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Low FODMAP cookies (gluten free)

Cookies. Who doesn’t love them? For some of us, though, our digestive systems love them a lot less than we do. For those people like me, I bringing my latest recipe roundup: low FODMAP cookies.

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Low FODMAP cookies (gluten free)

These cookies are all low FODMAP and gluten free, which are two distinct concepts we will go into below. As often as possible, they are xanthan gum free and nut free, too. There are also lots of vegan options, which will be clearly marked. Vegan, of course, means egg free, so there plenty of options for people with egg intolerances or allergies as well.

If you’re after more low FODMAP recipes, see:

An aerial, moody photo of a stack of vegan brownie cookies that are egg free, gluten free and made without xanthan gum. The cookies have shiny, crackled tops and the cookie on the top of the stack at the centre is sprinkled with sea salt flakes

What is the difference between low FODMAP and gluten free?

Low FODMAP and gluten free are two different dietary requirements. While the FODMAP diet is lower in gluten due to the high fructan and GOS content of wheat and gluten containing grains, it need not be 100% gluten free.

There are low FODMAP thresholds of wheat and gluten products. For example, a slice of wheat bread (depending on the country) can be considered low FODMAP. For more information on bread and FODMAPs, I recommend downloading the Monash app.

On the other hand, some gluten free products are not low FODMAP. This could be a dessert that uses high fructose fruits or coconut sugar, or a bread that uses a bean flour.

My recipes are all gluten free. This is because I don’t tolerate fructans well, and because I try to cater to as many dietary requirements as possible.

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Low FODMAP cookies

Vegan brownie cookies

One of my favourite low FODMAP cookies to date, these are incredibly easy to make with simple ingredients. Nobody can tell they are gluten free and vegan, either.

Vegan, gluten free brownie cookies
Easy and delicious vegan and gluten free brownie cookies without nuts or xanthan gum
Check out this recipe
An aerial close up view of a stack of gluten free vegan brownie cookies. The brownie cookies are shiny and crackled and the centre cookie is sprinkled with sea salt flakes
An aerial close up image of gluten free vegan brownie cookies casually arranged on a lined baking sheet. The cookies are fudgy and topped with a small sprinkle of sea salt flakes.

Brown butter brownie cookies

The original brownie cookie that kicked things off, these are easy and satisfying to make. They’re also gorgeous, which is an added bonus.

Gluten free brown butter brownie cookies
A delicious, fudgy and rich cross between a brownie and a cookie. Sea salt flakes optional but highly recommended.
A close up macro image of a gluten free brownie cookie on a silky black backdrop. The cookie is crinkled and topped with sea salt flakes.

Buckwheat choc chip cookies

These gluten free choc chip cookies are made entirely with buckwheat flour. They contain no xanthan gum or starches, so the buckwheat does all the work. One of the delicious low FODMAP cookies in my cookbook, Intolerance Friendly Kitchen.

An aerial image of a baking tray of buckwheat chocolate chip cookies. The cookies are golden brown and studded with melty dark chocolate chunks.

Flourless brownie cookies

This recipe was born when I forgot to add the flour to my brownie cookie recipe, and realised they were fine without it. Completely flourless, grain free and nut free, these are the cookies to make for multiple dietaries at once.

Flourless brownie cookies
Grain and free, completely flourless brownie cookies
Check out this recipe
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Gluten free sourdough brownie cookies

Need to use up some gluten free sourdough discard? Look no further. These sourdough brownie cookies are the sweetest way to keep your sourdough healthy and waste free.

Gluten free sourdough brownie cookies
Otherwise known as: the best way to use up gluten free sourdough discard
Check out this recipe
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An aerial image of a gluten free brownie cookie on a white marble table. The cookie is crinkled and covered in sea salt flakes.

Vegan choc chip cookies

These vegan and gluten free choc chip cookies are gluten free, vegan, nut free and xanthan gum free. A great choice for the low FODMAP vegan, or those who can’t have eggs or dairy.

Gluten free vegan chocolate chip cookies
Gluten free, nut free, egg free, xanthan gum free.
Check out this recipe
A close up aerial view of a stack of gluten free vegan choc chip cookies. The cookies are piled on top of each other, each topped with a sprinkle of sea salt flakes
A close up shot of gluten-free vegan choc-chip cookies topped with flaky salt. They sit atop a black baking tray with baking paper on top.

Dark chocolate sandwich biscuits

Have you heard of a Tim Tam? Yes, well these are similar. Wink. This is a recipe from my cookbook, Intolerance Friendly Kitchen.

A close up aerial view of a gluten free homemade Tim Tam. It sits against a mottled grey and rust coloured backdrop

Choc chip cookies without eggs

If you can enjoy brown butter but can’t have eggs, this is the recipe for you.

Gluten free chocolate chip cookies without eggs
No eggs, no gluten, no worries.
Check out this recipe
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An aerial view of a baking tray lined with baking paper and topped with gluten free choc chip cookies.

Choc chip cookies with brown butter

And if you enjoy brown butter AND eggs, THIS is the recipe for you.

Gluten free chocolate chip cookies without xanthan gum
Delicious brown butter choc chip cookies for everyone.
Check out this recipe
An aerial view of gluten free choc chip cookies without eggs on a sheet of light brown baking paper. The cookies have melted pools of chocolate and sea salt atop each one.
An aerial view of gluten free choc chip cookies without eggs on a sheet of light brown baking paper. The cookies have melted pools of chocolate and sea salt atop each one.

Peanut cookies

These peanut cookies are so incredibly simple that it should almost be illegal. Peanut butter, maple syrup and a bit of baking powder are mixed together to create a batter that bakes up to the crunchy cookie of your dreams.

Vegan peanut butter cookies
Easy, flourless and delicious vegan peanut butter cookies.
Check out this recipe
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Vegan snickers cookies that are gluten free, vegan, FODMAP friendly and refined sugar free. Recipe from www.georgeats.com

Tahini cookies

A natural spin off from my peanut cookies, these tahini cookies are arguably even better? They’re chewy and rich with that classic tahini taste. They also bake up beautifully.

Gluten free tahini cookies
A seed based cookie that is flourless, vegan, and nut free!
Check out this recipe
A close up of a gluten free tahini cookie studded with melting dark chocolate and topped with sea salt flakes. It is set against a worn wooden backdrop with grain and white paint marks
A close up of a gluten free tahini cookie studded with melting dark chocolate and topped with sea salt flakes. It is set against a worn wooden backdrop with grain and white paint marks

Grain free choc chip cookies

One of my favourite recipes from Intolerance Friendly Kitchen, these grain free choc chip cookies are both grain and nut free thanks to tigernut flour. Although it sounds like a nut, tigernuts are actually tubers, and thus nut free.

An aerial image of grain free choc chip cookies on a baking sheet lined with baking paper.

Linzer cookies

A festive and beautiful treat that looks as good as it tastes.

Gluten free linzer cookies
Buttery and delicious gluten free cookies sandwiched with jam and finished with icing sugar.
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Gluten free linzer cookies against a white ceramic backdrop
Gluten free linzer cookies against a white ceramic backdrop

Shortbread cookies

One of my favourite recipes to date, these shortbreads are every bit as buttery and melt in the mouth as I remember. There are plenty of options for the starch component of the shortbread to fit every dietary. I love using cassava flour, but I’ve tested cornstarch, tapioca and potato starch too.

Gluten free shortbread without xanthan gum
Buttery, rich and incredibly good.
Check out this recipe
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An aerial close up view of gluten free choc chip shortbread on a white speckled ceramic plate. The shortbread are golden brown and topped with a sprinkle of sea salt flakes

Gingerbread

Speaking of cassava flour, these gluten free gingerbreads make use of it for an incredibly easy dough. Cassava flour has a FODMAP threshold, but unless you eat a whole batch it should be no issue. I have also tested molasses, maple syrup and rice malt syrup to account for preferences and FODMAP concerns.

Gluten free gingerbread without eggs
Gluten free, grain free gingerbread that are egg free and have a vegan option, too.
Check out this recipe
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An aerial view of a white speckled ceramic plate topped with gluten free gingerbread cookies decorated in white icing with various patterns.

Yoyo cookies with passionfruit and lime filling

I’m not sure if Yoyo cookies are just an Australian thing, but they should definitely be global if they are. Buttery and melt in your mouth, they are heaven with this passionfruit and lime filling. This is a recipe from my cookbook, Intolerance Friendly Kitchen.

A side on image of one of the low FODMAP desserts in the article - a gluten free lime and passionfruit yoyo biscuit

ANZAC style biscuits

These ANZAC style cookies use quinoa flakes and rice malt syrup to make a low FODMAP and gluten free version of the classic ANZAC biscuit.

Gluten free ANZAC style biscuits
A gluten free and low FODMAP biscuit inspired by the classic
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An aerial view of a white marble sunlit table topped with gluten free ANZAC biscuits and glasses of water

Almond cookies

Shocker: an almond butter version of the aforementioned peanut butter cookie I can’t get enough of.

Vegan almond butter choc chip cookies
A delicious grain free and vegan choc chip cookie.
Check out this recipe
Vegan almond butter cookies studded with choc chips on a dark moody backdrop. One of the cookies is propped up against a black ceramic milk carton, showing the top of the cookie oozing with melted chocolate and topped with sea salt flakes.
Vegan, gluten free choc chip almond butter cookies atop a baking tray lined with baking paper. Some of the cookies are sprinkled with sea salt flakes.

Small batch brownie cookies with a peanut and brown butter buttercream

Sometimes you just don’t need a whole batch of brownie cookies. But what you do need is to sandwich them with a peanut, brown butter buttercream.

Small batch gluten free brownie cookies
That optional peanut and brown butter buttercream? Yeah, it's not really that optional.
Check out this recipe
An aerial view of gluten free brownie cookies sitting atop a parchment lined baking sheet. The brownie cookies have been sprinkled with sea salt flakes that contrast against the shiny, crackled surface of the cookies.
A side on moody shot of a big stack of gluten free brownie cookies made into sandwiches with a brown butter buttercream centre. The pale buttercream and a smattering of sea salt flakes contrast against the moody, rusty dark blue background

Gluten free Graham crackers

It can be tricky to find gluten free Graham crackers out there in the wild, so I developed my own version.

Gluten free Graham crackers
Toasty and nutty Graham crackers without gluten or nuts
Check out this recipe
An aerial sunlit close up view of a plate of gluten free graham crackers topped with finishing sugar
An aerial image of gluten free graham crackers with strawberry and white marshmallows atop a white marble table

Vegan, gluten free Graham crackers

Of course, it can be trickier again to find a gluten free and vegan version, so here we are!

Vegan, gluten free Graham crackers
Vegan, gluten free, nut free. All of the frees.
Check out this recipe
An aerial sunlit close up view of a plate of gluten free graham crackers topped with finishing sugar
An aerial sunlit close up view of a plate of gluten free graham crackers topped with finishing sugar

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