Check out this list of gluten free Thanksgiving recipes to add to your holiday menu this year! Find everything from festive breakfast to start your day, savory side, buttery bread rolls and delicious desserts!
Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipes
Life can get hectic this time of year, but planning out your gluten free Thanksgiving menu doesn’t have to be one of them!
No need to miss out on your favorite dishes because of your gluten free diet – you can still enjoy all the soft and fluffy dinner rolls, savory stuffing bits and flaky pie crusts you want with a little planning and prepping.
In case you need a little inspiration to get your started, I’ve compiled a list of some of favorite cozy recipes to enjoy this Thanksgiving. Find everything from warming drinks and hearty sides to classic desserts and next-day leftovers.
Start the Day Right: GF Holiday Breakfasts
Rise and shine with this lineup of gluten-free breakfasts perfect for your Thanksgiving morning!
From fluffy pancakes and pumpkin spiced cinnamon rolls to savory quiches and crispy breakfast potatoes, these recipes will jumpstart your day and get your ready for the feast to come!
✔️Low FODMAP ✔️Nut Free
Gluten Free Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
⭐Made with real pumpkin purée and warm seasonal spices, these cinnamon rolls are the perfect fall treat. Top off with the silky cream cheese icing and enjoy!⭐
✔️Nut Free ✔️Vegan Option
Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls
⭐ Learn how to make these soft and gooey gluten free cinnamon rolls! They’re rich, buttery, cinnamon-spiced and smothered in a delicious cream cheese glaze.⭐
✔️Paleo
Turkey Maple Breakfast Sausage Patties
⭐ Skip the store-bought sausage and make your own lighter, leaner maple breakfast sausage patties with ground turkey instead. Serve along with your other favorite breakfast foods like eggs, pancakes, waffles or even just fresh fruit!⭐
✔️Vegan ✔️Paleo
Home Fries Recipe (Skillet Breakfast Potatoes)
⭐These golden, crispy home fries are made with sautéd onion, garlic powder and smoked paprika. Serve these classic breakfast potatoes with eggs, bacon or your favorite brunch sides!⭐
✔️Vegan Options ✔️Low Fodmap
Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffins
⭐Spiced with warm and robust, autumnal flavors and sweetened with pumpkin and sugar! Add a spoonful of homemade nutella to each muffin before baking for an extra decadent teat!⭐
✔️Vegan Option ✔️Nut Free ✔️Low FODMAP
Millet Pancakes
⭐Thanks to the earthy, whole-grain flavor of millet flour, these pancakes make for a truly tasty breakfast treat that’s even better with a drizzle of maple syrup, honey or a spoonful of Homemade Pumpkin Butter on top!⭐
✔️Grain Free
Bacon & Cheddar Jalapeño Quiche
⭐This cheesy Bacon & Jalapeño Quiche packs in the protein and cuts back on carbs with its simple, savory almond flour crust. It’s like a classic quiche lorraine with extra flare! ⭐
✔️Dairy Free Option ✔️Vegan Option
Gluten Free French Toast
⭐It’s easy to make with basic kitchen staples that you probably already have on hand. Perfect for special occasions!⭐
✔️Vegan Option ✔️Grain Free
Gluten Free Waffles
⭐Simple gluten free waffles made with chickpea flour – leftovers are freezer friendly for easy, on the go breakfasts!⭐
✔️Dairy Free ✔️Grain Free
Gluten Free Dutch Baby
⭐Skip the stack of pancakes in favour of this easy to make, Gluten Free Dutch Baby with it’s puffed up middles and crispy sides! Only seven ingredients needed and prepped all in one bowl!⭐
✔️Grain Free ✔️Dairy Free Option
Broccoli Leek Soup
⭐ It’s sweet, tangy, and perfectly spiced – perfect for holiday breakfasts & brunches!⭐
✔️Dairy Free Option
Cranberry Orange Baked Oatmeal
⭐ This baked oatmeal is a crowd pleasing, make ahead breakfast that’s perfect for any cold winter morning!⭐
✔️Paleo ✔️Grain Free
Pumpkin Spice Donuts with Maple Frosting
⭐Soft, sweet and warmly spiced with a cashew cream maple frosting – in case you need a little motivation to get up and get all your Thanksgiving dinner prep started!⭐
✔️Paleo ✔️Nut Free
Eggs in Squash Rings
⭐Baked eggs in squash rings topped with bits of bacon and thyme – a simple, healthy breakfast that you can throw together in little time!⭐
✔️Egg Free
Creamy Cannellini and Kale Stir Fry with Toasted Bread & Pine Nuts
⭐Start your day off with a healthy, protein packed breakfast stir-fry! It’s made with only 10 basic-ingredients in about 20 minutes.⭐
Crowd-Pleasing Sides & Festive Greens
Arguably the best part of every holiday meal – the sides!
From savory sausage stuffing & vegan mashed potatoes to spiced cranberry sauce & scalloped sweet potatoes – this holiday-worthy side dish spread has a little something for everyone.
✔️Dairy Free Option
Gluten Free Stuffing with Sausage & Apple
⭐This easy gluten-free stuffing recipe is hearty, flavorful and easy to make with simple ingredients: toasted gluten-free bread (homemade or store-bought!), sautéd onions & celery, sausage, herbs, apple & a splash of wine.⭐
✔️Vegan
Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
⭐Ultra creamy, dairy free Pumpkin Mac and Cheese – an easy to make, cozy fall dinner that can made in 30 minutes or less⭐
✔️Paleo ✔️Vegan
roasted Sweet Potatoes
⭐Learn how to roast sweet potatoes in the oven so they turn out perfectly crisp & caramelized on the outside + soft & tender on the inside every time. They’re great served as a healthy side dish, salad topping or meal prep staple.⭐
✔️Dairy Free/Vegan Option
Mashed Potatoes with Cauliflower
⭐Sneak a little extra veg into your regular mashed potatoes with cauliflower! With less carbs and more fiber than your typical mash – this recipe makes for a healthy, delicious side dish the whole family will enjoy!⭐
✔️Vegan ✔️Low FODMAP option
Herby Boiled Potatoes
⭐These Herby Boiled Potatoes make for a simple, yet delicious side dish you can whip up in little time with only a few ingredients! ⭐
✔️Vegan ✔️Low FOMDAP option
Vegan Mashed Potatoes
⭐This recipe uses vegetable broth in-place of milk or cream which also works to infuse your mash with as much flavour as possible. Need to make it low fodmap? Ditch the fresh garlic and use a garlic infused olive oil instead!⭐
✔️Whole30 ✔️Vegan
Roasted Butternut Squash Slices with Parsley Pesto
⭐Butternut squash sliced into thin, half moon pieces, drizzled with olive oil and roasted with fresh sprigs of rosemary until nearly tender, then topped with a fresh and fragrant parsley walnut pesto.⭐
✔️Vegan Option ✔️Low FOMDAP option
Honey Roast Parsnips
⭐With only a handful of ingredients, this recipe is simple yet satisfying. Use maple syrup instead of honey to make this recipe low fodmap and vegan friendly!⭐
✔️Grain Free
Scalloped Sweet Potatoes with Bacon & Herb Sauce
⭐Rich, creamy & utterly delicious! It’s made with thinly sliced sweet potatoes drenched in a savory herb sauce with crumbled bits of bacon mixed.⭐
✔️Whole30 ✔️Vegan
Easy Roasted Root Vegetables
⭐Made with a colorful medley of root veggies and fresh herbs – simply add everything to a large roasting pan or rimmed baking sheet, sprinkle with a touch of salt and pepper then drizzle with olive oil.⭐
✔️Whole30 ✔️Vegan
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Mustard & Hazelnuts
⭐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
Crispy Roasted Tenderstem Broccoli (Broccolini)
⭐It’s easy to prepare, requires minimal ingredients and cooks in only 15 minutes. Spruce up your broccoli with additional herbs and spices or simply enjoy with a bit of salt and pepper!⭐
✔️Paleo ✔️Vegan option
Apple Cranberry Sauce
⭐Skip the canned stuff and make your own naturally-sweetened spiced Cranberry Sauce in no time! Made with freshly grated ginger, chopped apples, and juicy cranberries – simply mix, simmer and enjoy!⭐
✔️Paleo
Fig & Sausage Cauliflower Stuffing
⭐Cut back on both calories and carbs by swapping out the bread crumbs for riced cauliflower. This stuffing makes for a delicious, low carb alternative to add to your holiday menu!⭐
✔️Paleo
Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
⭐Easy to make and prepped all on one pan for an even easier clean up! These sprouts are crispy around the edges, tender in the middle and super satisfying with the savory bits of bacon scattered throughout!⭐
✔️Vegan Option
Paleo Sweet Potato Casserole
⭐A Thanksgiving classic with a healthy twist without compromising on flavour! Easy to make with only nine ingredients needed⭐
✔️Vegan
Vegan Stuffing
⭐Thanksgiving style vegan + gluten free stuffing made with simple ingredients and packed full of flavour – ready for your holiday table!⭐
✔️Vegetarian
Lemony Feta & Sweet Potato Mash
⭐Quick & easy 7 ingredient Lemony Feta & Sweet Potato Mash – 5 minutes of hands on prep time and ready in 20 minutes or less!⭐
✔️Paleo
Roasted Broccoli with Garlic
⭐Drizzled with a touch of olive oil and seasoned with salt pepper. Crispy, tender and delicious!⭐
✔️Paleo
Honey Mustard Bacon Wrapped Green Beans
⭐Tender green bean bundles covered in a honey mustard & garlic sauce wrapped in thick slices of salty bacon!⭐
Fresh-Baked GF Thanksgiving Bread Sides
Don’t forget the bread basket! Check out this collection of gluten free breads to include in your Thanksgiving feast!
Find everything from soft & fluffy dinner rolls, vegan biscuits, cheesy scones and basic pumpkin bread.
✔️Dairy Free Option ✔️Egg Free Option
Gluten Free Dinner Rolls
⭐These soft and fluffy gluten free dinner rolls are perfect for weeknight dinners, holiday spreads and everything in between. They’re easy to make and even easier to eat⭐
✔️Egg Free ✔️Nut Free
Cheesy Gluten Free Sausage Focaccia Bread
⭐Bake in a rimmed sheet pan and top with cooked and crumbled Italian seasoned pork sausage, melty mozzarella cheese and fresh sprigs of rosemary. Easy, delicious and impressive!⭐
✔️Low FODMAP
Gluten Free Cheese Scones
⭐Crispy, crunchy exterior with a soft and butter interior – these herby gluten free cheese scones are simple, satisfying and delicious!⭐
✔️Vegan Option
Gluten Free Cornbread
⭐You’re only one bowl, a few simple ingredients and less than an hour away from enjoying a slice of this delicious, homemade gluten free cornbread! With its crispy, golden crust and its soft and crumbly interior, this recipe is a must make for gluten-free folks everywhere!⭐
✔️Nut Free
Cheesy Chive Gluten Free Biscuits
⭐Fresh out of the oven these biscuits will rival any restaurant quality biscuit (looking at you Red Lobster)! Made all in one bowl in about 20 minutes.⭐
✔️Paleo
Sweet potato Bread
⭐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.⭐
✔️Nut Free ✔️Low FODMAP
Gluten free Yorkshire Pudding
⭐Light, airy and perfect for filling with stuffing, turkey and lots of gravy!⭐
✔️Vegan Option
Herby Paleo Biscuits
⭐Made with coconut flour and tapioca flour – these herby biscuits are soft, simple and easy to make!⭐
✔️Nut Free
Herby Vegan Biscuits
⭐Vegan & gluten free biscuits packed with herbs & spices – only nine ingredients + easy to make!⭐
✔️Dairy Free
Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread
⭐Settle in a with a thick, moist and tender slice of delicious gluten free pumpkin bread! This recipe is made with simple ingredients and prepared in little without and special equipment. ⭐
✔️Vegan
Gluten Free Focaccia
⭐This gluten free focaccia bread is simple, straight forward and super satisfying! Fresh out of the oven it has a mouthwatering, crispy golden exterior with a soft and chewy interior.⭐
Festive Salads to Fill Up You Plate
Balance out your plate with one of these vibrant, seasonal salads! They’re made with fresh produce bringing crisp textures, bright flavors & a punch of color to your table & your plate!
✔️Grain Free
Bacon and Brussels Sprout Salad
⭐Made with shaved brussels sprouts, crispy bacon pieces, toasted almonds, creamy pine nuts and grated parmesan cheese tossed in a bright and tangy garlicky lemon vinaigrette.⭐
✔️Paleo ✔️Vegan ✔️Low FODMAP
French Carrot Salad
⭐A vibrant and colorful mess of grated carrots and fresh herbs tossed in a bright and zesty lemon-dijon dressing. It’s simple, fresh and absolutely delicious!⭐
✔️Vegetarian
Crunchy Fall Rice Salad with Honey Apple Cider Vinaigrette
⭐Fluffy basmati rice tossed with crisp apples, fresh veggies, roasted peanuts and hulled pumpkin seeds – dressed in a simple, honey and apple cider vinegar vinaigrette. This fall rice salad uses simple ingredients to create big flavours in every crunchy bite!⭐
✔️Dairy Free
Roasted Sweet Potato & Chickpea Kale Apple Salad with Bacon
⭐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.⭐
✔️Gluten Free
Roasted Brussels Sprouts Quinoa Salad with a Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette
⭐ Roast the onions and sprouts until nearly cooked, then add a handful of chopped walnuts for extra crunch. Continue roasting until charred and crispy before mixing into a bed of fluffy quinoa. Finish off with the rich and savory sun dried tomato vinaigrette. ⭐
✔️Vegan
Spicy Kale and Chipotle Chickpea and Roasted Butternut Squash Salad
⭐Chipotle roasted chickpeas and butternut squash salad over a bed of massaged kale and topped with a handful of pumpkin seeds. Enjoy fresh, hot out of the over or cold leftovers throughout the week!⭐
✔️Vegetarian
Roasted Cabbage and Kale Salad with Crispy Quinoa
⭐ Crispy, crunchy, sweet and salty, warm and toasty, nutritious and most importantly – DELICIOUS! Made with roasted veggies, toasted nuts and seeds, pan fried halloumi and crispy baked quinoa – all tossed in a punchy maple-mustard vinaigrette.⭐
✔️Paleo ✔️Vegan
Kale Apple Salad with Maple Toasted Nut + Seed Clusters
⭐Crunchy kale apple salad with strips of carrot and maple toasted nut and seed clusters topped with a simple shallot vinaigrette.⭐
Mediterranean Dense Bean Salad
⭐A simple and delicious way to fill up your plate with nutrient dense ingredients! Satisfy your tastebuds and satiate your appetite in equal measure with this easy recipe.⭐
✔️Vegetarian
Honey Mustard Quinoa Apple Salad with Crispy Shallots
⭐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!⭐
✔️Whole30
Garlic & Chilli Roasted Broccoli Salad
⭐Crispy, crunchy roasted broccoli tossed in a simple garlic-chilli dressing and mixed with roughly chopped almonds and salty bacon pieces.⭐
✔️Vegan Option ✔️Paleo Option
Crunchy Winter Kale Salad with Pomegranate
⭐Massaged kale leaves topped with diced apple and pomegranate arils provide a simple salad base while the toasted nuts and seeds add an extra element of crunch. Top it all off with a sweet and fiery mustard vinaigrette!⭐
✔️Vegetarian
Spiced Garlic Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Creamy Feta
⭐Finely shredded and sautéed sprouts seasoned with toasted whole spices, gently fried garlic & creamy feta cheese – the end result is a simple, yet stunning dish that’s both nourishing and delicious!⭐
✔️Whole30
Bacon Brussels & Cabbage Salad
⭐Shredded Brussels sprouts and chopped cabbage salad topped with crispy bits of bacon and chopped pecans⭐
Festive Sips for Your Thanksgiving Table
From warming ciders to refreshing cocktails (and mocktails for the alcohol-free folks!), raise a glass and make a toast with one of these delicious drinks!
✔️Vegan ✔️Paleo
Mulled Apple Pear Cider (Non-Alcoholic)
⭐Sweet, warming, and aromatic – it’s made with fresh fruit, whole spices and just a touch of natural sweetener. Simply pile everything into a slow cooker then simmer and strain.⭐
✔️Non-Alcoholic
Shirly Temple Mocktails
⭐A sweet and simple, kid-friendly cocktail made with ginger ale, grenadine syrup, lime juice and cherries on top! Don’t forget to make the homemade grenadine syrup first!⭐
✔️Paleo ✔️Vegan
Instant Pot Cranberry Orange Juice
⭐Simple, delicious and rich in antioxidants – this recipe comes together in little time without too much fuss! Simply pile in the fresh fruit, cover with water and cook for about 10 minutes.⭐
✔️Paleo ✔️Vegan ✔️Low FODMAP
Dairy Free Pumpkin Spice Latte
⭐Made with real pumpkin, sweeteners of your choice and your favourite dairy free milk substitute! This lightened up version is made with simple ingredients and makes for a much healthier, lower calorie drink than you’d pay for in store.⭐
✔️Paleo ✔️Vegan
Instant Pot Apple Cider
⭐This cider comes together without too much fuss! Just add the fresh fruit, a few additional spices and aromatics then cover and cook for about 20 minutes. Once cooked, strain, sweeten and enjoy!⭐
✔️Paleo ✔️Vegan Option
Whipped Pumpkin Spice Coffee with a Pumpkin Butter Caramel
⭐This coffee is what would happen if a Pumpkin Spice Latte and Korean Dalgona came together and had a baby. It’s made in less than 10 minutes and rivals any coffee house special you’d buy in store.⭐
✔️Paleo ✔️Vegan
Coconut Milk Peppermint Hot Chocolate
⭐Coconut milk makes for an insanely rich & decadent hot chocolate without any dairy needed – perfect for warming up on cold winter nights!⭐
Star Anise Spiced Apple Margaritas
⭐Infuse a basic honey simple syrup with star anise then add to an apple sweetened margarita. It’s cozy, punchy and refreshing⭐
✔️Paleo ✔️Vegan ✔️Low FODMAP option
London Fog
⭐No need to wait in line at the coffee shop with this simple and delicious London Fog recipe! Make your own earl grey tea latte quickly and easily with a handful of basic ingredients.⭐
Sweet Endings: Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Desserts
Finish the meal with a sweet treat! Check out this lineup of gluten-free desserts featuring festive favorites (apple pie, pumpkin roll, etc), chocolatey vegan mousse, easy to make crumbles and more.
✔️Gluten Free
Mascarpone No Bake Cheesecake
⭐Mascarpone and cream cheese work in tandem to create a rich, whipped cheesecake-filling spread over a buttery cookie base.⭐
✔️Gluten Free
Gluten Free Tiramisu
⭐Hands down this is likely the easiest tiramisu recipe you’ll ever try! No dealing with raws eggs or pastry cream! Simply mix, layer, chill and enjoy.⭐
✔️Grain Free
Almost Paleo Apple Pie
⭐Gooey, sweet and deliciously-spiced paleo apple pie filling tucked inside a buttery, flakey almond flour pie crust. Minus the butter, it’s made entirely with paleo-friendly ingredients!⭐
✔️Paleo
Gluten Free Pecan Pie
⭐Rich, buttery and insanely delicious with 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.⭐
Burnt Pumpkin Cheesecake with a Pecan Praline Sauce
⭐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.⭐
✔️Dairy Free
Gluten Free Sweet Potato Pie
⭐Thick, rich and deliciously creamy – this sweet potato pie is an excellent dessert to share with friends, family and loved ones this holiday season!⭐
✔️Nut free ✔️Low FODMAP
Gluten Free Pumpkin Roll & Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting
⭐The cake is soft, moist and gently spiced with a light and airy whipped cream cheese frosting tucked inside – a must make this fall and winter season!⭐
✔️Vegan Option ✔️Oat Free Option
Gluten Free Apple Crisp
⭐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!⭐
✔️Dairy Free
Paleo Pumpkin Pie
⭐Rich, smooth and perfectly sweet – make sure to save room for this Paleo Pumpkin Pie on your holiday table this year! ⭐
✔️Paleo ✔️Vegan
Grain Free Apple & Blackberry Crumble
⭐Sweet & tangy Apple & Blackberry Crumble – made with less than 10 ingredients and cooked in one dish!⭐
✔️Vegan
Aquafaba Chocolate Mousse
⭐This 3-ingredient mousse delivers the richness of classic mousse with a surprisingly silky, dairy-free twist.⭐
GF Ways to Use Thanksgiving Leftovers
Put your leftovers to use and turn them into something new and tasty!
✔️Leftover Mashed Potatoes
Mashed Potato Biscuits
⭐Don’t let your leftover mashed potatoes go to waste – transform last nights mash into something totally new with these gluten free mashed potato biscuits!⭐
✔️Leftover Turkey
Gluten Free Leftover Turkey Pot Pie
⭐The perfect way to enjoy leftover roast turkey! Chopped and shredded turkey pieces added to a rich and creamy vegetable filling then cooked in a flaky, gluten free crust!⭐
✔️Leftover Turkey – make a sandwich
Gluten Free Sandwich Bread
⭐ This homemade bread loaf is soft and tender on the inside with with a crisp, golden crust on the outside. Slice it up and use to make turkey sandwiches with the leftovers.⭐
✔️Leftover Mashed Potatoes
Gluten Free Irish Potato Bread
⭐You’re only four simple ingredients (flour, butter, potato & salt) away from chowing down on these soft, savory and incredibly moreish potato bread cakes⭐
✔️Vegan Option
Gluten Free Cranberry Crumble Bars
⭐Tart and juicy cranberries sweetened and spiced then surrounded by a simple, oat-free gluten free cookie crust.⭐
✔️Leftover Turkey
Coronation Chicken (or Turkey)
⭐Just use leftover turkey instead of chicken! It’s made with a easy to make yoghurt & mayo sauce seasoned with curry powder, mango chutney and lemon juice with chopped celery & almonds for added crunch. ⭐
✔️Leftover Turkey
Paleo Chicken (Or Turkey) Salad
⭐Toss your leftover Turkey with finely chopped romaine, spring onions, cilantro, apple and almonds and dresses with a zesty curried lime mayo! Ensure it’s paleo friendly by whipping up your own homemade mayo to go with it.⭐
✔️Leftover Turkey
Turkey & Avocado Pesto Salad
⭐Instead of the usual shredded chicken – add leftover shredded turkey and mix together with peppery arugula and diced avocado then toss in a quick, homemade basil pesto.⭐
Enjoy!
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