Enjoy these tasty breakfast, lunch and dinner options which are completely gluten-free

Going gluten-free can seem like a difficult task - and the best way to tackle it is by creating a meal plan. Sarah Howells, from <a href="https://theglutenfreeblogger.com/" target="_blank">The Gluten-Free Blogger</a>, has put together this handy meal planner to get you started.<img alt="sarah-howells" class="ci-image ci-original" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/sarah-howells_GL?scl=1" style="height: 376px; width: 250px;">Whether you have coeliac disease like me, an intolerance to gluten, or are trying to avoid gluten through choice, the best way to stick to a gluten-free diet is to come up with a plan so you don&rsquo;t veer off track. Here&rsquo;s my handy meal planner with some ideas for every meal.<h2>Gluten-free breakfasts</h2>Need something quick and easy for a weekday morning? Try whipping up these gluten-free breakfasts before work or the school run. I often find it easier when I prepare my food the night before, and then I can just serve it up while I sip my morning coffee and adjust to daylight!For a delicious and quick breakfast, <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/cereal-snack-bars/nutribrex-gluten-free-5-ways-granola-honey-almonds-seeds/910002961682" target="_blank">Nutri-Brex Five Ways granola</a> with <a href="http://groceries.asda.com/product/natural/asda-greek-style-natural-yogurt/25611979" target="_blank">Greek yogurt</a>, <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/berries-cherries/asda-growers-selection-blueberries/910002995613" target="_blank">fresh berries</a> and passion fruit is perfect, and can also be eaten on the go in a handy tub. <img alt="gluten-free-breakfast-" class="ci-image ci-original" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/gluten-free-breakfast-_GL?scl=1">Overnight oats are a really easy breakfast to prepare the night before. Try soaking <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/cereal-snack-bars/asda-free-from-pure-porridge-oats/910000404570" target="_blank">gluten-free oats</a> in <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/almond-milk-alternative/alpro-almond-unsweetened-milk-alternative/910001285573" target="_blank">almond milk</a> with <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/honey/asda-runny-honey/910002537354" target="_blank">honey</a> and <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/berries-cherries/asda-growers-selection-blueberries/910002995613" target="_blank">blueberries</a>, and then warm them up in the morning. This is my favourite wintertime treat for those darker mornings.Omelette is my go-to breakfast. If I know I&rsquo;m up early, I&rsquo;ll mix up <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/free-range/asda-12-large-free-range-eggs/37519" target="_blank">eggs</a>,<a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/feta-halloumi-salad/asda-feta-cheese/1227041" target="_blank"> feta</a>, spinach, <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/tomatoes/asda-growers-selection-baby-plum-tomatoes/910001744922" target="_blank">tomato</a> and <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/ham-slices/asda-honey-roast-pulled-ham/910002519576" target="_blank">shredded ham hock</a> the night before in a measuring jug or bowl, and then pour it into a pan in the morning. It always keeps me full until lunchtime, which is great when I&rsquo;m trying to avoid office snacks.<h2>Gluten-free lunches</h2>Often weekday lunches need to be quick, simple and portable. Eating a gluten-free diet can make it more difficult to eat on-the-go, as it&rsquo;s not so easy to just grab a sandwich. In fact, most convenience food typically contains gluten, so I find it best to always be prepared and make sure I&rsquo;ve got something to eat with me. And it saves money too.Gluten-free wraps make for excellent lunches - roasted chicken with <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/cooking-ingredients-sauces/le-conserve-della-nonna-free-from-green-pesto/910001037753" target="_blank">pesto</a> and <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/salad-bags/asda-wild-rocket/910003092907" target="_blank">rocket</a> is one of my favourites, or try <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/cheats-falafel" target="_blank">making your own falafel</a> for a money-saving, vegetarian option.<img alt="gluten-free-lunch" class="ci-image ci-original" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/gluten-free-lunch_GL?scl=1">One of my favourite school lunches used to be gluten-free pasta salad and I still love it today. Try mixing up <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/tuna/john-west-tuna-chunks-in-spring-water/910002524743" target="_blank">tinned tuna</a>, <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/mayonnaise/hellmanns-real-mayonnaise/910000020309" target="_blank">mayonnaise</a> and <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/vegetables/asda-frozen-for-freshness-sweetcorn/31122365" target="_blank">sweetcorn</a> with some finely chopped <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/peppers/asda-farm-stores-mixed-peppers/910003187659" target="_blank">peppers</a> and tomato and <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/chillies-spices/asda-growers-selection-mixed-chillies/910001618429" target="_blank">fresh chilli</a>, with cooked <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/pasta-rice-noodles/asda-free-from-fusilli/77271369" target="_blank">gluten-free pasta</a>. It&rsquo;s a great weekday lunch for children and grown ups - though feel free to leave the chilli out!A quiche is a great gluten-free option and is perfect for picnics or parties too. This <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/soup-pies-ready-meals/asda-free-from-quiche-lorraine/910002786586" target="_blank">Free-From quiche Lorraine</a> is perfect for heating up at home or taking with you on the go.<img alt="salmon" class="ci-image ci-original" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/salmon_GL?scl=1">I know a lot of people with coeliac disease get fed up of salads, but I really do love them. In the summer months I like to chuck loads of fresh, raw vegetables into a plastic container with <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/smoked-salmon/asda-extra-special-mild-delicate-smoked-salmon/910002458369" target="_blank">smoked salmon</a> or <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/whole-chicken-fillets/asda-roast-chicken-breast-fillets/910001282444" target="_blank">roast chicken</a> and an <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/olive-oil/asda-olive-oil/35911" target="_blank">olive oil</a> and <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/cooking-ingredients/ktc-lemon-juice/31972694" target="_blank">lemon juice</a> dressing. In the winter, I add roasted root vegetables such as <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/butternut-squash/asda-growers-selection-butternut-squash-typically-1.2kg/41675" target="_blank">butternut squash</a> and <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/sweet-red-potatoes/asda-growers-selection-sweet-potatoes/34872944" target="_blank">sweet potato</a> cooked in honey. To me, it&rsquo;s all about trying new flavour combinations to keep it exciting.<h2>Gluten-free dinners </h2>Burgers are a really easy dinner to make gluten-free as so many burgers are already free from gluten. I absolutely love the <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/sausages-burgers/asda-butchers-selection-4-sweet-chilli-turkey-burgers/910002313757" target="_blank">Asda sweet chilli turkey burgers</a> in a gluten-free bun, served with home-made <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/sweet-red-potatoes/asda-growers-selection-sweet-potatoes/34872944" target="_blank">sweet potato fries</a> and lashings of <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/bbq-hot-sauces/blue-dragon-original-sweet-chilli-sauce/42949731" target="_blank">extra sweet chilli sauce</a> for good measure.Curry is another of my favourite gluten-free dinners, as it is so versatile. A lot of the jar sauces you can buy in Asda are gluten-free, or if you&rsquo;re dairy-free as well, you can grab a great selection from the Free From aisle, including a <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/cooking-ingredients-sauces/asda-free-from-korma-sauce/910002965064" target="_blank">Korma</a>. I like to add chicken thigh meat to my curries, as well as wilting some <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/salad-bags/asda-growers-selection-washed-baby-spinach/910003082370" target="_blank">spinach leaves</a> in at the last minute before serving.<img alt="free-from-dinner-ideas" class="ci-image ci-original" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/free-from-dinner-ideas_GL?scl=1">When I&rsquo;m after a really quick meal, it&rsquo;s always gluten-free stir-fry. Normally soy sauce contains gluten, but the <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/coconut-milk-ingredients/clearspring-organic-japanese-tamari-soya-sauce/910001038646" target="_blank">Tamari soy sauce</a> in the free from aisle is gluten-free. I pick up a packet of <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/stir-fry-vegetables/asda-growers-selection-mixed-pepper-stirfry/910001359507" target="_blank">prepared stir fry veg</a> and some meat such as <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/view-all-turkey/asda-butchers-selection-diced-turkey-breast/910002673402" target="_blank">diced turkey</a> or <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/pork-chops-steaks/asda-butchers-selection-british-pork-lean-loin-medallions/1000004206054" target="_blank">lean pork</a>, and make my own sauce using <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/honey/asda-runny-honey/910002537354" target="_blank">honey</a>, <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/coconut-milk-ingredients/clearspring-organic-japanese-tamari-soya-sauce/910001038646" target="_blank">gluten-free soy sauce</a>, fresh <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/chillies-spices/asda-growers-selection-mixed-hot-chilli-selection/910000684101" target="_blank">chilli</a> and <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/garlic-ginger/asda-growers-selection-loose-garlic/20345" target="_blank">garlic</a>. It&rsquo;s a winner every time.<h2>Gluten-free snacks</h2>The biggest tip I have for anyone who has to stick to a rigid, gluten-free diet, is to always be prepared. I have snacks in my handbag, my car and my desk drawers at work, in case I get stuck without anything I can eat.For quick on-the-go snacks, hit the Free From aisle. <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/cereal-snack-bars/nakd-cocoa-orange-raw-fruit-nut-wholefood-bars/910001483200" target="_top">Nakd</a> and Nine bars are some of my favourite gluten-free snack bars, and I absolutely love <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/kids-biscuits/kids-milk-chocolate-rice-cake-minis-handy-6-pack/910002496051" target="_blank">chocolate-coated rice cakes</a> for a bit of a treat. If you want something a bit more indulgent, you could try making a treat like this rather delicious <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/gluten-free-banana-pecan-cake" target="_blank">banana and pecan cake</a>.<img alt="gluten-free-banana-pecan-cake__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/gluten-free-banana-pecan-cake__square_GL?scl=1">For more gluten free inspiration, visit <a href="https://theglutenfreeblogger.com/" target="_blank">The Gluten-Free Blogger</a> or follow Sarah on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

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By Asda Good Living,27th September 2017

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