Check out this collection of Gluten free winter recipes featuring hearty soups, oven baked dinners, seasonal veggies, sweet treats & cozy drinks.
Gluten Free Winter Recipes
Winter is here along with the shorter days, longer nights and chilly temperatures. While the outside world might feel a little less hospitable during these darker winter months, it’s a great time to cozy up inside a warm oven, a well-loved kitchen (ie: messy) and some homemade grub. Think chicken pot pie, roasted garlic & cauliflower soup, paleo toad in the hole and chai spiced hot chocolate!
In case you still need a little incentive to fully embrace team StayInside, I’ve put together a list of some of my favorite gluten free winter recipes to enjoy this season. This collection features everything from velvety veggie soups, roast chicken dinners and oven-baked casseroles, creamy vegan pastas made with winter produce and a variety of warm & icy seasonal sips to quench your thirst.
Warming Winter Soups
Nourishing, warming and perfect for chili winter days!
✔️Dairy Free ✔️Instant Pot
From Scratch Instant Pot Chicken Soup
⭐This soup is made with fresh ingredients, a whole chicken and requires less than an hour of cook time! Make sure to read through the post for tips on using frozen chicken, best practices and more!⭐
✔️Paleo ✔️Vegan
Aloo Gobi Soup (Curried Cauliflower & Potato)
⭐This Aloo Gobi Soup turns the classic potato and cauliflower dish into one-pot, vegetable soup that’s rich, warming and perfectly creamy without any dairy needed.⭐
✔️Vegan ✔️Paleo
Roasted Cauliflower and Garlic Soup
⭐Roast the garlic and cauliflower together to unlock their full flavor potential then blend with sautéed leeks and veggie stock into a luscious, velvety soup.⭐
✔️Dairy Free
Five-Spice Chicken & Vietnamese Noodle Soup
⭐With the right shortcuts and ingredients, it will be ready in under an hour – just in time for dinner on busy weeknights⭐
✔️Vegan
Curried Tomato Lentil Soup
⭐ A simple combination of sautéd veggies, warming Indian spices, lentils and tomatoes create a rich, nutritious soup that’s as comforting as it is filling!⭐
✔️Dairy Free ✔️Paleo
Roasted Acorn Squash Soup
⭐Savory bacons bits and chipotle pepper add a spicy kick to the sweet and earthy butternut squash. Made with only 10 ingredients without too much hands on prep.⭐
✔️Vegan
Persian Inspired Zesty Chickpea Soup
⭐It’s bright, citrusy and made with feel good ingredients that will perk you up from the winter blues. ⭐
✔️Vegan
Chickpea Lime & Coconut Soup
⭐I30 minute Chickpea Lime & Coconut Soup – warm, satisfying & easy to make!⭐
✔️Dairy Free ✔️Instant Pot
White Bean Chicken Chili Soup
⭐Minimal effort & minimal clean up needed for a comforting and satisfying dinner ⭐
✔️Vegan ✔️Paleo
Broccoli Leek Soup
⭐ Simple yet flavourful Broccoli Leek Soup – only 7 ingredients & 30 minutes needed!⭐
✔️Vegetarian
Broccoli Potato Soup
⭐Start out with a base of sautéed garlic and onions then add chopped carrots, broccoli and potatoes and simmer until soft & tender before blending into a smooth & velvety soup. Add a good dollop of of cream cheese and grated cheddar for good measure and enjoy!⭐
✔️Paleo ✔️Vegan
Thai Pumpkin Soup
⭐ Loaded up with veggies, spices and hearty flavours – make in 30 minutes or less!⭐
✔️Vegan
Peanut Carrot & Sweet Potato Soup
⭐Thick, velvety, healthy and warming – this soup comes together with simple ingredients, in one pot. Just simmer, then blend into a thick, rich, sweet, savory & velvety soup!⭐
✔️Paleo ✔️Vegan
Leek and Sweet Potato Soup with Sweet & Spicy Roasted Pepitas
⭐It’s simple, satisfying and made with seven basic ingredients. Enjoy as is or top it off with a sprinkling of sweet and spicy roasted pumpkin seeds for some added texture.⭐
Italian Tomato Chicken & Rice Soup
⭐This Italian Tomato Chicken and Rice Soup is hearty, healthy and easy to make. It’s loaded with sautéed veggies, herbs, spices and shredded chicken – nourishing, satisfying and absolutely delicious!⭐
✔️Dairy Free
Bacon & Kale Bean Soup
⭐Stay healthy, warm and satisfied with this rustic bacon & kale bean soup made with simple ingredients! The end result is a rich & savory tomato broth full of salty bacon pieces, creamy white beans, hearty potato pieces and bite-sized pieces of fresh kale.⭐
✔️Dairy Free
Ham & Potato Soup
⭐Thick, hearty and delicious comfort in a bowl! Using precooked or leftover ham – this dairy free Ham and Potato Soup is easy to make and comes together in no time all in one big pot.⭐
Serve with a Carb-y Bread Side
Oven Bakes & Roast Dinners
Comfort food baked to perfection.
Gluten Free Chicken Pot Pie
⭐ Made with a flaky, homemade gluten-free pie crust and filled with a hearty, wholesome and delicious veggie-packed and chicken-filled, creamy gravy.⭐
✔️Dairy Free Option
Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole
⭐Finely chopped veggies sautéed, seasoned and then mixed in with a wild rice blend and chopped up chicken pieces. Everything is then covered and cooked in chicken stock and white wine until the rice is fluffy the the chicken cooked through. ⭐
✔️Whole30
Fennel & Thyme Spatchcock Chicken
⭐Spatchcocked chicken not only cooks faster than regular whole chicken, but more evenly too! Season your bird with a few simple ingredients (fennel, thyme, lemon zest, salt & pepper) then pop it in the oven for a simple and delicious chicken dinner winner.⭐
✔️Vegan
Moroccan Spiced Vegan Shepherd’s Pie
⭐Classic comfort food with a Middle Eastern twist. Creamy lentils spiced with cumin and coriander topped with a fluffy sweet potato mash.⭐
✔️Vegetarian
Butternut Squash Enchilada Casserole
⭐All your favourite Tex-Mex, enchilada flavours without all of the hassle of filling and rolling individual tortillas. Simply alternate between layers of sauce, filling, cheese and tortillas then bake and enjoy!⭐
✔️Dairy Free
Herby Golden Baked Chicken and Rice
⭐Juicy chicken thighs are coated in a simple spice blend of cumin, ginger and turmeric and then cooked over golden-seasoned bed of rice topped with loads of fresh herbs. ⭐
Gluten Free Oven Fried Chicken
⭐No need to stand over a pot of hot oil to enjoy crispy chicken pieces – simply soak in a seasoned buttermilk mixture, press into the spiced bread crumbs and bake to perfection!⭐
Italian Chicken Cobbler with Cannellini Beans & Parmesan Biscuits
⭐ This Italian Chicken Cobbler recipe is a rich and hearty meal packaged up as a simple yet satisfying casserole dish – comfort food at is best!⭐
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!⭐
✔️Dairy Free
Baked Ginger Miso Chicken Thighs
⭐Juicy chicken thighs are coated in a simple spice blend of cumin, ginger and turmeric and then cooked over golden-seasoned bed of rice topped with loads of fresh herbs.⭐
✔️Grain Free
From Scratch Chicken and Black Bean Gluten Free Enchiladas
⭐The sauce comes together with basic pantry staples in a matter of minutes & the crepe-like tortillas and made with only 3-ingredients. Make this dish even faster and with less effort by simply using your favorite pre-made ingredients!⭐
✔️Paleo
Grain Free Toad in the Hole with a Mushroom Onion Gravy
⭐This traditional English dish consisting of sausages cooked in Yorkshire pudding batter gets a grain free makeover with a combination of almond flour and tapioca starch ⭐
✔️Nut Free
Gluten Free Toad in the Hole
⭐Classic & cozy gluten free toad in the hole – easy to make with only 6 basic kitchen ingredients that you likely already have on hand! Serve with gravy and mash for a truly comforting meal.⭐
✔️Dairy Free ✔️Paleo Adaptable
Balsamic Cranberry Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms
⭐Marinated chicken thighs, sautéed mushrooms and juicy cranberries cooked and coated in a bright and savory balsamic sauce.
✔️Paleo ✔️Vegan
Roasted Root Vegetable Stew
⭐A healthy, easy and delicious way to clean out your fridge of odd bits and ends that need using up!⭐
✔️Dairy Free ✔️Paleo
Roasted Balsamic Rosemary Chicken & Squash
⭐Crispy chicken thighs coated in a simple, herby rosemary-mustard marinade and roasted alongside sliced squash and chopped shallots. Easy prep and minimal clean up make for maximum flavour in this healthy and hearty seasonal dinner!⭐
✔️Vegan
Baked Paprika & Za’atar Chicken Thighs
⭐ With minimal prep, simple ingredients and a hands-off cook time – this Paprika & Za’atar Chicken Thigh recipe makes for a fantastic weeknight dinner that’s as tasty as it is easy!⭐
Seasonal Salads & Veggies
Nourish your body and satisfy your taste buds with these winter-friendly veggie forward recipes!
✔️Vegan
Creamy Cashew Tomato Pasta
⭐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!⭐
✔️Vegan
Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta
⭐ Roast the veggies until tender and caramelized to unlock their full flavor potential, then blend with veggie stock and nutritional yeast until smooth and creamy. Serve with the crispy, fried chickpeas and pepitas for a delicious meal that’s healthy and satisfying!⭐
Speedy Pork Ragu with Penne
⭐No need to simmer away for hours on the stovetop, in a slow cooker, or spending time finely chopping the aromatics! This dish comes together in under an hour with simple ingredients & a few shortcuts.⭐
✔️Dairy Free ✔️Paleo ✔️Whole30
One Pot Ground Turkey Pasta
⭐ Need more low maintenance meals for busy weeknights? This one pot pasta has your name written all over it! Prepped in one pot, in about 30 minutes, with basic ingredients & delicious flavors.⭐
✔️Vegan
Red Pesto Pasta with Chili Kale
⭐ The sun dried tomato pesto blends up effortlessly and makes for a rich and satisfying sauce in the red pesto pasta packed full of plenty of kale!⭐
✔️Gluten Free
Calabrian Fish Ragu with Cod (Ragù di Pesce)
⭐This Calabrian inspired Fish Ragù is rich, flavorful and absolutely delicious! It comes together much faster and easier than your typical, meat-based ragu sauce and offers a bold and briny twist on this classic dish.⭐
✔️Dairy Free ✔️Vegan
Carrot and Cabbage Noodle Stir Fry
⭐ Choose your favorite gluten free noodles to mix into a heap of stir-fried vegetables then toss in the sweet and savory sauce. It’s a delicious dish made with simple ingredients, prepared in under 30 minutes! ⭐
✔️Vegan
Carrot Velvety Garlic & Roasted Red Pepper Pasta
⭐Gluten free penne cooked and coated in a thick and velvety garlic and roasted red pepper pasta sauce. Make this dish in about 20 minutes with only 10 total ingredients – most of which you likely already have on hand!⭐
Seasonal Salads & Veggies
Nourish your body and satisfy your taste buds with these winter-friendly veggie forward recipes!
✔️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
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.⭐
✔️Vegan Option ✔️Paleo Option
Roasted Sweet Potato & Black Bean Quinoa Kale Salad
⭐Spiced, roasted black beans and sweet potatoes mixed into a massaged kale salad with crispy-parmesan-quinoa, chopped pistachios and diced cheese tossed in a lemon + garlic dressing.⭐
✔️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 ✔️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.⭐
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.⭐
✔️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. ⭐
✔️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!⭐
✔️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
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!⭐
✔️Paleo ✔️Vegan
Roasted Root Vegetable Stew
⭐A healthy, easy and delicious way to clean out your fridge of odd bits and ends that need using up!⭐
✔️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.⭐
Winter Bakes & Snacks
Seasonal bakes, both sweet & savory, you can enjoy with a warm cup of coffee or tea.
✔️Grain Free
Vanilla & Almond Mushroom Cookies
⭐Made from a simple gluten free sugar cookie recipe. The cookie dough is shaped then baked into cute little mushrooms parts, then dipped and decorated like fairytale flora.⭐
Gluten Free Sausage Bread
⭐This gluten-free Sicilian sausage bread is perfect for holidays, or any time the craving hits! It’s made with rolled pizza dough, filled with Italian sausage & cheese then baked into a warm, shareable loaf that will leave you wanting to reach for another slice!⭐
✔️Grain Free ✔️Vegan Option
Buttered Pecan Meltaways with Almond Flour (Snowball Cookies)
⭐The almond flour dough comes together quickly and easily with just five ingredients. The simple, candied pecans provide an extra boost of toasty, nutty flavor with just a kiss of maple.⭐
✔️Paleo
Paleo Gingerbread Cookies
⭐They’re made with a combination of grain free flours (almond and coconut), lightly sweetened with honey and molasses and kissed with a touch of gingerbread spice.⭐
✔️Vegetarian
Rosemary Lemon Christmas Tree Cookies
⭐The finely chopped rosemary paired with grated lemon zest make for a bright and simple flavour combo reminiscent of fresh pine trees. My almond flour sugar cookie recipe provides the perfect base for the lemon-herb flavour as the almond works to enhance the gentle notes of citrus and pine.⭐
✔️Vegan Option
Chocolate Chip Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
⭐Studded with melty dark chocolate morsels, tart and tangy cranberries and chunks of chopped walnut pieces. ⭐
✔️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!⭐
✔️Low FODMAP
Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffins
⭐Spiced with warm and robust, autumnal flavors and sweetened with pumpkin and sugar! These gluten free pumpkin muffins are easy-to-make, easy-to-bake and even easier to enjoy.⭐
✔️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.⭐
✔️Grain Free ✔️Dairy Free Option
Almond Flour Sugar Cookies
⭐Almond flour and coconut flour make for the BEST gluten free sugar cookies with slightly crispy edges and soft, chewy centres. Preparation is a no brainer – once your dough is mixed, roll out and chill before cutting into shape for cookies that don’t spread in the oven.⭐
✔️Vegetarian
Gluten Free Pumpkin Roll & Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting
⭐This gluten-free pumpkin roll recipe is a must make this fall and winter season! The cake is soft, moist and gently spiced with a light and airy whipped cream cheese frosting tucked inside.⭐
✔️Dairy Free ✔️Nut Free
Carrot & Apple Flaxseed
⭐Loaded up with grated carrot, diced apple and ground flax – these Carrot & Apple Flaxseed muffins deliver on fiber, protein and flavor! They’re easy to make without any special equipment required. Simply mix, bake and enjoy!⭐
✔️Paleo
Gluten Free Pecan Pie
⭐Rich, buttery and insanely delicious – this Gluten-Free Pecan Pie recipe 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
Cardamom Spiced Ginger Cookies
⭐Spiced ginger cookies seasoned with sweet cinnamon and fragrant cardamom! These cookies are not only gluten free, nut grain free and nut free too! They’re made with a simple combination of coconut flour and tapioca flour. The end result is a soft and chewy cookies that’s warm, sweet, fiery and delicious!⭐
Winter Drinks
Skip the coffee shop stop & make you own warming winter sips in your own kitchen.
✔️Vegan ✔️Paleo
Ginger Turmeric Tea with Lime
⭐Bold, slightly spicy yet incredibly soothing. Keep warm during the cold winter months with a hot mug of tea or sip it cooled and iced as a refreshing tonic in the heat. ⭐
✔️Vegan ✔️Paleo
Honeyed Herbal Orange & Pomegranate Mocktail
⭐This vibrant orange and pomegranate mocktail is a bright and refreshing balance of sweet, tart and tangy flavors with a gorgeous color. The honey simple syrup made with fresh rosemary, thyme and ginger adds a subtle herbal warmth to the crisp, citrus flavors.⭐
✔️Vegan ✔️Low FODMAP option
London Fog Recipe
⭐Make your own earl grey tea latte quickly and easily with a handful of basic ingredients.⭐
✔️Vegan ✔️Low FODMAP option
Mulled Apple Pear Cider
⭐Sweet, warming, and aromatic – cozy up with a hot mug of this apple pear cider! It’s made with fresh fruit, whole spices and just a touch of natural sweetener. ⭐
✔️Paleo ✔️Vegan ✔️Low FODMAP
Mulled Apple Pear Cider
⭐Pile in the fresh fruit, cover with water and cook for about 10 minutes. Once cooked, strain, sweeten and enjoy!⭐
✔️Paleo ✔️Vegan
Instant Pot Apple Cider
⭐Add 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!⭐
✔️Gluten Free ✔️Vegan
Whipped Pumpkin Spice Coffee with a Pumpkin Butter Caramel
⭐This Whipped Pumpkin Spice Coffee comes together in less than 10 minutes and rivals any coffee house special you’d buy in store. ⭐
✔️Paleo ✔️Vegan
Salted Cashew Latter
⭐Made with only six ingredients in about five minutes!⭐
✔️Paleo ✔️Vegan
Golden Turmeric Latte
⭐Rich and creamy Golden Turmeric Latte with coconut milk, coffee, cinnamon and a splash of vanilla blended together in second⭐
✔️Paleo ✔️Vegan
Gingerbread Vegan Hot Chocolate
⭐This Gingerbread Vegan Hot Chocolate is thick, velvety and sure to satisfy those seasonal cravings.⭐
✔️Paleo ✔️Vegan
Coconut Milk Peppermint Hot Chocolate
⭐Insanely rich & decadent hot chocolate perfect for warming up on cold winter nights!⭐
✔️Paleo ✔️Vegan
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.⭐
Enjoy!
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