Top 5 Must-Try No Sugar, No Flour Recipes from Chef Dorie

If you’ve been following my recipes, you know I focus on creating meals that are simple, nourishing, and satisfying—without relying on added sugar or traditional flour. Some of my recipes are also naturally egg-free, making them flexible for different dietary needs while still delivering great texture and flavor.

These are five of my favorite go-to recipes that I come back to again and again. They’re high in fiber, balanced, and designed to keep you full and energized.

1. Blueberry Breakfast Bake

A naturally sweet breakfast with no added sugar and no flour.

This is one of my favorite comforting breakfasts. I use banana and blueberries for natural sweetness, oats instead of flour, and nut butter for healthy fats. It’s simple, filling, and perfect for meal prep.

Ingredients

• 4 oz banana

• 2 oz blueberries

• 1 egg

• 1 oz sugar-free nut butter

• 1 oz oats (ground)

• Cinnamon to taste (I like Ceylon cinnamon)

• Splash of vanilla extract

• 1/4 tsp baking powder

• 1/8 tsp baking soda

• Pinch of salt

How I make it

1. Mash the banana and mix it with the egg, nut butter, and vanilla.

2. Then add the dry ingredients, and some of the blueberries, saving some blueberries for the top.

3. Bake it at 350°F for 35–40 minutes until set and golden.

2. Savory Breakfast Bake

A quick, high-protein breakfast with no sugar and and a nutrient dense grain.

This is my savory option when I want something hearty but still clean and simple. It’s fast to prepare and very satisfying.

Ingredients

• 1 oz spelt or oats, lightly ground

• 2 eggs

• 1/2 tsp baking powder

• 2 oz marinara sauce

• Your favorite seasonings

• 1 apple

How I make it

1. Mix everything together in a bowl.

2. Pour it into a baking dish.

3. Bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes.

4. Enjoy it warm, usually with fruit on the side.

3. Crunchy Breakfast Bites

No sugar, no flour, and completely egg-free.

These are one of my favorite “grab-and-go” breakfast bites. They’re crunchy, lightly sweet, and full of fiber and healthy fats. I also love that they’re egg-free but still hold together beautifully.

Ingredients

• 4 oz banana

• 1 tbsp flax + 2.5 tbsp water (gelled)

• 0.5 oz sugar-free peanut butter

• 1 oz gluten-free oats (I pulse mine)

• 0.5 oz chia seeds

• 0.5 oz sliced almonds

• 1/2 tbsp baking powder

• 1/4 tsp baking soda

• Splash of fresh lemon juice

How I make it

1. Mix flax and water and let it sit for a few minutes.

2. Combine everything except the almonds.

3. Pour the mixture into little muffin molds, top with sliced almonds.

4. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.

5. Let them cool completely.

4. No Sugar, No Flour Pizza (Lentil Crust)

A high-protein pizza made with red lentils instead of flour.

This is my favorite way to enjoy pizza while keeping it nutrient-dense. The crust is made from soaked red lentils, which blend into a smooth batter and bake into a sturdy base.

Ingredients

Crust

• 1/4 cup red lentils

• 1/2 cup water

• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast

• 1/2 tsp seasoning of choice

Toppings

• Any pizza toppings you enjoy

How I make it

1. In the morning, I soak the lentils in hot water and let them cool, then refrigerate.

2. When I’m ready to cook, I rinse and blend the lentils with water, nutritional yeast, and seasoning.

3. I bake the crust at 350°F for 30 minutes.

4. Then I add toppings and bake again at 400°F for 10 minutes.

5. Open-Faced Waffle Sammies

High-protein lentil waffles loaded with vegetables and flavor.

This is one of my most creative savory meals. I use lentil-based waffles as the base and build layers of vegetables, cheese, and seasoning on top. It’s hearty, colorful, and very satisfying.

Ingredients

• Lentil waffle batter

• Onion

• Carrots

• Shredded cheese

• Salt, pepper, garlic salt

• Nutritional yeast

• Everything Bagel seasoning

• Apple on the side

How I make it

1. Sauté onions and carrots with seasoning.

2. Mix the cheese with lentil batter. Cook the lentil waffles.

3. Top them with the cooked vegetables.

4. Finish with seasoning and serve with fruit.

Final Thoughts

These are some of my favorite recipes because they show how simple ingredients can still create satisfying, flavorful meals without relying on sugar or flour. I focus on real food, balanced nutrition, and recipes that are easy to repeat in everyday life.

If you try any of these, I always recommend making them your own—adjust sweetness, seasoning, or texture based on what works for you.