Gluten-Free Mousse & Cookies, #SundaySupper

NinjaBaker — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 18:47:42 +0000

Food revolutions are sweeping across America. Despite the statistics about the unhealthy eating habits in the U.S., the good word about gluten-free and dairy-free dishes and desserts is getting out. That’s thanks to grassroots leaders/ food bloggers like Bea at the Not So Cheesy Kitchen. As mom to daughters sensitive to various foods, Bea has consistently concocted delicious dairy-free and gluten-free treats for them. Lucky for us, she shares her carefully crafted recipes. (That’s love!) She is the perfect expert host for today’s free-of-allergen-foods virtual Sunday Supper on Twitter. (Please scroll down for participation details.)

And thanks to Ros, the more than occasional baker of the UK, I’ve got a slightly decadent gluten-free tofu chocolate mousse recipe to share.

Gluten-Free Tofu Chocolate Mousse:
Stress-free in the making and a smooth slide down the throat.

Are you surprised to see tofu in a dessert recipe title? The Japanese use the soy protein all the time to make luscious cheesecakes. The tofu acts like a sponge and absorbs the flavor of fellow ingredients. In this case chocolate, peanut butter and banana!

Tofu Chocolate Mousse
Adapted from the more than occasional baker

Ingredients:

1 box soft tofu
2 bananas
3 heaped teaspoons of sweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon of smooth peanut butter
Fresh whipped cream
Fresh cherries

Directions:

?Whizz all the ingredients in a food processor.
Divide into fancy glassware.
Chill for a few hours before serving.
Garnish with whipped cream and cherries.

I also baked up crispy (gluten-free) sugar cookies as a companion to the velvety chocolate mousse.

Gluten-Free Mousse and Cookies

As allergen-free mixes in the baking aisle tend to be hit-and-miss, my expectations for my beloved Betty Crocker were not high. However, I’m elated to report that America’s iconic homemaker delivered! Using a Betty Crocker cake mix and recipe I discovered bites of sugar cookie goodness - just as yummy as the “regular” kind.

Gluten-free but as good as the "regular" kind.

Betty Crocker Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies
From Betty Crocker.com

1 box Betty Crocker® Gluten Free yellow cake mix
½ cup butter, softened
1teaspoon vanilla
1egg
Sanding sugar

Heat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, stir all ingredients together except the sanding sugar with spoon until dough forms.

Shape dough by teaspoonfuls into balls. On parchment-lined cookie sheets, place balls 2 inches apart. Flatten with the bottom of a glass dipped in sanding sugar.

Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until set. Cool 2 minutes; carefully remove from the cookie sheets to cooling racks.

The recipes listed below will also promise to bring you bites of deliciousness.

Mousse pairs perfectly with cookies.

Breakfast

Dairy, Egg, Gluten, Nut & Soy Free Brown Rice Breakfast Pudding by girlichef
Dairy & Nut and Sugar Free Blueberry Tangerine Muffins by Vintage Kitchen
Dairy, Egg, Gluten, Nut, and Soy Free Homemade Mango Jam Recipe by Masala Herb

Main Courses

Gluten Free Nothing Missing Manicotti by Jane's Adventures in Dinner
Gluten Free Sun-Dried Tomato & Feta Meatballs over Courgette Noodles by Small Wallet, Big Appetite
Gluten Free Pizza by Cravings of a Lunatic
Dairy, Egg & Nut Free Balsamic Portobello Burgers by Curious Cuisinere
Dairy & Egg Free Raw Pasta with Tomato and Basil Sauce by Mama's Blissful Bites
Dairy, Egg, Gluten & Nut Free Mushroom Risotto Bake by Cindy's Recipes and Writings
Dairy, Egg & Gluten Free Vegan Mac and "Cheese" by Webicurean
Dairy, Egg & Nut Free Creamy Mushrooms on Pasta by The Not So Cheesy Kitchen

Sides

Gluten Free Persian Cucumber Yoghurt by Shockingly Delicious
Gluten Free Quinoa with Olives, Basil and Sun-dried Tomatoes by That Skinny Chick Can Bake!!!
Dairy Free Farro and Fruit Salad by Magnolia Days
Dairy, Egg, Gluten & Dairy Free Fattoush Salad by From the Bookshelf
Gluten Free Chickpea Fritters by The Lovely Pantry
Dairy, Egg, and Gluten Free Black Bean and Mango Salad by Soni's Food
Dairy, Egg, Gluten, and Nut Free Grilled Fennel Salad by Food Lust People Love

Breads

Dairy & Gluten Free French Bread by Blueberries and Blessings
Dairy & Gluten Free Crunchy Almond Sesame Crackers by Sue's Nutrition Buzz

Treats

Dairy & Gluten Free Individual Chocolate Pavlova by The Girl in The Little Red Kitchen
Gluten Free Flourless Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies by Juanita's Cocina
Gluten Free Ghoriba by Maroc Mama
Dairy, Egg & Gluten Free Apple Almond Butter Cookies by What Smells So Good?
Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies with Almond Flour by Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
Nut Free Lemon Cardamom Wedding Cookies by Gourmet Drizzles
Dairy Free Chocolate Gelato by Growing Up Gabel
Dairy, Egg, Gluten & Sugar Free Cantaloupe Strawberry Coconut Gazpacho by Peanut Butter and Peppers
Gluten Free Meringue Kisses with Dulce de Lece by Basic N Delicious
Dairy & Egg Free Vegan Everyday Chocolate Loaf by Gotta Get Baked
Gluten, Dairy, and Nut Free Coconut Macaroons by Happy Baking Days
Dairy, Egg, Gluten & Soy Free Tastes like Chocolate Ice Cream by Cookistry
Dairy, Egg & Gluten Free Vegan Bread Pudding by In the Kitchen with Audrey
Gluten Free Enoki Mushroom & Pine Nut Quinoa by Family Foodie
Gluten Free Mousse & Cookies by Ninja Baking
Gluten Free Brown Butter Snickerdooles by Pies and Plots
Dairy, Egg & Soy Free Chai Spice Coconut Ice Cream by Daily Dish Recipes
Gluten Free Lemonade Dip by The Messy Baker

Drinks

Gluten & Dairy Free Honey Bear Smoothies by Neighborfood
Sugar Free Strawberry Meyer Lemonade by The Weekend Gourmet

Be sure to come back on Sunday for all the amazing "Free For All" recipes! We would love to have you join our Twitter #SundaySupper chat party starting at 7:00 pm EST. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag throughout the day to see the amazing recipes. We look forward to see you to join all you need to do is follow[ the #SundaySupper hashtag and please do not forget to include the hashtag in your tweets as well. Be sure to check out our #SundaySupper Pinterest board for more delicious recipes and photos.

Wishing you life’s pleasures which bless your heart and health.

The Ninja Baker

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Gluten-Free Mousse & Cookies, #SundaySupper