Whatever I think of their coffee (if it's not a latte, I can't seem to choke it down unless I'm totally desperate), the Starbucks people do know their baked goods. Many of the gluten free Starbucks-style recipes you see here wouldn't have been developed (at least not by me!) if you hadn't piped up and asked for them. So … thank you, friends! In a couple months' time, I'm having the blog redesigned and updated a bit, mostly to make it easier to access past content and (very exciting!) to make it responsive (responsive web design is an amazing way to make a site more readable across multiple platforms). You're gonna love it. But I'm also going to have a feature for easily submitting recipe development requests. I really do get some of my best recipe-development ideas from you, and I want to make it simpler for you to share those ideas!
As many of you already know, my new new cookbook is all about gluten free versions of your favorite name-brand classic snacks and desserts. Yesterday, I nailed the recipes for Hostess Mini Bites blueberry muffins and Vitatops Chocolate Chip muffin tops. I can't share those with you now, of course. But since the book isn't about restaurant recipes, Starbucks-style recipes are fair game for the blog. Here are some of the ones we've made so far.
Have another favorite Starbucks baked treat? Let me know in the comments, and maybe I'll mad-scientist-develop a gluten free recipe for you!
Here's the 10¢ tour of these 6 Gluten Free Starbucks-Style Recipes, with a little bit about what I love about each (and another set of links):
Gluten Free Starbucks-Style Chocolate Caramel Muffins: If they didn't call these muffins, I might have a problem calling them that with a straight face. But Starbucks did it, and they I trust them implicitly. Let's leave it at that. Tender chocolate muffins filled with …. caramel. C'mon.
Gluten Free Starbucks-Style Chocolate Cinnamon Pound Cake: This pound cake recipe needed to happen. So rich, dense, and buttery, this chocolate pound cake is in a class by itself.
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Gluten Free Starbucks-Style Iced Lemon Pound Cake: A personal favorite, this iced lemon pound cake is a Starbucks icon, isn't it? Next time I make this recipe, Imma gonna try it with Meyer lemons, if I can still find them. I hope I don't have to wait until next year. That would be a doggone shame.
Gluten Free Starbucks-Style Super Fluffy Bagels: I think I may have used a bit of poetic license with this one. I made these super fluffy, roll-with-a-hole-style bagels covered in Asiago cheese, but it's entirely possible that Asiago Bagels were from Panera, not Starbucks? Either way, Starbucks definitely sells super fluffy non-NY-style bagels. These are they.
Gluten Free Starbucks-Style Vanilla Almond Biscotti: Biscotti is nothing new. But Starbucks just has a way with flavors, and these vanilla almond biscotti really hit the spot—especially with a steaming hot cup of coffee. Make mine a latte. ;)
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krystal says
how about the apple fritters from starbucks?
Andrea says
My very favorite Starbucks treats were those lovely pumpkin scones with that tasty icing….
erin says
I so miss those big chewy ginger cookies from starbucks. I’m excited to try out the oatmeal cookie recipe though!
MaureenS says
Oh my goodness, that lemon pound cake is my Kryptonite!!! Thank you!
Jennifer S. says
I know this is not a starbuck’s thing, that I’m requesting, but when I saw vitatops up above (and I hope they are just as little points+ as the regular ones), I thought hey – I wonder if she can recreate those Arnold sandwich thins that are so yummy and handy for sammy’s and such – and super high in fiber (so low pts+). You’re the bestie, best, best!! I’m gonna make and freeze the biscuits from the new book today!!!
Nicole Hunn says
Oh I’m working on making sure the Vitatops have a lovely nutritional profile, Jennifer! And funny you should mention the sandwich thins. I had just started looking into that (at Camille’s suggestion!).
Jennifer S. says
YAHOO! :)
Jennifer says
Oh yes, yes, yes. I love the sandwich thins! They’re the best sandwiches!
Jennifer S. says
I lied – I did think of something. You know how during the holidays Starbuck’s has that cranberry bliss bar? That. I want that. Please?
Erin Lowery Baerwaldt says
I sure miss Starbuck’s petite vanilla scones!! Can’t wait to see the updates to the blog! Very exciting!
Jennifer S. says
Erin – I have been saying that too – for a while now, just sayin’! I love those little vanilla scones too!
Nicole Hunn says
They are right at the top of the list, Erin and Jennifer!! Stay tuned… :) Always lovely to ‘see’ you at the Facebook Live Q&A, Erin! :-*
Jennifer S. says
SWEET!!!!
Erin Lowery Baerwaldt says
Yay!! Can’t wait!
Marla Grassi says
Those yummy vanilla scones are/were made by Schwartz Bros. Bakery in Seattle. Starbucks recently purchased their own baking plant in San Francisco but not sure when they’ll be doing all their own baking (or not). But yes, would love to make my own!