11 Gluten-Free Baking Ingredients You Can Buy Online

Keep these pantry staples stocked in your kitchen to help with all your dessert-making needs.
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For those of us with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity, paying extra attention to the ingredients of what we eat is incredibly important, and in some cases mandatory to prevent health complications. But while these conditions add a few extra steps to choosing what we eat on a daily basis, they also affect how we cook — or bake. 

Most desserts, like pastries, pies, cakes and cookies, contain ingredients that have gluten in them. And if you’re an avid baker or just enjoy satisfying your sweet tooth, being unable to digest gluten can be discouraging. Common baking ingredients like barley, malt, wheat, semolina and rye all contain gluten. But luckily, there are alternative gluten-free ingredients you can use as swap-ins instead. The only trouble is that they’re not always easy to find at your local grocery store.

Below, we rounded up 11 gluten-free baking ingredients you’ll want to always keep stocked in your pantry, including buckwheat flour, gluten-free sprinkles and even gluten-free graham crackers for your next pie crust. Order them now and you’ll be ready next time you’re struck with the urge to bake.

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King Arthur Measure For Measure flour
This gluten-free King Arthur flour is a great 1:1 alternative to wheat flour. It's fortified with iron, calcium and vitamin B, and is also kosher and non-dairy. It comes in a resealable bag and works best with non-yeasted recipes.
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Anthony's brown rice flour
One pesky problem when approaching gluten-free baking is figuring out what to replace regular flour with. But there are a ton of alternative flours you can use, including brown rice flour, which is gluten-free and non-GMO. Anthony's brown rice flour is made from stone ground medium grain rice from California. It adds a mild, nutty flavor and darker color to baked goods.
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Arrowhead Mills organic buckwheat flour
Another alternative flour option is buckwheat flour, and despite the "wheat" in its name, it's naturally gluten-free and has no relation to wheat at all. It's closer to a plant, like rhubarb or sorrel. Buckwheat has an earthy flavor, but can still be used in baking, especially breakfast recipes. It can be used to make crepes, pancakes, muffins and scones.
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Blue Diamond almond flour
If you aren't really a fan of buckwheat and want something that will blend a bit better with sweeter baked goods, almond flour is a good option. Blue Diamond's is finely sifted and made with high-quality blanched almonds.
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Judee's xanthan gum
Xanthan gum is a staple for any gluten-free pantry. It makes an excellent thickener for dressings and sauces, and adds moist crumb to baked goods. Reviews mention it can be used to make ice cream.
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Enjoy Life mini chocolate chips
Pure chocolate is considered gluten-free, but some chocolate products, including chocolate chips for baking, contain additives that may contain gluten since it keeps the chocolate from melting on store shelves. Enjoy Life's mini semi-sweet chocolate chips are dairy-free and made in a dedicated nut- and gluten-free facility.
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Chef's Select rainbow sprinkles
While sprinkles are generally gluten-free, they may be made in a facility that also handles wheat. Chef's Select rainbow sprinkles are certified gluten-free, meaning the manufacturer has met strict standards for gluten-free safety and a third party has confirmed the manufacturer’s gluten-free processes and claims.
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Pamela's gluten-free graham crackers
The next time you want to make s'mores or a cheesecake crust, you don't have to worry about getting sick from regular graham crackers, which contain gluten. Instead, grab these gluten-free graham crackers from Pamela's, which are also made in a gluten-free facility.
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Judee’s dried egg whites
Made in a gluten-free facility, Judee's dried egg white powder is obviously gluten-free and provides a low cholesterol option for eggs in cooking and baking, including meringues and royal icing. Each 8-ounce bag contains the equivalent of 45 shelled eggs.
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Anthony's organic raw cocoa powder
All cocoa powder is naturally gluten-free, but this takes things a step further. This organic cocoa powder is verified gluten-free, meaning it's also free from contamination, and ideal for plant-based, raw, paleo, vegan and organic recipes. Its rich, intense flavor makes it a great addition to brownies, cookies and cakes.
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Bob's Red Mill baking soda
Although baking soda is naturally gluten-free, Bob's Red Mill baking soda is not only made in a gluten-free facility, but it's also free of aluminum and harvested from natural deposits of sodium bicarbonate. It's great for anyone who's extra sensitive.

Before You Go

The Best Grain-Free, Gluten-Free Baking Mixes
Birch Benders Keto Pancake and Waffle Mix(01 of09)
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This is an awesome high-protein and high-fiber pancake alternative that uses real ingredients,” registered dietitian Marissa Meshulam told HuffPost. “There are no weird additives, and they have a fun, coconutty taste.”

Get it from Amazon for $9.57.
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Bob's Red Mill Grain-Free Mixes(02 of09)
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“This seven-ingredient Paleo Pancake & Waffle Mix is packed with protein and healthy fats, plus it has less added sugar than many grain-based brands,” registered dietitian nutritionist Amanda Frankeny told HuffPost. “It’s made with an almond flour and coconut flour base. You simply add eggs, water and oil, and you get what’s promised — fluff on the inside and a crispy exterior.”

Get the Paleo Pancake & Waffle Mix from Amazon for $14.43.

Experts also love the Blueberry Muffin Mix from the same brand. “There are several great grain-free baking mixes on the market, but only a couple have made the top of my list,” registered dietitian nutritionist Andrea Mathis told HuffPost. Registered dietitian Toby Amidor agreed, noting the high protein content in this mix. "If you’re looking for a grain-free baking mix that contains a great source of protein, this is a good choice since it contains 8 grams of protein per serving,” he told HuffPost. “I usually like to make my own muffins, but in a pinch I will use a quick and easy mix. It makes delicious muffins. The mix uses gluten-free paleo baking flour, which consists of almond flour, arrowroot starch, coconut flour and tapioca flour, and it’s sweetened with coconut sugar.”

Get a five-pack of the Grain-Free Blueberry Muffin Mix from Amazon for $28.81.
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Highkey Keto Blueberry Muffin & Cupcake Mix(03 of09)
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“Homemade grain-free muffins can be tricky,” Frankeny said. “If you’ve tried baking them, you’ve probably run into some funky-textured baked goods. Highkey makes it easier with this mix. It delivers a moist muffin every single time, one that never ventures into dense or soggy territory. This product does include the sugar-replacement allulose and a sugar alcohol, erythritol. Though they add to the flavor, you should be aware of that if you’re staying away from low-calorie sweeteners.”

Get it from Amazon for $9.98.
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Julie’s Real Paleo Dark Chocolate Brownie Mix(04 of09)
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“These are about as low in sugar as a brownie can come,” Meshulam said. “The mix uses real, wholesome ingredients to provide you with chocolatey goodness. And they’re truly paleo if that’s your thing.”

Get a three-pack from Amazon for $19.99.
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King Arthur Grain-Free Paleo Baking Flour(05 of09)
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“I recently made biscuits with this blend, and they turned out moist and noncrumbly," chef and cookbook author Robin Asbell told HuffPost. "So many gluten-free mixes can become dry once the biscuit cools, but this one didn’t.” The experts behind the Real Food Dietitians — Jessica Beacom, Stacie Hassing and Jessie Shafer — also gave this mix a thumbs-up. “We’ve used this blend in place of wheat flour in recipes, and we’ve had great results," they told HuffPost.

Get it from Amazon for $7.98.
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Livlo Keto Biscuit & Bread Mix(06 of09)
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“We all love a fluffy biscuit, and this mix will get you exactly what you crave,” Frankeny said. “It uses almond flour, baking powder and sea salt. This buttery, delicious treat does contain a tiny nutritional boost, with 4 more grams of fiber per serving than the leading wheat-based biscuit brand. Try the finished product on the side when serving pot roast, or use it as a quiche crust.”

Get it from Amazon for $10.17.
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Miss Jones Baking Co. Mixes(07 of09)
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“For anyone who loves the taste and texture of cornbread but is following a grain-free diet, this mix is the perfect go-to. It’s made with almond flour and coconut flour," registered dietitian nutritionist Amy Gorin told HuffPost.

Get the “Not Cornbread” Bread & Muffin Mix from Amazon for $7.99.

“One of my favorite better-for-you baking mix companies is Miss Jones,” Amidor said. “This mix is made with almond flour and is sweetened with erythritol and monk fruit extract.”

Get the Keto & Paleo Fudgy Brownie Baking Mix from Amazon for $6.99.
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Purely Elizabeth Grain-Free Pancake + Waffle Mix(08 of09)
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“This mix doesn’t produce a weird mouthfeel or chalky taste,” Mathis said.
Registered dietitian nutritionist Sharon Palmer agreed, adding, “I already think they do a really nice job with their granolas, and no surprise, their grain-free pancake mix is yummy, too.”

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $22.62.
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Simple Mills Baking Mixes(09 of09)
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"This [Cupcake & Cake Baking Mix] is about as clean as cake can get,” Meshulam said. “They use coconut sugar, which has a slightly lower glycemic index than regular sugar. The blend of almond and coconut flour is higher in protein, fat and fiber, making this a more nutrient-dense treat.”

Get a three-pack of the Almond Flour Cupcake & CBaking Mix from Amazon for $23.97.

Chef Marshall O’Brien said his family’s breakfasts are frequently powered by pancakes made with the Almond Flour Pancake & Waffle Mix. “I have two daughters, ages 7 and 10, and I’ll use it for our Saturday breakfasts," he told HuffPost. "The mix is almond-based, with real — and few — ingredients.” Pro tip: The chef sometimes adds a few extras to boost nutrition. “I’ll add ground flaxseed, hemp seeds, or sometimes even cricket powder. I serve pancakes with homemade stewed cinnamon apples, peanut butter or other nut butters, ghee, butter, real maple syrup and assorted jams. It’s a tasty treat.”

Get a three-pack of the Almond Flour Pancake & Waffle Mix from Amazon for $25.45.
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