Author: Diane

Cocoa Applesauce Muffins

I had no baking powder. What to do? Found this recipe and with a few modifications had a moist and tasty muffin. Added the frosting and it was a cupcake!

Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup cocoa
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 1/4 cups GF flour blend
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup nuts chopped, optional
Instructions
  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Grease bottom only of muffin cups or use paper liners. The 2 1/2 inch diameter size will make 12 muffins.
  • In a small bowl, combine the cocoa and oil, stirring until smooth.
  • Add the applesauce and egg, blending well.
  • Combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and cinnamon together.
  • Stir in the applesauce mixture and optional nuts, just until dry ingredients are moistened.
  • Fill the muffin cups 2/3 full.
  • Bake 20 minutes.
Notes

Used Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 GF Baking Flour.  Omitted the nuts. 

May Meeting Update

In these unusual times a physical get-together is not an option. So let’s try to connect through Zoom using your computer, tablet or cell phone.

How’s everyone coping? Difficulty finding gluten free food? Great new recipes? Take-out options?

We’ll “meet” on Monday, May 4 at 7pm.

RSVP and we’ll send you a link to join.

If you have questions or need help before then contact a mentor.

New GFCO Mark

Gluten Intolerance Group has announced the rebranding of the Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO) mark to support global expansion.

GFCO companies will have until 2022 to completely adopt the new mark on packaging.

With the increased demand for label transparency globally, this new mark is meant to add even greater value to brands that are certified by GFCO. The design of the rebranded GFCO mark includes several identifiable features including:

  • The words “Certified Gluten Free” leave no question as to what the new mark represents.
  • The GFCO mark meets both the USDA requirements as well as international trademark registration requirements.
  • The inclusion of the gfco.com website on the mark not only clearly identifies GFCO as the owner of the mark, it also directs consumers to the GFCO website where they can search for certified gluten-free products.
  • Bi-lingual French-English and Spanish-English GFCO marks will be available in the coming months.

April Meeting Canceled

We received an email from GIG (Gluten Intolerance Group) home office:

GIG is continuously monitoring the situation regarding the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and wanted to provide you with some important information.

In the interest of public health and to mitigate the further spread of the virus, we are requesting that all group leaders evaluate their support group plans at this time. We ask that all in-person events, meetings, and activities be canceled or postponed for the next 30 days.

Therefore, we have decided to cancel the April meeting.

Mentors are available if you need assistance with living gluten free.