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Does chocolate contain gluten? From a classic chocolate bunny at Easter to a warm mug of hot chocolate in the winter, to gourmet chocolates on Valentine’s Day, chocolate has a special place in many people’s hearts.
With chocolate at the center of many traditional, cultural, community, and comforting practices, you may wonder if you can safely enjoy chocolate when you have celiac disease.
The good news is, chocolate in its most natural state is gluten-free. Pure chocolate is simply the result of roasted cocoa beans that do not contain gluten.
However, many chocolates and chocolate-containing foods include other ingredients that are not gluten-free. Some ingredients to look out for include malt of any kind (flavoring, syrup, extract), wheat flour, barley or barley malt, wheat flour, rye flavoring, spelt, and more.
Some chocolates even have gluten-containing foods like pretzels, matzo, graham cracker pieces, or cookie bits. Additionally, many foods that contain chocolate, such as cakes or cookies, have gluten in them.
In this post, we’ll be covering when different chocolates are gluten-free. That said, the best way to determine the safety of any item is by checking the ingredient label of products for yourself. If you want help with this, check out my 100% free training on how to identify gluten on a food label in 4 simple steps. Watch the training here.
Drafted by Jan Wasmuth, Dietetic Intern, and revised by Tayler Silfverduk, a registered dietitian specializing in celiac disease who’s been living with celiac for over 10 years.
This blog post was written with USA candy and labeling laws in mind. Things may vary greatly by country.
When talking about gluten-free breakfast, it’s important we know what gluten is. Gluten is a protein found in barley, rye, contaminated oats, and wheat. It may be helpful to remember the acronym “BROW” when trying to remember what foods have gluten.
In baked goods, gluten holds things together working as a binding agent. It gives texture and chew to foods.
Most people can safely eat gluten. However, some people have gluten sensitivity or celiac disease which means they need to avoid gluten. It can cause digestive issues such as diarrhea and nausea as well as nonintestinal symptoms such as rashes, headaches, or joint pain.
Additionally, when talking about if chocolate contains gluten, we need to know what chocolate is. According to Wikipedia, chocolate is a food made from cacao seed kernels. It’s roasted and ground and formed in ot a liquid, solid, or paste.
Most people know chocolate to be combination of cocoa, fats and sugar. Usually, it’s gluten-free but it can have gluten added to it.
Yes, chocolate can contain gluten. While cacao seeds are gluten-free, when processed into different forms, gluten can be added in.
You might find gluten in chocolate as crisped rice made with barley, graham crackers, cookies, barley malt, malt extract, or rarely, natural flavors.
True white chocolate doesn’t contain gluten unless it’s added in. White chocolate must be made with cocoa butter, milk, and sugar. The FDA regulates that a product must contain 20 percent or more cocoa butter and no additional vegetable oil fats, in order to be called white chocolate. White chocolate differs from milk chocolate and dark chocolate only in that it does not contain cocoa solids.
However, many companies do not put cocoa butter into their “white chocolate” products. Instead, they get around the rule by avoiding the term “white chocolate.” For example, they may call their “white chocolate” chips “white baking morsels.”
Whether a product is a true white chocolate or “white creme,” these chocolates can contain other ingredients like natural flavors or malt extract that may or do contain gluten. That said, most white chocolate is gluten-free. Including Lindt White Chocolate Truffles (affiliate link) and Lindt White Chocolate Bars (affiliate link). As you’ll read further on, Lindt Chocolate tends NOT to be gluten-free.
When talking about if chocolate contains gluten, you might be wondering about the safety of chocolate chips. After all, chocolate chip cookies are a classic. There are so many delicious gluten-free versions, from cookies that are chewy and soft to cookies that are thin and crispy, there’s a recipe for everyone.
Whether you are making cookies with your kids on a snowy winter day or preparing for a get-together, you’ll need some celiac-safe chocolate chips. Lucky for you, most chocolate chips do not have gluten-containing ingredients.
However, that is not always true. They may have ingredients that contain gluten like natural flavors masking gluten derivatives or malt extract. That’s why it’s important to check the labels on chocolate chips.
Again, if you need help with understanding when food items are safe, I cover how to identify gluten on a food label in the USA in 4 simple steps in my 100% free celiac dietitian-led training. Watch the training here!
So now that we know chocolate chips can have gluten in them, let’s talk about which chocolate chips are gluten-free! Gluten-free chocolate chips to enjoy include options from Enjoy Life, Ghiradelli, Nestle, Hershey, and more.
Please note that the discussion below do not substitute your own evaluation of food labels for safety. Ingredients and manufacturing are subject to change so never skip reading the label for yourself.
Additionally, this is not an all-inclusive chocolate bar list but a starting point to help you feel more self-assured in your ability to buy gluten-free chocolate in the USA. So let’s get started…
Enjoy Life sells chocolates without gluten. In fact, all Enjoy Life Foods are gluten-free and dairy-free (perfect if you’ve got lactose intolerance AND celiac disease). They’re also free from the top 8 allergens.
They come in White Mini Chips, Morsels, and Semi-Sweet Mini Chocolate Chips (all affiliate links). My favorite is their Semi-Sweet Mini Chocolate Chips. I’m not one to want small chocolate chips but when baking chocolate chip cookies, using these chips ensures you always get chocolate with every bite. And they melt quickly if you’re making homemade chocolate desserts.
Ghiradelli is a famous chocolate company and unfortunately, not all of their products are gluten-free. However, when it comes to their chocolate chips, I have good news!
On their FAQ page they state “you can feel confident that our milk chocolate baking chips, semisweet baking chips, and 60% baking chips and baking bars are also made without gluten-containing ingredients”.
With their Semi-Sweet Chocolate Premium Baking Chips (affiliate link) sport all gluten-free ingredients: cane sugar, unsweetened chocolate, cocoa butter, whole milk powder, soy lecithin, vanilla extract – I’m inclined to agree.
Another gluten-free chocolate chip option is Guittard Chocolate Chips. While they don’t carry a gluten-free claim or certification, however per their FAQ section on their website “our products do not contain peanuts, tree nuts, or gluten and are made in a peanut-free, tree nut-free, & gluten-free manufacturing facility”. Read more about their allergen statements here.
Looking at the ingredients of their chocolate chips, it’s clear that they are gluten-free. Using the Guittard Baking Chips, Semi-Sweet Chocolate (affiliate link), the ingredients are as follows: Sugar, Cacao Beans, Cocoa Butter, Sunflower Lecithin And Real Vanilla.
These are actually my favorite chocolate chips to cook with if I can get my hands on them. Their Milk Chocolate Chips (affiliate link) have a flavor that no other chocolate chip I’ve tried has.
Pascha Organic Chocolate is another chocolate that does not contain gluten or dairy. In fact, all Pascha Organic Chocolates, including their Chocolate Baking Chips (affiliate link), are certified gluten-free.
If organic food choices matter to you, if you prefer certified gluten-free products, or if you need to eat dairy-free too (or if all of the above applies), these might be a great choice for you.
Most chocolate lovers are fans of Reese’s. I’ve got an entire blog post dedicated to sharing with you the different gluten-free Reese’s products. Check it out here. But when it comes to Reese’s Peanut Butter Chocolate Baking Chips (affiliate link), they don’t contain gluten.
The ingredients for this chips are as follows: Partially Defatted Peanuts; Sugar; Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (Palm Kernel And Soybean Oil); Corn Syrup Solids; Dextrose; Reduced Minerals Whey (Milk); Contains 2% Or Less Of: Salt; Vanillin, Artificial Flavor; Soy Lecithin.
You might be concerned about dextrose but dextrose is always considered gluten-free in the USA. So are artificial flavors. However, this product does not contain a gluten-free claim like many other Reese’s products. To learn more about why this usually doesn’t matter check out my totally FREE label-reading class.
Gluten-free chocolate chips out of the way, let’s talk about if chocolate bars contain gluten. Whether or not a chocolate bar contains gluten depends on a couple of factors.
First, it is possible for a chocolate bar to have gluten-containing ingredients in it. For example, it could have pretzel bits, cookie bits, or even malt flavoring.
Second, chocolate bars could have gluten hidden in them, usually from natural flavors masking barley and rye derivatives like malt extract.
The only way to know if chocolate bars contain gluten is to check the label for gluten. If you need help with this don’t forget, I teach you how to do this in 4-simple steps in this FREE class.
Chocolate bars can have gluten in them which is why it’s important to always check the label. Below we will be discussing common chocolates in the USA and whether or not they are gluten-free.
Please note that the discussion below do not substitute your own evaluation of food labels for safety. Ingredients and manufacturing are subject to change so never skip reading the label for yourself.
Additionally, this is not an all-inclusive chocolate bar list but a starting point to help you feel more self-assured in your ability to buy gluten-free chocolate in the USA. So let’s get started…
Do 3 Musketeers Chocolate contain gluten? They were first made in 1932 to bring smiles to people. They got their name because each package contained 3 candy bars. The original 3 Musketeers bars packages came in three flavors, chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry. They are still a beloved unique candy bar with fluffy chocolate filling.
3 Musketeers don’t have any gluten-containing ingredients. The ingredients for their regular bar are as follows: Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Skim Milk, Lactose, Milkfat, Soy Lecithin), Sugar, Corn Syrup, Palm Oil, Cocoa Powder Processed With Alkali, Less Than 1% – Salt, Egg Whites, Natural And Artificial Flavors.
While they do contain natural flavors which could mask gluten, they are a Mars Wrigley product. When contacting Mars Wrigley about gluten in their products, they assured me that they do not hide gluten in ingredients like natural flavors. If they were to use gluten in the form of malt extract etc. they would label it clearly.
That said, manufacturing and brand policies are subject to change. Always be sure for this and any product discussed in this post to check the safety and suitability for yourself.
Does Ghirardelli Chocolate contain gluten? We already discussed their chocolate chips but what about their chocolate bars?
On their FAQ page they state “We are pleased to let you know that many of our products are made without gluten-containing ingredients, such as our 60%, 72%, 86%, and 92% Cacao bars and squares.” Meaning these products do not contain gluten and are gluten-free.
That said, this list of gluten-free products does not include Ghirardelli Peppermint Bark, a beloved Christmas candy. As I explain in my Gluten-Free Christmas Guide, the safety of Ghirardelli Peppermint Bark is questionable.
After looking at the ingredients of these chocolates the only potential risk for gluten is in the natural flavors. Now it’s uncommon, but natural flavors can sometimes be used to represent gluten derivatives like barley malt. So I decided to contact Ghiradelli to see if they every use natural flavors to represent gluten.
Here’s their response “Regarding your question on “natural flavor”, this is a flavor that meets FDA requirements to be called a “natural flavor”. The exact details of the flavor are proprietary. However, should a natural flavor contain one of the big 8 allergens it would be noted in the ingredients list.”
Unfortunately, barley and rye are not considered a top 8 allergens and they seem pretty tight-lipped on disclosing if the natural flavors they use may be derived from them. Unless we got different information, for now, I can’t confidently say these are gluten-free or safe.
It’s a shame Ghiradelli won’t be more forthcoming or helpful in identifying gluten-free chocolates but some companies are not as friendly to the gluten-free community as others.
Does Lindt Chocolate contain gluten? Lindt chocolate is on the fancier side of chocolates that are widely available. From truffles to bars, they have it all. However, many of their products contain cereal grains or barley malt. For example, the Lindor Milk Chocolate Truffles contain barley malt powder.
Per their FAQ section, Lindt does offer a selection of products that do not contain gluten. This includes their white chocolate products and their Excellence chocolate bars that have a high cocoa content (70% and higher).
Do Reese’s Chocolates contain gluten? Reese’s are the classic pairing of peanut butter and chocolate, owned by Hershey. There is a variety for every occasion, from Christmas tree shapes to unwrapped minis to Reese stuffed with Reese Pieces.
Thankfully, many Reese products are celiac-safe. Traditional Reese cups, along with some other varieties, have a gluten-free claim on the package, which indicates they have <20ppm gluten. You can go ahead and enjoy! That said there are many gluten-free Reese’s products that are not marked gluten-free, including many seasonal shapes. Check out my blog post all about Gluten-Free Reese’s products for more on this highly debated topic.
Or check out my totally FREE label-reading class where I break down how to determine the safety of food products in the USA in 4-simple steps.
Are Crunch Chocolates gluten-free? Nestle crunch bars are an addictive combination of crunchy rice and smooth chocolate. They come in a variety of options.
There’s the traditional Crunch bar, Valentine’s Day heart-shaped Crunch, Fun-Size Crunch, etc. Upon first glance, you may think that Crunch bars are gluten-free because they are made with rice. Not so fast!
When you look at the ingredient list, it’s easy to see why these chocolates are not gluten-free. Crunch bars are made with barley malt (definitely not gluten-free). So, you definitely want to stay away from Crunch bars to stay celiac-safe. Of course, you could always make your own gluten-free crunch bars!
Does 100 Grand Chocolate Contain Gluten? 100 Grand Bars are made by Nestle also and are similar to Crunch bars. However, they have caramel in addition to crispy rice. They were referred to as the “Hundred Thousand Dollar Bar” before they came to be called by their current name.
The allergen statement of 100 Grand bars is deceiving when it comes to being celiac-safe or not. Although there is no warning of wheat, there certainly is gluten in this candy bar. Just like Crunch bars, the offender is barley malt, which is not gluten-free.
If you have celiac disease and want to feel like a million bucks, avoid 100 Grand bars. But you can still win the jackpot by making this gluten-free 100 Grand Bars Copycat Recipe.
Does Mars Chocolate have gluten? Mars bars were originally created in the UK and that is where they remain wildly popular. However, they have also found their home in the US and have plenty of fans all over. The UK version of the Mars bar and the US version is slightly different.
Both are nougat coated in milk chocolate. The difference is that the UK mars bar has caramel, while the US version has almonds.
Unfortunately, regular Mars bars are not gluten-free. They contain barley malt extract, a gluten-containing ingredient not allowed in gluten-free marked products in the USA. But of course, you can still enjoy copycat Gluten Free Vegan Mars Bars.
Another chocolate that contains gluten is Milky Way’s. Similar to the UK version of a Mars bar, original Milky Way bars are made of nougat and caramel in a milk chocolate coating.
The Simply Caramel Milky Way bar adds extra caramel in place of the nougat while the Midnight Dark Milky Way bar has vanilla nougat and caramel with a dark chocolate coating.
What type of bar you choose will determine whether it contains gluten. The original Milky Way does contain gluten because it has malted barley in it.
On the other hand, the caramel and midnight versions do not have any gluten-containing ingredients. If you would prefer the original flavor, you can make your own Gluten Free Milky Way Bars.
Another chocolate with gluten in it can be a Hershey Kiss. But not all of them contain gluten so keep reading!
Hershey Kisses are small iconically-shaped drops of chocolate known by kids and adults alike. They are great by themselves or in Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blossoms cookies. There are endless varieties, from traditional milk chocolate to candy cane to cherry cordial.
Being another Hershey product, it’s safe to assume that Hershey holds to its word in strict cross-contact prevention protocols. Kisses that are gluten-free include:
That said, just because it’s not listed here doesn’t mean it’s not safe. Always check the label of your chocolate and evaluate safety and suitability for yourself.
Hershey’s chocolate bars can be gluten-free. They are probably the most classic candy bar. How can you beat a solid bar of chocolatey goodness?
Of course, Hershey’s bars are known for their part in the perfect s’more. Get creative and try them in Gluten-Free S’Mores Bars. Although they originally were made in the milk chocolate flavor, there are now plenty of varieties to choose from, some of which are gluten-free.
Hershey advises consumers to check the label of their product before eating it since ingredient formulas can change. This also applies to buying ANY candy that you check the label for suitability and safety for yourself.
Does Toblerone chocolate contain gluten? Toblerone is easily identified by its trademark chocolate peaks. It has honey, almond nougat, and milk chocolate.
The history of this bar is quite interesting, as it is a Swiss chocolate bar that was created by a gentleman named Theodore Tobler. Tobler named the bar Toblerone as a play on his name and the words that mean honey and almond nougat in Italian.
A look at the label will show that Toblerone does not have any gluten-containing ingredients. This is confirmed by a look on the Tombstone website, which confirms that their bars do not contain gluten.
However, it also advises consumers to check labels prior to eating the bars to ensure up-to-date ingredients are celiac-safe. Looking for a fun way to enjoy this chocolate? Try these gluten-free Toblerone brownies!
Now that we have gluten-free chocolate bars and chips out of the way, does hot chocolate contain gluten?
There’s nothing like a cozy mug of hot chocolate on a cold winter night. Whether you enjoy yours with Gluten-Free Snickerdoodles or Gluten-Free Homemade Marshmallows, you can’t go wrong. Well, unless your hot cocoa has gluten.
You may assume hot chocolate is gluten-free since it’s just a chocolate powder with milk or water, right? Actually, hot chocolate can have gluten-containing ingredients.
So Hot Chocolate can contain gluten but never fear! This guide Will have you enjoying a cup of chocolatey goodness in no time as there are many brands that carry gluten-free hot cocoa. You can mix them into hot water or your milk of choice.
Please note that the discussion on gluten-free hot chocolate below does not substitute your own evaluation of food labels for safety. Ingredients and manufacturing are subject to change so never skip reading the label for yourself.
Additionally, this is not an all-inclusive hot chocolate list but a starting point to help you feel more self-assured in your ability to buy gluten-free hot chocolate in the USA. Just because you don’t see a hot chocolate brand on this list does not automatically mean it’s safe. It just means it’s not covered in this post.
Does Swiss Miss hot chocolate contain gluten? Swiss Miss offers a whole line of hot chocolate flavors with a gluten-free claim on the label. This means the product must contain less than 20ppm of gluten in the USA and should be generally safe for those with celiac.
However, make sure to check the box to ensure that the flavor you choose is gluten-free (ingredients can be changed). Swiss Miss gluten-free hot chocolate ranges from the original Milk Chocolate to Cinnamon Toast Crunch and everything in between.
And remember, if a hot chocolate you’re considering doesn’t contain a gluten-free claim, that doesn’t mean it’s not safe, it just means you need to do more work when reading the label to ensure safety. I teach you how to do this in 4-simple steps in my FREE label-reading class linked here.
Does Land O Lakes Cocoa Classics have gluten? This brand offers a plethora of gluten-free hot chocolate mixes (12 flavors to be exact). You can get fancy with Raspberry & Chocolate flavor or reminisce about childhood bonfires with S’Mores flavor.
That said, these hot chocolates are considered gluten-free by ingredient but they do not contain a gluten-free claim. Meaning, the company is not testing and verifying they are gluten-free. That said, this is not always necessary for things to be safe for people with celiac. Learn why in my free training if you’re unsure.
And of course, your comfort matters so if you prefer products that carry gluten-free claims, that is valid. I encourage you to make sure that preference is based on informed caution rather than fear though.
Castle Kitchen Natural Hot Chocolate Mix (affiliate link) is gluten-free, but also vegan to accommodate dietary needs. Just add water and you’ll have a delicious cup of Classic Caramel, Double Dutch, or Marvelous Mint Dark Chocolate.
Ingredients of these hot chocolates include cane sugar, cocoa (processed with alkali), tapioca, maltodextrin, natural flavors, sea salt, and guar gum. You might be worried about the maltodextrin and natural flavors but maltodextrin is always gluten-free regardless of its source and this product has a gluten-free claim so we know the natural flavors must be gluten-free.
Looking for a fancy hot chocolate without gluten? Then Franzese Italian Hot Chocolate (affiliate link) is the way to go. It’s imported from Italy and contains no gluten ingredients.
The ingredients of this product include Sugar, Cocoa Powder, Corn Starch, Thickener: Guar Seed Flour, and salt. All of which are gluten-free and safe for celiac disease.
To enjoy, all you have to do is add milk, whisk it, and let it simmer. If you want something even richer than hot cocoa, this mix can be prepared as a sipping chocolate.
Looking for hot chocolate without gluten at coffee shops? Numerous coffee shops offer gluten-free hot cocoa. This includes chains and independently owned coffee shops.
When ordering drinks from coffee shops it is important to still be mindful of cross-contact, however, most of the time hot chocolate is not made in a way that introduces cross-contact risk so it can easily be ordered without having to list out modifications.
Below are some coffee shops that you can order delicious gluten-free hot chocolate from! Please be aware that ingredients and processing are subject to change so always evaluate safety for yourself.
Additionally, this is not an all-inclusive list. If you don’t see a coffee shop on this list, that doesn’t mean it’s automatically unsafe it just means I didn’t check it. Use your own skills learned in this blog post or in my courses to help you evaluate safety of any drink or food item you’re ordering from restaurants.
Dunkin’ Donuts offers several options for hot cocoa, including Box ‘O Joe(R) Hot Chocolate, Hot Chocolate with Espresso Shot, Original Hot Chocolate, and Mint Hot Chocolate.
It is wise to note that most drinks at Dunkin Donuts contain natural flavors. These may have gluten in them, although unlikely since they usually would be called out on the label if they were derived from gluten, such as malt or rye flavoring.
When contacting Dunkin Donuts, they did confirm that there is not gluten containing ingredients in the hot chocolate, however they did advise that it’s a gluten-filled restaurant and cross-contact is likely.
In my opinion as a celiac dietitian who’s has celiac for over 10 years, ordering drinks from restaurants is one of the low risk cross-contact things you can do. With hot chocolate which is made in the cup, the biggest risk is gluten being transferred to the outside of the cup – which you’re not eating the cup so this risk is very small.
Starbucks has many gluten-free drinks available. Including Hot Chocolate, Peppermint Hot Chocolate, and White Hot Chocolate. Make sure to check with the barista since Starbucks can change its offerings and ingredients often. You’ll also want to avoid the toppings, such as crumbles and java chips.
If it’s winter, be sure to avoid the Toasted White Hot Chocolate “HOLIDAY SUGAR SPARKLES WITH CRISPY WHITE PEARLS TOPPING” topping as it contains malt extract.
According to their USA allergen menu, Tim Horton’ has hot chocolate without gluten. All of their hot chocolate does not contain gluten ingredients. This is the best news for me because Tim Hortons is at my zoo and I love walking around during their winter light show with a hot cup of hot chocolate.
That said if you’re in other countries, some of the hot chocolates do have gluten so be sure to double check.
Although Caribou Coffee’s hot chocolate products are generally gluten-free, you should avoid any cookie toppings and syrups if you want to stay celiac-safe. Caribou Coffee doesn’t have dedicated gluten-free blenders, so don’t have your hot chocolate blended with any other coffee drink or additions. Stick to traditional hot chocolate or ask if the blender can be thoroughly cleaned if you choose frozen hot chocolate.
You aren’t limited to gluten-free hot chocolate by certain brands or coffee shops. You can easily make your own! This allows you to customize the ingredients while ensuring your hot chocolate is celiac-safe.
Easy Homemade Hot Chocolate by Iowa Girl Eats is your traditional mug of hot cocoa. It’s simple to make by yourself or with your kids. This hot cocoa is thick and creamy, like melted chocolate in liquid form. It’s the original taste of hot cocoa that brings back special wintertime memories.
If you’re a fan of warm spices, you’ll love this Chai White Hot Chocolate from Faithfully Gluten Free. It’s flavored with cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and cloves. Not only does it taste good, but cinnamon is also good for you! It can help your immune system, fight inflammation, and improve your digestion.
If you prefer a more traditional white hot chocolate, try this Vegan White Hot Chocolate by Strength & Sunshine. The only sweetener you’ll need is your favorite gluten-free white chocolate chips or gluten-free white chocolate bar. It’s sweet and delicate in flavor, with hints of vanilla. You can even color it for the occasion, such as red or green at Christmas. Just add a couple of drops of natural food dye.
This Peppermint Hot Chocolate by Nyssa’s Kitchen is bursting with peppermint flavor from peppermint extract. It also has rich, dark chocolate undertones. Plus, you can make it ahead of time and refrigerate it. Then, simply whisk it on the stove to reheat.
Pure cocoa powder, in and of itself, is gluten-free. It is simply the powder from cocoa beans, which is not the same as a hot cocoa powder (which could have additional ingredients).
If you want to be extra safe, you can buy a cocoa powder that has a gluten-free claim which means it’s tested by the manufacturer to be gluten-free. However, general celiac-safety-wise, this is not at all necessary.
There are many options for cocoa powder that have a gluten-free claim.
Hershey’s is a classic when it comes to chocolate. Thankfully, their website informs that Hershey’s Cocoa, Hershey’s Special Dark Cocoa, and Hershey’s Dutch Cocoa are all gluten-free.
The only ingredient in Nestle Perfect for Baking Cocoa Powder is 100% cocoa. This means that it doesn’t contain any gluten-derived ingredients and likely is safe too. However, assess the suitability and safety of these products for yourself as you know your needs best.
If you like the peppermint and chocolate combination, you’ll love these Gluten-Free Flourless Chocolate Peppermint Cookies by Flippin’ Delicious. They are rich in chocolate flavor and accented nicely with cool peppermint. You’ll have to work hard to save some for Santa because they’re just that good!
This Gluten-Free Chocolate Pudding by The Foodie Affair is creamy and luscious. It’s anything but boring… you can add extracts, such as coconut, peppermint, or almond to create dreamy new flavors. Or, make it a trifle by adding layers of whipped cream and/or gluten-free chocolate cake chunks.
If you enjoy thick, chocolatey, soft brownies, you’ll be happy with these Easy Gluten-Free Brownies from Mama Knows Nutrition. Not only do they taste amazing, they also come together in one bowl… no mixer is required. 30 minutes is all you need to sit down with a gooey warm gluten-free brownie.
Whether it’s a birthday party or an an anniversary, there’s always an occasion for cake right around the corner. This Easy Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake by Gluten-Free Baking can be made as a sheet cake or layer cake. It’s rich and has a great texture. For coffee lovers, replace the milk with cooled coffee to create a mocha flavor.
This Gluten-Free Chocolate Cheesecake by Flippin Delicious is decadent and bursting with chocolate flavor. The crust is made with gluten-free chocolate cookies, then topped with a layer of creamy chocolate cheesecake filling. It’s all brought together by a generous spread of chocolate ganache. You can easily make it ahead to freeze, thaw, and enjoy later.
Does chocolate contain gluten? Chocolate has been a special treat for centuries. Young and old alike enjoy it. It comes in humble forms like raw cocoa powder and fun-size candy bars. It comes in decadent forms like chocolate tortes and handmade truffles.
Most sources of chocolate are gluten-free however you always need to check the label of whatever you are buying to make sure it is.
While I helped uncover the safety of products based on their labels in this post, don’t forget, I teach you how to do this for yourself in my TOTALLY free label-reading class. Watch it here.
