The Gluten Free Lifesaver Gluten Free Sweet recipes Category
Crunchy Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Sugar-Free Low-FODMAP Banana French Toast!
Posted on November 11, 2016 Leave a Comment
Who doesn’t love French toast? I’m sure there’s no better breakfast in this world! Couple this traditional, tasty favourite with a crispy cornflake crust, yummy bananas, and natural maple syrup, and you’ve got a sure winner!
The Best Ever Gluten-Free Cookies and Cream “Oreo” Ice Cream With salted Chocolate Fudge Sauce!
Posted on September 5, 2016 Leave a Comment
(This post contains sponsored products) I scream, you scream, we all scream for (cookies and cream) ice cream! This recipe for homemade gluten-free “Oreo” cookies and cream ice cream is, without a doubt, the best I have tasted. Period. It is rich, lush, creamy and moreish. Everything that ice cream ought to be! -I take no […]
Super Easy Caramel Plum Upside-Down Cake (Gluten-Free Lactose-Free )
Posted on April 11, 2016 4 Comments
Make a gluten-free upside-down cake from burger buns!
When there’s just no energy left for a bake-off, you can still get your fill with this super easy gluten-free caramel plum upside-down cake!
Super Healthy and Very Delicious Paleo Vegan Raw Chocolate Mousse!!
Posted on November 6, 2015 4 Comments
Wow, you will not believe this dessert! What if I told you that you can enjoy all the flavour and satisfaction of a rich and creamy, deep, dark chocolate mousse, but without any of the guilt that usually comes with it? Yup. It’s true! You can seriously dig into overflowing spoonfuls of chocolatey heaven, without […]
Spooky Chocolate Muffin Marshmallow Halloween Ghosts (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Failsafe, low-FODMAP)
Posted on October 28, 2015 Leave a Comment
It’s that spooky time of year again, and parents of allergic children everywhere are rummaging through shop shelves and printing allergy labels in the hope that their little troll will be able to enjoy a scary, but not deadly, Halloween celebration.
Celebrate Autumn with a Delicious Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Norwegian Apple Cake!
Posted on October 21, 2015 4 Comments
I love autumn! It’s autumn in Norway, and for the first time in many years I am able to enjoy it! Autumn is possibly my favourite season, one I sorely missed during my time in Australia. Sure, who doesn’t love sun and salty water! -But when the tree tops are on fire with golden leaves, […]
Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Blueberry Vanilla Bread Pudding with Coconut!
Posted on July 27, 2015 2 Comments
This recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free adaptable, low-FODMAP adaptable, lacto/ovo and lacto-ovo vegetarian. A fresh, modern take on a classic Bread pudding is a popular dessert in so many countries, but often considered a bit of a heavy and “old-fashioned” dish. I think that this wonderful, classic pudding deserves a fresh and contemporary revival! Out go […]
Delicious Gluten-Free Dark Chocolate Tiramisu with Strawberries!
Posted on May 25, 2015 8 Comments
Celebrate anything, with a decadent tiramisu! There was an Italian restaurant in my hometown. The kind that has stood tall and busy for decades, without changing one bit of the interior or staff. The same old lady yelling in the kitchen, and the whole family waiting tables. Each their role, and always seemingly too busy.
Extra Special Gluten-Free Apple and Pecan Breakfast Pancakes!
Posted on April 20, 2015 4 Comments
The perfect weekend breakfast treat! There’s something special about lazy weekend breakfasts. They feel worlds away from the fast-paced cereal bowls in a hectic working week, and they have a wonderful way of bringing families together.
Deliciously Hot and Sticky Salted Chocolate Fudge Sauce!
Posted on April 17, 2015 8 Comments
A chocolate sauce that will melt both your ice cream and your will power.. I have a thing for chocolate sauce.. Especially the thick, creamy, sticky kind that makes an abundantly delicious gooey mess out of my dessert. A lick-the spoon-and-scrape-the-bowl kind of sauce. Like this one:
Gluten-Free Seasalt Chocolate Grissini
Posted on April 13, 2015 3 Comments
Seasalt chocolate on a stick -what’s not to love! We’ve been having a lot of guests over lately, which I love. I get to cook, bake, have glass of wine or two, and hang out with awesome people.. All my favourite things!
Decadent Gluten-Free Norwegian Dark Chocolate and Blood Orange Torte
Posted on April 6, 2015 2 Comments
Norwegians love cake Scandinavia has a rich and vivid cake culture. In fact, “cake and coffee” is to us what “bbq and beers” is to Australians. You will be offered a pot of strong, black coffee and a piece of cake wherever you go. It’s our way of letting you know you’re welcome. A traditional […]
Pink Blood Orange Syrup with Grand Marnier & Sweet Twisted Orange Slices
Posted on April 3, 2015 Leave a Comment
I’m on a real blood orange roll here.. I’m determined to make the very most of blood orange season, and so I try to incorporate these little gems into anything! My gorgeous Norwegian Dark Chocolate and Blood Orange Torte will be on the blog come Monday, and the Pink Blood Orange Syrup with Grand Marnier […]
Wonderful Homemade Blood Orange Marmalade Recipe
Posted on April 2, 2015 6 Comments
Sweets for my sweet.. Cutting into a blood orange is like opening a rare present. No other fruit offers up a stunning surprise element on this scale! The ruby-red and deep orange flesh pushes droplets of bright pink juice onto the chopping board as you cut into it. The succulent sweetness of gorgeous fiery citrus, […]
Better Than Cadbury Cream Eggs; Cheesecake Filled Chocolate Easter Eggs!
Posted on March 26, 2015 2 Comments
Want your cake, and eat it too? Behold the most amazing Easter surprise imaginable; The Cheesecake Filled Chocolate Easter Egg! This recipe featured in the wonderful Easter edition of Yum. Gluten Free Magazine. In fact, it had the pleasure of adorning the cover 🙂 These cute little Easter Eggs may look impressive, but they are […]
The Best-Ever Paleo Brownies; a Perfectly Fudgy Valentine’s Treat!
Posted on February 13, 2015 2 Comments
I promise you chocolate brownie heaven -with no sugar, butter or gluten! It’s that time of year again. Time for candlelit dinners, romantic getaways, babysitters on double-charge, and a boost in turnover for card manufacturers, flower shops, and chocolate factories.
Chocolate dipped Strawberries with almonds and mini-marshmallows; A Delicious Break from the Rich Holiday Food!
Posted on December 26, 2014 Leave a Comment
Fancy a little holiday for your tummy? Try dipping fresh strawberries in melted chocolate, and covering them in flaked almonds and mini-marshmallows! The bright red and green makes for a wonderful festive colour palette, but your tummy won’t have to fight a loosing battle with fats and sugars. This treat really satisfies both the eye, […]
Quick & Easy Chocolate Peppermint Pretzel Bark to please the gluten-free Sweet tooth!
Posted on December 22, 2014 1 Comment
Fancy a quick and easy treat? Perhaps something sweet with a little touch of salty? Got more candy canes than you can shake a stick at? Whip up this super yummy dark chocolate peppermint pretzel bark, and satisfy that craving! This incredibly tasty treat literally takes minutes to make, and it is beyond moreish.. One bite […]
Nigella’s Christmas Puddini Bon-Bons; Made From Decadent Chocolate Christmas Cake
Posted on December 21, 2014 Leave a Comment
It’ a holly jolly holiday.. If you haven’t already, I sincerely think it’s time we all started dreaming of sleigh bells, mistletoe, time with the family, and of course all that delicious, fantastic, delightful Christmas food! If there was ever a treat to lust for this holiday season, it would without a doubt be Nigella’s Christmas […]
Quick-Fix Scandinavian Toffee Biscuits for Gluten-Free Vegan Cookie-Lovers On The Run..
Posted on December 20, 2014 2 Comments
A Scandinavian Christmas classic, that is as easy to make as it is moreish! This recipe is gluten-free, vegan, egg-free and dairy-free
Caramel Pudding -The Ultimate Norwegian Christmas Dessert (Dairy-Free and Gluten-Free)
Posted on December 19, 2014 2 Comments
My grandma used to be the undefeated boss of Caramel Pudding. Her trained hands would twirl the molten sugar around the pan effortlessly, never burning a finger. Her pudding always came out flawless, velvety and golden, and always abundant.
Festive Gluten-Free Christmas Cake Bites
Posted on December 18, 2014 4 Comments
These gorgeous little Christmas Cake Bites are a fun and decorative alternative to the traditional Christmas Cake! Perfect for parties (or portion control), these little pieces of festive fun are sure to be a great success!
Decadent and Moist Dark Chocolate Christmas Cake with a Scandinavian Twist!
Posted on December 17, 2014 7 Comments
If you’re making a cake this Christmas; make it this one! This cake is to die for! Being Scandinavian I was never accustomed to the fruity and dense Christmas cakes and puddings that have found their way down to Australia from Britain. They are an acquired taste, although they certainly represent all that Christmas is […]
Heavenly Christmas Trifle; Layers and Layers of Delectable Deliciousness!
Posted on December 16, 2014 Leave a Comment
“Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” -Norman Vincent Peale
“Oh-so-easy” Gluten-free 5-minute Chocolate Christmas No-bake Nibbles!
Posted on December 15, 2014 2 Comments
You want chocolate divinity, and you want it quick and easy? Behold, I give you Chocolate Rice Bubble Nibbles! Nothing can possibly be easier. Nothing this tasty anyway. You can whip’em up in five minutes, you can make them with kids, you can give them away.. You name it, these chocolate treats deliver! In Norway these […]
Gluten-Free Vanilla Cream Cakes filled with Custard Cream and Red Currants
Posted on December 14, 2014 Leave a Comment
Please forgive me for introducing these to you.. I take no responsibility for the over-eating that may occur as a result.
Moist Gluten-free Norwegian Christmas Cake; Vanilla and Light Citrus with almonds and dried blueberries
Posted on December 14, 2014 2 Comments
Best cake ever! One of my favourite Norwegian Christmas Cakes is one called “Mor Monsen” which actually translates to “mother Monsen”. Whoever Mrs Monsen was, she sure left a fantastic recipe behind! This seasonal staple is baked in an oven tray, then cut into little squares or diamond-shaped pieces. It is jam-packed with eggs, and […]
Holly Jolly Cocktail made with Homemade Christmas Spice infused Vodka
Posted on December 13, 2014 2 Comments
This wonderful little drink puts the jolly into any Christmas party!
Festive Gluten-Free Raspberry and Pecan Brownies; So Delicious!!
Posted on December 13, 2014 2 Comments
Of course brownies can be festive! These awesome raspberry and pecan brownies for example, are super festive! (includes dairy-free and low-FODMAP recipe options)
Fantastic Christmas Spice Infused Vodka with Cranberries – Sure to Warm The Cockles!
Posted on December 11, 2014 Leave a Comment
It hardly matters where you use them; there are certain spices that truly bring on that Christmas feeling! As the house fills with scents of cloves, cinnamon and ginger, you know that the jolly season is just around the corner!
The Very Best Gluten Free Gingerbread Cookies! (dairy-free & egg-free option)
Posted on December 9, 2014 12 Comments
No Christmas without gingerbread.. ..and a really truly great recipe is a must! Gingerbread really is the flavour of the season. Shops are full of it, cafe’s are full of it, even your favourite coffee’s full of it these days. If you don’t mind I’d like to strip it back to basics. Back to my grandmas […]
Glittering Cranberries – The perfect Christmas Food Accessory!
Posted on December 3, 2014 2 Comments
Sugared cranberries make gorgeous decorations on any baked goods during the holidays! They sparkle as light reflects in the sugar crystals, and really add a sense of Christmas with their bright red variations.
Lime and Greek Yoghurt Cheese Cake with Macadamia & White Choc Cookie Crust (phew)
Posted on November 26, 2014 Leave a Comment
Quite a mouthful, but a very tasty one! (includes dairy-free, vegan and raw recipe options)
Fast & Fantastic 3 Ingredient Gluten and Dairy Free Protein & Potassium Breakfast Pancakes!
Posted on November 25, 2014 6 Comments
I want to introduce you to the worlds Best & Easiest breakfast! These little golden nuggets whip up in three minutes, they are super moist and naturally sweet, and not to mention super healthy! With all the goodness of banana coupled with the protein and nutrients from the egg, little can beat these pancakes both […]
Crazy Good Raw “Peanut Butter Cup” Protein Bars (That taste every inch the naughty treat!)
Posted on November 24, 2014 2 Comments
These healthy treat bars are absolutely made in heaven! They are gluten-free, dairy-free, raw, refined sugar-free, vegan and utterly ridiculously delicious!
Nigella’s Moist English Coffee Cake with Walnuts: Made Gluten-free & Dairy-Free!
Posted on November 12, 2014 12 Comments
I’m not normally much of a coffee drinker, but the smooth taste of espresso with walnutty company, all wrapped up in velvet smooth buttercream.. well who can possibly resist!
Thick and sticky Salted Caramel Sauce – Easy and Awesome!
Posted on October 28, 2014 20 Comments
Not much tops a deliciously thick and sticky salted caramel sauce; it is the worlds best combo of sweet and salty! My favourite thing is how it hardens ever so slightly on your ice cream, and then melts in your mouth.. yum!! This recipe is to die for, it is just that awesome -and incredibly simple!
Crusty Gluten Free Pizza with Sundried Tomato and Panchetta + a Melon and Pineapple ANZAC Parfait
Posted on March 17, 2014 Leave a Comment
“The perfect lover is one who turns into a pizza at 4:00 am.” -Charles Pierce …Alternatively, you can make your own pizza at 4:00 am. Or any other time for that matter! What’s stopping you if you’ve got a pack of good ready-made gluten-free pizza bases in the freezer?
I Heart these Chocolate Covered Gluten Free Mint Slice Biscuits!
Posted on February 13, 2014 10 Comments
Crispy chocolate biscuits topped generously with smooth mint cream, and dipped in molten chocolate.. Oh my word! On a day like Valentine’s there has to be chocolate, always chocolate. But because there was chocolate last year and the year before, and probably the year before that.. how do you top it this year? How do you trump something […]
Red Velvet Chocolate Mud Cake Bonanza; Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, and Super Quick!
Posted on January 6, 2014 7 Comments
I love cake! Then again, who doesn’t love a tall, creamy, fluffy and decadent piece of heaven? If you’d care to join me, I’ll share with you my latest invention; the Red Velvet Chocolate Mud Cake! This post contains both a recipe and a review. You can opt to use pre-mixes for this cake, or […]
The Very Best Gluten Free Gingerbread Cookies! (dairy-free & egg-free option)
Posted on December 23, 2013 10 Comments
No Christmas without gingerbread.. ..and a really truly great recipe is a must! Gingerbread really is the flavour of the season. Shops are full of it, cafe’s are full of it, even your favourite coffee’s full of it these days. If you don’t mind I’d like to strip it back to basics. Back to my grandmas […]
Checkerboard Snow Cake For Christmas – Gluten and Dairy-Free with Natural Colours
Posted on December 19, 2013 5 Comments
Let it snow, let it snow… I love making checkerboard cakes. They look impressive but are so easy! This Snow Cake is absolutely delicious with its lemon, coconut, vanilla combo, and white chocolate flowing over the citrusy butter cream frosting! Try it, you can’t go wrong. Or can you…
Peppernuts – A yummy gluten free take on gingerbread!
Posted on December 17, 2013 Leave a Comment
We call them “Peppernøtter” which means peppernuts. They contain pepper and they’re shaped like nuts, so why not.
Crunchy, Chewy Oat Cookies with Homemade Carob Chips (& we’re Clearing up the “Gluten in Oats” dilemma)
Posted on December 2, 2013 9 Comments
Hot out of the oven…!
Gluten Free Gourmet Puddings, Heavenly Trifles and a Very Luxurious Giveaway!
Posted on November 25, 2013 46 Comments
“Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” -Norman Vincent Peale
I Give Thanks For This Deliciously Dense Gluten Free Pumpkin Cake!
Posted on November 18, 2013 5 Comments
“Thanksgiving comes, by statute, once a year. To the honest man it comes as frequently as the heart of gratitude will allow” -E. S. Martin
World’s Best Gluten Free Christmas Pudding – And Nigella’s Puddini Bon-Bons to accompany it
Posted on November 11, 2013 Leave a Comment
The Proof really is in the Pudding
My Favourite “Melt-In-Your-Mouth” Swede/Rutabaga Cake! (Gluten Free, Dairy-Free, Failsafe, low FODMAP)
Posted on October 24, 2013 20 Comments
I just have to stop everything I’m doing for a minute, and share this fantastic cake with you! A lot of people either don’t “understand” swede, don’t use it, don’t know it or think that only cows eat it. I have grown up with it and I seriously LOVE it! It is so healthy, very […]
Spooky Chocolate Muffin Marshmallow Halloween Ghosts (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Failsafe, low FODMAP)
Posted on October 21, 2013 14 Comments
*** Bring forth the raisins and the nuts Tonight All-Hallows’ Spectre struts Along the moonlit way. From ghoulies and ghosties And long-leggedy beasties And things that go bump in the night, Good Lord, deliver us, but come yee with thy horrid fright, to meet with all your klan tonight, let’s feast this eve away! ***
