We all love our Mums, right? Mum is the best person in the world. So why not treat her to a special, home-cooked meal? Here are 12 gluten free desserts to make for your Mumma this Mother’s Day.
1. Gluten Free Berry Banana Bread
This banana bread is so easy to make – just dump all the ingredients into a bowl, give it a quick stir, and throw it into the oven. It has a nice strong banana flavour, and the berries burst and bleed into the cake which gives it a gorgeous pop of colour. A definite crowd-pleaser!
Check out the recipe here.
2. Gluten Free Crêpes with Cinnamon Baked Apricots
Maybe your Mum is more of a breakfast person? These classic crêpes are the perfect vehicle for fillings sweet or savoury. Here, I’ve paired them with some delicious cinnamon baked apricots, but you could just as easily fill them with ham, cheese, and a fried egg, or even some smoked salmon and sautéed spinach.
Find the recipe here.
3. Gluten Free Cherry and Almond Tea Cake
This cake is actually super dangerous. You will not be able to stop at one slice, it’s that delicious. The crumb is amazingly moist and buttery, and the cherries are nice and tart. Your Mum will love this (so make sure you save her some, don’t eat it all yourself!).
Recipe here.
4. Gluten Free Lingonberry Bakewell Tart
This recipe takes the classic British Bakewell Tart and gives it a Swedish spin, with the addition of Lingonberry jam. It’s super sweet and buttery, and best enjoyed with a strong cup of tea and a good book.
Find the recipe here.
5. Gluten Free Orange, Almond and Cinnamon Cake
You can’t go past a classic Orange and Almond cake. That pairing never gets old. Add some cinnamon into the mix, and bam, you’ve got yourself a winner.
It’s so easy you almost don’t need a recipe, but here it is anyway.
6. Gluten Free Chocolate and Hazelnut Tarts
Like Nutella, but in a tart shell. ‘Nuff said.
Check out the recipe.
7. Gluten Free Chocolate Waffles with Blackberry Coulis
More delicious breakfast treats to surprise your Mum with on Mother’s Day! Bonus points if the waffles are heart-shaped.
Recipe here.
8. Gluten Free Summer Berry Pie
Honestly, is there anything prettier than a decorated pie crust? Your Mum will go all <heart-eyes-emoji> over this one.
Find the recipe for this masterpiece here.
9. Gluten Free Rose Meringue Nests with Raspberries, Pistachios, and White Chocolate
Maybe you’re all about grand gestures. Maybe you’re in the mood to get a little fancy. Or maybe you just really like meringues. Whatever the reason, making these meringue nests is definitely a good decision. Your Mum will be hella impressed.
You can find the recipe here.
10. Gluten Free Chocolate Cherry Coconut Sandwich Cookies
These cookies are like a giant Cherry Ripe. With dark cocoa flavours in the biscuit and sweet cherry, coconut-y goodness in the centre, they’re an absolute delight.
Check out the recipe here.
11. Gluten Free Lamington Cake
The Australian classic gets a makeover in this layer cake version.
Find the recipe on Food52.
I’m ending this post on my Mum’s personal favourite: the Opéra Cake. Layers of almond sponge soaked in coffee syrup, sandwiched together with chocolate ganache and espresso buttercream. I mean really. What’s not to love about that?!
Recipe and detailed instructions here.
Whether your mum is a cake lover, a pie lover, or a breakfast lover, she’s bound to appreciate one of these 12 gluten free desserts. Leave a note in the comments below and let me know what you made for Mother’s Day!
