Going Gluten Free can be very daunting! Where to start? What to buy? How much does it cost?
When I went gluten free three years ago I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I didn't understand how to shop gluten free, which gains contained gluten, and which stores sold the most gluten free products. Buy gluten free cookbooks didn't make it much easier. Ingredients such as 'xantham gum' and 'sorgum flour' sent my head spinning! What were these ingredients? Did I get myself in over my head?
Luckily, major chains of grocery stores are beginning to carry a wide variety of gluten free alternatives, which makes stocking your gluten free pantry much easier!!! Now, do not be dismayed by long and complicated gluten free ingredients. Through trial and error, I have found cheap and easy alternatives for gluten free baking that do NOT call for all of those previously unheard of ingredients. However, if you are a skilled baker or cook, go right ahead and begin experimenting with interesting gluten free recipes!
Unfortunately, incorporating and cooking with new ingredients can be difficult and expensive, especially at first. So I have comprised a list of products that make living gluten free MUCH easier than diet and cook books may allow us to believe. Most of the products featured below can be found a major food stores such as Meijer, Kroger, and Walmart.
Here are some of my favorite brands to buy:
1) King Arthur Flours and Baking Mixes
Pricing ranges between 5-9 dollars and can be bought in stores or online
Their website also offers gluten free recipes for baking
2). Udi's
Udi's has a wide variety of great products. Not only do they offer baked goods like breads, cookies, and cakes, but they also have selections of frozen foods that you can stock up on in your freezer.
Check out the Udi's website for further information, pricing, and coupons.
3) Rudis
Similar to, but not the same company as, Udi's - Rudis gluten free bakery sells organic and gluten free products. Their website offers a store locator to make it easier to find their products. My favorite Rudis baked good is their gluten free cinnamon-raisin bread. Great for snacks or breakfast!
I'm a big fan of making wraps, so naturally I just HAD to find a quality gluten free wrap to use for my lunches, and the Food For Life Brown Rice tortillas have been my favorite so far. Hard to find in stores, at least stores near me, the gluten free wraps can be bought online and shipped right to your door. I usually stock up on two at a time and keep them in my freezer. Not only do I use them for making wraps, but I also use the tortillas as an easy alternative to pizza crust when I make my home-made pizzas.
For a full list of gluten free gains, see below or check out this article about a gluten free chef based in Chicago
I hope these products are helpful in aiding you towards stocking a gluten free pantry that is easy on the budget and simple to follow.
Until Next Time,
Feast From Within
xoxo
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