Enjoy Delicious, Gluten-Free Holiday Eating with Almonds 

With the fragrant smells of warm cooking in the air, sticking to a gluten-free diet during the holidays can prove to be a difficult task! Each one of us would like to sample the delicious fares associated with holiday traditions, and now, with gluten-free almonds, those living with celiac disease or gluten sensitivities can enjoy the decadence of sumptuous holiday eating.

A portrait of true versatility, almonds are an essential pantry item for maintaining a gluten-free lifestyle because not only are they endlessly tasty, they are light, easy to access and available in many forms. Whether sliced, slivered, chopped or whole, almonds add the perfect crunch to both sweet and savory holiday-worthy dishes.

While living gluten-free often requires advance planning and preparation, it also presents the opportunity to explore new foods and flavors to inspire new recipes and update old ones.

• Want to start those cold mornings off right? A little almond milk goes a long way when added to your morning coffee or poured into your favorite cereal.
• Interested in baking some of those traditional favorites you’ve come to know throughout childhood? Use almond flour as a substitute for regular flour, or as an addition to a gluten-free flour blend, bringing smoothness to breads, cakes and cookies.
• Whole almonds are ideal as a party snack either plain or seasoned, and sliced or slivered almonds make the perfect decorative topping and crunch to evening meals.

What’s more, each of these unique almond forms are easily accessed at your local grocery store, so whether maintaining a gluten-free diet or interested in beginning a new health regimen,  cooking and eating seasonal favorites will be a snap!

For key tips on how to make the most of gluten-free holiday eating, check out the Almond Board of California’s Gluten-Free Holiday Survival guide, available for download here.