Certified Gluten Free Desserts for Summer

With pool parties, Independence Day celebrations, and cookouts galore, decide on your go to certified gluten free desserts for summer now so you can enjoy them all season long. This way, when the invitations start rolling in, you will be ready. An impromptu party this weekend? Not a problem when you already have it narrowed down to a few safe and delicious options to choose from.

Why a Certified Gluten Free Treat or Dessert Can Make All the Difference

In a perfect world, all the products and foods labeled gluten free would be completely free of all gluten. Unfortunately, that’s not usually how the system works. Anything considered to be below the U.S. Federal Drug Administration’s 20ppm (parts per million) is still considered to be gluten free, even though it technically still contains a very small concentration of gluten, which can make those with celiac disease quite sick.

A product on the shelf of a store or even in a cart online that is not clearly labeled as gluten free certified could potentially still contain gluten or be cross contaminated by it. Without the certification or a specific product testing protocol in place, there is realistically no way to be sure if gluten over the threshold of 20ppm exists in the product or not.

However, the level of trust a person with celiac has in a product can change if it is given a gluten free certification from a third-party group like the Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO). This group’s purpose is to ensure that both starting ingredients and finished products test below a 10ppm threshold. In other words, if a product in the U.S. comes with this certification, one should be able to reasonably trust that it meets the national gluten free standard set by the FDA.

Bottom line: A person with celiac will likely feel safer and more comfortable by consuming a certified gluten free product than an uncertified product or a dish that is made in someone’s home. Despite the best intentions of those trying to accommodate someone on a gluten free diet by baking at home, it may still be possible for gluten to sneak in. Certified products generally give the consumer a higher level of confidence that it meets national gluten free standards.

Certified Gluten Free Desserts for Summer

Summertime temperatures can get quite warm, and many people would rather not turn on the oven when it is already so hot outside. This is another reason why certified gluten free desserts for summer are so fabulous, as they have already been baked and are ready to enjoy!

All our products are certified gluten free and can either be found online or possibly even in the freezer section of your local grocery store (this helps extend their shelf life). Pro Tip: Order a couple of dessert items ahead of time and store them in your freezer so when that unexpected party invitation arrives, you only have to thaw and go!

Some of the most popular gluten free dessert offerings for Summer include:

• Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Snickerdoodle Cookies
• Lemon Pound Cake
• Pumpkin Loaf
• Chocolate Cupcakes
• Carrot Cake Cupcakes

You can use any of these items as a base for your dessert and build upon it to make a more elaborate treat for everyone to enjoy.

Presentation Is Everything

Picture this. You go to a cookout this summer and see two different offerings of cupcakes. One is still in the plastic pull apart casing it came in straight from the store. The other set of cupcakes is placed on a summer themed platter and has tiny colorful umbrellas atop each. Which cupcakes are you going for? Many would go for the pretty plated cupcakes with toppers.

With this in mind, here are some ways to make your certified gluten free desserts for summer really stand out:

• Replate your dessert on a summer or event-specific platter.
• Consider putting non-edible toppers on cupcakes such as cocktail umbrellas or decorative toothpicks with embellishments.
• Take our chocolate chip or snickerdoodle cookies and consider making them into ice cream sandwiches (using certified gluten free ice cream of course).
• Capture the fruit of summer, lemons, by slicing lemon pound cake and topping the slices with a generous helping of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Then sprinkle a handful of strawberries or blueberries on top.
• Serve up slices of pumpkin bread and top with whipped cream or ice cream as well and add a few chocolate or butterscotch chips sprinkled on top for a big wow factor.
• Top gluten free cupcakes with festive certified gluten free sprinkles that will give it a little extra party flair for your gathering.

However you decide to showcase your certified gluten free desserts for summer, make sure you clearly label what you bring as gluten free so that others are aware.

It may also be a wise idea to speak with the host about setting your dessert a safe distance away from gluten-filled desserts to better avoid cross contamination.

 

With certified gluten free desserts for summer stored in your freezer and ready to thaw and go, you can make special invitations or any ordinary day into the occasion for a party! Your taste buds will thank you, and your stomach will as well!