When you’re gluten-free, you have to get a little more creative when packing a lunch. No ordinary sandwich will do! Whether you’re avoiding gluten because of Celiac disease or other health reasons, or you’re simply looking to liven up your lunch bag, you’re going to love these “muffins” from The Domestic Geek. She gives us THREE recipes that pack in flavor and give a twist to classic dishes like mac and cheese, meatloaf, and frittata— all without any gluten at all. Check them out and pick a favorite!

You’ll Need

Cajun Frittatas
– 1 pound spicy sausage, removed from casing
– 1/2 red onion, finely diced
– 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
– 1 green bell pepper, finely diced
– 2 celery stalks, finely diced
– 2 cloves garlic
– 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
– Salt and pepper
– 8 eggs
– 1/2 cup milk or cream
Turkey Quinoa Meatloaf Muffins
– 1/4 cup red onion, grated
– 2 carrots, grated
– 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
– 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
– 1 pound ground turkey
– 1 cup cooked quinoa
– 1 egg
– 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
– 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
– Salt and pepper
– 1/4 cup BBQ sauce for glazing
Mac & Cheese Cups
– 1 pound brown rice macaroni, cooked and drained
– 2 1/2 cups butternut squash, cubed
– 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
– 1 cup milk
– 1 clove garlic, minced
– 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
– 1 cup Gruyere OR sharp cheddar cheese, grated
– 1/2 cup Parmesan, freshly grated
– 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
– Salt and pepper

Get the full recipes for the Cajun Frittatas, Turkey Quinoa Meatloaf Muffins, and Mac & Cheese Cups over on The Domestic Geek! What do you think of these gluten-free lunches? I love them, and I definitely want to try to make the Cajun Frittatas for my husband to take to work! Which one will you be trying first?