Creamy Tahini Porridge {Gluten-Free} - Recipes From A Pantry (2024)

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What is a gluten free alternative to porridge? ›

Options for gluten free porridge and how to cook them

Quinoa Flakes or Seeds. Rice Flakes. Buckwheat Flakes or Groats. Millet Flakes.

Mornflake Gluten Free Oats are a great source of fibre. These creamy oats are perfect for porridge or to use in baking. Mornflake Gluten Free Oats are a great source of fibre.

It is non-GMO, gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan. A good source of calcium; it is high in vitamin E, B2, B1,B15, B3, and B5, and high in unsaturated fat (the good fat). Its easy to digest and is a 20% complete protein, making it a higher protein source than most nuts.

Indeed, gluten contamination of oat occurs frequently. Typically, commercially available oats are not suitable in a gluten-free diet for celiac patients due to their routine contamination with wheat, rye, or barley.

Millet. Naturally gluten-free and rich in vitamins and minerals such as phosphorus, magnesium, and folate, millet may be the most nutritious substitute for oatmeal ( 2 ).

Tahini is a staple in North African, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean (Greek, Turkish, Israeli) cuisines, and it pairs well with eggplant, cilantro and yogurt (all popular in those cuisines, as well).

I like to use tahini as a sauce. Just mix it with some lemon juice, water, salt, and garlic and it will work great for dipping raw vegetables, and as a sauce for roasted vegetables and salads. Two of my favorite recipes are this roasted cauliflower salad and this roasted butternut squash salad.

Do you need to refrigerate tahini? We recommend storing your tahini in a cool and dry area, away from heat and moisture. Ideally, a pantry a cabinet would be ideal. Like peanut butter, you can also store tahini in the refrigerator if you like it thicker.

In the past, oats (avenin) were believed to be toxic to individuals with celiac disease and were not allowed in the gluten-free diet. However, recent evidence has shown that oats are safe for consumption by most individuals with celiac disease.

Can you eat porridge if you are gluten intolerant? ›

Oats. Oats do not contain gluten, but many people with coeliac disease avoid eating them because they can become contaminated with other cereals that contain gluten.

Porridge Oats ORGANIC Gluten Free Oats (#24)

Flakes rolled from a whole groat. Perfect for a delicious bowl of creamy porridge. A great ingredient for oaty biscuits or meal bulker.

Because it's made with sesame seeds, which, of course, come from a plant and not an animal, tahini is vegan. It's as simple as that. That said, there are sometimes other ingredients, like oil and salt, added to the store-bought versions.

Tahini also has selenium. It acts as an antioxidant and helps lower inflammation in the body. Studies show sesamol, a natural chemical found in sesame seeds and sesame oil, has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging benefits. Other studies suggest it also has strong anti-cancer effects.

“Once the tahini is mixed with water, you're supposed to refrigerate it,” Zitelman says, “but it doesn't last for more than five to seven days in the fridge.” Adding water compromises tahini, she notes, making it more likely to spoil.

Oats. Oats do not contain gluten, but many people with coeliac disease avoid eating them because they can become contaminated with other cereals that contain gluten.

Really, you can make hot cereal with lots of different grains or blends, including brown rice, barley, millet, amaranth, rye, and more. With pop-up shops and boutique cafes in London dishing out “posh porridge”—yes, you can have chia seeds and coconut sugar with that quinoa!