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I was trying to decide what to make for Easter this year, and thought I might make something a little different from my usual favorites: gluten-free carrot cake or chocolate eggs in a cookie basket. So, I found some gluten-free recipes posted online with some fun Easter desserts and treats. I haven’t decided, yet, which one I’m going to make. Are you making anything special for an Easter celebration?

I made last week just made it to the end of the week, but now I’m looking for some other ideas to keep the troops full and happy. It’s always great to share new gluten-free meal ideas. * Feel free to visit our schedule past menu swaps with lots of great menu ideas and a wide variety of food themes to inspire you for months. You’ll find links to hundreds of meal plans (not necessarily gluten-free) there.

With so much extra activity, I wanted to make sure we had some snack bars that are quick to grab and tasty enough to get the teenagers to eat them, but filled with good-for-you dried fruit and nuts for all the protein, carbs, and fiber their bodies need for all the extra workouts, and growing they’re doing! 3/4 Cup Almond Butter (or other nut butter of your choice) 3/4 Cup mix of Agave Syrup and Date Syrup (or use Honey) 2- 1/4 Cup mix of Roasted Nuts (Almond, Cashew, Pecan) 1 Cup mix of dried fruit (Cranberries and Dates), chopped 2 Cups Gluten-Free Crispy Rice Cereal (Erewhon or EnviroKidz) 1 Cup Gluten-Free Rolled Oats, toasted, if you like (Bob’s Red Mill) 3/4 Cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (Use Enjoy Life to make it dairy-free.)

I hope everyone got some time to enjoy Pi Day or St. Patrick’s Day last week. It’s always great to share new gluten-free meal ideas. * Feel free to visit our schedule past menu swaps with lots of great menu ideas and a wide variety of food themes to inspire you for months. You’ll find links to hundreds of meal plans (not necessarily gluten-free) there.