When I started to think about blogging GF options at McDonald's I thought it would be a piece of GF cake. So I went to their website and looked for the nutritional information page http://nutrition.mcdonalds.com/nutritionexchange/ingredientslist.pdf and that's when things became a little more complicated.
I always thought you could have most of their sandwiches if you skipped the bun (of course no breaded sandwiches). NO NO NO!!! I thought I could have the Big Mac but I just found out that secret sauce contains gluten. The Angus burger has seasoning which contains maltodextrin and it doesn't state from wheat or corn so I would hold off on ordering this burger no bun.
If ordering salads the only options are the side salad or the Premium Bacon Ranch salad without the chicken. The dressings are Newman's Own brand and are all GF. None of the current chicken patties, strips or nuggets are GF.
Unfortunately for now, stay away from those wonderful french fries. No apple pies or cookies either. If you want something sweet you can order the Apple Dippers with Caramel or the Fruit and Yogurt Parfait. They are GOOD GF options. So are the ice cream sundae's. Just stay away from the candy toppings.
Most of McDonald's beverages are GF including the shakes and the McCafe coffee drinks. The syrups used for flavoring are also GF.
As far as breakfast goes the sausage patties, bacon, scrambled eggs and the breakfast steak are GF along with the Canadian bacon. NO hot cakes, McGriddles, McMuffins, etc. All the buns contain gluten.
So that's the breakdown on McDonald's. Yes, you will find some GF options but you will have to be creative. Hmmm. How about the beef patty with cheese over a side salad with a Fruit and Yogurt Parfait? You know that doesn't sound too bad.
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