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    Gluten Free Nut Free Cheesecake Crust

    By Lauren on May 16, 2018, Updated April 27, 2021 53 Comments

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    Gluten Free Nut Free Cheesecake Crust

    Hi friends! A special treat is coming your way and we're keeping it simple - simply enjoyable for our friends and family (or ourselves) with allergies and those without! This Gluten Free Nut Free Cheesecake Crust is a food allergy safe option that does not compromise on taste or texture.

    After years in the restaurant industry, more and more food allergy friendly options are continuously added to menus. In my experience, one of the biggest struggles with gluten free options is replicating the taste and texture of similar non-gluten free options. In addition, more often gluten allergies also come with additional allergies such as nuts, especially when it comes to desserts. Well we're saying, "not today!"

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    Gluten Free Nut Free Cheesecake Crust

    Honestly, this gluten free nut free cheesecake crust is so flavorful, wonderfully crumby and crunchy, I prefer it over using regular graham cracker crumbs or wafer cookies. What's going to set this crust apart from soggy, bland gluten free options is the toasting of gluten free oats with cinnamon, brown sugar and honey so we're left with super awesome gluten free granola goodness.

    Right now, I've been able to find two brands with gluten free oats pretty easily. Bob's Red Mill and Quaker Oats. If you subscribe to Thrive Market, you can find them there too.

    Gluten Free Nut Free Cheesecake Crust

    Besides being delicious in cheesecake crust, these gluten free oats are a perfect substitution for regular oats in everyday life. Try them in these Gingerbread Banana Motivation Muffins for a gluten free jump start to your day. Or just make cheesecake, because that's an acceptable breakfast....right?

    Gluten Free Nut Free Cheesecake Crust

    Untoasted oats vs crunchy, sweet toasted oats

    Once your crust is crumbed, buttered, baked in cooled what you put in it is totally up to you! There's a gluten free New York style cheesecake recipe coming your way real soon. This one...right here...

    Gluten Free New York Cheesecake

    But in the meantime, these Raw Lemon Cheesecake Bars from Stress Baking are my current swoon-worthy summertime treat. If you're looking to go totally gluten, nut and dairy free try filling your fresh Gluten Free Nut Free Cheesecake Crust with Foodal's Dairy Free Chocolate Cheesecake.

    Honestly though, if you just ate this as granola and decided "to hell with the cheesecake" you would have my full support. Crunchy, sweet, and superbly tasty this Gluten Free Nut Free Cheesecake Crust is going to satisfying in all the stages of cooking!

    Did you make this recipe? Tell me about it in the comments! Looking for other go to's for gluten free, nut free options - I want to know!

    Pin this recipe here!

    Gluten Free Nut Free Cheesecake Crust

    Gluten Free Nut Free Cheesecake Crust

    Crisp, crunchy and sweet with a subtle touch of warming cinnamon.  This gluten free nut free cheesecake crust can be enjoyed by those with food allergies and those without!
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: gluten free cheesecake crust, gluten free nut free cheesecake crust, nut free cheesecake crust
    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Cook Time: 38 mins
    Total Time: 48 mins
    Servings: 1 cheesecake crust
    Calories: 2544kcal
    Author: Lauren
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    Ingredients

    • 3 cups gluten free oats (255g )
    • ½ cup light brown sugar (113g )
    • 2 tablespoons honey
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon olive or coconut oil
    • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted (for a dairy free option, try substituting vegan baking butter))

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350°F.  In a 13x9 pan, combine the oats, brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, salt and oil.  Using your hands, evenly distribute the ingredients.  Spread into an even layer in the pan.  Bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
    • After baking let the oats cool completely, about 10 to 15 minutes.  Oats will harden as they cool to a granola-like texture, stir occasionally to keep from sticking to the pan.
    • Transfer to a food processor.  Pulse 2 to 3 times to break up any larger pieces then process on high for 30 to 60 seconds until the oats resemble coarse crumbs.
    • Add the coarse oat crumbs to a medium size bowl.  While stirring, slowly pour melted butter over the oats.  Once all the crumbs are coated with the melted butter, transfer to a springform pan to make the crust.
    • Optional:  If you want to remove the full cheesecake from the springform pan prior to serving, lightly grease the bottom of the pan with butter and line with a circle of parchment paper before adding crumbs.
    • Lightly spread crumbs into an even layer on the bottom of the springform pan.  Using your fingers or the bottom of a measuring cup, press the crumbs into the bottom of the pan and up the sides.  Bake at 350°F for 7 to 8 minutes.  Let cool completely before adding cheesecake batter of choice.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 2544kcal | Carbohydrates: 309g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 138g | Saturated Fat: 93g | Trans Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 181mg | Sodium: 638mg | Potassium: 1077mg | Fiber: 26g | Sugar: 144g | Vitamin A: 2105IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 261mg | Iron: 11mg
    Gluten Free Nut Free Cheesecake Crust
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    1. Michelle Blackwood says

      May 21, 2018 at 4:31 am

      Thank you for this gluten-free nut-free cheesecake crust, love how simple this recipe is.

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      • Luke says

        November 05, 2020 at 12:36 pm

        I love this recipe so much. I'm not even celiac or allergic to nuts, but I pick this recipe over the standard Graham cracker crust for my cheesecakes every time! Thanks

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    2. Sam | Ahead of Thyme says

      May 21, 2018 at 12:32 am

      Gluten-free cheesecake crust? YES!!! This is going to be perfect for my party next weekend!

      Reply
    3. Nicoletta says

      May 20, 2018 at 11:36 pm

      We have quite a few friends with gluten sensitivities so this crust would be perfect! Although, it looks so good we might use it anyway!

      Reply
    4. Karyl Henry says

      May 20, 2018 at 9:22 pm

      I'm loving this combination! I'm normally lazy and just buy a cheesecake crust, but I'm going to need to give this a try instead. Sounds delicious!!

      Reply
    5. Anne Murphy says

      May 20, 2018 at 9:20 pm

      Love the way you toasted the oats to give it more flavor! Looks like a great crust.

      Reply
    6. Michele @ Queenbeebaker says

      May 20, 2018 at 3:42 pm

      LOVING the flavor combos in this crust! The cheesecake you made with it looks to-die-for!

      Reply
    7. Natalie says

      May 20, 2018 at 2:59 pm

      I love a good cheesecake. This gluten free crust got me interested to try this version too. Love how healthy it sounds. Saving this recipe.

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    8. Jessica Robinson says

      May 20, 2018 at 12:20 pm

      Such a great idea that I'm going to share with my gluten free girlfriends! They can now eat cheesecake!

      Reply
    9. Leslie says

      May 19, 2018 at 8:29 pm

      I can think of so many things to use this for. And thanks for sharing my raw lemon bars - I freaking love those things!

      Reply
    10. Kristina says

      May 19, 2018 at 6:36 pm

      This is great for nut avoiders like me, it's so hard to navigate the sweets...especially gluten free crusts that tend to to use nuts. Definitely bookmarking this for the future!

      Reply
    11. Jenni LeBaron says

      May 19, 2018 at 5:56 pm

      We are a gluten-free household so this is a great option for us. I usually make mine with a nut base, but I'd love to try your recipe. It sounds fantastic.

      Reply
    12. prasanna hede says

      May 19, 2018 at 1:22 pm

      cheesecake is a big hit at my home,would love to try your recipe.

      Reply
    13. Tamara Andersen says

      May 19, 2018 at 1:02 pm

      Gluten restrictions or not, this crust looks and sounds fabulous! I'm currently looking at the possibility of making a switch to a gluten free diet for autoimmune disease. I love the fact that better options are available every day!

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    14. Ashley @ Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen says

      May 18, 2018 at 10:36 am

      Those toasted oats look SO good! I can practically smell them from here. I'd take a cheesecake made with this crust any day!

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    15. Jenni says

      May 17, 2018 at 9:46 pm

      This looks so great! Thanks for the tutorial on making the crust

      Reply
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