Gluten Free Magical Seven-Layer Bars ~ Vegan, Soy Free, Nut Free, Casein Free

12/20/2011

Gluten Free Magic 7-Layer Bars say "home" for the holidays!

Home For the Holidays ~ Gluten Free Style

Welcome to this fantastic event, hosted by Shirley at gfe—gluten free easily! Shirley has gathered 25 gluten free foodies together to share favorite recipes that say “Home for the Holidays”. What fun, and what an honor to be part of this talented group!

Thanks to Shirley, there are daily giveaways, too! There are nearly 100 prizes you can enter to win!

Could it get more exciting?! YES!

Each time you enter a giveaway on any individual site, you become eligible for the final prizes!

Fabulous Final Prizes

Grand prize: A top-of-the-line Vitamix blender!

2nd Prize: $150 Shopping Spree at Free From Gluten!

3rd Prize: A Giveaway Package from Caveman Cookies valued at $89!

There are also three awesome prizes you can enter to win below. You’ll find those, along with ways to enter and more exciting giveaway details, after my recipe!

First, I want to share some holiday MAGIC with you!

Moves for school and work made “home” many places over the years for my family. For me, the recipes I make every year with my two girls are “home” for the holidays, regardless of where we are.

Preparing for Christmas in our home always involves two favorites: cut-out cookies decorated on Christmas Eve just for Santa (freshness counts, right?) and the gingerbread house. For 18 years, the gingerbread house has been Christmas morning “breakfast”.

When the girls were very young, we split a large plastic rubbish bag down one side, spread it out in the middle of the kitchen floor, placed the decorated house right in the center and let them have at it, butter knives in hand. As they grew and became (a little) less messy, we moved this deconstruction effort to the dining table. Each year, each house (some insane years we made more than one) is devoured and left in a shambles. That Christmas morning scene never gets old.

Oddly, I don’t really recall the transition to gluten free versions of these sweet memories as difficult. We just did it and it tasted good.

Now, both my sweet girls live gluten free, and neither really remembers life with gluten. They know anything made with gluten can be made without it and that it can taste great!

That got me thinking...

There is one recipe from my childhood holidays I never refashioned to fit my gluten free, dairy free, soy free, nut free life.

In fact, until I started thinking of what to share for this event, I haven’t even considered the super-simple bars my mother made often during the holidays.

I know you’ve had them. I've seen them posted on Facebook and around the web already this holiday season.

“Magic Bars”, “Seven Layer Bars”, “Everything Bars”, “Homemade Candy Bars”. I bet you’ve even got other names for them I’ve never heard. Whatever you call them, if you’ve had them, and if you’re honest about it, you know they’re just plain yum. (You can find the original recipe over at Eagle Brand.)

There’s not one healthy thing about them. They are loaded with fat and sugar, and all sorts of things you should probably never feed anyone, especially children.

None of that mattered because I couldn't eat them, anyway. I don’t think my mother has made them in a decade or more. They just fell by the wayside, I suppose.

Until now.

I was in the kitchen working on a new recipe, and *voila!*... an idea for my Home for the Holidays post!

HOME for the Holidays. My childhood home during the holidays always had plenty of these bars. Pans and pans of them. I was elated to finally know what I would share with all of you!

It was the perfect idea, except for a minor detail...Every ingredient in the original recipe is off-limits to me.

Some were easy to substitute, others were a challenge. Namely, butterscotch chips and sweetened condensed milk. I made my own version of each, and I'm including those recipes here, too, in case you're like me and need gluten free dairy free options for these ingredients.

Many thanks to Shirley for organizing this event. It's what provided the inspiration I needed to see this recipe through! I love the results, and I hope you do, too. Happy holidays, ya'll!

Gluten Free Magical Seven-Layer Bars

(I tweaked the name just a little, too. It sounds like something you'd feed your pet unicorn to keep it all sparkly, doesn't it?)

1 1/2 cups Gluten Free graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup Earth Balance soy free buttery spread, melted
1 recipe dairy free sweetened condensed "Milk" (click for my recipe)
1 cup dairy free butterscotch chips (click for my recipe)
1 cup Enjoy Life Foods mini chocolate chips
1 cup unsweetened grated organic coconut
1 cup roasted (salted or unsalted, whichever you prefer) organic sunflower seeds (I used salted to offset the sweetness of the bars a bit!)

Simple ingredients are layered for a gooey, super-sweet holiday treat... gluten free & vegan!

Gluten Free Gigi Tip!
If you're making the dairy free sweetened condensed milk and butterscotch chips, do that first. It takes a little time to prepare those.

Dairy Free Sweetened Condensed "Milk" is simple to make yourself!

Dairy Free Butterscotch Chips!

Dairy Free Butterscotch Chips are easy and delicious!

Store them in a a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.

They make a great homemade gift idea for those dairy free folks on your list!

Preheat your oven to 350F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan (I like to use a glass baking dish for these bars) with a cooking spray or grease lightly. Set aside.

In a mixing bowl, stir graham crumbs and Earth Balance together. Press into the prepared baking dish.

Pour sweetened condensed "milk" evenly over top of graham crust.

Layer butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, coconut, and seeds. Press gently with palm of your hand.

Bake for 25 minutes.

Remove from oven and cool for 20 minutes.

Use a knife to go around the edge of the pan to loosen the bars, then cut into squares. Allow bars to cool completely before removing from pan.

I love to chill these bars just a little before serving!

Now...

It's GIVEAWAY time!

I've got 3 fantastic prizes to offer, so be sure to enter to win! Here's how...

1. For 1 entry, leave a comment telling me which book you would like to win and what your all-time favorite holiday food is.

2. For a 2nd entry, share a link to this giveaway on Facebook, Twitter, or your own website if you have one. Once you do, come back here and leave a second comment telling me that you’ve shared it. Don’t forget to leave this second comment for your second entry!

The entries will close Thursday, December 22nd at midnight (EST), so enter now!

7 Quick Start Tips for Living a Healthy Gluten-Free Life e-book

Combo Set of e-books: Good Morning Breakfasts, Desserts without Compromise, and Anti-Candida Feast

The Spunky Coconut Cookbook 2nd edition

In case you missed it, yesterday, 12/19, Linda of The Gluten-Free Homemaker shared her special recipe for Cinnamon Rolls!

Don't miss the final 3 posts for Shirley's Home for the Holidays ~ Gluten Free Style:

Wednesday, 12/21–Zoe at Z’s Cup of Tea

Thursday, 12/22–Lillian Medville Lillian’s Test Kitchen

Friday, 12/23—Shirley Braden at gfe—gluten free easily

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Comments

Andrea M link

12/20/2011 04:30

The Spunky Coconut Cookbook 2nd Edition is what I would like...and my favorite holiday food would be my mom's coffee cake, I'm so looking forward to it!

Joyce Green

12/20/2011 07:15

These look delicious!

Randi

12/20/2011 07:23

This recipe looks delicious. I would love to win the Spunky Coconut cookbook. This has been on my wishlist for a while. I don't really have a favorite holiday food. I like trying new things.

Deanna link

12/20/2011 07:32

Oooo - I would love to win the Spunky Coconut cookbook. :)

Love your recipe, and love that you made home made chips and sweetened condensed milk, too. The kiddo really wants peanut butter chips - but they all have dairy. I'm off to go check out what you did for the butterscotch chips to see if I can steal your ideas and make peanut butter chips. :)

12/20/2011 08:06

I've found that a lot of people substitute tree nuts and tree nut products when going gf. With a nut allergy, it's always difficult to find a recipe that will work, so thanks! The breakfast/dessert book looks good (esp if there are nut free recipes inside)!

Laurel Holler

12/20/2011 08:17

My favorite holiday food is a strawberry pretzel salad my mom makes. I would love to win the Spunky Coconut cookbook. I love her blog.

Kristine

12/20/2011 08:18

I would love to win the Spunky Coconut's book. Thanks for the giveaway! My favorite holiday food....tough one. Can I just do a whole category? --desserts!!

SherriS.

12/20/2011 08:30

My all time favorite holiday food is cornbread dressing. It's taken me a couple of years to make my gluten free version taste as good as I remember it.

I'd love to win The Spunky Coconut cookbook.

Audrey J

12/20/2011 09:04

I would love the Spunky Coconut book.

My favorite holiday treat would be my mom's divinity. I have never tried to make it. I wonder if any family members have the recipe?

connie

12/20/2011 09:19

Since I am new to gf, I would like the tip book. My favorite memory is my mom's candies sweetpotatoes. I am excited to try your recipe.

Donna S.

12/20/2011 09:19

Your dessert looks yummy! Favorite holiday food would be cheesecake!

Sharon

12/20/2011 09:21

I'd like to win the spunky coconut second edition cookbook. My favorite holiday food is the date nut bread that my grandmother always made for Christmas. I'm attempting a gluten free version today.

Sharon

12/20/2011 09:21

I tweeted the giveaway.

Sarah C

12/20/2011 09:47

I would really love the 7 Quick Start Tips for Living a Healthy Gluten-Free Life e-book. Although the other books also look terrific and would love those also! I don't have any G-F books in my arsenal yet and they would truly help me and my family with recipes.
My favorite food for holidays... anything with pumpkin spice. I love spicy foods, especially warm spiced foods. Hot Cinnamon Spice tea is an absolute favorite, I also love pumpkin pie...or I can go with just pumpkin pudding, apple... well now its an apple casserole with no crust, which makes it much easier to make anyway, and super tasty too. Yup, I am a spicy girl, just give me spicy in this season and I am happy!

Sarah C

12/20/2011 09:48

Shared this on Facebook!

Janell Garwood link

12/20/2011 09:52

I would love Quick Start for Gluten-free living!

Heather R.

12/20/2011 09:53

These 7 layer bars look terrific! I would love to win the Spunky Coconut Cook book. My favorite holiday comfort food is monkey bread. Thanks for the recipe

Monique

12/20/2011 09:56

I'd love the Spunky Coconut's book!

Sarah Louise link

12/20/2011 10:16

I would love to win The Spunky Coconut! My favorite holiday food is my family's traditional homemade tamales that we make together. :)

andrea regan

12/20/2011 10:28

I would love to win the spunky coconut book!! And my absolute favorite holiday food is my moms pull apart sticky's!!! Every Christmas morning for as long as I remember we've had these!

andrea regan

12/20/2011 10:31

Shared this on Facebook!!:)

Heather C

12/20/2011 10:44

Thank you so much for this recipe! This was one of the recipes my mom made at Christmas. I thought it would be off limits to my son who is gluten/casein free. As we are starting our Christmas traditions, we can know add this to our baking list. Thank you so much!

Dana Coughlin

12/20/2011 10:45

I would love the Spunky coconut cookbook, my favorite holiday food has always been mincemeat pie or anything with pumpkin.

Dana Coughlin

12/20/2011 10:45

shared on Facebook

Brandae

12/20/2011 10:53

Thanks so much for these recipes - I have ditched the butterscotch favorites for quite a while so this opens new doors for me and baking!
I'd love to win the breakfast book.
My favorite holiday comfort food is hot cocoa, cider, or flavored coffee with some cookies or scones on the side. :)

Molly

12/20/2011 10:54

This looks and sounds so amazing. I love that we get more than once recipe here. I would LOVE the spunky coconut book! She is so fun and cute and amazing. Thanks so much again. Merry Christmas!

Paula link

12/20/2011 11:01

I would love to win The Spunky Coconut's cookbook

Laurel

12/20/2011 11:12

Oh, the Spunky Coconut. That said I have NEVER had a 7 layer bar. I've seen them for years and years and have no idea what kept me back. I wonder how they'd be with coconut shreds? Oh favorite holiday food? Lemon Bars, no doubt about it. One day soon Gluten free, Soy free, Egg free, Dairy free Lemon Bars. They'll probably be a gift from your Unicorn. :-)

Elise S link

12/20/2011 11:15

I've been eying up the Spunky Coconut's book for a while now. That would be my choice! My fav and ultimate holiday tradition is pie time at my mom's house. My job was always the pie prep while she prepared the rest of Christmas dinner. Fun times!

Elise S link

12/20/2011 11:16

Tweeted @EliseJSchwartz

Elise S link

12/20/2011 11:16

Shared on FB

Gigi link

12/20/2011 11:17

Thank you, Joyce! They are so good! I hope you'll give them a try! :)

xoxo,
Gigi ;)

Gigi link

12/20/2011 11:19

Deanna,
PB chips will work! I've done it with my homemade sunflower seed butter! :)

Just make sure you use some brown sugar so that you'll get the crystallization you need to make them hold together. You can omit most of the fat when you use the PB because it's got plenty of fat in it to make the recipe work! :)

Have fun!!
xoxo,
Gigi ;)

Alena M link

12/20/2011 11:20

I think the e.books look awesome, well, they all do. My favorite holiday food is my grandmas Apple bars. Yum.

Gigi link

12/20/2011 11:21

JP,
You're in the right place for gluten free AND nut free. I know exactly what you mean, and substituting a nut flour for traditional gluten-full flour is NOT the answer for those of us with nut allergy.

I hope you'll hang around here a while and follow along. Enjoy the recipes!

xoxo,
Gigi ;)

julie

12/20/2011 11:23

The spunky coconut book would be great, thanks for the opportunity to win.

Gigi link

12/20/2011 11:24

Sherri S.

I can relate to the cornbread stuffing recipe deal!

In case you're interested, here's my version. You can find my gluten free cornbread recipe on the site in the recipe index, too! ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZeD8F2nb94

xoxo,
Gigi ;)

Gigi link

12/20/2011 11:27

Connie,

If you're new to GF, then WELCOME!!! I hope you'll stay around here for a while and follow along!

Check out my easy to follow How-To videos at www.youtube.com/GlutenFreeGigi

We have a recipe post each Tues. and "A Side of Science" on Thurs., and lots of fun in between! ;)

Sign up for the free e-Letter to stay connected if you like! I'd love to add you to my extended gluten free family!! (Sign up is in upper right side bar on this page.)

Thanks for stopping by and good luck!

xoxo,
Gigi ;)

Gigi link

12/20/2011 11:27

Donna S.,
Thank you! I hope you'll give it a try!!

xoxo,
Gigi ;)

Gigi link

12/20/2011 11:29

Heather R.,
Thank you, they are terrific!

Good luck in the giveaway!

xoxo,
Gigi ;)

Gigi link

12/20/2011 11:32

Brandae,

Yay!! I had ditched recipes with the butterscotch chips, too, but no more! I'm so glad someone else is going to find this useful!

What I liked about them is that they do not melt away in the baked product. :)

Happy baking, and good luck here!

xoxo,
Gigi ;)

Gigi link

12/20/2011 11:33

Molly,

Yes, I tend to give several recipes when I'm able to do so! I love getting more than I bargained for (in a good way, of course), so I just assume all of you do, too!

I hope you'll give these a try and good luck in the contest!

xoxo,
Gigi ;)

Rachel link

12/20/2011 11:35

I would like the Spunky Coconut book, should I be lucky enough to win. My favorite holiday food has to be all the holiday cookies that I bake!

Rachel link

12/20/2011 11:36

just tweeted!

gigi link

12/20/2011 11:37

Laurel,

I hope you'll try the bars! They are yumm-a-licious! ;)

And yes! Coconut shreds are what most people use in the recipe. I just love the unsweetened grated coconut in my ingredients photo so much, I use it for every recipe that calls for coconut. :)

And I think the shreds are pre-sweetened, and trust me, these bars are SWEET!

And guess what?! My "pet" and I already have a gluten free lemon bar. It's also free from soy, nut, dairy, but does have eggs... that is the major ingredient in the filling, so left those in... here's the link if you're interested:

http://www.glutenfreegigi.com/1/post/2011/4/lemon-bars.html

Enjoy! and good luck here in the giveaway!

xoxo,
Gigi ;)

Aly link

12/20/2011 11:37

I would love to win ANY of the books! And my favorite holiday food is latkes!

Gail

12/20/2011 12:02

I would like Good Morning Breakfasts, Desserts without Compromise and Anti-Candida Feasts. My favorite all time holiday food is the turkey and the gravy. Yummy! Can't wait.

Isabel

12/20/2011 12:12

The Spunky Coconut Cookbook looks amazing, but both are awesome prizes :) it's so sweet of you all to be doing this for the holiday season!

My favorite holiday food is gingerbread...anything. I blame the molasses. It's addicting.

Isabel

12/20/2011 12:14

Also, tweeted!

Stephanie link

12/20/2011 12:20

Thanks for the recipe --- looks great! I would love the anti-candida feast e-book. I've been meaning to learn more about candida. And I absolutely love clam chowder for Christmas dinner!

Stephanie link

12/20/2011 12:25

I shared this post on Twitter - @livelocaliveraw

Chelsea

12/20/2011 12:34

I would love to win the Spunky Coconut cookbook. I really enjoy the recipes on her blog.

Adria

12/20/2011 12:43

I would like the Spunky Coconut! My favorite holiday food is homemade egg nog... this year I will be attempting to make a dairy free version for my husband!

cheryl link

12/20/2011 12:43

those look delicious, thanks for sharing!

Shaina

12/20/2011 12:45

Oh my goodness...I would absolutely LOVE the Spunky Coconut cookbook. I have been following her blog for quite some time and love her recipes. My favorite holiday food is all the wonderful desserts! I love pecan pie and sugar cookies the best :)
These bars look amazing by the way! And would be super easy to make grain free as well!!

Shaina

12/20/2011 12:48

Shared on Facebook!

Mary S

12/20/2011 12:51

I would love to have the Spunky Coconut cookbook. My favorite holiday food is gingerbread cookies. I love making and decorating them with my family.

Julie

12/20/2011 12:55

I would love the Spunky Coconut book, that one's been on my wish list for quite a while.

My favorite holiday food is latkes. I don't indulge much during the rest of the year, but during Hanukkah I love trying out new recipes and incorporating different veggies, cheese, herbs or other add-ins.

Rachel Williams

12/20/2011 13:07

If I were to win, I'd be happy with any of the book choices, but if I had to choose... My number one choice would be The Spunky Coconut Cookbook.

My all time favorite holiday food is pie. Mainly pumpkin pie, but I like almost any pie really.

Daisy link

12/20/2011 13:09

This looks delicious!! Thanks for posting how you made it! :) I haven't made the original in years...your version looks great!

I would love to win the Spunky Coconut cookbook. ;)

Favorite holiday food... Used to be my peanut butter fudge. But we avoid peanuts now b/c my hubby developed an allergy and we also have cut back on all that dairy (and the other junk that typically goes into my pb fudge...). Yummy, though! This will be my first Christmas being gf, so I'm still figuring out all the gf treats... ;)

Daisy link

12/20/2011 13:13

I shared on facebook. Thanks again for the opportunity to win in the giveaway! :)
www.facebook.com/daisyraine(dot)adkins

Kelli link

12/20/2011 13:19

The Spunky Coconut Cookbooks looks amazing. My favorite holiday food is sweet potato casserole. Simple, but amazing every time!

Claire link

12/20/2011 13:20

YAY! Id love to win the ebook full of breakfast ideas. Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day!

Keli link

12/20/2011 13:21

I posted this recipe on Facebook! AND I pinned it on pinterest, too.. I want to keep this recipe for future reference. I can't wait to try it. Thanks Gigi!

Anne

12/20/2011 13:26

I would love the Spunky Coconut cookbook! My favorite holiday food is pecan pie!!

Suzanne H

12/20/2011 13:27

All of the books sound great! Thanks for the giveaway!

I love mashed potatoes and gravy!

Suzanne H

12/20/2011 13:27

I tweeted.

Anna

12/20/2011 14:04

I'd like to win the Spunky Coconut book, her recipes are so unusual but doable! My all time favorite holiday food is peppermint stick ice cream.

Christa

12/20/2011 14:20

I would love the anti-candida breakfast cookbook, since I cook gluten-, dairy- and sugar-free. I would love the Spunky Coconut cookbook, too. I enjoy both of their blogs. :)
My favorite holiday recipe is my mother-in-law's raw cranberry-apple relish. This year, I was going to make it myself and take it to the Thanksgiving gathering on my side of the family...and then I had an unexpected surgery the week before Thanksgiving and wasn't feeling well. My mother-in-law was at my house the night before the gathering, and she and my father-in-law graciously made the cranberry-apple relish for me. I was so grateful to be able to take it to my mom's house the next day...and to eat the leftovers.

Christa

12/20/2011 14:21

I shared a link to this post on Facebook.

Brenda

12/20/2011 14:26

I would love the Spunky Coconut book or the e-book set.

Brenda

12/20/2011 14:27

The Spunky coconut books AND my favorite holiday food is of course the plethora of desserts!

Amy in Pa

12/20/2011 14:46

These seven layer bars were a staple in my house growing up! I'm so glad to know that I can now make them GF and LF for my son. =)

I would love to win the Spunky Coconut cookbook...cuz I'm a spunky kinda girl. ;)

My favorite holiday food is a big spiral sliced ham with a "rub" of crushed gingersnaps and a glaze of orange marmalade, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves. SO delish!

Amy in Pa

12/20/2011 14:50

I also shared on facebook.=)

Annette

12/20/2011 15:00

I would love to win The Spunky Coconut. As a kid, my favorite food was shortbread cookies.

Therese

12/20/2011 15:48

I would like the quick start tips books. My favorite holiday food is candy canes!

Karen

12/20/2011 16:28

I would LOVE the Spunky Coconut's book! My favorite treat this holiday is GF rice krispie treats! Reminds me of my childhood and excited that I found a box of GF krispies to make some this year! :)

Beth

12/20/2011 17:13

I would love to win the Spunky Coconut cookbook! My all time favorite holiday food? Mashed potatoes...really one of my favorites any time. :)

Arlee

12/20/2011 17:13

Oh these look so yummy! I would LOVE to win The Spunky Coconut's cookbook! I love her recipes and have tried a few =) My favorite holiday treat is my mom's strawberry cheesecake!

Arlee

12/20/2011 17:14

I shared this on my FB page =)

Sharon

12/20/2011 17:16

I like the variety and the smoothies in The Spunky Coconut Cookbook. I loved having the chocolate and whipped cream pie my mom always made with my grandmother's pudding recipe.

Tiffany

12/20/2011 17:24

I would love a copy of the Spunky Coconut Cookbook 2nd Edition! And my favorite holiday food would have to be candy cane crusted cookies. My mom has been making them for years! And now I'm making gluten free versions thanks to you!

Linda S.

12/20/2011 17:28

I would love the Spunky coconut book...that has been on my wish list for a very long time!

Your recipe sounds wonderful! Thanks for sharing it!

Linda S.

12/20/2011 17:28

Sharing on facebook.

Maree

12/20/2011 17:32

I would love a Spunky Coconut cookbook! My favorite Holiday recipe is my husbands grandmother's cranberry relish. She passed away 2 weeks ago so making it this year will be a time of joy and sorrow.

Carrie Hughes link

12/20/2011 17:50

I would love to have Spunky Coconut. Love the recipes on your site, glad I found it!

Carrie

Rachel Blom

12/20/2011 17:54

I'd like to win The Spunky Coconut cookbook and I think fudge is my fave holidy food.

Kate link

12/20/2011 17:59

these are my dad's favorite cookies - and now the rest of the family, who can't eat dairy, can share. thank you!

Carrie Hughes link

12/20/2011 17:59

Ok...followed you on twitter and facebook and tweeted and posted your giveaway on my facebook page.
Carrie

linda

12/20/2011 18:13

I'm still pretty new at this gluten free cooking but find it to be a good challenge! These bars sound really yummy and I will be checking out those lemon bars also. I would like the Spunky Coconut Cookbook, if I were to win. Favorite holiday food would be cranberry/orange bread!

linda

12/20/2011 18:15

I posted on my FB page.

MaryAnna

12/20/2011 18:24

These look really yummy! Thinking about it, I realised that clementines are synonymous with Christmas for me. We used to always have them at our house at Christmas time and in the bottom of our stockings. I went out and bought some today!

MaryAnna

12/20/2011 18:24

Shared on FB!

MaryAnna

12/20/2011 18:25

Forgot to say that I would love to win the Spunky Coconut Cookbook.

Danielle

12/20/2011 19:10

The set of e books looks pretty good, especially the good morning breakfast. I am always looking for new recipes to feed my GF, DF family, espescially our toddler. My favorite Holiday food was the rosettes my Grandma would make for me every year. Even thought I can not eat them for me and I share them as i drool and dream and wonder about a GF, DF receipe. Thank you for this AWESOME 7 layer bar recipe!

Megan R

12/20/2011 19:23

definitely spunky coconut! :) I am looking forward to making those homemade chips! My favorite holiday food is my grandmas homemade cheesecake! :) We are altering it GF/DF this year! :)

Megan R link

12/20/2011 19:24

shared on facebook! :)

Tara

12/20/2011 19:36

I would love to win the spunky coconut book. My favorite holiday food is anything that involves chocolate and peanut butter.

Rachel link

12/20/2011 19:37

My all-time favorite holiday food is anything with winter squash! Spunky coconut cookbook has been on my list for a while!

Rachel link

12/20/2011 19:38

I shared on FB!

Gigi link

12/20/2011 20:07

Stephanie,

You're so very welcome for the recipe!

I appreciate your stopping by and entering (and sharing!).

Best of luck!!
xoxo,
Gigi ;)

Gigi link

12/20/2011 20:08

Cheryl,

Thanks so much! :)

The bars really are delish! Hope you'll give them a try!

xoxo,
Gigi ;)

Megan

12/20/2011 20:08

Magic Bars are my absolute favorite Christmas treat! I am so glad to see someone do a version gluten free! Have to find some So Delicious coconut creamer to make the condensed milk and try these out!!!

I would love to win Kelly's Spunky Coconut book!

Gigi link

12/20/2011 20:10

Shaina,

Thanks! Yes, grain free is no problem on the bars. I LOVE homemade gluten free grahams, though, so used my recipe for those. :)

If you make a grain free crust, why not come back by and share? I know everyone would love to hear about that! :)

Glad you stopped by & good luck!

xoxo,
Gigi ;)

Deb

12/20/2011 20:11

I would like to win the Spunky Coconut Cookbook, and my favoite holiday is Thanksgiving.

Arleen

12/20/2011 20:12

I would love to win The Spunky Coconut Cookbook 2nd edition; this book has been on all my wishlists since the first edition was published! My favorite holiday dish is the lasagna my husband makes every Christmas!

Gigi link

12/20/2011 20:27

Daisy,

You're so welcome! I love sharing the how-to for recipes. If you haven't been following along, check out my You Tube channel (www.youtube.com/GlutenFreeGigi) and you'll see all sorts of how-tos for gluten free, dairy free, soy free, and nut free recipes like pasta, pie crust, cakes, cookies, and lots of savory dishes, too!

For the fudge your hubby loves, here are some ideas that may help a little:
1. check out my dairy free gluten free fudge recipe here: http://www.glutenfreegigi.com/1/post/2010/12/rich-creamy-dairy-free-fudge-also-gluten-soy-nut-free.html (this is a link to the post on the site here and there is an embedded You Tube video, too, so you can see exactly how to make it - no fail!). Be sure to read the other comments; it's a popular recipe, and easy to make. :)

2. For a peanut butter substitute, try sunflower seed butter (SunButter is a brand name for it). It tastes great and it's what I use. My family can't tell the difference, especially in recipes. And it's really good for you with a touch more protein than peanut butter has. :)
Here are some recipes where I've used it:
Sunbutter Cutout Cookies:
http://www.glutenfreegigi.com/1/post/2011/02/sunbutter-cutout-cookies.html

Sunbutter Cups (like Reese's):
http://www.glutenfreegigi.com/1/post/2011/12/gluten-free-butter-cups-candy.html

Not Peanut Butter Cookies :)
http://www.glutenfreegigi.com/1/post/2010/09/peanut-soy-sun-or-other-butter-cookies-gluten-dairy-egg-free.html

Maybe that will get you going and keep hubs well-fed! ;)

Hang in there. It can be overwhelming at first going gluten free, but it is totally do-able and a fantastic lifestyle if you need to leave the gluten off your plate!

Best of luck, and thanks for stopping in... hope you'll visit again!

xoxo,
Gigi ;)

Catherine

12/20/2011 20:39

I would love to win the spunky coconut 2 cookbook. I' must admit that fruitcake is one of my favorite holiday treats!

Dawn-Marie Valdron

12/20/2011 20:52

I would like the combo set of e-books as our allergies are gluten ,dairy and egg + some yet undetermined.My favorite holiday dish is meat pie. Merry Christmas!

gigi link

12/20/2011 21:06

Keli,
Thanks for pinning this! :)

I'll have to follow you there if I'm not already! I'll go check.

Thank you!!

xoxo,
Gigi ;)

gigi link

12/20/2011 21:09

Amy in Pa,

I'm happy to share the recipe so others can enjoy it! I can't believe it's taken me this long to get around to refashioning it, but I'm so glad I did!

xoxo,
Gigi ;)

gigi link

12/20/2011 21:10

Thank you, Arlee! They are as good (better?) than they look!

And thanks for sharing on FB!

xoxo,
Gigi ;)

gigi link

12/20/2011 21:12

Tiffany,

I LOVE hearing you say I've made a difference and helped you make some foods you love in their awesome GF version! :)

Those candy cane cookies sound phenomenal!

Best of luck!!

xoxo,
Gigi ;)

gigi link

12/20/2011 21:13

Thank you, Linda! These bars are great!

I appreciate your sharing on FB!

xoxo,
Gigi ;)

gigi link

12/20/2011 21:15

Carrie,

I am SO happy you found me, too! I hope you'll visit often and sign up for the free e-letter so you don't miss a thing!

xoxo,
Gigi ;)

gigi link

12/20/2011 21:17

Kate,
I am THRILLED you can now share these favorite bars with the entire family!! :)

Isn't that a terrific feeling to be able to have the whole family enjoy the same treat? I love it! That's how I create my recipes... So that everyone will love them and you only have to make 1 version.

Best of luck, and thanks for dropping by... come back often!

xoxo,
Gigi ;)

gigi link

12/20/2011 21:19

Linda,

Going Gluten Free can be a challenge, but hang around here and follow along. I promise you it gets easier. I share at least 1 new creation each week, so be sure to sign up for my free e-letter so you never miss one! :)

I think you'll love those lemon bars, they taste just like the "gluten" version. :)

best of luck in the giveaway!

xoxo,
Gigi ;)

gigi link

12/20/2011 21:21

Thanks, Danielle!

This is a great GF/DF recipe, so I hope you'll get a chance to make it and share it with your family. I know everyone will love it!

Best of luck in the giveaway!

xoxo,
Gigi ;)

gigi link

12/20/2011 21:22

Megan R,

The butterscotch chips are wonderful, and I hope you get a chance to make them! :)

Best of luck in the giveaway!

xoxo,
Gigi ;)

Gail

12/20/2011 21:35

Shared on Facebook.

Cassidy Turner

12/20/2011 21:37

Ideally I'd like The Spunky Coconut Cookbook but I'd really take any of them. =) Thank you for the opportunity!! And I'm so glad I found you and The Spunky Coconut!! =) Thanks for providing such great recipes!!

Sheila

12/20/2011 21:42

I would love a copy of The Spunky Coconut Cookbook. All-time favorite holiday food is "Poppycock" my mom made. Chewy, sugary popcorn with almonds and pecans....so good!! But only at Christmas.

Tessa Domestic Diva link

12/20/2011 21:54

Quite a lofty endeavor to make these bars allergy friendly...I am impressed! I would LOVE LOVE LOVE Spunky Coconut's book! I do not have a favorite dish, but a spiraled nitrate free ham is always ONE of the favs!

Tessa Domestic Diva link

12/20/2011 21:54

Shared on FB

Kelly

12/20/2011 22:34

The Spunky Coconut cookbook would be excellent!

My favorite holiday food is stuffing which was hard to give up when I first had to give up gluten. I've recently started making my own with some homemade bread. Its still a work in progress!

pat

12/20/2011 23:16

I'd love to have the breakfast cookbook. My very favorite holiday food, which no one else in the family likes, is mince pie. (IT was my mother's favorite also - she ate leftovers for breakfast.)

Evelyn Scofield

12/20/2011 23:25

I would love to win all the books, however my 1st choice would be The Spunky Coconut Cookbook 2nd edition. My favorite holiday food would have to be cheesy potato's because I never allow myself to make them anymore. Unless I could find a healthier recipe.

Evelyn Scofield

12/20/2011 23:31

I made a post on facebook advising people to look at your site and enter the contest. I do love your site, so I hope others discover it.
One other favorite holiday food would have to be fudge, but I need a modified recipe to be able to enjoy it again.
Would also like to have
Combo Set of e-books: Good Morning Breakfasts, Desserts without Compromise, and Anti-Candida Feast. Good luck everyone.

Elizabeth

12/20/2011 23:36

The Spunky Coconut! and, lemon poppyseed bread is my fav.

Stephanie link

12/20/2011 23:43

I would love to win The Spunky Coconut cookbook! My favorite holiday food is probably eggnog!

Shelly R

12/20/2011 23:49

I would love the Good Morning Breakfasts, being gluten, dairy and egg free, I am at a loss for breakfasts. My favorite holiday food is pumpkin pie!

Shelly R

12/20/2011 23:51

I shared on FB!

Cait

12/21/2011 08:29

The Spunky Coconut book looks exciting! My fave holiday food is probably pecan pie or millionaires (those caramel and chocolate coated pecans...mmm..) I love your site, Gigi!!!

Gigi link

12/21/2011 09:16

Kelly,

Give my Cornbread Stuffing a try if you like... here's the link:

http://www.glutenfreegigi.com/1/post/2011/10/a-gluten-free-gigi-how-to-never-hear-this-is-good-for-gluten-free-at-your-holiday-table-again.html

Thanks for stopping by to enter... come back and visit again soon!

Happy Holidays!!!

xoxo,
Gigi ;)

Micki

12/21/2011 10:05

Spunky Coconut all the way! My favorite holiday food was always my mom's date nut bread served with Christmas morning breakfast. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find a good sub now that I am GF, but I will not give up! Thanks for the awesome recipes!

Micki

12/21/2011 10:08

Tweeted! :)

Erica Autry

12/21/2011 10:10

I would love to win the "Good Morning" book, and my favorite holiday food is anything with sweet potatoes!

Erica Autry

12/21/2011 10:11

Tweeted

12/21/2011 10:24

I am interested in The Spunky Coconut book.

Thanks!

Steph B

12/21/2011 11:30

Mmmm what I'm missing from my Holiday favorites since going gluten free is toffee bar candy that starts with crackers has tons of butter and chocolate chips... it was really easy to make and deadly to any diets but soooo good. I haven't found a good gluten free cracker replacement ... I haven't looked at the recipe in a few years but the crackers were either club crackers or saltines and by the time the recipe was finished you had no idea that it started with crackers!!! LOL now I'm hungry!!! I'd love to have a copy of The Spunky Coconut Cookbook. I want to do more with coconut!
I'm new to your site but I love what I see so far... I'm off to go exploring some more! Thanks for the gluten free recipes!!

Jo-Ann Derbowka

12/21/2011 11:56

I love this new website I have just found, I have a daughter that is totally dairy free and a friend that is gluten free!
I have shared with both of them and gotten both of them to sign up for this website to get information and recipes, Thank you so much for sharing!
Jo-Ann d

Jo-Ann Derbowka link

12/21/2011 12:09

I posted all over Facebook--You are a Goddess---I love this website I have gotten so much in such a short time--I would love The Spunky Coconut Cookbook--I have really learned to use that Coconut milk in a lot of recipes and was thinking of exploring the cooking with Coconut oil.
Thanks for all you post---Really Appreciate

Kate

12/21/2011 12:19

Spunky Coconut...somehow, all things coconut have become a fave. food!

tanya ci

12/21/2011 12:28

I'd like some Spunky Coconut in my life...My fav holiday food used to be my aunt's caramel dipped marshmallow's rolled in rice crispies. Now it's the baked yams.

tanya ci

12/21/2011 12:32

Tweeted! Hopalong15

Sharmista

12/21/2011 12:41

My all time favorite holiday food...probably cookies. I could eat a million of 'em! And I'd love to win the Spunky Coconut cookbook.

Sharmista

12/21/2011 12:43

tweeted

Gigi link

12/21/2011 12:56

Rachel,
Thanks for sharing!!

xoxo,
Gigi ;)

Jan

12/21/2011 13:41

My favorite holiday food? .... All of them!! And I love this giveaway with all these new recipes and sites! Sigh - gym, I'll be seeing lots of you in the near future... p.s. Spunky Coconut's book!

KellyB

12/21/2011 14:09

Hi
I would love the Spunky Coconuts cookbookl.
My fave holiday food: is hard to say right now this is my 1st GF holiday and I'm 41 yrs old. So my eating has changed over the past few years. However I am going to make a vegan GF gingerbread that is made with pumpkin puree that I don't think anyone will love. thanks

Meghan W

12/21/2011 16:16

The Spunky Coconut Cookbook 2nd edition would be the book I want to win. And fave holiday food... toughy... anything with chestnuts or winter squash or sweet potatoes. But when it comes to dessert my mom's shortbread cookies which will be made gluten-free this year.

Gail

12/21/2011 18:10

Shared on Facebook.

Megan H.

12/21/2011 18:45

These look so good!! Out of all the cookbooks, I think would like the Spunky Coconut book. :)

My favorite food for the holidays is dessert! :)

Christie

12/21/2011 18:48

I would love to win the Spunky Coconut cookbook. My favorite holiday food is my grandma's persimmon pudding (which is so good, I had to adapt it to a grain-free version my family).

Heather @CeliacFamily link

12/21/2011 21:14

I love the story of your girls devouring the gingerbread houses for breakfast. I'll bet you've got some great photos of that over the years.

Pat J

12/21/2011 21:31

I would love a copy of The Spunky Coconut book. My favorite at the Holidays is the party mix our family makes.

Joy

12/21/2011 22:51

I would love to win the set of e-books. We are dealing with quite a few food allergies, and it would be nice to have a bunch of fresh, new recipes! My grandma's dinner rolls are my favorite holiday food. There's nothing like 'em! I have yet to try them in a gluten-free version...

Amani

12/21/2011 23:42

I'd like the quick start ebook, that would be great for me to get into more gluten free things and maybe sharing with friends.

I don't have a particular food that reminds me of the holidays. :)

Amani

12/21/2011 23:43

I've happily shared on facebook! :)

Gretchen Corbin

12/22/2011 00:04

I would love to win the Spunky Coconut book, but would also love the e-book collection too. One of my favorite holiday foods is a herb rub roast for xmas eve dinner!

Gretchen Corbin

12/22/2011 00:09

I tweeted this post

alisa joy

12/22/2011 02:19

7 layer bars? a CLASSIC! my favorite holiday treat is banket, a dutch almond pastry. so good.

p.s. i'd love the spunky cook book!

Cindy

12/22/2011 05:16

I would love to win the breakfast e-book. I need some fresh ideas! Happy Holidays.

Christine B

12/22/2011 05:32

I'd like to win the Spunky Coconut Cookbook. I'm not sure I have an all-time favorite holiday food, though one of my favorites was the homemade pizzelle cookies we used to make at grandma's house growing up. My dad carried on with the recipe, but has not had success at making them gluten free so I can have them (and they live too far away now for me to help or experiment since I don't have an iron.) I recently found a store-made variety, but couldn't bring myself to buy it - there's no way they would be the same.

Tania

12/22/2011 05:59

I would love the Spunky Coconut Cookbook. I've been trying to get my hands on that! She has the best recipes, and now I've found your website through hers! woohoo!!!

Rebecca

12/22/2011 08:36

I would like to win the Spunky Coconut book. My favorite holiday food has been mints. We color the dough and press them in rubber molds into various shapes. People are always glad to receive them as gifts because so few people make them.

Sarah M

12/22/2011 09:28

Ooooh I'd want the Spunky Coconut book! And my favorite holiday food is cranberry sauce. My meat + all the sides get a good drenching.

Margaret Lindsey

12/22/2011 09:55

My favorite holiday food is cornbread dressing. It is a recipe that my mother got from a school dietician and she tweeked it for our family. Now I have tweeked it for gluten free.

debra z

12/22/2011 10:31

I'd love to win the Spunky Coconut cookbook... My favorite holiday food is eggnog. Pumpkin takes a close second - in any form.

Laurie

12/22/2011 11:20

These look amazing! And I'm so glad I found your recipe for sweetened condensed "milk"...its the one ingredient I've been missing terribly. Thanks.

Laurie

12/22/2011 11:23

I tweeted this post @joyfultiredmom today. Would love the spunky coconut book

seeks link

12/22/2011 11:56

I am always interested in any of Ricki's books, since I'm on ACD. My favorite holiday food is usually the traditional sweets in the family: flan, pashka and kulich, cassava cake.

Lee Ann Kaplan

12/22/2011 11:58

I would like to win the 7 tips book :) I'm new to all the gluten free and dairy free stuff!

Susan Ruffalo

12/22/2011 12:37

I'd love the coconut cookbook- my favorite holiday is definitely Christmas!! Our version of 7 layer cookies are called "hello Dolly Squares" and the recipe came from a recipe book my Mom received from the ulitity dept offered it's customers in the 60s...

I subbed the graham crackers for Rice/Cinnamon Chex and smashed them up. In hindsight, I wished I would have stuck them in a blender instead of hand smashing them up.

Melissa C.

12/22/2011 13:00

Would love to win any of these books, they all look wonderful, but if I have to choose one it would probably be the Spunky Coconut cookbook. My favorite holiday food is cookies.

Christine link

12/22/2011 13:05

I would love to win the spunky coconut cookbook! One of my favourite Christmas foods is Spanish Cream. It's SO good!

Sondra

12/22/2011 13:10

I would like to win the Spunky Coconut. My favorite holiday food is pumpkin bread and decorated sugar cookies.

cece

12/22/2011 13:12

Hi! These barsdo look yummy and magical. What brand graham crackers do you use? We have similar allergies/sensitivities plus a couple more and I can't remember finding any graham crackers that are safe for us. Oh, I'm hoping you'll inform me of one that works :) Thank you!

Sondra

12/22/2011 13:15

I shared the link(s). Thank you!

Suzanne

12/22/2011 13:18

My favorite holiday food has to be pumpkin pie. I'd love to win the Spunky Coconut cookbook.

sandra g

12/22/2011 13:24

This is my first time to your site, very nice...My favorite holiday food ismy mother's greenjello salad, it brings fond memories every time I think of it...
I really never have won anything but I would love the spunky coconut!
Thanks!

Stephanie

12/22/2011 13:35

I would LOVE either the anti-candida book or Spunky Coconut cookbook. I've got a friend for whom I might actually be able to do this recipe if we switch out sugars and skip the chocolate chips! I'll try it out.
My favorite holiday food is latkes! Crispy and thin, with applesauce AND sour cream.

Cindy W.

12/22/2011 13:53

The Spunky Coconut book sounds interesting. My favorite holiday treat is date bars.

Brenda

12/22/2011 14:18

These look wonderful. Where do you find gluten free graham
crackers. I have never seen them. Do you make your own?

kelly

12/22/2011 14:20

Love the recipe and the great giveaways! My favorite holiday food would have to be any type of cookie. It's such an indulgence because any other time of the year and don't allow myself to have any...or at least not often;)

Debbi Does Dinner Healthy link

12/22/2011 16:14

Great looking recipe! I would love the 7 tips book, I'm just starting the GF journey. I'd love to find an awesome pecan pie recipe for this time of year, thanks!

alli

12/22/2011 17:07

This sounds soooo yummy, but where can I get GlutenFree vegan graham cracker crumbs? I can't eat eggs or dairy or corn or rice (allergies) and have only found boxed GF graham cracker-ish cookies that I can't eat..If you have a recipe to share that would be awesome. Or a brand to recommend to buy that I could use. ;)
thanks! and would love to win!!

moriah

12/22/2011 17:18

The Spunky Coconut cookbook would be a great one for me to win on this give-away :) My favorite holiday food is roasted turkey and katrina's GF raspberry coconut almond bars.

Pogonia

12/22/2011 17:49

Although I don't do the holidays, I always think of my mom's pecan pie this time of year. I would love to win the Spunky Coconut book--I've read so many good reviews of it.

Chrystal in Canada

12/22/2011 18:38

I would REALLY like to win The Spunky Coconut book, and Ricki's e-books are a close second!
I have been making a lot of almond-flour based items this year, and they've been disappearing pretty quick!

Amy Whitehurst

12/22/2011 18:58

Thank you for the recipe! I'd like the 7 Quick Start Tips e-book! My favorite all time Christmas food is the simple, basic chocolate chip cookie!

Thanks again and have a great holiday!

Amy Whitehurst

12/22/2011 19:03

I shared the recipe!

Marykay

12/22/2011 19:18

Wow! All those books look great. My first choice is the Spunky Coconut book because that is already on my wish list! My favorite holiday treat is a toss up between pecan pie and cinnamon rolls... yummmm!

Marykay

12/22/2011 19:21

I shared on FB

Susan

12/22/2011 19:53

I'd love to win the Spunky Coconut Cookbook. My favourite holiday food is Christmas baking.

Laura

12/22/2011 23:16

I'd LOVE to win the Spunky Coconut cookbook! My favorite holiday food has to be yorkshire pudding because it's the only time of the year we have it!

Laura

12/22/2011 23:17

Shared on fb!

Andrew

12/22/2011 23:18

Winning the Spunky Coconut cookbook would be great! My favorite food is probably either egg nog or spritz cookies.

Andrew

12/22/2011 23:19

I shared this on facebook.

Denise Fedor

12/22/2011 23:19

my wish is for the "Spunky" cookbook. my alltime treat is fruitcake w/o much cake! Thanks for the chance to win. Dee

Theresa P.

12/22/2011 23:22

I would love to win any of the wonderful books! it's so difficult to choose. My mom's four layer dessert! is heavenly! and only made on the holidays. that makes it even more special. Thanks, for the opportunity. Have a wonderful Holiday

Heather

12/22/2011 23:30

I'd love the Spunky Coconut book or the ebooks. Love breakfast. OK, I'm so happy that you have done the 7 layer bars. We call them Santa Snacks in my family and this is the first year in many that I get one!! Thanks!!

Dion

12/22/2011 23:34

I would really love to win the Combo Set of e-books: Good Morning Breakfasts, Desserts without Compromise, and Anti-Candida Feast.
My all time fav holiday food is homemade baked ham with juicy pineapple slices.

Marsha

12/22/2011 23:43

It would be really great to win The Spunky Coconut Cookbook!!! My favorite holiday food is fruitcake.

Eileen Cooper

12/23/2011 00:28

I love 7 layer bars! Fond memories of Christmas. Right now, my favorite seasonal dessert are pumpkin cookies. Of the giveaways, they all look great. I am trying to get my husband to be GF so the quick start tips would be great for him. I have a hard time with breakfasts so that book would be awesome. And I love spunky coconut. Boy, this is a hard choice

Sarah M

12/23/2011 00:50

I would love to win "7 Quick Start Tips for Living a Healthy Gluten-Free Life e-book!" I cannot pick a favorite holiday food...too many yummy choices!

Sarah M

12/23/2011 00:50

shared to facebook

Jennifer link

12/23/2011 06:23

Spunky coconut!!:-) I have been in love with her blog for a long time and I would love ti have her book on my book shelf

Jennifer link

12/23/2011 06:26

I tweeted PNfamSOAP

Jennifer link

12/23/2011 06:28

Face book... @ Perfectly Natural Family Soaps

Marissa W

12/23/2011 18:37

I would LOVE The Spunky Coconut Cookbook 2nd Edition...
and my favorite holiday food would be grandmas apple slices!!!!!!!! YUM! We can even make them GF now :)

Jill

12/24/2011 12:59

My favourite holiday food is shortbread cookies. To me, they scream: Christmas!!!

Jill

12/24/2011 13:00

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