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Menu Close All About Me Living With Celiac Resources Helpful Links Expert Advice Grocery Store Finds Trader Joe's Stop & Shop Skincare and Makeup Restaurant Recommendations (blog) Recipes Trader Joe's Finds If you ask me, Trader Joe's has the best gluten-free options out of every grocery store near me. They have breakfast foods, desserts, dinners, and more. Pretty much everything that I eat I can get from Trader Joe's. I have yet to find another store with as wide of a variety of gluten-free options as Trader Joe's. Here is my list of favorites: Breakfast Dinner Desserts Breakfast Gluten Free Double Chocolate Muffins I'm starting off with the Gluten-Free Double Chocolate muffins because they are my absolute favorite thing from Trader Joe's. These muffins are delicious and make for the perfect breakfast. If you are not a chocolate person, Trader Joe's also makes these muffins in Blueberry, Cinnamon Coffee Cake, and Pumpkin Streusel. I've tried all of them, and none of them have disappointed me (but the chocolate is still my favorite)! Gluten Free Almost Everything Bagels The Trader Joe's Almost Everything Bagels are a perfect way to start your morning. They're delicious and super flavorful. These bagels also come in plain, and pumpkin spice (in the fall). I prefer these bagels toasted and I like them with butter or cream cheese, depending on my mood. If you choose to buy the plain bagels, but are looking for more flavor, Trader Joe's also makes an Everything But the Bagel Seasoning, which is delicious as well. Gluten Free Toaster Waffles If you're running late, or just in need of an easy breakfast, these Gluten Free Toaster Waffles are a great option. These waffles take only a few minutes to cook, and taste great with butter. You can find these waffles in the freezer section at your Trader Joe's. Gluten Free Buttermilk Pancake and Waffle Mix The best gluten-free pancakes that I have ever eaten have easily been the ones from this mix. These pancakes are easy to make and they turn out delicious every single time. This mix also makes great waffles. The Buttermilk Pancake and Waffle mix is high on my list of my all time favorite Trader Joe's products, and it never disappoints. Gluten Free Glazed Chocolate Donut Holes While I've never had Dunkin' Donuts munchkins, these donut holes are exactly how I have always imagined that they would taste. The Gluten Free Chocolate Glazed Donut Holes are absolutely delicious and, I've been told, they don't even taste gluten free. If you see these donut holes make sure to buy them because they sell out quickly in most stores! Gluten Free Homestyle Toaster Pancakes The Trader Joe's Gluten Free Toaster Pancakes are delicious and they are a perfect quick and easy breakfast option. The pancakes simple have to be put in the toaster and they are ready. My favorite way to eat these pancakes is with butter and a little bit of cinnamon. Dinner Gluten Free Baguette The Gluten Free Baguettes are a new edition to Trader Joe's and they are delicious. These baguettes are perfect for sandwiches, sides, or just on their own. These baguettes don't taste like typically gluten-free bread. With a slight sourdough flavor and a crispy crust, these baguettes are one of Trader Joe's best gluten-free products. Gluten Free Pie Crust This gluten-free pie crust is one of my family's most frequently bought items at Trader Joe's. This pie crust is not from the Trader Joe's brand, but it sold there during the holiday season. My family always makes sure to buy plenty of these pie crusts every time they are available at Trader Joe's. We make apple pie, chicken pot pie, quiche, and more. These pies come out perfectly and buttery every time! Corn Torillas The Trader Joe's Corn Tortillas are a great, reliable product that is usually in my house. These tortillas are perfect for toco night or making a quesadilla. My whole family loves these tortillas, and they are my favorite type of corn tortilla. Gluten Free Cheese Ravioli Gluten-Free ravioli is very hard to come by, so I was very excited hear that Trader Joe's had begun selling it. I had high expectations for this ravioli and it did not disappoint! I usually eat it with a pesto sauce or just a simple red sauce. Both options are delicious and make for a great family dinner. Gluten Free Pizza Dough Again, gluten-free pizza dough is not an easy thing to come by, and I couldn't wait to try this one. The Trader Joe's pizza dough is also incredibly delicious and convenient. It comes frozen and can be defrosted at any time. This dough is very easy to roll. Usually, when my family eats these pizzas, we make mini pizzas, but pizzas of any size will come out delicious using this dough! Gluten Free Egg Fettuccine This Trader Joe's pasta is another frequent dinner in my house. The delicious gluten-free egg fettuccine is another one of my favorites from Trader Joe's. This pasta is very good and, in my opinion, has a better consistency than typical gluten-free penne or spaghetti. Gluten Free White Sandwich Bread The Trader Joe's gluten-free white bread is the only product on my list that I don't love. I decided to include it because it is my go to bread, and I eat it with my sandwiches every day at lunch. This bread is not bad, but it's also not amazing. I am still on the lookout for an even better gluten-free sandwich bread, but for now this is my favorite that I've bought. Gluten Free Breaded Chicken Breast Nuggets These Trader Joe's chicken nuggets are some of my favorite gluten-free chicken nuggets. These make for a perfect meal or snack, especially if you're in a rush. They are also super crunchy and delicious! Desserts Joe Joe's Chocolate Vanilla Creme Sandwich Cookies These cookies are the Trader Joe's version of Gluten Free Oreos. I actually like these cookies much better than the Gluten Free Oreos. These are my favorite type of cookie and my family has been buying them for years. These cookies are delicious and chocolatey, and I could never get sick of them! Gluten Free Madeleine Cookies The Gluten Free Madeleine Cookies are a recent edition to Trader Joe's gluten free collection. Madeliene cookies are actually more cake than cookie, as they are light and airy. These cookies are the perfect treat for anytime! Gluten Free Mini-Cupcakes These Trader Joe's Cupcakes are a staple in my house. They're perfect for any get together and they're delicious. These cupcakes are a super easy way of having a gluten-free option wherever you go, and they're perfect for birthday parties or just for a snack. Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Brownie Mix Everyone I know, gluten free or not, is obsessed with this brownie mix. These brownies are so easy to make and they come out delicious every single time. They are chocolatey, sweet, and delicious, and they are the only brownies I ever make!

Menu Close All About Me Living With Celiac Resources Helpful Links Expert Advice Grocery Store Finds Trader Joe's Stop & Shop Skincare and Makeup Restaurant Recommendations (blog) Recipes Expert Advice Dee Harris is a Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist, Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator and an IFM-Certified Practitioner based out of Bonita Springs, Florida. Her practice encompasses a myriad of nutrition, functional medicine, health, and wellness solutions. Dee works closely with clients who are diagnosed with Celiac Disease and gluten sensitivity. She generously offered me advice while I was building this website. I recently sat down with her for an interview, which is excerpted below. Q: What is the best advice you can give to someone who has been diagnosed with Celiac and or has to go on a gluten-free diet? A: The best advice I can give is to learn from your own experience and how you feel, because if you're really sick, you’ll want to make changes, and that motivates the patient to make changes. Once you go strictly gluten free, your life gets so much better. So don't be intimidated by making changes because you will become much healthier and it's going to make your life a lot better. Q: What are some of the biggest challenges people face when starting a gluten-free diet? A: The biggest challenge, I think, is the reluctance to go gluten free because people think “there's nothing I can eat”. People are understandably afraid they won’t be able to go out with their friends and they’re going to be isolated. It's that fear of being different and being overwhelmed. There’s a shock of having to make what feels like such a dramatic lifestyle change. Once you commit to the change, you start to realize it’s doable and it starts to feel more manageable. You realize that you will not be isolated. You just have to take the first step. Q: In general, what are the long term benefits of a gluten-free diet for people who have Celiac or are sensitive to gluten? A: If you have celiac, you have to eat gluten free in order to heal yourself and achieve remission. If you have non-celiac gluten sensitivity, the same is true. We have found that the flour that's produced in this country is different than it was 50 years ago and it can cause more irritation in the small intestine, which increases the risk for autoimmune reactions, irritation, and inflammation. So whenever we have somebody who's sick with any kind of gut disorder, I take people off gluten, and they quickly start to realize the benefits and start to feel much better. Q: What foods would you recommend to someone with celiac or gluten intolerance other than just gluten-free substitutions for products? A: I tell people that when you go gluten free, you can eat food from all food groups, you just need to pick the gluten free choices, which are often the healthier choices. Have more vegetables, more fruit, beans and nuts, seeds, and clean proteins. With regard to grains, have gluten-free oatmeal, quinoa, wild rice, and foods like that. Most dairy products are good. There's no gluten in dairy, so an organic yogurt would be really good for somebody with Celiac. I always recommend organic products in order to avoid eating pesticides. There are still so many delicious foods you can eat that are naturally gluten free. Once you realize this, it becomes a lot easier to adapt to the gluten free diet!

Multiple Locations https://www.joejuice.com/ Joe & the Juice is one of my favorite places to stop for food when I'm in New York City. They have the best gluten free paninis I've ever had and they are very careful to avoid cross contamination. My go-to order is the Turkey Sandwhich. There are a ton of Joe & the Juice locations in NYC, so if you're there I highly recommend trying it out.

27 Kings Rd, Madison, NJ 07940 https://sundaymotorco.com Sunday Motor is one of my favorite places to go for breakfast, lunch, or coffee. This cafe is able to modify almost all of their toasts, sandwhiches, and salads to be gluten free. Sunday Motor has a great atmosphere and is almost always crowded. All of the food and coffee is always delicious, and I go with my friends and sisters all the time. My personal favorite dish to order at Sunday Motor is the avocado toast on gluten-free bread along with a vanilla latte. The staff is very aware of allergies and I always feel comfortable eating gluten-free food prepared here.

12 Village Rd, New Vernon, NJ 07976 https://www.thejolielife.com Jolie is another one of my favorite places to go for breakfast or lunch. Jolie offers a ton of gluten-free options and I am able to have almost all of their sandwiches, toasts, and paninis on gluten-free bread. Jolie also has an entire section of baked goods that are all completely gluten free. All of the employees at Jolie are very aware of Celiac and make sure that there is no cross contamination when I order. My favorite thing to order at Jolie is the Exuberance Sandwich on gluten-free bread. Jolie also has a ton of delicious coffee options available such as the Lovely Lavender Latte and the French Vanilla Latte, which are some of my favorites.