Recipe Share for Banana Bread

This banana bread recipe is my favorite, it was passed down to me from my mom and to her from my grandma.  I personally think the gluten-free version of this tastes even better than the original, which is delicious!  When my bananas get too ripe to eat I freeze them until I'm ready to make banana bread then pull them out to thaw an hour before.  This recipe will be featured in my cook book.  You have to try it!  It's amazing and so moist!

Banana Bread

1 3/4 cup gluten-free flour

4 tsp xanthan or guar gum

1 1/2 cup sugar

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

Stir these items together

2 large eggs

3 over ripe bananas (mashed)

1/2 cup oil

1/4 cup buttermilk

1 tsp buttermilk

1 tsp vanilla

1 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

1 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Mix well. Bake at 325 for 1hour.

(spray and flour pan) 

Looking for an easy place to shop gluten-free in Utah???

Look no more.....this place was such a life-saver for me it made grocery shopping SO much easier!  It's one store that I can buy anything there and EVERYTHING is gluten-free!  You don't have to check labels, or worry at all!  I trust them and send my friends and patients there all the time.  Don't get me wrong, you can find gluten-free items in many stores now, which is nice, but this one is a one-stop-shop!  Check it out and let me know your thoughts....

It is called Against the Grain and it is located in Taylorsville, Utah at 2292 West 5400 South!  Here is also a link to their website as well...

http://www.againstthegrainslc.com/

Weekly Tip....Gluten-Free Dining Out

Being allergic to gluten does not mean you can never eat out again, it just takes a little more work!  People are becoming more aware of this so there are more options.  You might be surprised how many restaurants and fast food places offer a gluten-free menu!  You can even print the menu before you go and take it with or ask when you get there.  Here are some helpful links.

http://www.chick-fil-a.com/Food/Allergen-Gluten-Diabetic

http://www.wendys.com/redesign/wendys/pdf/en_US_gluten_free_list.pdf

https://www.dairyqueen.com/PageFiles/5144/Gluten_Sensitive_Guide%202.pdf

https://www.peiwei.com/Market/downloads/PWAM_Nutritional_Allergy_Menu_Guide.pdf

http://www.chilis.com/EN/LocationSpecificPDF/MenuPDF/001.005.0000/Chilis%20Allergen%20Generic.pdf?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1

This is just to name a few!  Hope this helps!

Coming soon.....weekly tips for gluten-free living

Starting this week I will be posting a weekly helpful tip for living gluten free and useful resources.  If you have particular things you need to know let me know.  I will make a new post every Friday with something new...

BOOK RELEASE DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED.....

Why I Decided to Write This Book...

When my son was ten he was diagnosed with celiac disease aka allergy to gluten.  Food allergies were a new thing to me and I was completely lost as to what to feed him.  He lived on scrambled eggs for weeks.  I was forced to do some research on gluten and what he could and could not eat.  Overwhelming as it was, I learned that there were lots of options for him, it would just take a little more work.  One by one I started converting our favorite recipes to a gluten-free version so he did not feel like he was missing out on the foods he loved!  After all my struggles I decided that I may not be alone and that there might be others out there going through the same thing.  I hope my book helps you in your journey to a gluten-free life!