MAY MARKS CELIAC AWARENESS MONTH

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MAY MARKS CELIAC AWARENESS MONTH

Here are Tips from Master Gluten Free Baker Carolyn Haeler, Founder, MIGHTYLICIOUS Gluten Free Cookie. Co.

The month of May marks Celiac Awareness Month. It’s an important time of year to acknowledge that more than 25% of Americans are on gluten free diets – that’s 3.1 million people.  People used to think gluten-free meant flavor-free? But the Gluten free food landscape has evolved over the years, as consumers demand better tasting, quality products.

To that end, there’s a new cookie in town, and it’s taking the snack world by storm.

Say hello to Mightylicious, the hand-crafted cookie that truly has it all: amazing flavor, perfect texture, clean ingredients—everything you want in a cookie except the gluten.

What sets these decadent cookies apart from the rest is their surprising deliciousness. Everyone is singing the praises of Mightylicious, not just people with celiac disease and health-conscious snackers, but anyone who simply can’t resist a good cookie.

Behind every Mightylicious cookie is the belief that allergen-friendly treats shouldn’t sacrifice taste or texture. These soft-baked delights are 100% free of gluten, wheat, rye, barley, and RBST. The entire line is made from all-natural, non-GMO and kosher certified ingredients.

So how did MIGHTYLICIOUS Gluten Free Cookies come about? Its founder, Carolyn Haeler was diagnosed with Celiac, and that’s when she set out to find a good Gluten-free cookie. But what she found was tasteless and crumbled entirely after one bite.

That’s when she realized there had to be a better way, and as one smart cookie herself, she was determined to create a cookie that was gluten-free, healthy, and above all, irresistibly delicious.  She gave up her lucrative position to start MIGHTYLICIOUS. After much trial and error, she came up with just the right recipe, and today is a master Gluten-free baker.

Her new MIGHTYLICIOUS gluten-free cookies are soft and delicious, available in seven varieties  including 4 vegan options: New Double Dutch Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Raisin Vegan, Chocolate Chip and Grandma Arline’s Oatmeal Coconut.

Also available are Brown Butter Chocolate Chip and Brown Butter Shortbread (both dairy), and Salted Peanut Butter (grain and dairy-free). These decadent Gluten Free cookies will knock your taste bud socks off!    Here are Haeler’s tips for baking better Gluten Free.

How to Bake Better with these Gluten-Free Tips from MIGHTYLICIOUS:

1. Use gluten-free flours: Avoid flours containing gluten such as wheat, barley, spelt, triticale and rye. Some good gluten-free options include blends, rice flour, almond, coconut, tapioca flour, and potato starch.

2. Use xanthan gum or guar gum: Gluten-free flours lack the elasticity and structure that gluten provides, so adding a binder like xanthan or guar gum can help to hold the ingredients together and give your baked goods a better texture.

3. Use a gluten-free baking mix: If you’re new to gluten-free baking, using a pre-made gluten-free baking mix can be a terrific way to get started.

4. Add extra liquid: Gluten-free flour tends to absorb more liquid than regular flour, so you may need to add more liquid to your recipes to compensate. This can help to keep your baked goods moist and prevent them from becoming dry and crumbly.

5. Use fresh ingredients: When baking gluten-free, use fresh ingredients. Fresh food retains minerals & vitamins, which contribute to strong gut-health.

6. Don’t overmix: Overmixing can cause gluten-free baked goods to become tough and dry. Mix your ingredients until just combined and avoid overworking the dough.

7. Adjust baking times and temperatures: Gluten-free baked goods may require different baking times and temperatures than their gluten-containing counterparts. Check your baked goods often by sight, NOT opening the oven, (which will drop the temperature and ruin your baking). Overcooking will make your baked goods dry & crumbly.

8. Stop the sticking. Gluten-free baked goods can stick to baking pans more easily than regular baked goods. Use non-stick baking spray or parchment paper help to prevent your baked goods from sticking.

9. Let baked goods cool: Gluten-free baked goods can be more delicate than regular baked goods, so it’s important to let them cool before removing them from the pan or slicing them. Ten minutes to cool is good.

10. Experiment and have fun: With a little trial and error you can make all your old family favorite recipes gluten-free.

More tips:

1. Store gluten-free and gluten-containing foods in separate places.
2. Keep cooking surfaces and food storage areas clean.
3. Wash dishes and cooking equipment thoroughly.
4. Consider keeping dedicated serving pieces, cutting boards, cookware, etc. for gluten-free food prep.
5. Opt for restaurants with gluten-free menus; Use a gluten-free restaurant app.

All Mightylicious cookies are certified gluten-free, Kof-K Kosher, and non-GMO. (6.4 oz bag, MSRP: $7.99)

Find Mightylicious online and in retail outlets including Walmart (231 outlets nationwide), AMAZON, Whole Foods, Costco, King’s, Price Chopper, and more. Coming soon: Mightylicious Gluten Free Flour.