluten.


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    📚Sources & Citations

    • •Celiac Disease Foundation — celiac.org — Comprehensive research and patient resources on celiac disease
    • •Beyond Celiac — beyondceliac.org — Research-driven celiac disease advocacy and resources
    • •GFCO (Gluten-Free Certification Organization) — gfco.org — Certification standards (<10 ppm)
    • •FDA Gluten-Free Labeling — fda.gov — Federal regulations for <20 ppm labeling

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