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Bakery Fresh, Baked at Home

Indulge in the convenience and quality of Awaken Bakery’s take-and-bake line. Everything is made fresh in our dedicated gluten-free kitchen — ready for you to finish at home and serve straight from your oven. Select your product below for step-by-step baking instructions.

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Before you bake — read this first:

Your oven is never fully pre-heated when it beeps. Let it continue pre-heating for an additional 20 minutes after it signals it’s ready. We know it’s hard to wait — but this one step makes all the difference in how your order turns out.

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Click any product below for detailed baking instructions, pro tips, and reheating guidance.

Most Popular

Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon Rolls

Available as individual rolls, 9×9 pans, and 7″ 4-pack pans. Defrost overnight and bake to golden perfection — your kitchen will smell incredible.

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Breakfast & Brunch

Breakfast & Brunch Bakes

Breakfast & Brunch Bakes

Includes our Bread Pudding, French Toast Casserole, and Breakfast Bakes (Strata). Perfect for holiday mornings, brunches, or a special weekday treat.

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Savory

Biscuits

Biscuits

Bake straight from frozen for the best rise. Flaky, buttery gluten-free biscuits that come together in under 25 minutes — no thawing required.

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Savory

Mac n’ Cheese

Mac n’ Cheese

Our fan-favorite 9×9 mac n’ cheese pan. Defrost overnight and bake covered, then uncovered for a perfectly golden, bubbly finish.

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Baking

Pie Crust

Pie Crust

Our 9″ take-and-bake pie crust is easy — just follow your pie recipe. Par-bake or fill-and-bake, the crust does the work. No gluten-free guesswork required.

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Savory

Take & Bake Pizzas

Take & Bake Pizzas

Three baking methods — pizza stone (recommended), oven rack, or aluminum tray — so you can get the crust exactly the way you like it.

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Savory

Pizza Dough

Pizza Dough

Make your own gluten-free pizza from scratch. Thaw overnight, let rise, stretch, and bake. Crispy crust lovers — don’t skip the pizza stone method.

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What Our Customers Are Saying

Thousands of gluten-free families have brought Awaken into their kitchens.

★★★★★

“Finally a place where my whole family can eat without fear of cross contamination. We were able to get everything we wanted. I HIGHLY recommend coming here.”

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Carl T.Google Review · Oct 2025

Kristen J.
Google Review
★★★★★

“No one could even tell it was gluten free. Thank you Awaken Bakery for allowing my daughter with Celiac to be able to enjoy the foods she loves!”

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Laura R.Verified Customer · Mar 2026

Henry H.
Google Review · Mar 2026
★★★★★

“The hot cinnamon roll was the BEST I have had in 20 years, since going gluten free.”

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Abigail D.Google Review · Jan 2025

Laura R.
Verified Customer · Mar 2026
★★★★★

“I drove all the way from Nashville just to buy from this bakery. I had my first cinnamon roll in three years, and it was so good!”

KJ
Kristen J.Google Review · Dec 2025

Abigail D
Google Review · Jan 2025
★★★★★

“Best gluten free food I’ve ever had. Experiencing the bagel sandwiches here was a borderline spiritual experience. 10/10.”

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Henry H.Google Review · Mar 2026

Carl T.
Google Review · Oct 2025
★★★★★

“I am celiac and extremely sensitive and I can eat anything here with no reaction. My non-celiac family enjoys it too.”

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Catrisa C.Google Review · Jul 2025

Carl T.
Google Review · Oct 2025

“Delicious, creamy, and smooth. I added a bit of whole milk before baking but not sure it was even necessary once it came out of the oven.”

Stephanie W.
Verified Customer · Nov 2024

“Best gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan mac n cheese I’ve had. Literally brought tears to my eyes and I had zero food reactions after.”

Elizabeth B.
Google Review · Jan 2023

“The mac and cheese was so yummy and such a good price!”

Helena G.
Google Review · Feb 2024

“Loved the fact that everything was gluten free. Soooo many options. Was sad to learn my room didn’t have a microwave — I really wanted to try the mac & cheese!”

A Smith
Google Review · Apr 2025

“I love these cinnamon rolls. These are the first I have been able to eat in years. So happy to find a gluten free and dairy free cinnamon roll.”

Amy R.
Verified Customer · Nov 2025

“The hot cinnamon roll was the BEST I have had in 20 years, since going gluten free.”

Abigail D.
Google Review · Jan 2025

“I drove all the way from Nashville just to buy from this bakery. I had my first cinnamon roll in three years, and it was so good!”

Kristen J.
Google Review · Dec 2025

“I visit family in KY every year and always place an order to bring home. For the next several months I have amazingly delicious cinnamon rolls! You can’t go wrong!!”

Lisa S.
Verified Customer · May 2025

“No one could even tell it was gluten free. Thank you Awaken Bakery for allowing my daughter with Celiac to be able to enjoy the foods she loves!”

Laura R.
Verified Customer · Mar 2026

“I have been here multiple times and literally never disappointed. I am celiac and extremely sensitive and I can eat anything here with no reaction.”

Catrisa C.
Google Review · Jul 2025

“Everything I have tried has been delicious. Awaken Bakery is by far the best gluten-free bakery I have ever experienced.”

Barb M.
Google Review · Mar 2026

“The absolute best place for gluten free food. Every single thing in this shop is gluten free and some is both gluten and dairy free.”

Henry H.
Google Review · Mar 2026

“My opinion on gluten-free pizza crust has officially changed!! I have never had a positive experience like I had today. It blew every expectation out of the water!”

Katie C.
Google Review · Sep 2023

“Highly recommend the pizza toastie! The bread texture was amazing and it was so yummy.”

Nico R.
Google Review · May 2025

“The artisan loaf is indistinguishable from gluten or gluten-free. It is the best we’ve had.”

Dakotah L.
Google Review · Feb 2024

“This bread doesn’t fall apart like most gluten free bread and surely doesn’t taste like other gf bread either — truly an artisan bread.”

Kelvin I.
Verified Customer · May 2025

“Fantastic!! I didn’t know GF biscuits could taste that good!”

Kim F.
Verified Customer · Dec 2024

“Saturday morning biscuits and sausage gravy are among the best in Bowling Green — gluten or no gluten!”

David O.
Google Review · Mar 2025

“Best gluten free biscuit I have ever had. Wonderful dedicated gluten free bakery offering vegan options too.”

J Lyn C.
Google Review · Nov 2025

“It would have made any Southern mama proud. I do not have a gluten intolerance and I have to say that.”

Cabal C.
Google Review · Oct 2025

“Everything we ate was incredible. Worth every minute of the drive.”

Megan N.
Google Review · Aug 2023

“I am celiac and extremely sensitive and I can eat anything here with no reaction. My non-celiac family enjoys it too.”

Catrisa C.
Google Review · Jul 2025

“Best place around. Great service, quaint atmosphere, and fantastic food. Always such a treat to have something from Awaken Bakery!”

Heather C.
Google Review · Jun 2025

“Best breakfast options I’ve had — warm sandwiches, delicious cookies, cakes, sandwiches. I don’t miss gluten because of this place.”

Neisha S.
Google Review · Jan 2025

“What an absolute gem! We all loved our sandwiches — grilled cheese, pizza toasties, and chicken salad.”

Karin H.
Google Review · Apr 2023

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