Is the meringue in that Pavlova vegan-friendly? And is it also gluten-free? Eggs and dairy are off limits for vegans and flours and ingredients from cereals including wheat, barley and rye are out of bounds for people following a gluten-free diet. All is not lost, however. Schär has some fabulous dessert recipe ideas that are, of course, gluten-free as well as suitable for vegans, so read on for a sweet surprise!
1. Pancakes
Pancakes typically contain milk and eggs, plus wheat flour – but Schär’s Pancakes & Waffles mix is here to put this classic breakfast and dessert dish on the table for those on a gluten-free diet. With this simple recipe, using almond or cashew milk, these delicious pancakes are also vegan-friendly. Hooray!
2. Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake
Sounds delicious? This no-bake vegan and gluten-free chocolate chip cookie cheesecake is also guilt-free and super-easy to put together with vegan whipped cream and cream cheese, plus Schär’s Choco Chip Cookies to crumble into the mix for great flavour and a crunchy texture for the crust.
3. Brownies
Vegan butter is the secret to making these sensational and moist gluten-free brownies with our super-quick-and-easy recipe. Very much a case of having your cake and eating it!
4. Chocolate Flan
This gluten-free chocolate flan recipe will sweeten any day and comes with the irresistibly aromatic flavour of hazelnuts. Made with vegan shortcrust pastry and no eggs, it is an ideal dessert with which to please all of the chocolate lovers in your life.
5. Crumble Cake
Soft, tasty dough, a juicy jam filling and a sweet, crunchy topping. This fresh and fun gluten-free vegan crumble cake is a great recipe to try out a gluten-free vegan dessert that brings something a little different to the table. Get your fruit mousses and jams lined up and with Schär’s gluten-free Crumble Cake mix, it’s easy to make the magic happen. Happy baking!
6. Belgian Waffles
A classic for a great breakfast or to quash even the largest hunger pang during a long afternoon – and you don’t have to go to Belgium to get the authentic taste. These gluten-free, vegan Belgian waffles are packed with great flavour and ready to be combined with whatever toppings take your fancy. You can go sweet with sugar and maybe some berries, or pile on your favourite savoury ingredients and make it a mini-meal.
7. Biscotti
Once you’ve tried making these scrumptious gluten-free biscotti, coffee will never be the same again without them! Deliciously sweet and crunchy, they are also a great way to round off any vegan or gluten-free dinner party – with coffee or maybe a sweet liqueur. Fun and with an elegant taste you can boost with your own touch of spice, dried fruit or citrus zest. Get creative!