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Gluten-Free Baking Mixes from Simple Mills

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Gluten-Free Baking Mixes from Simple MillsFor 5 years I suffered with terrible GI problems after I would ingest particular foods. I learned over the years what to avoid and what I could eat. After eating a very limited diet, I was finally properly diagnosed with a gluten tolerance problem. This new diagnosis meant that I would have to consume gluten-free foods if I wanted to avoid the GI issues.

Simple Mills makes a line of gluten-free baking mixes that are lower in sugar (compared to competitors) and made with nutrient-rich ingredients like almond flour and coconut sugar. In addition to baking mixes, the company offers gluten-free crackers & frosting’s too.

For this foodie feature I received two complimentary boxes of baking mixes from Simple Mills. Shelly and I get together every week and bake together, I knew that this would be the perfect time to whip them up and taste-test them together.

Simple Mills Banana Muffin & Bread Almond Flour Mix

The first baking mix that we made was the Simple Mills Banana Muffin & Bread Almond Flour Mix which is naturally gluten-free. What’s really surprising is that their baking mix contains 7 hand-picked, whole food ingredients. To the boxed mix, you’ll add your own eggs, water and oil.

I decided to whip up this mix and make a banana bread with it. The preparation time was approximately 4 minutes and the baking time was around 50 minutes. After letting it cool…we got busy taste-testing it. One of the things I liked about it is that you can really taste the banana in it. With some mixes, you can BARELY taste the banana, but with this one, you can taste it. The texture is slightly different than what I’m used to, but different in a really good way. Overall, I would give this mix a 9 out of 10 on a rating scale.

Simple Mills Chocolate Chip Cookie Almond Flour Mix

The second baking mix that we made was the Simple Mills Chocolate Chip Cookie Almond Flour Mix which is naturally gluten-free. Like the first mix, it contains 7 hand-picked whole food ingredients. To make the cookies, you’ll add your own milk, vanilla extract and butter or oil. I chose to use real butter when preparing the batter.

The box states that it will make approximately 12 cookies. I was able to get 17 nice sized cookies. The preparation time was about 4 minutes with the baking time (per cookie sheet) was around 8 1/2 minutes. After letting the cookies cool, I noticed they didn’t puff up like a traditional cookie, or at least the way that I expected. They were more flat. While they weren’t puffy, they were definitely delicious! The entire plate of cookies was quickly gone within 2 hours. My great grandchildren, daughter & son-in-law gobbled them right up. I would give this one a 7 1/2 out of 10 on my scale.

I was really impressed with both of these gluten-free baking mixes. Would I buy them? I definitely would and I plan on doing just that! You can learn more about the company & their products by visiting Simple Mills online.

Giveaway: One lucky winner is going to win their choice of Simple Mills product. Winner can choose one baking mix. Good Luck!

Giveaway Details: This giveaway is open to residents of the US ONLY age 18 and over. Please read our Terms of Service & Disclaimer Policy before entering. This giveaway will close on February 22nd, 2017 at 11:59 pm EST time. No purchase necessary to enter or win.

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  4. christine lee says

    Ooh, I would love to try the pizza dough recipe. I’ve tried making a gluten free pizza at home but it didn’t turn out quite the way I had hoped. I would love to try the boxed kind to make it a little easier.

  7. Angela Ingles says

    I’d love to try the “All the Muffins” Variety Pack. My two year old loooves muffins.

  15. Jeanine Byers says

    I am so grateful to discover Simple Mills. I know I will order their foods but would love to win some, too! I think one thing I would try first is the Cinnamon cookie mix, b/c my son would love it. Maybe the banana nut muffin mix for me. Thanks for the giveaway!

  20. Janice Crespo says

    Their Farmhouse Cheddar Almond Flour Crackers would be a huge hit here. My daughter loves cheese crackers and these look so much healthier!

  29. Laurie Nykaza says

    Banana Muffin & Bread Mix sounds so good they all do my son has Celiacs he would so enjoy their products

  37. heather says

    I went to their site and I would also love to try their Fine Ground Seal Salt Almond flour crackers. I would love to have these crackers for the big game.

  45. Brianna Wolin says

    As a celiac with an egg allergy, I’m so excited about their new crunchy pre-made cookies that are safe for me!