Diet-Friendly Twinkies Without Wheat: A Sweet Alternative
Chasing the Elusive Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Twinkie Doppelganger
I've been on an exhilarating hunt this week in search of the golden unicorn of desserts—the gluten-free dairy-free Twinkie. After various trials (making that 7), it appears I've struck a holy grail of sorts, crafting a decent facsimile of that legendary Hostess delight.
Make a beeline for the gluten-free dairy-free Twinkie filling recipe below!
- Yield: 8 Twinkies
- Difficulty: Easy peasy
- Total: 35-40 minutes
- Active: 20-25 minutes
Ingredients (8)
- 3 eggs, separated like Siamese twins
- 1/4 cup grapeseed oil
- 1/4 cup agave nectar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice for zest
- 6 tablespoons coconut flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon Celtic sea salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whip egg whites until they achieve the consistency of a marshmallow cloud. Set aside.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk egg yolks like a boxer in training until they're pale and yellow like a summer sunset. Then, whip in the grapeseed oil and agave.
- Whisk in vanilla and lemon juice into the yolk mixture until it's nicely combined.
- In another medium-sized bowl, mix together coconut flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Blend the flour mixture into the egg yolk mixture, followed by a final whipping to create a smooth as silk concoction.
- Gently incorporate the egg whites into the yolk-flour mixture like landing a spaceship on a moon dusted runway.
- Spoon the batter into Twinkie molds until they're half full, resulting in 8 Twinkies.
- Bake at 350° for 11-12 minutes.
- Upon removal from the oven, allow the Twinkies to cool whilst enjoying a cup of tea.
Feeling Fancy? Check out this expanded version of the gluten-free dairy-free Twinkie filling to amp up your sweet treats!
Pro tips:
- Don't skimp on the quality of your ingredients to ensure the best tastingresults.
- While the recipe calls for agave nectar, you can try different sweeteners like maple syrup or coconut sugar for a distinct twist.
- For a darker cake, try using stronger coffee in place of the water.
- If you can't find Twinkie molds, you could use all-purpose gluten-free cupcake liners.
Enjoy your homemade, gluten-free dairy-free Twinkie creations, and remember, life is too short for mediocre desserts!
The gluten-free dairy-free Twinkie filling recipe below is a chillingly close approximation to the original Hostess delight, and freeing yourself to try this one-of-a-kind dessert is simply cool. With ingredients like coconut flour, agave nectar, and vanilla extract, the recipe allows you to craft a delicious, homemade gluten-free dairy-free Twinkie in approximately 35-40 minutes with ease. Don't forget to experiment with different sweeteners, like maple syrup or coconut sugar, for a unique twist on this iconic treat!
