Sometimes I get frustrated when I find gluten-free recipes. Many are so "unique" that I know right away that they won't fit my family. Today, I want to show you that gluten free does not have to mean fancy ingredients you have never heard of! Here's a Halloween party treat idea that is easily gluten-free: SPOOKY SHAKES OR ICE CREAM SUNDAES. (Okay--maybe if you live in super cold winter state, ice cream and shakes are weird at this time of the year! I live in the desert, so ice cream is still perfectly normal here.)
If you don't eat gluten-free, please keep reading. These treats are fun for any diet (except the weight-loss kind--sorry!).
These Halloween treats are so easy! Here you go:
- Pick your ingredients/toppings
- Make some creepy labels
- Add them to cute jars (I used random jars I had on hand, but these jars from Amazon would be cute.)
- For shakes--take orders (of course the guests have to call their mix-ins by the appropriate creepy name!)
- For sundaes--scoop the ice cream and let your guests add their own creepiness.
Easy, fun spooky treats!
Now for some mix-in ideas:
Here are a few more:
- Chopped Peanuts--Phoenix Giblets
- Hershey's Chocolate Syrup--Werewolf Blood
- Hershey's Strawberry Syrup--Vampire Guts
- Hershey's Caramel Syrup--Mashed Brain (As far as I can tell, Hershey's Syrups are gluten free, but if in doubt, please double check.)
- Oreo Cookies (Use Glutinto Gluten-Free Oreos for GF )--Zombie Vertebrae
- Candy Corn--Witches Teeth
You get the idea. The possibilities for these Halloween treats are endless. They'd be great for a Harry Potter Party, too!
Have fun!
Danielle@Poor and Gluten Free
Thanks so much for hosting, I'm so excited to be the first links today ;p
This week I’ve shared two posts, one for a recipe for pumpkin spiced butternut squash scones, and a post on 8 ways to use wrinkly, spotty old peppers.
I’ve also started a new link-up on my blog called Waste Not Want Not Wednesday for sharing recipes and ideas for using up scraps of food, fabric, old recycled things, etc and welcome everyone to stop by, share, or just check it out and find something useful :)
Danielle@Poor and Gluten Free
Oh, and you're so right that gluten free doesn't always have to mean complicated! I love your milkshake titles :)
Heidi Fowler
Thanks! And thanks for linking up.
Alison
Thanks for hosting Gluten Free Mondays!
Julie Moore
Hello, Heidi!
Thanks for hosting again! :) I love me some link-ups! :D
I linked up 2 recipes this week fitting in with your milkshake theme. :)
1. PB&J Smoothie (Wheat, Egg, Soy and Fish-Free, Can Be Milk and Nut-Free) . A delicious, allergy-friendly and easy way to get in those greens! :)
2. Yogurt Smoothies (Soy, Fish, Nut, Egg, and Wheat-Free) . One of my family's favorites!
Looking forward to linking up again next week! Take care and have a GREAT week!
Jennifer @ 20 something allergies and counting...down
Thanks for hosting Heidi!
I'm a first timer here and sharing a Spiced Cranberry Apple Cider recipe that will keep you out of the coffee shops and is completely family friendly.
Spiced Cranberry Apple Cider
http://www.20somethingallergies.com/spiced-cranberry-apple-cider/
We're generally grain-free, so I love the grain-free recipes that are posted. They look great!
Anne-Marie Cain
Thanks for hosting! This week I shared my recipe for a wonderful sugar-free fruit/graham cracker dip AND a creamer for your tea or coffee!
http://www.annemariecain.com/sugar-spice-dip-tea/
Laura West Kong
Thanks for hosting! I've shared some homemade extracts: Chocolate-Scented Mint, Mandarin Orange, Vanilla, and Vanilla Rum. Delicious, thrifty, and easy & fun to make! Check them out and come share what flavor of homemade extract you'd like to make: http://www.laurawestkong.com/gff/2012/extractopia/
Heather @Gluten-Free Cat
Sweet! Thanks so much for highlighting my Chocolate Almond MIlk! I'm so glad to have found your site!
Heather @Gluten-Free Cat
Oh, and I'm linking up a fun kids' treat that's gluten-free, dairy-free, NUT-Free, and sugar free. It's my version of rice crispy treats. Enjoy!
Jessi @ Practically Functional
Haha, great idea about the shakes with mix ins! Thanks for sharing at The Fun In Functional!
Shannon @ Enjoying Gluten-Free Life
Heidi,
You're right that those Hershey syrups are gluten-free.
http://www.thehersheycompany.com/brands/special-nutrition.aspx#/Gluten-Free
LittleOwlCrunchyMomma
Thanks so much for hosting! And for telling me about this!
Linked up my post for SWEET POTATO AND LEEK SOUP! Super delish!
http://littleowlcrunchymomma.blogspot.com/2012/10/recipe-sweet-potato-leek-soup.html
Enjoy!
Jill
Love your spooky treat ideas!!
Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a fabulous week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/
Ewa
thank you for sharing with Crafty Tuesday!
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes
I love your treats :) My boys would love them also! Thanks you for sharing at All my Bloggy Friends. I'm looking forward to seeing what you share this week! :)
Carrie
What a great idea for a party!! So much fun! Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!!
SuppsReviewed
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Marilyn
OH, these are all so fun! I love how you have fruit options and treat options. Stumbled!