65 Fabulous Gluten-Free Strawberry Recipes for Spring

By Kelly Smith, Contributing Writer

Strawberry season has arrived! And even though these bright red beauties are calling to us everywhere we turn – from roadside stands to farmers markets to local grocery stores – my family’s favorite way to get our hands on them is to pick them ourselves. Nothing compares to the taste of fresh-picked, sun-ripened strawberries!

Plus, there are so many other benefits to picking fresh berries yourself. It’s a fun family activity that enables us to teach our children about where real food comes from, it generally costs less to pick strawberries yourself, and since they’re fresher, they contain a higher level of nutrients.

Of course, if you pick strawberries yourself, chances are you’ll come back with more than you bargained for, and that’s when the fun really begins … coming up with all kinds of delicious ways to enjoy them! (To help, I’ve shared some of our favorite gluten-free strawberry recipes below.)

If strawberry picking isn’t an option in your area, the good news is you’re certain to find a large supply of fresh berries at your local farmers market or grocery store this time of year.

In the past, I used to be a bit cautious about picking too many berries because they over-ripen and spoil easily. But once I learned a few tricks for keeping berries fresher longer, I admit that I’ve gone a bit crazy with the berry picking … with so many delicious ways to use them, it’s hard not to go overboard!

Top 3 Tips for Keeping Berries Fresher Longer

1) Give Your Berries a Vinegar Bath – By soaking fresh berries in a vinegar-water bath, mold spores and bacteria are removed that can cause the fruit to spoil.

2) Scald Your Berries in Hot Water – If you don’t have vinegar on hand, no worries! Another method for eliminating mold spores and bacteria is to scald fresh berries in hot water for 30 seconds.

3) Skip the Bath and Seal in a Jar – Some berry-loving experts say it’s not necessary to bath your berries, and instead recommend placing them in glass jars, such as a mason jar and sealing them tightly.

Bonus Tip: You can dehydrate strawberries – either in your oven or food dehydrator – and use them to make all kinds of healthy and delicious recipes. I’ve got 15 Fabulous Ways to Enjoy Dried Strawberries that will help you to enjoy them all year long.

And if you’re wondering what to do with overflowing baskets full of fresh, ripe strawberries, grab your kiddos and start slicing … because we’ve gathered 65 fabulous gluten-free recipes, perfect for celebrating the sweetest treat of the season!

65 Fabulous Gluten-Free, Grain-Free Strawberry Recipes

Berries for Breakfast

• Strawberry Granola
• Strawberry Breakfast Cookies
• Strawberry Shortcake Biscuits (shown above)
• Strawberry Coffee Cake
• Strawberry Coconut Mousse with Cardamom Nut Crumble
• Strawberry Blended Yogurt Cups
• Strawberry-Orange Breakfast Rolls 
• Chocolate Strawberry Donuts

Muffins, Cakes & Cupcakes

• Strawberry Banana Muffins
• Strawberry Shortcake Muffins
• Strawberry Streusel Muffins
• Strawberry Coconut Flour Cake (shown in collage below)
• Strawberry Lemon Shortcake
• Strawberry Lime Cake
• Strawberry Mint-Thyme Shortcake
• Strawberry Basil Cupcakes (shown above)
• Strawberry Frosted Chocolate Lovers’ Cupcakes
• Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes
• No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bites

Pies, Tarts & Crisps

• Strawberry Coconut Cream Pie
• Strawberry Fruit Pizza Pie (shown above)
• Strawberry Pie with Shortbread Crust
• Chocolate Strawberry Tarts
• Strawberry Tartlets
• Strawberry Crumble
• Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

Salads, Sides & Snacks

• Arugula Strawberry Salad (shown above)
• Beet Strawberry Salad
• Strawberry Avocado Salad
• Strawberry Cobb Salad
• Strawberry Feta Salad with Mixed Greens
• Strawberry Mango Spinach Salad
• Strawberry Salad Dressing
• How to Make Strawberry Vinegar
• Strawberry Peach Salsa
• Chipotle Strawberry Chicken Wings (shown in collage below)
• Strawberry Kale Chips
• Strawberry Fruit Leather
• Chocolate Covered Strawberries

 Smoothies, Shakes & More

• Creamy Dreamy Strawberry Smoothie
• Strawberry Coconut Smoothie
• Strawberry Kombucha Smoothie
• Strawberry Milk
• Strawberry Cacao Milkshakes
• Dairy-Free Strawberry Milkshake
• Strawberry Kombucha
• Strawberry Soda
• Strawberry Spritzer
• Strawberry Lemonade
• Strawberry Limeade
• Strawberry Hibiscus Iced Tea (shown above)
• Strawberry Watermelon Slushies

Fabulous Frozen Treats

• Strawberry Coconut Cream Popsicles
• Strawberry Fruit Pops
• Strawberry Lemonade Cream Pops (shown above)
• Strawberry Lemonade Ice Cream
• Strawberry Kombucha Sorbet
• Strawberry Coco-Banana Ice Cream
• Strawberry Ice Cream Bon Bons
• Strawberry Brownie Sundae

Jams & Spreads

• Chia Seed Strawberry Jam (shown above)
• Honey-Sweetened Strawberry Preserves
• Strawberry-Apple Butter
• Strawberry Rosehips Jam
• Strawberry Syrup (shown in collage below)
• Strawberry Coconut Fruit Dip

What are your favorite ways to enjoy fresh ripe strawberries? Do you have a favorite strawberry recipe to share?

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