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Gluten-Free Kid Favorite Summer Recipes

School's Out! It's time for fast, easy and healthy kid-favorite GF recipes!

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School's out! Time to gather kid-favorite gluten-free summer vacation recipes. And the more, the better. Find lots of ideas in our collection of kid-favorite, fast and easy gluten-free breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack recipes.

1. Gluten-Free / Dairy-Free Hi Protein "Banilla" Smoothie

GFCF High Protein Banilla (Banana and Vanilla) Breakfast Smoothie Recipe2011 © Teri Lee Gruss

Kids love this creamy delicious gluten-free and dairy free high protein "banilla" smoothie. There's a lot of nutritional value in this 5-minute busy morning gluten and dairy free smoothie.

Recipe for Gluten-Free / Dairy Free Hi Protein "Banilla" Smootie

2. Gluten-Free Buttermilk Pancakes

Gluten-Free Buttermilk Pancake Recipe2011 (c) istockphoto

If you keep a box of your favorite gluten-free all purpose flour in your pantry this classic recipe flor gluten-free buttermilk pancakes comes together in about 5 minutes, which is just about a life time when kids are waiting to eat and get out to play!

Recipe for Gluten-Free Buttermilk Pancakes

3. Fast and Easy Gluten-Free Overnight Oatmeal

Fast and Easy Overnight Gluten-Free Oatmeal2011 (c) istockphotos

Fast and easy overnight gluten-free oatmeal is a wonderful recipe for gluten-free kids on busy mornings when you want to send them off with something nutritious, but you have to do it fast. Be sure to use "certified" gluten-free oatmeal in this recipe. Conventional oatmeal products may be cross-contaminated with gluten during processing.

Recipe for Gluten-Free Creamy Overnight Oatmeal

4. Gluten-Free Spaghetti Recipe

Gluten-Free Spaghetti Recipe2011 (c) istockphoto

Gluten-free kids love spaghetti for lunch and spaghetti is fast and easy. Enough said!

Recipe for Gluten-Free Spaghetti

5. Gluten-Free Ham and Cheese Sandwich - French Meadow Bakery "Monsieur Croque"

French Meadow Bakery Gluten-Free Croque Monsieur Sandwich Recipe and Image2011 copyright French Meadow Bakery, Inc., reprinted with permission

Your kids will recognize is classic French sandwich, originally named the "Monsieur Croque" and some of their favorite sandwiches, ham and cheese!

Recipe for French Meadow Bakery Ham and Cheese "Monsieur Croque" Sandwich

6. Gluten-Free Tacos

Gluten-Free Taco Recipe Image Teri Gruss2011 (c) Teri Lee Gruss

Shredded baby spinach, red onions and avocado add vitamins, minerals, healthy fatty acids add vibrant color to this healthy version of a classic favorite.

Recipe for Gluten-Free Tacos

7. Gluten-Free Homemade Energy Bars

Gluten-Free Energy Bar Recipe Teri Gruss2011 © Teri Lee Gruss

Homemade gluten-free energy bars are an easy, no-bake, nutritious and economical alternative to commercial energy bars. This is the perfect recipe to pack when your gluten-free kids are off when to sleep-overs or camp.

Recipe for Gluten-Free Energy Bars

8. Watermelon - As Natually Gluten-Free as it Gets!

Recipes for Gluten-Free Kid Favorite Summer Recipes2011 (c) istockphoto

Summer fresh fruits are the most nutritious snacks for gluten-free kids. Watermelon is one of summers' most delicious fruits. Keep a large container of sliced watermelon in the frig and your kids will find it!

9. Gluten-Free Chicken Nuggets

Gluten-Free Chicken Nugget Recipe Teri Gruss2011 (c) Teri Lee Gruss

These golden, crispy gluten-free chicken nuggets are delicious dipped in sour cream horseradish sauce and kids love them! Everyone loves them, even gluten eaters!

Recipe for Gluten-Free Chicken Nuggets

10. Gluten-Free Cheese Pizza

Gluten-Free Cheese Pizza Recipe2011 © Teri Lee Gruss

To make this recipe for gluten-free cheese pizza super fast and easy, use your favorite store-bought gluten-free pizza crust.

Recipe for Gluten-Free Cheese Pizza

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