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    Mini Banana Muffins with Chocolate Chips + Maple Syrup

    October 27, 2014 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A bowl lined with a napkin full of banana mini muffins.

    These perfect bite-sized mini banana muffins are made with whole-grain flour, maple syrup, and heart-healthy olive oil. Easily made vegan, these are wonderful lunchbox treats or an after-school snack. Looking for a quick and wholesome snack? Mini banana muffins (with or without chocolate chips) to the rescue! Sort of a mash up of banana chocolate […]

    Gluten Free Whole Grain Biscuits

    October 13, 2014 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    These gluten free whole grain biscuits feature brown rice and quinoa flour for a nutty, whole grain base that's naturally gluten-free. Use non-dairy milk to easily turn them vegan. Wonderful with vegetable soup or in a breakfast sandwich. I finally downloaded a GPS running app for my phone and hello long runs, my old friends, […]

    Super Easy Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes

    September 29, 2014 by Nicole Spiridakis 2 Comments

    Icing sugar tops vegan gluten-free chocolate cupcakes.

    Tender, chocolatey vegan chocolate cupcakes frosted with a sumptuous vegan chocolate buttercream are out-of-this-world good! This one-bowl recipe is made with easy pantry ingredients - everyone loves them! Here's a reliable and easy recipe for chocolate cupcakes that just happen to be vegan. Even better? It's a one-bowl method that's kid and novice-friendly! Could you […]

    Date Shake Recipe

    September 15, 2014 by Nicole Spiridakis 3 Comments

    This vegan date shake recipe could hardly be simpler to make, and it's so good! Dates are whizzed with a banana, almond butter, almond milk, and ice for a refreshing and nourishing drink. If you're looking for a simple and vegan shake, you will love this naturally sweetened date shake recipe! All you'll need to […]

    Alice Waters' Buttermilk Pancakes

    August 25, 2014 by Nicole Spiridakis 2 Comments

    These are aptly referred to Alice Waters' buttermilk pancakes because they are adapted from her cookbook, The Art of Simple Food. They rely on buttermilk for lightness plus a little whole grain flour to keep you going. Alice Waters' Buttermilk Pancake Recipe This winter, back at the height of my I don't think I can […]

    Gluten Free Buttermilk Pancakes

    August 25, 2014 by Nicole Spiridakis 2 Comments

    A pile of gluten free buttermilk pancakes on a plate with a blue and white napkin alongside.

    Fluffy gluten free buttermilk pancakes are a weekend staple! Inspired by a classic Alice Waters recipe, these pancakes are unbelievably light and tender, the perfect vehicle for fruit and, of course, lots of maple syrup. Pancakes are a weekend favorite in my house, and I'll bet they're in regular rotation in your kitchen, too! There are so […]

    Gluten Free Lavender Shortbread Cookies

    August 18, 2014 by Nicole Spiridakis 3 Comments

    A white tea pot next to a plate of gluten free lavender shortbread cookies and a few sprigs of lavender.

    Melt-in-your-mouth lavender shortbread cookies are made with plenty of butter, as all shortbread cookies must be, and infused with a bit of fresh or dried lavender. Made with oat flour for a naturally gluten-free cookie. Proper shortbread should be made with simple ingredients, and this recipe embodies that philosophy. Here, butter, powdered sugar, oat flour, […]

    'Flourless.' -- Out Tomorrow!

    August 11, 2014 by Nicole Spiridakis 8 Comments

    The cover of the cookbook Flourless: Recipes for Naturally Gluten-Free Desserts by Nicole Spiridakis shows an opera cake.

    As I may have mentioned, publishing a book is often likened to giving birth. While I'm still not sold on that analogy I will say that the day my cookbook flourless. (recipes for naturally gluten-free desserts) is released into the world -- and hopefully your hands -- can certainly be called its birth day. Two […]

    Life is Life (+ Whole Wheat Pasta with Lentils and Spinach)

    July 7, 2014 by Nicole Spiridakis 3 Comments

    [Lisbon, July 2014.] It's not really a secret that living in Casablanca has been ... challenging for me for many reasons. But rather than dwell on the negative I'd like to focus on a major positive, which is our proximity to Europe and the relative ease of slipping over to explore there. Par example, this […]

    Nectarine Crumb Cake

    June 30, 2014 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    A buttermilk-based tender nectarine crumb cake that's full of fresh nectarines to make the most of stone fruit season. This is a lovely little breakfast cake or dress it up with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert. Nectarine crumb cake is a beautifully simple cake made from a bit of butter, whole wheat […]

    My Favorite Granola Recipe

    June 23, 2014 by Nicole Spiridakis 11 Comments

    This is my tried and true favorite granola recipe and I hope you love it, too! Plus, some thoughts to share about my cookbook, Flourless: Recipes for Naturally Gluten Free Desserts. My Favorite Granola Recipe I received an advance copy of my cookbook (flourless. recipes for naturally gluten-free desserts) last week and wow, what a […]

    Maple Pear Upside Down Cake

    June 16, 2014 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    This maple upside pear cake is rich with pure maple syrup and caramelized pears. A dense, buttery crumb makes this a real treat. We went away the weekend before last, to Essaouira, which is a bit south of Casablanca on the water. To get there you can either take the coastal road or go inland […]

    Lemon Cranberry Bread

    June 2, 2014 by Nicole Spiridakis 2 Comments

    A sliced loaf of lemon cranberry bread and a slice of bread on a plate.

    This gorgeous lemon cranberry bread features a lemon-scented loaf swirled with juicy cranberries. I love to bake this recipe in mini loaves and give them as edible holiday gifts! A riff on my lemon yogurt cake, this easy and festive cranberry lemon bread combines the best of both a cranberry cake and a lemon quick […]

    White Bean Hummus

    May 12, 2014 by Nicole Spiridakis 4 Comments

    White bean hummus riffs on traditional chickpea hummus and turns the familiar into something new. Super garlicky and bright with lemon, this velvety smooth dip is a keeper. Smooth and garlicky white bean hummus is a treat of a recipe, combining white beans rather than chickpeas with pungent garlic, rich olive oil, and tart lemon […]

    One Layer Vegan Chocolate Cake

    May 5, 2014 by Nicole Spiridakis 6 Comments

    Chocolate frosting tops a vegan gluten free chocolate cake.

    Sumptuously moist and fork-tender, this vegan chocolate cake is made in just one bowl! I've been making this cake for 20 years, and it's never failed. Top it with your favorite non-dairy frosting and enjoy. Why bake a vegan chocolate cake? Why not?! When it's this good, you don't need to bother with dairy or […]

    Sweet Rolls

    April 21, 2014 by Nicole Spiridakis 2 Comments

    Lightly spiced yeasted sweet rolls are stuffed with dried cranberries and blueberries and finished with a drip of vanilla glaze. Perfect for that late morning cup of coffee. Yesterday morning I was up at 4:30 and couldn't manage to fall back asleep so I went downstairs through the sleeping and silent house to the kitchen. […]

    Gluten Free One Bowl Apple Cake (Made with Oat Flour!)

    April 14, 2014 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    A slice of apple cake next to a plate of cake.

    This homey gluten free one bowl apple cake is packed with whole-grain flour and juicy bites of cinnamon-spiked apples. Dairy-free and so very good! This one bowl apple cake is a beloved family standby! A riff on my gluten free apple cake recipe, I swapped in whole grain oat flour and reduced the sugar a bit, traded […]

    Pizza with Roasted Vegetables

    April 7, 2014 by Nicole Spiridakis 3 Comments

    Pizza with Roasted Vegetables features a whole-grain pizza crust topped with zucchini, red onion, and tahini sauce! Add parmesan and mozzarella for a more traditional pizza taste, or keep it vegan and omit the cheese. You could add or substitute a variety of vegetables here as they come into (or out of) season, but I […]

    Cherry Tomatoes and Feta Pasta

    March 31, 2014 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A plate of tomatoes and feta pasta with a cucumber salad alongside it.

    The ultimate quick, easy, and super flavorful meal, this tomatoes and feta pasta stars roasted cherry tomatoes and deliciously salty cheese to bring punchy flavor and texture. This is a bake-and-go meal - you don't need to make much effort other than throwing the vegetables in the oven and making a pot of pasta, and […]

    Chocolate Coconut Blondies

    March 24, 2014 by Nicole Spiridakis 4 Comments

    Blondies are sort of the anti-brownie in color and philosophy yet they are still brownie-like in their essential makeup. These chocolate coconut blondies are sweet, cakey, and delicious. Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul alike.~ John […]

    Whole Grain Chocolate Chunk Cookies

    March 17, 2014 by Nicole Spiridakis 3 Comments

    Chewy and buttery whole grain chocolate chunk cookies are out of this world good! Loaded with spelt flour and delicious chunks of bittersweet chocolate, this is a recipe you'll make again and again. [A California poppy in Morocco, March 2014.] March Dear March, come in!How glad I am!I looked for you before.Put down your hat-You […]

    Blueberry Coffee Cake

    March 10, 2014 by Nicole Spiridakis 3 Comments

    A moist, sweet blueberry coffee cake that's stuffed with fruit for a lovely morning treat. Separating the eggs gives the cake a beautiful, airy texture and a light crumb. This blueberry coffee cake is a riff of Alice Waters' 1-2-3-4 cake, which is my go-to, fall-back, standard, etc. cake when I want a good, sturdy, […]

    Olive Oil Biscuits

    February 24, 2014 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    This olive oil biscuits recipe creates tender, fluffy biscuits made with olive oil instead of butter. Easily made vegan with homemade buttermilk, you'll love these simple, flavorful biscuits. For a new spin on biscuits, make them with olive oil! One might think, given the absence of butter, that these olive oil biscuits might be a […]

    Butternut Squash Soup

    February 10, 2014 by Nicole Spiridakis 3 Comments

    A spoon rests in a bowl of butternut squash soup.

    Creamy butternut squash soup is a staple in the winter kitchen. This version elevates a classic with coconut milk, ginger, soy sauce, curry powder, maple syrup, and lime juice. Naturally vegan and gluten free! This brightly-hued butternut squash soup brings a welcome flash of color to winter's darkest days. Butternut squash is one of my […]

    Honey Gingerbread

    January 20, 2014 by Nicole Spiridakis 6 Comments

    This honey gingerbread bundt cake is a riff on traditional gingerbread but made with honey instead of molasses plus extra whole grains in the form of spelt flour. It's a hearty, slightly spicy cake that is wonderful during the cooler months or as a holiday treat. Finish it with a simple lemon glaze. I'll begin […]

    Gluten Free Persimmon Muffins

    November 18, 2013 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    Gluten free persimmon muffins on a plate with a persimmon next to them.

    Vibrant fall produce stars in these gluten free persimmon muffins. Tender, flavorful, and studded with walnuts, you'll love making the most of this unique fruit. When fall hits, the persimmons are literally falling off the trees in my California neighborhood. They're so beautiful I use them as decorations, then make them into persimmon jam and a […]

    Basic French Toast Recipe

    October 28, 2013 by Nicole Spiridakis 6 Comments

    This is your basic French toast recipe - nothing fancy, but totally satisfying! An egg batter soaks into your choice of bread that's fried gently in butter until tender. Top with maple syrup! Easy Basic French Toast Recipe We're currently in our last days in San Francisco -- this time, the keys will be turned […]

    Gluten Free Apple Cake

    October 14, 2013 by Nicole Spiridakis 4 Comments

    A slice of gluten free apple cake, cup of coffee, and the cake.

    A sweet and simple gluten free apple cake that showcases a tender cake layered with cinnamon-y apples. This one-bowl recipe is also dairy-free and is a great way to use the apples that flood farmers' markets each fall. I dug into my archives and reminded myself of the article I wrote for NPR some years […]

    Orzo with Vegetables

    September 16, 2013 by Nicole Spiridakis 2 Comments

    Tender orzo pasta is folded with a simple blend of summer vegetables in this orzo with vegetables dish that's best finished with a shower of salty Parmesan cheese. Dress is up or down, try different vegetables - you do you! Simple Orzo with Vegetables Recipe Meanwhile, I'm continuing to plod along over here in pregnancy-land. […]

    Blackberry Jam Recipe (No Pectin)

    September 9, 2013 by Nicole Spiridakis 2 Comments

    A jar of homemade blackberry jam.

    This blackberry jam recipe (no pectin) leans hard into the natural sweetness of blackberries, meaning that it's not so sweet that you don't taste the gorgeous, juicy berry flavor in every spoonful. Made with just 3 ingredients. Here's my favorite recipe for a pectin-free blackberry jam that comes together in an afternoon. I love canning […]

    Strawberry Hand Pies

    August 23, 2013 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    These beautiful little strawberry hand pies feature a sweet (but not too) jammy filling couched in a flaky, buttery, oh-so-tempting crust with just a touch of whole wheat pastry flour to keep it the tiniest bit on the less delicate side. [Sebastopol, August 2013.] These are the golden days of summer -- foggy some mornings, […]

    Gluten Free Vegan Strawberry Muffins

    August 16, 2013 by Nicole Spiridakis 2 Comments

    A bowl of vegan strawberry muffins, a muffin on a plate, and a cup of tea.

    Lightly sweet and packed with fresh strawberries, these gluten free and vegan strawberry muffins are so lovely and tender. Easily make them with all-purpose flour if you like, and use any plant-based milk you prefer. When I set out to make a batch of vegan strawberry muffins, I wanted something that felt like a treat but didn't […]

    Vegetable Pizza with Polenta Crust

    July 22, 2013 by Nicole Spiridakis 3 Comments

    An easy gluten free vegetable pizza with polenta crust rather than a traditional pizza crust. Adapt to whatever you have on hand to make it your own! [Fruit at the market, July 2013.] A grey day here today, as it's been the past few days, at least in the morning; except for the press of […]

    Baking Abroad (+ a Fruit and Almond Cake)

    July 8, 2013 by Nicole Spiridakis 3 Comments

    [New kitchen, July 2013.] So the way it goes when your husband works for the U.S. Foreign Service and you've been posted abroad is that you are allowed two shipments of your things, one that will arrive via air and one which will arrive via boat. The air shipment should come within a few weeks […]

    Fruit and Almond Cake

    July 8, 2013 by Nicole Spiridakis 3 Comments

    A slice of gluten free blackberry cake.

    A simple Fruit and Almond Cake recipe that's laden with fresh berries and topped with sliced almonds for even more texture and flavor. Simple Fruit and Almond Cake Recipe So the way it goes when your husband works for the U.S. Foreign Service and you've been posted abroad is that you are allowed two shipments […]

    Sesame Cookies

    June 18, 2013 by Nicole Spiridakis

    Easy, naturally gluten-free sesame cookies that are packed with tahini and sesame seeds with egg whites standing in for flour.

    Rustic Whole Wheat Rhubarb Galette

    June 14, 2013 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    A slice of rhubarb galette on a plate.

    This rhubarb galette features a flaky, whole-grain pastry folded around a tart and jammy filling. Rhubarb's unique flavor shines through in this beautifully rustic dessert. I dearly love a galette because at its heart it's so forgiving -- I mean, look at it! A galette is supposed to be a bit messy, a bit juicy, a bit […]

    Strawberry Basil Crisp

    June 7, 2013 by Nicole Spiridakis 2 Comments

    This vivid and flavorful strawberry basil crisp is summer on a plate! Juicy, sweet strawberries are tucked under a buttery topping and swirled with a few fresh basil leaves for a hint of spice. Easy Strawberry Basil Crisp Recipe Writing my cookbook was an interesting experience for me and not just because I was burning […]

    Beet and Quinoa Salad

    May 31, 2013 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    This beet and quinoa salad features steamed beets, quinoa, and feta folded together into a pretty salad that's finished with a creamy lemon tahini dressing. Enjoy this nourishing dish cold or at room temperature, as a light main or a perfect side dish to a vegetarian main course. I'm writing this as I sit on […]

    Gluten-Free Mini Blueberry Muffins

    May 21, 2013 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    A plate full of gluten free mini blueberry muffins.

    Little two-bite, gluten-free mini blueberry muffins are made with whole-grain oat flour, Greek yogurt, and plenty of juicy berries! They bake up soft and tender, making them a nice, wholesome option for kids' snacks, lunchboxes, and quick breakfasts. Easy to make ahead, too! It's safe to say that I love baking for my girls, and […]

    Lemon Yogurt Cake

    May 14, 2013 by Nicole Spiridakis 2 Comments

    Slices of lemon yogurt cake on a plate.

    This classic French-inspired lemon yogurt cake is a reliable one-bowl recipe that always turns out perfectly. Whole milk yogurt and a beautiful lemon glaze that soaks into the top of the cake makes it stand out. I've been making this lemon yogurt cake for over a decade now, and it was inspired by the traditional French yogurt […]

    Whole Wheat Strawberry Rhubarb Scones

    May 3, 2013 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    A gorgeous tidbit concerning these whole wheat strawberry rhubarb scones is that they make your entire kitchen smell of summer and slow, lazy mornings with sunshine streaming through your windows with a whole day ahead for dreaming. And that feeling lingers long after the last crumb has been devoured. Eat warm with good butter and […]

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    I'm Nicole, a writer, recipe developer, and cookbook author. I share carefully tested gluten-free baking recipes as well as the occasional vegetarian and vegan dish, all made with simple, wholesome ingredients. I believe in real food, lots of vegetables, and balance, too -- because I dearly love cake. Welcome! Learn more about me.


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    My cookbook, Flourless, was published by Chronicle Books and is full of naturally gluten-free desserts to tempt everyone! Learn more.

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