The Gluten–Free Diet Guide for Parents:

Gluten-Free Recipes for Teens

Intro	Gluten-Free Shopping List
Gluten, Celiac Disease, and Teens	Preparing Gluten-Free Food At Home
Foods Your Teen Should Avoid	Eating Gluten-Free Away From Home
Safe Foods for Your Teen	Sample Gluten-Free Menu for Your Teen
Gluten-Free Product Labeling	Gluten-Free Recipes for Teens
Gluten-Free Food Shopping

Where can I find gluten–free recipes for teens?

The best resources for gluten-free recipes are the internet and gluten–free cookbooks. The GI department at Children’s Hospital Boston is a wonderful resource for families, and has great recipes as well as cookbook suggestions.

• Gluten–free recipes
• Gluten–free cookbooks

The following gluten–free recipes are from the Center for Young Women’s Health “Quick and Easy Recipes for Teens” cookbook:

Banana Nut Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe bananas, peeled
• 2 cups pineapple juice
• 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 6 ice cubes
• Nutmeg

Preparation:

1. Combine all ingredients except nutmeg in blender
2. Cover and mix on high until smooth
3. Sprinkle with nutmeg
4. Serve Immediately

-Makes 4 Servings

Chicken Stir Fry

Ingredients:

• 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 2 large green peppers, diced
• Salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 3 cups brown rice

Preparation:

1. Cook rice according to package directions
2. While rice is cooking, heat the oil in a large skillet and carefully place the chicken in the oil
3. Pan fry the chicken until it is no longer pink in the middle and set aside
4. Add onions and green pepper to skillet and heat until soft
5. Add chicken back to the skillet, season with salt and pepper to taste
6. Serve on a bed of warm rice

-Makes 6 Servings

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Written and reviewed by the CYWH Staff at Children's Hospital Boston

Updated: 8/2/2011

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