Dr. Rachel's Best Collection of Low-FODMAP Cookie Recipes; Gluten-free (2024)

FAQs

Does low FODMAP have to be gluten free? ›

The low fodmap diet is not a gluten-free diet. It is low in gluten, but it is not strictly gluten-free. For example, some people on a low FODMAP diet can tolerate sourdough spelt bread. The fermentation process breaks down the FODMAP sugar in spelt.

The following flours are low in FODMAPs: corn, millet, quinoa, rice, buckwheat, sorghum, and teff. If you follow a low-FODMAP diet, it would therefore be best to prioritize these types of flour.

On average, each patient showed intolerance to 2.5±2 FODMAPs. The most common FODMPs to trigger symptoms were fructans (56%) and mannitol (54%), followed by GOS, lactose, fructose, sorbitol, and glucose (respectively 35%, 28%, 27%, 23%, and 26%).

Many old-fashioned lollipops are fine, as are small “fun size” chocolates. Gummy candies, from bears to Swedish fish are okay, too. Even the sour kind of gummy candies can be low FODMAP - but always check labels! Many hard candies, such as Jolly Ranchers, are low FODMAP candy as are many peanut butter cups.

Is peanut butter low FODMAP? Peanuts are low in FODMAPs, and natural peanut butter is also. Some peanut butter brands add sweeteners with FODMAPs, but typically add small amounts that most people tolerate.

This product is likely low FODMAP. Which diet do you follow? Follow more than one?

Arrowroot Starch/Flour: This is my favorite of the starches, for no reason other than I find it the easiest to digest. *In any of my recipes, you can substitute arrowroot with tapioca, which is cheaper. Tapioca Starch/Flour: Also a starch I use regularly, because it's inexpensive and you can't taste it.

Why do I feel worse on low Fodmap diet? ›

It can take time for this phase to work and your symptoms to subside. If you have SIBO, the process of starving your overgrown gut bacteria may produce detox symptoms, making you feel worse before you feel better.

This product has 1 ingredient that is high FODMAP and 5 ingredients that may be high FODMAP. Which diet do you follow? Follow more than one?

While Oreos may not be a suitable choice for individuals following a low FODMAP diet, moderation is key, and consulting a healthcare professional or registered dietitian is recommended for personalized dietary advice.

Rice crackers, corncakes, oatcakes, wheat free or gluten free crackers. Some Florentines, macaroons, oat based biscuits, flapjacks.

No. This product is not low FODMAP as it lists 1 ingredient that is likely high FODMAP at 1 serving and 2 ingredients that could be moderate or high FODMAP depending on source or serving size.