Food, it’s an intimate thing we share with loved ones. We gather around a table and share a meal. We have friends over and prepare snacks to make sure no one goes hungry.
It brings people together and it’s the backbone of most social gatherings. It’s a necessity of life. It’s a form of comfort. No wonder why people want to gift it so badly.
There is nothing more heartwarming than the gift of pies, cookies, casseroles, that were handmade by loved ones. However, when your loved ones have dietary restrictions, giving the gift of food can be difficult.
Despite it being difficult, giving the gift of food to your food-sensitive friends that they actually can eat is perhaps the best gift you could give them. Not only does it show them that you know and care about their dietary needs, but it shows them that you’re in their corner. Something that people with dietary restrictions need to be reminded. Especially because being gluten-free in a gluten-filled world can feel lonely.
It’s my goal to inspire you and to make giving your loved-ones homemade gifts easier.
Here are my top 3 DIY Edible Gluten-Free Gift Ideas
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Cake in a Jar Mixes
These Gluten-Free Cakes in a Jar are the perfect DIY gifts for your friends, here’s why:
◊ They are a perfectly portioned dessert
◊ Can be made in under 5 minutes
◊ They show that you know and care about their dietary needs
◊ They’re super cute
Not to mention that they are super quick to make for gifting. This means they are perfect to whip up if you need a gift in a flash.
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Popcorn flavor packets
Have any health-conscious movie lovers? This DIY popcorn flavor packet set is perfect for them. Pair it with some organic popcorn kernels and some cute ribbons and boom, you have a cute gift made with lots of love.
Flavors include:
◊ Spicy for the Adventurous
◊ Sweet for the Sweet Tooth
◊ Smokey for the Bold
◊ Ranch for the Classical
◊Cheesey for the Jokester
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A Homemade Spice Blend Set
Making sure you source your spices from gluten-free sources (check the allergen labels but usually McCormick is safe), you can give the gift of flavor to your friends.
Here are my top 3 favorite spice blends (and how to make them). Of course, you can make your own blends too, but these are the ones that I constantly find myself reaching for.
Alternatively, gifting a good set of versatile spices can make a great gift too. Here are my top 5 favorite versatile spices. Check them out if you need some inspiration when making your gift set!
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3-Ingredient Christmas Pudding Truffles
Comment below what your favorite DIY edible gifts are