Easter is a time for indulgence - from cozy brunches with the family to sweet treats and festive meals. But for people with gluten intolerance, the festive season can also be a challenge. Where are hidden gluten traps lurking? Which restaurants offer gluten-free options? And which recipes are suitable for a carefree Easter? Find out everything you need to know here!
1. Gluten-free Easter treats for at home
The best way to make sure your Easter dinner is gluten-free is, of course, to cook and bake it yourself. Luckily, there are plenty of delicious alternatives:
Carrot cake - an absolute Easter classic! It can be baked wonderfully gluten-free, e.g. with almond or rice flour.
Yeast plait - With a mixture of gluten-free flour, psyllium husks and a little patience, you can make the perfect fluffy dough.
Chocolate eggs & pralines - Many chocolate Easter treats are already gluten-free, but it's worth checking the ingredients list carefully.
2. Eating out at Easter - How to find gluten-free restaurants
An Easter meal in a restaurant with family or friends is something very special - but if you have a gluten intolerance, there are a few things to watch out for:
Find out in advance - Many restaurants now offer gluten-free dishes. Check their website or call ahead to ask.
Use apps & reviews - Platforms such as “Find Me Gluten Free” or Google reviews help you to find suitable restaurants in your area.
Ask specifically - Even if a dish is declared gluten-free, ask about possible contamination in the kitchen (e.g. shared deep fryers).
Hier sind einige klassische Ostergerichte, die in vielen Restaurants angeboten werden und oft glutenfrei angepasst werden können
- Roast lamb with potatoes & vegetable
- Steamed fish with lemon butter
- Fresh spring salads with nuts & fruit
3. Gluten-free through the holidays - enjoy without worries!
Whether you cook for yourself or go out to eat - with the right preparation, you can enjoy Easter without any restrictions. Here are a few general tips:
Plan in advance: Think about gluten-free recipes and secure suitable ingredients well in advance
Be prepared: If you are invited, bring a gluten-free alternative - e.g. homemade bread or cookies.
Talk to the hosts: Explain in a friendly manner what is important - many are happy to offer alternatives
OUR TIP: Bring something yourself and heat it up. Not cool? But unfortunately simply safer. The other option is to instruct grandma, mom and co. in detail (it's better to prepare for this all year round) and preferably cook with them and keep an eye on how they cook and instruct them accordingly. Because having a gluten accident is definitely not the better option here.
Aufklärung ist Wichtig! Die Osterzeit ist für Menschen mit einer Glutenintoleranz keine leichte Zeit.
Because with every meal you entrust your health to professional and amateur chefs alike. In these cases, GluteoStop® can be taken as an additional precautionary measure before the supposedly gluten-free meal. GluteoStop® cannot replace a gluten-free diet, but can help to reduce unintentional and unknowing exposure to gluten (which may have entered a food through contamination, for example) in addition to a gluten-free diet. And after all, that's what it's all about: adding as little gluten to your body as possible.
Be vigilant and attentive and don't stop asking! With care and GluteoStop®, a gluten-free Easter season also works.