Hello, hello!
Happy (almost!) Thanksgiving!
I’m sure I’ll be running back and forth to the store between now and Thursday morning to get all my last minute grocery shopping done. No matter how many lists I make there’s always something that I end up forgetting to buy and I can usually count on it always being the most important ingredient in my dish. Please tell me I’m not the only one who does that!
Instead of sharing another recipe today I thought I’d go back through some of my old posts and create this list of gluten free Thanksgiving recipes. It was fun to go back and look through some of my old posts that I’ve forgotten about including quite a few news ones since I first made this list a couple years ago.
So until next time – here are a few more healthy gluten free thanksgiving recipe ideas to get you through the day. I’ve got everything from breakfast to dessert covered here in case you need a little extra Thanksgiving inspiration.
Enjoy!
Thanksgiving Breakfast Ideas
With all the cooking, preparing and cleaning required throughout the day - make sure you start your morning off with enough fuel to keep you going! This collection of gluten free thanksgiving breakfast ideas includes a wide variety of recipes to choose from. Find everything from single serve recipes you can prepare in minutes to casseroles and and skillets to feed your family!
A bright, medley of veggies and spices makes for a delicious, egg-free + Whole30 friendly breakfast skillet! Prepped all in one pan for an easy breakfast you can throw together with little effort.
The scones come together in little time with minimal effort! They're a great breakfast/snack to make during the holiday season - especially if you're entertaining guests!
Sweet, tangy, and perfectly spiced! Perfect for holiday breakfasts & brunches!
Baked eggs in squash rings topped with bits of bacon and thyme. This makes for a healthy, low carb and protein packed breakfast - the perfect fuel to start your day off right.
Learn how to make the best gluten free French Toast! It's easy to make with basic kitchen staples that you probably already have on hand. Dairy free option available!
Another reason to love breakfast: banana bread French toast! Make a loaf of banana bread (or pumpkin bread!) early on in the week so that you can slice and fry the morning of.
Cozy up with a seasonal stack of these sweet potato pancakes - a cinnamon & nutmeg spiced almond flour blend that’s grain, dairy, and refined sugar free.
Sausage, onion, bell pepper and kale seasoned with nothing but salt and pepper. Minimal ingredients with maximum flavour. Packed full of protein and fibre to keep you satiated all day long.
A fast and easy puffed oven pancake made with fresh fruit for the perfect fuss free breakfast.
Baked paleo pumpkin spice donuts with a cashew cream maple frosting - in case you need a little motivation to get up in the morning!
Start your day off right with this filling and delicious peanut butter and cinnamon spiced Apple Banana Smoothie!
Warm and cozy Chai Chia Pudding made in about five minutes! Chia seeds pack in a mighty, nutrient-packed punch. Loaded up with fibre and protein, a little goes a long way.
Peanut butter cup inspired Chia Pudding. Mix together the night before and wake up to a delicious, fiber filled, nutrient packed breakfast that you can pull out of the fridge and enjoy ASAP.
Low carb, protein packed Broccoli Cheddar Egg Muffins - these eggy muffin bites that are easy to make and are great for grab & go breakfasts and snacks!
Veggie filled Broccoli and Cheddar Crustless Quiche - without the crust this dish comes together quickly and easily in one bowl with only 7 total ingredients!
Flourless Carrot Banana Pancakes - only four ingredients needed and takes about 10 minutes to make!
Pan fried sweet potatoes, bacon and chopped hard boiled eggs with toasted pumpkin seeds in a simple garlic vinaigrette. Hearty, filling and easy to make! This is a fantastic recipe to make ahead of time so that you can pull out of the fridge and enjoy ASAP.
Cranberry Orange Baked Oatmeal: a crowd pleasing, make ahead breakfast that's perfect for any cold winter morning
Thanksgiving Salad Recipes
Make the most of all the delicious fall produce available this time of year with this collection of seasonal salads!
Loaded with fall produce, chopped chicken, bacon, avocado, and drizzled with a simple maple dressing
Crunchy Carrot Apple & Massaged Kale Salad topped with halloumi, avocado, seeds and a mustardy almond butter dressing | grain free + gluten free + vegetarian
Bacon and brussels sprout salad loaded with crunchy almonds and creamy pine nuts and topped with a lemon-garlic vinaigrette
Spicy Roasted Sweet Potato and Kale salad with a maple tahini dressing topped with pecans and dried cranberries
Crispy roasted chickpeas, caramelised sweet potato, salty bacon pieces and crunchy apple all come together to make this tasty and filling fall inspired kale apple salad.
Crunchy kale apple salad with strips of carrot and maple toasted nut and seed clusters topped with a simple shallot vinaigrette. | Gluten Free + Paleo + Vegan
Winter Kale Pomegranate Salad: crisp apples, toasted walnuts, massaged kale and ruby red pomegranate seeds topped in a sweet and tangy honey mustard dressing.
Chipotle roasted chickpeas and butternut squash salad over a bed of massaged kale and topped with a handful of pumpkin seeds. Enjoy warm or cold
One pan, six ingredient Roasted Broccoli Salad - crispy, charred broccoli florets tossed with hot feta and toasted pine nuts. Low Carb + Low FODMAP
If you like hummus you'll love this Roasted Chickpea Kale Salad - chickpeas are lightly spiced and roasted until crispy and then tossed in a bed of massaged kale and topped with a creamy tahini dressing. This salad takes all of your favourite hummus flavours and combines them into one simple, yet tasty salad.
Shredded Brussels sprouts, chopped apples and crispy bacon pieces make up this sweet and salty Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad. Just mix together and toss in a super simple honey mustard vinaigrette and enjoy!
Fluffy quinoa, peppery arugula, sweet and crunchy apple slices with crispy fried shallots topped with a super simple honey mustard vinaigrette - there's so much to love in this quinoa apple salad! | Gluten Free + Vegetarian
Gluten Free Thanksgiving Breads & Rolls
Load up with these delicious gluten free breads, rolls, biscuits and more!
Soft, buttery gluten free dinner rolls that are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Go the extra mile by preparing a homemade loaf of gluten free bread - the end result will be worth the effort!
In case you need an egg free bread option - this vegan french bread loaf is just what you need!
With its crispy, golden crust and its soft and crumbly interior, this recipe is a must-make for gluten free folks everywhere!
Delicious and tender vegan cornbread muffins made with aquafaba
Easy, one bowl herbed Paleo Biscuits made with nut free flours and including egg free options!
Vegan & gluten free biscuits packed with herbs & spices - only nine ingredients + easy to make!
Made all in one bowl in about 20 minutes - there's very little to it! Simply mix, drop and bake for about 15 minutes until your biscuits are soft on the inside with a golden crust formed on the outside!
Gluten Free Blueberry Cornbread Muffins - Lightly sweet and simple muffins bursting with juicy blueberries.
Looking for a simple, yeast-free AND gluten-free bread? Try out this super easy to make gluten free soda bread! It's made with only 7 ingredients, prepped in one bowl, and bakes it about 30 minutes! There's no rising or kneading required - just mix, shape, bake and enjoy!
A great option if you're in the need for low carb recipes! Savoury, garlic and onion seasoned paleo loaf topped with a medley of toasted seeds. Only 3 net carbs per slice
Gluten Free Yorkshire Pudding (you might also know it as a 'popover')- not exactly a traditional side found on most Thanksgiving tables, but it should be!
Roasted Vegetable Thanksgiving Sides
Did you know that roasting veggies actually makes them taste better? That’s because the dry heat from the oven caramelise the natural sugars which mellows out potential bitterness. Bringing out the natural sweetness also unlocks ‘new aromatic compounds’ which ultimately makes for a more concentrated flavor.
Simple, classic and mouthwateringly delicious - this oven roasted root vegetables recipe makes for the perfect side dish this time of year!
Roasted Tenderstem Broccoli makes for a perfect side dish to almost any meal! It's easy to prepare, requires minimal ingredients and cooks in only 15 minutes.
With crispy, caramelised outer leaves and soft, tender insides - these Roasted Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts make for an excellent vegetable side this fall season! Diced sprouts, onions and bacon bits are all mixed together then coated in a light, maple-mustard drizzle and roasted until crispy and tender!
Roasted Teriyaki Brussels Sprouts - Crispy roasted sprouts coated in a sweet and sticky teriyaki sauce and topped with crunchy peanuts and chopped green onions. Gluten Free + Vegan + Paleo Option
Simple Roasted Broccoli with Garlic - drizzled with a touch of olive oil and seasoned with salt pepper. Crispy, tender and delicious! Gluten Free + Whole30 + Paleo
Tender roasted butternut squash slices with a simple parsley pesto and topped with pieces of walnut for added crunch! Gluten Free + Vegan + Whole30
Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts with bacon on shallots - easy to make and prepped all on one pan for an even easier clean up! Gluten Free + Paleo + Low Carb
Tender green beens covered in a honey mustard sauce and wrapped in bacon
Gluten Free Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Stuffings, mash, casseroles and more!
A little of this and that cranberry sauce made with freshly grated ginger, chopped apples, and juicy cranberries.
Learn how to make creamy and delicious vegan mashed potatoes without milk or butter - only a few simple ingredients needed!
Creamy Mashed Cauliflower made without dairy - A great substitute for mashed potatoes if you're looking low carb options! Gluten Free + Vegan + Paleo
Sneak a little extra veg into your regular mashed potatoes with cauliflower!
Cut back on both calories and carbs by swapping out the bread crumbs for riced cauliflower in this Fig & Sausage Cauliflower Stuffing! This stuffing makes for a delicious, low carb alternative to add to your holiday menu!
Scalloped Sweet Potatoes with crumbled up bacon bits and a creamy herb sauce. A Thanksgiving family favourite! Grain free + Gluten free
Super easy sautéed Brussels sprouts - flavourful sprouts and chopped hazelnuts sautéed in a simple garlic infused olive oil and tossed in a light mustard dressing. | Paleo + Vegan + Whole30
Quick & easy 7 ingredient Lemony Feta & Sweet Potato Mash - 5 minutes of hands on prep time and ready in 20 minutes or less! Gluten Free + Vegetarian + Low FODMAP Friendly
AIP Friendly Plantain Stuffing
Thanksgiving style vegan + gluten free stuffing made with simple ingredients and packed full of flavour - ready for your holiday table!
Paleo Sweet Potato Casserole - A Thanksgiving classic with a healthy twist without compromising on flavour!
Ultra creamy, dairy free Pumpkin Mac and Cheese - an easy to make, cozy fall dinner that can made in 20 minutes or less! Gluten Free + Vegan
Sausage, apple and rosemary stuffed acorn squash. Only 10 ingredients! Gluten Free + Paleo + Dairy Free Option
Gluten Free Thanksgiving Desserts
Finish off the meal with one of these gluten free thanksgiving friendly desserts!
A soft, spiced pumpkin cake filled with light and silky whipped cream cheese frosting.
Warm spices and juicy apples simmered and softened in a delicious apple filling then baked in a buttery almond flour crust!
Maple syrup adds a luscious, caramel-like flavour that marries well with the classic autumnal spices of cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg and enhanced further by the simple addition of salt and pepper.
Rich, creamy and SO easy to make! This basque pumpkin cheesecake is cooked in a hot oven with a high temperature to create a 'burnt' caramelised crust around the edges and then topped with a simple caramel praline sauce.
No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars - A naturally sweetened nut and date crust topped with a creamy cashew and pumpkin cheesecake and sprinkled with crushed pecans and a drizzle of chocolate | Gluten Free + Paleo + Vegan
Tender, moist and flavourful Paleo Pumpkin Roll - a light and fluffy almond based cake filled with a simple cashew cream! | Gluten Free + Dairy Free
Gluten Free Pumpkin Cake - simply spiced and lightly sweetened coconut flour cake topped with a rich and creamy cashew cream frosting!
Sweet & tart Cranberry Apple Crumble topped with an oat & hazelnut topping. Gluten free + Dairy Free + Vegan
Sweet & tangy Apple & Blackberry Crumble - made with less than 10 ingredients and cooked in one dish! Paleo + Vegan
A light and crispy cinnamon-spiced gluten free oat crust sprinkled over tender, lightly sweetened apple slices. Get all the warm and cozy fall feelings and flavours of apple pie with a fraction of the effort with these super easy to make Gluten Free Apple Crisp! | Vegan & Oat Free Options available in the recipe notes!
These Gluten Free Apple Fritters are easier to make than you might think - made with a simple gluten free donut batter with diced apples mixed in to every bite. They're quickly fried then coated in a quick icing-sugar glaze. | Gluten Free + Vegan Option
Easy baked cinnamon apples - only seven ingredients needed with minimal prep! Serve over pancakes, oatmeal or enjoy as is with a scoop of vanilla ice cream! Gluten Free + Paleo + Vegan
Rich, moist and deliciously indulgent - this Cake is sure to impress! Cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger provide this cake with its signature spiced and cozy flavour while the freshly grated carrot offers a slight but not overwhelming sweetness.
Sweet and tender Coconut Flour Cake made with a combination of coconut & tapioca flour. You only need one bowl and eight ingredients to make! Gluten Free + Paleo + Nut Free
Rich, buttery and insanely delicious - this Gluten Free Pecan Pie has just the right amount of gooeyness and crunchiness in every bite! Make this recipe as is to keep it both grain and refined sugar free, or use your favourite gluten free pie crust for a more traditional approach.
Paleo Vegan Pecan Pie Bars - A simple coconut flour base topped with a gooey caramel pecan topping. A healthier take on a Thanksgiving classic!
Grain Free Blackberry Pie made with an easy almond flour crust and filled with a lightly sweetened berry filling | Gluten Free + 10 ingredients
Rich and decedent Vegan Banoffee Pie - a simple, almond flour crust topped with silky caramel, banana, coconut whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate | Gluten Free + Paleo
Made with a flaky, gluten free pie crust and filled with a sweet and simple pumpkin butter filling – these gluten free pumpkin pop tarts are must make this fall season! Use seasonal cookie cutters for pumpkin shaped pastries or simply cut your dough into little rectangles. Either way, you’re in for a treat!
Chocolate Mousse Pretzel Crust Pie - sweet, salty, creamy and rich! Light and decadent 3 ingredient aquafaba chocolate mousse over an easy 2 ingredient pretzel crust. | Gluten Free + Vegan
Thanksgiving Drinks
Cozy up with a hot drink or wind down with a seasonal cocktail!
My go to winter drink made with full fat coconut milk and natural sweeteners with a touch of peppermint extract. Rich, creamy, and completely dairy free! Make it as is or play around with your own flavourings.
Simple, delicious and rich in antioxidants– this Instant Pot Cranberry Orange Juice recipe comes together in little time without too much fuss!
This Gingerbread Vegan Hot Chocolate is thick, velvety and sure to satisfy those seasonal cravings. No dairy, refined sugar or gluten.
Homemade Salted Cashew Latte made with only six ingredients in about five minutes!
Rich and creamy Golden Turmeric Latte with coconut milk, coffee, cinnamon and a splash of vanilla blended together in seconds | Gluten Free + Vegan + Paleo
Forget the coffee shop - make your very own Dairy Free Pumpkin Spice Latte at home in minutes! Made with real pumpkin and milk of choice!
Harry Potter inspired Pumpkin Juice - made with real pumpkin, apple juice and cozy autumnal spices! | Gluten Free + Vegan + Paleo
Homemade Chai Frappuccino - Skip the lines and make your own coffee house special at home! This healthy frappe is just a simple, creamy blend of spicy chai flavours, dairy-free milk and a handful of ice! Blend and sweeten as needed and enjoy on a hot day or as an afternoon pick-me-up! | Gluten Free + Paleo + Vegan + Low FODMAP
A coffee house favorite made two ways| Paleo + Vegan + Low FODMAP
Cranberry Crush Cocktail – fresh and fiery with just the right amount of sweet and tart
A fall twist on a classic cocktail
Sweet and simple Apple Margaritas with a star anise spiced simple syrup - the perfect cocktail to make yourself this fall!
Simple and delicious - this Instant Pot Apple Cider recipe comes together without too much fuss! Simply pile in the fresh fruit, a few additional spices and aromatics of your choice and water then cover and cook for about 20 minutes. Once cooked, strain, sweeten and enjoy!
Fall in love with this apple pear cider made with fresh fruit and seasonal spices. Make in the crock pot and enjoy all day with the smell of cider brewing in the air!
No need to leave the your house to get your pumpkin spice fix! This Whipped Pumpkin Spice Coffee comes together in less than 10 minutes and rivals any coffee house special you'd buy in store. | Gluten free with vegan and refined sugar free options available!
Gluten Free Thanksgiving Snacks & Bakes
Tis the season for warm spices, baked goods and cozy treats!
Seasonally spiced & lightly sweetened vegan chocolate chip pumpkin cookies - these soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are easy to make and will satisfy your fall cravings! | Gluten Free + Vegan
One bowl, gluten free chocolate chip pumpkin cookies made with almond flour | These cookies are super easy to make with basic prep in under 30 minutes! You can easily make these vegan by using vegan butter!
Make the most of pumpkin season with this homemade pumpkin butter recipe! It tastes like pumpkin pie without all the extra calories and fuss.
Soft & chewy Chickpea Pumpkin Blondies - Only one bowl + eight ingredients needed to make these easy, fall snacks! | Gluten Free + Vegan
One bowl Pumpkin & Gingerbread Crumb Muffins - spiced with robust, autumnal flavours, sweetened with pumpkin, brown sugar and a touch of molasses then topped with a simply crumb mixture! | Gluten Free + Vegan Option
Paleo Pumpkin Muffins with a Chocolate Swirl - a simple, one bowl recipe perfect for the perfect fall treat | gluten free + grain free + dairy free
One bowl, healthy Paleo pumpkin bread made with coconut flour, natural sweeteners and wholesome ingredients for the perfect fall treat.
One bowl, five ingredient fudgy flourless pumpkin brownies - simply mix, bake and enjoy! Gluten Free + Vegan + Paleo
Settle in a with a thick, moist and tender slice of delicious gluten free pumpkin bread that also happens to be dairy free too!
Easy, tamari roasted pumpkin seeds. Salty, crunchy, and ridiculously moorish.
One bowl Double Chocolate Paleo Pumpkin Bread - a quick and easy dessert bread loaded with moist pumpkin and studded with melty chocolate chunks | Grain Free + Dairy Free + Refined Sugar Free
Moist, tender and lightly sweetened! This Paleo Apple Bread comes together with little effort and wholesome, ingredients! Coconut flour and tapioca make up the base with freshly grated apples and a few autumnal spices!
Healthy Sweet Potato Breakfast Cookies - made with desiccated coconut, a variety of seeds, mashed sweet potato and sweetened with coconut sugar | Paleo + Vegan
Cozy up with a warm slice of this one bowl, healthy paleo sweet potato bread! Made with almond flour sweetened with maple syrup and spiced with a simple blend of autumnal spices. Simply, mix, bake and enjoy!
Roasted pepitas make for an easy, delicious and nutritious snack! Simply mix together raw pepitas with your flavourings of choice, spread on a large baking sheet and bake for about 10-15 minutes until golden brown crunchy.
Apple Spiced Hummus - a sweeter, fall-inspired spin on a traditional dip
Cranberry Orange Gluten Free Biscotti - gently sweetened and lightly spiced oat flour biscotti dipped in melted white chocolate and topped with chopped cranberries | Gluten Free + Dairy Free
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