Low Carb Gluten-Free Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What can I eat gluten-free and low carb? ›

Of course, gluten-free foods can be low carb but not all gluten-free foods are low in carbohydrates. Gluten, a mix of proteins found in wheat grains, helps provide structure, texture, and flavor to bread, pizza dough, pasta, cereal, and other grain-based foods that may also contain high amounts of carbohydrates.

Many gluten-free foods contain high amounts of carbohydrates: sweet potatoes, rice, and non-gluten pasta, for example, are all gluten-free foods that are packed full of carbs.

A gluten-free diet excludes any foods that contain gluten, which is a protein found in wheat and several other grains. It means eating only whole foods that don't contain gluten, such as fruits, vegetables, meat and eggs, as well as processed gluten-free foods like gluten-free bread or pasta.

Popcorn is naturally gluten-free and suitable for most people with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease. Still, some individuals who react to gluten may also be sensitive to certain proteins in corn. What's more, some commercial products may be cross-contaminated with gluten or include glutenous ingredients.

Yes, sweet potatoes are also naturally gluten-free. However, as with regular potatoes, when cooking them, you need to ensure that there are no gluten-containing ingredients. Or, if you are craving gluten-free snacks like sweet potato chips, remember to read the label in case they have any additives with gluten.

What bread is naturally gluten-free? ›

Breads made from rice, sorghum, teff, millet, cassava, buckwheat, amaranth, oat, almonds, and pure corn lack gluten. Hence, their flour can be incorporated into baking gluten-free breads. You can identify whether the bread is gluten-free by checking the ingredients on the product's label.

Grits alone are naturally gluten free, but they can be cross contaminated in processing or mixed with gluten-containing flavors. Here are a few brands of grits that are known to be gluten free: Arrowhead Mills – Look for boxed yellow corn grits, typically labeled “gluten free” in very clear lettering.

While most cheeses by themselves do not contain gluten, foods that contain cheese as one ingredient may not be gluten-free, so you should always read the label. Cheesecake is not gluten-free (unless specified on the label) because the crust is made with wheat flour.

Corn tortillas are a healthier alternative to flour tortillas. They provide more whole grains and have built-in portion control because they're typically smaller. They're also gluten-free and thus suitable for people who cannot tolerate gluten.

Buckwheat

This gluten-free grain will definitely satisfy and comes in pretty high on the low carb list. Half a cup of cooked buckwheat provides: 17 grams of carbs. about 2 grams of fiber.

The simple answer is yes — potatoes are gluten-free. Gluten is a type of protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and other grains. Potatoes aren't grains, they're a type of starchy vegetable. That's good news for people who can't tolerate gluten because they have celiac disease or gluten intolerance.

Bananas (in their natural form) are 100% gluten-free. If you experience issues with eating bananas it may be because of a couple of proteins present in bananas – Marlow over at glutenhatesme.com has an excellent and detailed post on this issue so please head on over to her blog to read more.