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I will be helping out at Vacation Bible School next week and I'm on a gluten free diet plus there is an elementary school girl that will be at VBS that is also on a gluten free diet. I talked to the ladies that will be in charge of the kitchen and they won't be serving any gluten free snacks so I'm planning on bringing a gluten free snack for me and this girl.
What would be some gluten free snack ideas? It has to be something that I can just throw together quickly, no cooking required, and something that doesn't have to be refrigerated.
Answer
Cook ahead (sorry, but these are quick & easy to cook in advance) and pack snacks:
Reminder: Always make sure your work surfaces, utensils, pans and tools are free of gluten. Always read product labels. Manufacturers can change product formulations without notice. When in doubt, do not buy or use a product before contacting the manufacturer for verification that the product is free of gluten
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Gluten-free rice crispie squares are fast, easy and oh, so familiar- a gluten-free kid's favorite recipe. Make a batch to take along to sporting events, for sleep-overs or pack a bag for road trips.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
1 10 ounce box of Gluten-Free Brown Rice Crisp Cereal (Use the entire box)
8 tablespoons butter (1 stick)
1 10 ounce package of marshmallows
1 teaspoon GF Vanilla Extract
Preparation:
Grease a 13 x 9 inch pan
Melt butter over low heat in a large pan.
Add marshmallows to melted butter and stir over low heat until melted. Remove pan from heat. Stir in vanilla extract.
Stir in rice cereal and gently coat cereal with marshmallow mixture.
Pour rice mixture into prepared pan. With buttered fingers press the mixture flat.
Makes 12 2 inch square
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Here is a recipe for gluten free chex-style mix that illustrates just how easy it is to substitute gluten free products in classic recipes with great results. This snack mix looks and tastes as good as the original.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour, 5 minutes
Ingredients:
9 cups gluten free chex-style rice cereral
2 cups gluten free pretzels
1 cup pecans OR your favorite nuts
6 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons GF Worchestershire sauce
2 teaspoons gluten free seasoned salt
1 teaspoon gluten free garlic powder
1 teaspoons gluten free onion powder
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 250°
Place olive oil, Worchestershire sauce and seasonings in a large roasting pan and stir to blend.
Add cereal, pretzels and nuts. Gently stir to thoroughly coat all ingredients.
Place, uncovered in preheated oven. Bake for one hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
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This gluten-free brownie recipe was adapted to gluten-free diets from a recipe which appears in Good Housekeeping Brownies - Favorite Recipes for Blondies, Bars and Brownies - "Basic Cocoa Brownies."
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 9 to 12 brownies
Ingredients:
Dry Mix: (Makes enough to fill 1 pint jar and prepared, fills one 8x8 inch pan)
1/2 cup gluten-free all purpose flour blend (I used Authentic Foods Gluten-Free Classical Blend)
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon gluten-free baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup PLUS 2 tablespoons granulated cane sugar
Add to dry mix:
1/2 cup softened unsalted butter (1 stick)
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts (or nuts of your choice) - optional
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350° F / 176° C for metal pan OR 325° F / 163° C for glass baking dish.
Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan with butter, coconut oil or cooking spray.
To prepare dry mix:
Place dry ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine. Sift and package in a one-pint decorative jar or can.
To prepare brownie batter:
In a large mixing bowl, combine butter, eggs and vanilla extract. Whisk to combine. Add the entire jar of dry brownie mix and stir to thoroughly combine. Stir in nuts (optional).
Scrape brownie mixture into prepared baking pan.
Bake in preheated oven for about 25 minutes. Watch cooking time carefully. When a toothpick inserted into center of baking dish comes out clean brownies are done. Don't overbake or brownies will be hard! Cool in the pan on a rack for at least 15 minutes before cutting.
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Cook ahead (sorry, but these are quick & easy to cook in advance) and pack snacks:
Reminder: Always make sure your work surfaces, utensils, pans and tools are free of gluten. Always read product labels. Manufacturers can change product formulations without notice. When in doubt, do not buy or use a product before contacting the manufacturer for verification that the product is free of gluten
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Gluten-free rice crispie squares are fast, easy and oh, so familiar- a gluten-free kid's favorite recipe. Make a batch to take along to sporting events, for sleep-overs or pack a bag for road trips.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
1 10 ounce box of Gluten-Free Brown Rice Crisp Cereal (Use the entire box)
8 tablespoons butter (1 stick)
1 10 ounce package of marshmallows
1 teaspoon GF Vanilla Extract
Preparation:
Grease a 13 x 9 inch pan
Melt butter over low heat in a large pan.
Add marshmallows to melted butter and stir over low heat until melted. Remove pan from heat. Stir in vanilla extract.
Stir in rice cereal and gently coat cereal with marshmallow mixture.
Pour rice mixture into prepared pan. With buttered fingers press the mixture flat.
Makes 12 2 inch square
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Here is a recipe for gluten free chex-style mix that illustrates just how easy it is to substitute gluten free products in classic recipes with great results. This snack mix looks and tastes as good as the original.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour, 5 minutes
Ingredients:
9 cups gluten free chex-style rice cereral
2 cups gluten free pretzels
1 cup pecans OR your favorite nuts
6 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons GF Worchestershire sauce
2 teaspoons gluten free seasoned salt
1 teaspoon gluten free garlic powder
1 teaspoons gluten free onion powder
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 250°
Place olive oil, Worchestershire sauce and seasonings in a large roasting pan and stir to blend.
Add cereal, pretzels and nuts. Gently stir to thoroughly coat all ingredients.
Place, uncovered in preheated oven. Bake for one hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
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This gluten-free brownie recipe was adapted to gluten-free diets from a recipe which appears in Good Housekeeping Brownies - Favorite Recipes for Blondies, Bars and Brownies - "Basic Cocoa Brownies."
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 9 to 12 brownies
Ingredients:
Dry Mix: (Makes enough to fill 1 pint jar and prepared, fills one 8x8 inch pan)
1/2 cup gluten-free all purpose flour blend (I used Authentic Foods Gluten-Free Classical Blend)
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon gluten-free baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup PLUS 2 tablespoons granulated cane sugar
Add to dry mix:
1/2 cup softened unsalted butter (1 stick)
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts (or nuts of your choice) - optional
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350° F / 176° C for metal pan OR 325° F / 163° C for glass baking dish.
Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan with butter, coconut oil or cooking spray.
To prepare dry mix:
Place dry ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine. Sift and package in a one-pint decorative jar or can.
To prepare brownie batter:
In a large mixing bowl, combine butter, eggs and vanilla extract. Whisk to combine. Add the entire jar of dry brownie mix and stir to thoroughly combine. Stir in nuts (optional).
Scrape brownie mixture into prepared baking pan.
Bake in preheated oven for about 25 minutes. Watch cooking time carefully. When a toothpick inserted into center of baking dish comes out clean brownies are done. Don't overbake or brownies will be hard! Cool in the pan on a rack for at least 15 minutes before cutting.
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Do you know of any good, sturdy, yet cute bag for school?
Nicky
I have looked at Pac Sun where I have found recent school bags, but lately they have failed me. I have checked every store of the sort, Tillys, AE, Hollister, ect. I really need a new bag that is good and can withstand textbooks and binders.
Answer
To withstand textbooks and binders, try looking at a company that specializes in durability and not branding. Pac Sun, et.all are well-known brands but not necessarily known for durability. You can find a lot of 'cute' bags from some more heavy duty companies. Depending on what kind of bag you want, you should check out the following companies:
Timbuk2 - http://www.timbuk2.com - their products are known for being heavy-duty and durable. Their line of messenger bags are what bike messengers the world around use because they are so durable. They've expanded and now have a lot of more 'trendy' bags.
Jansport - http://www.jansport.com/ - they're famous for their school backpacks but they have a great reputation for wear if you get on of the heavier duty ones. Because they have a large school department, they also have some very cute styles.
for the grungy look, try http://www.fatiguesarmynavy.com/store/item/FA1955 where they have some cool heavy-duty fatigue looking bags. For that matter, check out any army surplus store.
Finally, check out REI. They specialize in sports equipment, but their backpacks and book bags are made by sport manufacturers so they will stand up to some very heavy duty wear. http://www.rei.com
for great ideas check out funky, cool and chique laptop bags at hhttp://www.squidoo.com/laptopbag.
To withstand textbooks and binders, try looking at a company that specializes in durability and not branding. Pac Sun, et.all are well-known brands but not necessarily known for durability. You can find a lot of 'cute' bags from some more heavy duty companies. Depending on what kind of bag you want, you should check out the following companies:
Timbuk2 - http://www.timbuk2.com - their products are known for being heavy-duty and durable. Their line of messenger bags are what bike messengers the world around use because they are so durable. They've expanded and now have a lot of more 'trendy' bags.
Jansport - http://www.jansport.com/ - they're famous for their school backpacks but they have a great reputation for wear if you get on of the heavier duty ones. Because they have a large school department, they also have some very cute styles.
for the grungy look, try http://www.fatiguesarmynavy.com/store/item/FA1955 where they have some cool heavy-duty fatigue looking bags. For that matter, check out any army surplus store.
Finally, check out REI. They specialize in sports equipment, but their backpacks and book bags are made by sport manufacturers so they will stand up to some very heavy duty wear. http://www.rei.com
for great ideas check out funky, cool and chique laptop bags at hhttp://www.squidoo.com/laptopbag.
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