Simply Sweet Gluten Free Bakery – Oxford, MI
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Searching for gluten free and nut free baked goods near Oxford, MI? Then you’ve come to the right place! Read my blog post about Simply Sweet Gluten Free Bakery, a home based business who can satisfy your gluten free sweet tooth.
Who Owns Simply Sweet Gluten Free Bakery?
Katie Haege is the owner and baker behind all the delicious gluten free baked goods you’ll find through her business. She’s a student at Northern Michigan University, studying business and entrepreneurship. She runs her business in the summer when she’s home on break.
What inspired you to become a baker?
I’ ve always had a huge passion for baking and being able to be creative in the kitchen. Doctors diagnosed my Celiac Disease at age 9, courtesy of my mother discovering a link to my symptoms.
After my Celiac Disease diagnosis, I began to realize just how much those with food allergies have to miss out on when it comes to good food. I always felt left out when everyone around me was able to get a sweet treat, and I was left with no safe option. Truly the worst feeling.
Why Did You Decide to Start a Gluten Free Baking Business?
Fast forward to college, I began baking and experimenting a few summers back and realized that this was what I truly wanted to do. I made the decision to switch my major and focus on business, in hopes of turning my small home bakery into a full time business.
I wanted to create a bakery where those with celiac are able to get baked goods that are 100% safe and mimic a gluten texture to the best of my ability. It is important to me that those who have allergies are able to be included and not left out when it comes to good food! I got tired of the crumbly, dense, and limited gf options, so I pride my bakery on being the complete opposite!
Are your baked goods free from other allergens?
My home bakery is 100% free from any gluten and nut containing ingredients! I use dairy products as well as eggs in my baked goods. However, I am able to accommodate for dairy free upon request. If a customer requests dairy free baked goods, I sterilize all utensils before baking.
Do You Use Certified Gluten Free Flours?
I make my own flour blends for all of my baked goods, using Bob’s Red Mill products. Any of the other products that I use have to either be certified gluten free, and if they lack a certification label while still saying gluten free on them, I will call the company to ensure the facilities process. I would never use an ingredient I would not eat myself!
- Do you use oats, oat flour, or oat milk in your baked goods? If so, which brands?
- I do not use any oat products in my baked goods. All of the dairy free substitutes that I use are plant based for both the “Milk” and “Butter.”
- Do you use certified gluten free wheat starch in any of your baked goods?
- I do not use certified gluten free wheat starch in any of my baked goods.
What’s Your Most Memorable Interaction with a Customer?
I had a lady reach out to me regarding making her daughter some cookies for her birthday. Her daughter was turning 9 and was obsessed with a TV show called Blaze and the Monster Machines. She requested cutout cookies that looked like Blaze the monster truck.
She had told me that her daughter was allergic to nuts, dairy, as well as living with Celiac Disease. I was able to accommodate her daughters’ dietary needs as my kitchen is both 100% gluten and nut free. In addition, I am able to make anything dairy free. She had later messaged me stating that the cookies I had made were super delicious, and how appreciative she was that her daughter was able to enjoy cookies without any worry.
What Should Customers Know About Simply Sweet Gluten Free Bakery?
I want my customers to know that my main priorities are safety and taste. My baked goods include quality ingredients that are 100% safe, no matter the dietary restriction.
Taste and texture are also something that I take very seriously. I strive to undue the the stereotype that gluten free food is crumbly and dry. Not everyone wants a dense cake donut all the time, and that’s why I have a wide variety of items available!
Do You Participate in any Michigan Farmers Markets?
This summer I am currently planning to attend the Ortonville farmers market for 3 dates, from 9 am to 1 pm.
- Saturday June 20th, 2026
- Saturday July 11th, 2026
- Saturday August 1st, 2026
How should customers place a special order?
All of my products are currently sold through private orders, except for the market dates I mentioned above. I can be contacted via email or Facebook messenger if you’d like place an order.
I am open to catering arger venues as well such as weddings, birthday parties I would ideally like to grow my business as much as I can during this summer, before I head back to college in the fall.
Simply Sweet Gluten Free Bakery
Oxford, MI
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Simply Sweet Gluten Free is one of many gluten free bakers across the state of Michigan. Click this link to see a comprehensive list of all the gluten-free bakeries in Michigan, complete with interactive map!
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