Dinnertime Gluten Free Fall Recipes

No dessert until you eat your dinner, right? Here are 5 gluten recipes that automatically make me think of fall!

Cozy Comfort Chili

In my opinion, fall stands as the PERFECT time for chili. Between football and falling leaves, there’s nothing better than a bowl of chili. This Cozy Comfort Chili contains only 400 calories per serving!

Chicken Apple Sausage with Cabbage

What makes me add this dish to my list of favorite gluten free fall recipes? Apple cider. The addition of this sweet yet flavorful liquid makes this Chicken Apple Sausage with Cabbage a dish to “fall” in love with!

Gluten Free Butternut Squash Lasagna for Two

 Squash. While I hated it as a kid, when fall comes I can’t get enough of it. This Gluten Free Butternut Squash Lasagna may become on of your new favorite gluten free fall recipes. It surely is mine!

Gluten Free Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Squash Boats

Speaking of squash, if you haven’t eaten spaghetti squash, you’re missing out. Now, it doesn’t taste exactly like spaghetti, but it does taste delicious! Try these Gluten Free Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Boats, and you’ll like, you’ll see!

Gluten Free Sweet Potato Gnocchi

True, you can eat this Gluten Free Sweet Potato Gnocchi anytime of the year. While technically a side and not a dinner unto itself, this dish will compliment any turkey, game hen or roast chicken. To really give it an autumnal flare, replace the sweet potato with pumpkin!

Apple Based Gluten Free Fall Recipes

When it comes to gluten free fall recipes, two ingredients shine. Apples and Pumpkins. If you find yourself more on the “Team Apple” side, these 5 recipes are right up your alley!

Grain Free Apple Pie

After my Celiac Disease diagnosis, gluten free pie crust truly stood as my nemesis. That all stands behind me now! With Chebe by my side, I can now enjoy Grain Free Apple Pie among all my other favorite gluten free fall recipes! Looking for something smaller? Check out my Gluten Free Apple Dumplings.

Gluten Free Apple Crisp for Two

The crisp fall air makes a Gluten Free Apple Crisp a necessity! This oat free dessert is big enough for two, but I won’t say anything if you keep this deliciousness to yoursefl.

Gluten Free Applesauce Bundt Cake

 Prefer your cake with a drizzle of glaze or frosting? This Mini Gluten Free Applesauce Bundt Cake contains chunks of apples, applesauce, and a glaze made with apple cider. If your favorite gluten free fall recipes involve apples, you’ll love this one! Also check out my Gluten Free French Apple Cake.

Gluten Free Mini Apple Cheesecakes

I love “mini” recipes. They help with portion control and are useful for parties. These Gluten Free Mini Apple Cheesecakes use the Chebe cinnamon roll mix in a brand new creative way. Leftover cheesecakes freeze well too! (If they last that long!)

Gluten Free Apple Pie Spice Pancakes

Life’s short, eat desert first. Therefore, these Gluten Free Apple Pie *Buttermilk* pancakes should be on your next brunch menu. They don’t contain regular buttermilk, because who always has that on hand? Not me! Read the recipe and find my trick for an alternative to buttermilk in your gluten free fall recipes!

Pumpkin Based Gluten Free Fall Recipes

Fall is synonymous with all things pumpkin. These five recipes will have you eager to meet The Great Pumpkin!

Grain Free Pumpkin Slab Pie

It’s hip to be square. Or rectangular as the case may be. This grain free Pumpkin Slab Pie, made with Chebe Bread’s Cinnamon Roll Mix, is a dessert that everyone will be thankful for!

Small Batch Gluten Free Pumpkin Roll

 I love small batch recipes. All the flavors I crave with fewer leftovers. This Small Batch Gluten Free Pumpkin Roll was a hit with my family for the holidays. I hope your family enjoys it, too!

Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread Pudding

 Ever have a recipe flop? Turn that flop into something creative and memorable! Use your favorite pumpkin bread recipe (like the one above) to make this delicious Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread Pudding. Don’t forget the chocolate chips!

Gluten Free Pumpkin Chai Snickerdoodles

Out of all my gluten free fall recipes, I feel that this is my favorite. One, because these Gluten Free Pumpkin Chai Snickerdoodles tastes amazing. Second, because I share a personal story that explains why we live in Flint, and the love we have for our city, even in dark times.

Two Ingredient Gluten Free Pumpkin Donuts

 These are the easiest donuts you will ever make. If we’re honest, the best gluten free fall recipes are always the ones that are the  easiest. Why? Because our time should be spent making memories, not forever in the kitchen. Make these Gluten Free Pumpkin Donuts part of your family fall tradition!

Halloween and Thanksgiving Gluten Free Fall Recipes

Gluten Free Halloween Cut Out Cookies

Don’t let making cut out cookies “spook” you. These Gluten Free Halloween Cut Out Cookies roll out and cut easily, using GF Jules cookie mix! Let the little ghosts and goblins in your family help you!

Gluten Free White Chocolate Candy Corn Cookies

Question. Do you love candy corn? If you do, these Gluten Free White Chocolate Candy Corn Cookies need to be on your “to bake” list. Everyone at the next Halloween party will say they’re “bootiful”!

Grain Free Thanksgiving Pasties

Not familiar with pasties? (Pronounced “Past-Ease”) Imagine calzones, but filled with meat and potatoes instead. In Michigan, they a tradition. I created these Gluten Free Thanksgiving Pasties with a “stuffing” flavored crust.

Gluten Free Cornbread Stuffing

 While the picture may need some work, gluten free fall recipes stand incomplete without stuffing. This Gluten Free Cornbread Stuffing shines with homemade cornbread and sweet cranberries. Have lots of leftovers? Turn that stuffing into waffled deliciousness, and make a sandwich with it!

Gluten Free Thanksgiving from A to Z

Speaking of Thanksgiving, while gluten free fall recipes are important, proper preparation is paramount. Check out my Thanksgiving post with tips on what to make, how to make it, and tips to give to family members on preventing cross contact.

More Gluten Free Fall Recipes

This season provides so many wonderful tastes and aromas. Looking for more gluten free fall recipes? Still looking for more recipes to cure your pumpkin craving?

Check out this round up from Food Faith Fitness of over 90 Healthy Gluten Free Pumpkin Recipes!. You’ll love these Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffins from Life After Wheat. And don’t forget about these Flaky Gluten Free Apple Turnovers from Fearless Dining. These Gluten Free Apple Rings from The Gluten Free Austrian look amazing!

Originally Published October 2018

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Why Aren’t All Gluten Free Flours Interchangeable?

Different flour blends contain different flours, and in different proportions. Different flours absorb moisture and fat differently. Therefore, it’s important to use the flour blend the recipe creator suggests. Visit Flippin Delicious’ post on Gluten Free Flours for more information.

What Gluten Free Flour Blends are Covered In This Roundup?

I chose to list recipes using the 8 most common gluten free flour blends. There are: 

• Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 Baking Flour
• King Arthur Measure for Measure Blend
• Cup4 Cup Multipurpose Flour (contains dairy)
• Pamela’s Artisan Blend/ 1:1 All Purpose
• Pillsbury Gluten Free Flour Blend
• GF Jules All Purpose Flour
• Namaste Perfect Flour Blend
• Authentic Foods Multi Blend Flour

Generally, when working with a new-to-you flour blend, I always recommend visiting their website for recipes. However, I wanted to showcase some of the hard work that some of my fellow bloggers are doing, to recipe test with these specific flours. This list is not exhaustive. There are many more gluten free chocolate chip cookie recipes on the internet. These are simply ones I chose to represent each flour blend.

Deliciously Irresistible Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies made with Bob’s Red Mill

A Girl Defloured’s gluten free chocolate chip cookie recipe uses Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 Baking flour. Known as the “blue bag,” this flour blend already contains xanthan gum.

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The Best Gluten Free Toll House Cookies made with King Arthur Measure for Measure

Fearless Dining's recipe for chocolate chip cookies use King Arthur's Measure for Measure flour blend, which already contains xanthan gum. Many BJ's Warehouse stores and Costco stores carry this blend in a 5 lb bag.

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Gluten Free Levain Bakery Cookies using Cup 4 Cup

The Gluten Free Austrian uses Cup 4 Cup for her Levain Style gluten free chocolate chip cookies. Visit her website for other Levain style cookie recipes.

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Gluten-free Chocolate Chip Cookies Made with Pamela’s Gluten Free Flour Blend

Wheat by the Wayside uses Pamela's Artisan Flour blend for many of her baked goods. This flour blend is available at Meijer stores.

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Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies Made with GF Jules Flour

While LIfe After Wheat recommends using GF Jules flour blend for this recipe, but she also states this recipe will work with Better Batter top 8 allergen free flour blend as well

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The Best Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies made with Namaste flour

Namaste Flour blend contains sweet rice flour, which is very sticky. I highly recommend only using this flour in recipes that are specifically made with it. This flour blend is available at some Costco locations.

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The Best Chewy Gluten-free Chocolate Chip Cookies made with Authentic Foods Flour

My Gluten-Free Kitchen uses browned butter to create these delicious chocolate chip cookies. She also has successfully used Gluten Free Mama's Almond Flour blend for this recipe.

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Vegan Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Vegan Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies are made with Better Batter Gluten Free Flour blend.

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Ooey Gooey Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

This grain free and gluten free chocolate chip cookie recipe is made with almond flour and peanut butter

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Giant Chewy Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies

Giant Chewy Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies are here for those of us who believe in generously portioned, gooey to the max cookies! Made with almond flour

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Small Batch Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Follow this recipe to make small batch gluten free chocolate chip cookies. Made with brown butter and no chill time required.

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Gluten Free Cherry Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Given that Traverse City, MI is the cherry capital of the world, these Gluten Free Cherry Chocolate Chunk cookies could be Michigan's official cookie!

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Gluten Free Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies

These tahini gluten free chocolate chip cookies are free from the top 8 allergens. *Contains sesame

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Easy Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Blondies

These easy gluten free chocolate chip blondies use a Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Cookie Mix and a Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Cake Mix, and they're the easiest recipe you'll ever make.

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Have a different favorite gluten free chocolate chip cookie recipe? Share it in the comments, below. Please mention which flour blend you use, for that recipe.

Should I Refrigerate My Cookie Dough? 

Short answer, yes. Refrigerating your cookie dough allows a few different things to happen. One, it allows the flours to absorb all the moisture in the dough. Secondly, it deepens the flavors and sugars in the cookie. Finally, when you refrigerate dough, it prevents cookies from over spreading, while baking.

Other Recipe Collections

I also created a cinnamon roll recipe collection. Similar to this post, I included recipes made from different flour blends. Looking for savory dishes? Check out my collection of top 8 allergen free recipes, which include appetizers, entrees, and dessert. What other recipe collections would you be interested in? Tell me in the comments below! 

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Originally Published August 2022

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 What are the Top 9 Food Allergens?

Before we get to the recipes, a bit of education. While any food can cause an allergic reaction, these foods affect 90% of sufferers.

• Dairy
• Eggs
• Fish
• Shellfish
• Peanut
• Tree Nut (which does not include coconut, which is actually a fruit)
• Wheat
• Soy
• Sesame is the 9th allergen recently required to be labeled

Also note that gluten is not listed as one of the most common allergens. To make sure an item is gluten-free, is must also be free of rye and barley. In addition, oats can easily be cross-contaminated in fields, so choose oats grown under purity protocol standards, or else leave them out.

Now let’s get cooking! *Note – When I first wrote this blog post, sesame was not listed as an allergen. Some of these recipes may still contain sesame, either from tahini or sesame oil.

Top 9 Allergen Free Appetizers

Humms – *contains sesame

Hummus is a wonderful and delicious dip made from chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans. It's full of folate which helps combat anemia.

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Sesame-Free Hummus (Creamy, Flavorful & So Easy)

This sesame-free hummus is smooth, creamy, and packed with flavor. It’s easy to make and perfect as a dip, spread, or healthy snack.

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Caramelized Onion White Bean Dip.

White beans and sweet caramelized onions go together so well in this dip! You will love this easy recipe. Serve it with crackers, veggies, or your favorite chips.

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Gluten-Free Spinach Dip (Dairy-Free, Vegan)

This easy gluten-free spinach dip is creamy, cheesy and perfect with crackers, toasts, or vegetable crudités! Dairy-free and vegan too!

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Allergy-Friendly Spring Rolls with Sunflower Butter Sauce

Vietnamese rolls are hugely popular, but those with allergies usually must keep their distance. From shrimp to peanuts, soy or dairy, these are usually little wraps of reactivity. But it needn’t be this way. Our refreshing rolls are light and delicious, filled with great and healthful colors and crunch.

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Photo credit: Andrew Grinton

Top 9 Allergen Free Salads

Easy Chickpea Salad

This easy vegan chickpea salad with garlic vinaigrette is gluten-free, dairy-free, and soy-free and is great for vegan potlucks, picnics, or meal prep!

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Garlicky Greek Chickpeas & Spinach Recipe (Vegan & Gluten-Free)

This Greek Chickpeas & Spinach recipe is a filling plant-based meal that’s so easy & fast to prepare. Also gluten-free & allergy-friendly.

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Corn and Tomato Salad

Enjoy the fresh flavors of Corn and Tomato Salad, a quick and easy barbecue side dish that is gluten free, dairy free, and top 9 free.

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Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

This cold brussels sprout salad paired with a aip and whole30 approved salad dressing is exactly what you need for these cold fall…

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Mexican Kale Salad with BEST Avocado Dressing – iFoodReal.com

Mexican Kale Salad with black beans, corn, bell pepper, cilantro, and creamy cumin flavored avocado dressing. This salad is equally good on a hot summer night or as one of healthy Thanksgiving recipes. Serve it alongside air fryer shrimp, Instant Pot white chicken chili or borscht. The Best Kale Salad Recipe Oh, this Mexican kale…

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Top 8 Allergen Free Main Dishes – With Meat

Cozy Comfort Chili

A simple chili dinner becomes a great option for a top 9 allergen free meal. Cheese and sour cream can be served in individual bowls apart from the main dish. To make this vegetarian, substitute lentils for the ground beef.

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Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Chili (Gluten and Bean Free)

This Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Chili is so easy to make, plus, this recipe is tummy friendly with no beans, dairy, or gluten

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Allergy-friendly 30 Minute Salsa Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

Need less dishes & a quick, easy & HEALTHY dinner to fuel your family? This Allergy-friendly 30 Minute Salsa Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner is a weeknight saver!

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Allergy-friendly 30 Minute Skillet Jambalaya

A one skillet, easy & filling dinner! This Allergy-friendly 30 Minute Skillet Jambalaya is free of: gluten, dairy, egg, soy, & nuts (w/ a vegan option).

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One Pan Egg Roll in a Bowl – *contains sesame oil

This Egg Roll in a Bowl has all of the great flavor of an Egg Roll, but without the fuss or carbs from wrappers! It’s keto and low-carb, gluten-free, Whole30, and AIP!

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Italian Rice Skillet Recipe with Speedy Sausage and Zucchini

This comforting Italian rice skillet is a great 30-minute meal w/ zucchini, sun-dried tomatoes & healthy homemade turkey sausage. Dairy-free, gluten-free.

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Top 9 Allergen Free Main Dishes – Vegetarian

Gluten Free Falafel

This simple gluten free falafel recipe will help you overcome your fear of frying. It starts with raw chickpeas and makes the best appetizer.

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Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Quinoa Chili.

This sweet potato quinoa chili is a hearty, flavorful meal that’s just right for busy weeks! Make this tasty chili in the slow cooker for minimal work.

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Vegetable Ragu – a perfect dish for your dinner table

Vegetable Ragu is a hearty and flavorful pasta dish that is perfect for your dinner table. This vegetable ragu recipe is just right for busy week nights or lazy weekends. To say this recipe is a comfort food would be 100% accurate, well at least in my recipe book. Everything about this recipe is comforting…

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Smoky Cauliflower Chimichurri Bowls

Smoky Cauliflower Chimichurri Bowls! These filling vegan bowls are full of flavor and loaded up with healthy veggies, served over seasoned black beans (and optional rice) with Mexican Slaw, Chimichurri Sauce, avocado, cilantro, and pickled onions. Repurpose all the leftovers into tasty tacos!

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Top 8 Allergen Free Desserts

Gluten Free Pumpkin Donuts

Not only are these gluten-free pumpkin donuts delicious, they're also free of the 8 most common allergens. And only three ingredients!

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Gluten Free Donut Muffin – Top 9 Free

These gluten free donut muffins recreate all the flavor of a cinnamon sugar donut, without the special pan. No frying needed.

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Allergy Friendly Muddy Buddies (Gluten Free, Nut Free).

Chex cereal is coated in sunbutter, chocolate, and powdered sugar for a tasty allergy friendly version of muddy buddies! Everyone loves this classic recipe.

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Allergen Friendly Chocolate Cake– Vegan, GF/DF/EF, Top 9 Free

Decadent and rich this Chocolate Banana Cake is gluten free and vegan. It can easily be made into top 8 allergen free cupcakes.

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Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free Lemon Coconut Cream Cake & Blueberry Sauce

A light, fluffy dessert like this classic cake is the perfect ending to any summer meal. It presents beautifully, with a fresh blueberry layer and zesty whipped coconut cream.

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Photo credit: Andrew Grinton / Allergic Living

Top 9 Allergen Free Cookbooks

Looking for more recipes? Check out my list of Top 9 Allergen Free cookbooks. I LOVE the Instant Pot Cookbook from Allergy Awesomeness.

Top 9 Allergen Free Websites

Here is a short list of website I trust for those looking for Top 9 Allergen Free Recipes

• EBL Food Allergies
• The Allergy Chef
• Allergy Awesomeness
• Allergy Free Kitchen
• Kids with Food Allergies
• Allergic Living
• Eating with Food Allergies

Oh, and don’t forget to check out my list of Top 9 Allergen Free Snacks! And if you’re in the Metro Detroit area, check out Michigan’s only Top 9 Allergen Free Bakery.

Originally Published March 2018

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Wanting to skip the work and order cinnamon rolls? Gluten Free Specialties and Bliss Bakery ship nationwide. Many other Michigan Gluten Free Bakers have them for sale, in store.

Basic Recipe

This recipe for Basic Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls from Iowa Girl Eats uses Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 Gluten Free Baking Flour. A straight forward recipe to get anyone started!

• My gluten free cinnamon roll recipe using Cup 4 Cup
• Basic Gluten Free Cinnamon Roll Recipe using King Arthur Measure for Measure
• Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls using Pillsbury Flour Blend
• Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls using Pamela’s Artisan Blend
• Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls using Better Batter
• Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls using Authentic Flour Blend

Dairy Free

Need to stay away from butter and milk? This dairy recipe for Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls from Allergy Free Alaska avoids casein. She does use individual flours, so you may need to adjust liquids if using a premade gluten free flour blend. Added bonus? This recipe contains no xanthan gum, as written!

Vegan (Egg and Dairy Free)

The 52 Minute Gluten Free Cinnamon Buns from GF Jules are perfect for those avoiding eggs and dairy. They’re yeast free as well! They do use her proprietary flour blend, which you can order through her website or on Amazon.

Yeast Free

Ain’t no one go time to wait for dough to rise when you’re craving these beauties! This recipe for Yeast Free Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls from The Gluten Free Austrian is absolute perfection. I love her tip for perfectly rolling the rolls! 

Top 8 Allergen Free

The orange rolls work great for those staying away from wheat, eggs, dairy, milk, peanuts, tree nuts and soy. Find the recipe for these Gluten Free Vegan Orange Rolls on Allergy Awesomeness. 

Keto

To be honest, I don’t know much about the keto diet. However, I know that Wholesome Yum writes TONS of keto recipes. Her Fathead Keto Cinnamon Rolls look like the perfect start to a Christmas morning.

Grain Free

All my grain free baking starts with Chebe mix. Naturally gluten free, their cinnamon roll mix works for so many things! (Like my mini apple cheesecakes!) Here’s how to make Grain Free Cinnamon Rolls, with that mix.

Small Batch

Sometimes, you just need a sweet treat for a small gathering. No more than four. (Or keep them all to yourself!) My recipe for  Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls for Two is based on the one from Dessert for Two. Requires no yeast!

Fruit Fillings

These Gluten Free Lemon Blueberry Sweet Rolls from Eat with Clarity are bursting with fruit in every bite. I think you’d be able to sub a different fruit, such as apple or cherry, if you’d like. The Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting on top sounds DELICIOUS.

Easy Cake

This Gluten Free Cinnamon Roll Cake from Gluten Free Palate has all the flavor of rolls, without all the work. The cake itself only uses 8 ingredients! I’d definitely add her glaze on top. Check her post for her link for traditional gluten free cinnamon rolls, as well.

Fancy Shapes

True, this is not a traditional cinnamon roll. However, this Gluten Free Cinnamon Star Bread from King Arthur Flour looks phenomenal! It uses their new Gluten Free Bread Flour. Please be aware that it contains gluten free wheat starch. Want it grain free? Try this Grain Free Raspberry Holiday Star Bread from The Savory Celiac.

Pull Apart Deliciousness

This Gluten Free Monkey Bread has been majorly popular with my followers. Made with Bob’s Red Mill Pizza Crust Mix, you only need to add yeast, water, eggs and oil to make the dough. Looking for more of a cinnamon roll flavor? Add this glaze from My Gluten-Free Kitchen’s Gluten Free Pull Apart Cinnamon Rolls.

Do you have a favorite take on cinnamon rolls? What other specialty breads do you make during the holidays? Please tell me in the comments below!

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Originally Published 2019

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Why Michigan Agriculture is Important to Us All

Here on my blog, I love to share about gluten free products, especially from Michigan. I would be remiss if I failed to share the extensive agricultural products available in the Great Lakes State. Michigan produce provides over $125.8 BILLION dollars to our state’s economy. 

In addition, those with Celiac Disease often focus on what we can’t eat. However, fruits and vegetables are naturally gluten free. Furthermore, fruits and vegetables provide vitamins and minerals that we may be deficient in, due to malabsorption. What better way to support #MichiganMade than to support Michigan farmers!

1) Tart Cherries – #1 in the world

Michigan grows more Montmorency tart cherries than any other place in the world. (Which is why Traverse City is called the Cherry Capital!) Montmorency cherries contain high levels of healthy antioxidants, and may improve your quality of sleep. Enjoy a handful of Relative Foods certified gluten free tart cherries (affiliate link) in your homemade trail mix. Or in my Gluten Free Cherry Chocolate Chunk Cookies!

2) Asparagus- #1 in the United States

Michigan produces more asparagus than any other states in the nation. Crops start offering their bounty as early as April. In addition, asparagus contains flavonoids which may lower blood pressure. Enjoy them roasted, in quiche, and in this easy Roasted Asparagus Salad with Balsamic Dressing recipe from Fit Mitten Kitchen. 

3) Dry Black Beans- #1 in the United States

Michigan grows more black beans than any other state in the country. While many people with Celiac Disease fail to consume enough fiber, 1 cup of black beans offers 60% of your daily recommended fiber intake. Support local and use Michigan black beans in my Grain Free Beef and Black Bean Enchilada Cups, or my recipe for Black Bean Enchiladas

4) Winter Squash- #1 in the United States

Michigan also grows more winter squash than any other state in the country. This includes hubbard, acorn and butternut squash. Health tip- Butternut squash contains high levels of vitamin A, which is important for eye health. For a delicious gluten free meal, try my Gluten Free Butternut Squash Lasagna recipe.

5) Celery- #2 in the United States

Michigan ranks second in the nation for this green, crunchy vegetable that offers 25 anti inflammatory compounds. While it’s perfect for eating on its own, it’s also great in this recipe for Gluten Free Cream of Celery Soup from Mommy Hates Cooking. Another great option is to pair celery with my easy homemade hummus recipe.

6) Apples – #3 in the United States

There’s nothing better than visiting a Michigan orchard and enjoying cider and gluten free donuts. Michigan ranks 3rd in the nation for apple production. Which is a major reason we have so many gluten free hard cider businesses here! Enjoy Michigan apples in my Applesauce Cake, my Oat Free Apple Crisp for Two, or my Grain Free Apple Cheesecake Bites.

7) Blueberries- #4 in the United States

I love blueberries. Chances are if you live outside of Michigan, you may be eating berries grown in the Mitten State. Michigan ranks third in the nation among producers of blueberries. Compared to other fruits, blueberries contain lower amounts of natural sugar. Enjoy them in my blueberry hand pies, or my delicious Blueberry French Toast Casserole. 

8) Pumpkins – #5 in the United States

Fall in Michigan isn’t complete without a trip to the pumpkin patch. Michigan ranks third in the nation for the production of this orange gourd. Enjoy it in pumpkin pie, pumpkin donuts and pumpkin cake rolls. Michigan also ranks third in the production of Christmas trees, so we appear to have all the holidays covered! 

9) Milk & Dairy Products – #6 in the United States

In 2020 alone, Michigan cows produced more than 11 million pounds of milk! The Mitten State is home to more than 1,500 dairy farms, and ranks 6th in the nation for milk production. While a glass of milk is great on cereal, or with a gluten free cookie, milk is also important in my favorite dairy product- Ice Cream! Check out my list of “must visit” Michigan Ice Cream parlors that offer great gluten free options. 

10) Potatoes – #7 in the Nation (Eggs #10 in the Nation)

Did you know that Michigan egg farmers supply eggs to all McDonald’s restaurants east of the Mississippi River? It’s true! In addition, Michigan ranks 7th in the nation for potato production and potato crops. Use both to make my delicious mashed potato crust quiche! Looking for something smaller? Try my Gluten Free Breakfast Casserole for Two.

How to Support Michigan Farmers & the Economy

Ready to purchase some Michigan Produce? Support local farms by shopping at one of the many Michigan Farmer Markets. Prefer to pluck your own producce? Visit this U Pick Guide from Veg Michigan. Want to find more ways to support Michigan agriculture and the farmers that grow your food? Visit the Discover Michigan Farm Fun website.

Looking for recipes from other Michigan bloggers? While not all recipes are gluten free, I follow Crowded Kitchen, The Lemon Bowl, This Worthey Life, Fit Mitten Kitchen, Feel Good Foodie and Persnickey Plates. Supporting Michigan bloggers by reading and sharing our content, and commenting on our posts, allows us to put more money back into the Michigan economy. 

This post is NOT  sponsored by Michigan Agriculture, or any other entity. I’m proud to live in Michigan, and love sharing what makes it great. What’s your favorite way to use Michigan produce? Tell me in the comments below!

Originally Published March 2022

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When Does Lunar New Year Start?

Unlike the American calendar, the New Year starts on a different date each year in the Asian world. It is determined by the Lunar Calendar. Per Wake Forest University, “the holiday falls on the second new moon after the winter solstice. The dates usually range sometime between January 21 and February 20.”

What Dishes Are Eaten During Lunar New Year?

Did you know that in the Asian culture, the number 8 is lucky? There are 8 foods traditionally eaten during this holiday. That includes dumplings, spring rolls, fish, cured meats, noodles, fruit, eight treasures rice, and glutinous rice balls.

Glutinous Rice Does Not Contain Gluten

Despite the name, please know that glutinous rice doesn’t contain gluten. What is glutinous rice, then? Per Wikipedia, “Glutinous rice is a type of rice grown mainly in Southeast and East Asia, and the northeastern regions of South Asia, which has opaque grains, very low amylose content, and is especially sticky when cooked. It is widely consumed across Asia.”

Soy Sauce and Gluten Free Asian Food Ingredients

One of the biggest issues when it comes to gluten free Asian Cuisine is soy sauce. While soy itself contains no gluten, traditional soy sauce is fermented with wheat. I prefer to buy San-J Tamari.

The Woks of Life has a great article on gluten free Chinese food substitutions. Specifically they talk about oyster sauce, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and Shaoxing wine. Other popular ingredients include sesame oil & fish sauce.

Gluten Free Asian Food Accounts to Follow

When I first wrote this blog post, I included recipes from fellow bloggers I knew. However, I realized that almost none of the recipe creators I included came from Asian backgrounds. I updated this to specifically include AAPI writers.

Sites I recommend include Nom Nom Paleo, Healthy GF Asian, I Heart Umami, What Great Grandma Ate, and KimChiMari. I also recommend following Every Tasty Bite on Instagram. In addition, Nut Free Wok is a good site to follow. Her blog is not gluten free focused, but she offers gluten free ingredient suggestions in her recipes. The Woks of Life also maintain a large collection of gluten free recipes on their website.

Gluten Free Asian Recipes

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nomnompaleo.com

Paleo Potstickers (Gluten Free, Nut Free)

These tasty homemade gluten-free potstickers (a.k.a. pot stickers) are paleo, grain-free, nut-free, dairy-free, and egg-free, and they’re just as deliciously authentic as you remember! They’ll even satisfy your dumpling-lovin’ non-paleo pals!

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Homemade Gluten Free Wonton Wrappers

Wontons are very popular customary food staple in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Southeast Asia. These gluten free wonton wrappers are highly versatile. They can be used for wontons as well as gluten free dumplings, siu mai, and eggrolls recipes.

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Rice Paper Egg Rolls : Vietnamese Chả Giò

Longing for crispy egg rolls? These rice paper egg rolls, also known as Vietnamese Chả Giò, are naturally gluten free! They pair greatly with a bowl of egg drop soup!

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Korean Easy Kimchi Recipe aka Mak Kimchi

Easy Kimchi made with cabbages and radishes. Korean Mak Kimchi is an everyday kimchi that is simple to make but delicious with a zing.

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Simple Korean Cucumber Salad

A simple light Korean cucumber side dish that's like a salad. Very light seasoning allows the cucumber flavor to stand out.

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Asian-Inspired Gluten Free Lettuce Wraps

These tangy gluten free lettuce wraps are a fun appetizer. If you love P.F. Chang’s Gluten Free Lettuce Wraps, you will want to try this quick and easy lettuce wrap recipe. These wraps are fresh and flavorful. Make a lettuce wrap party for your next family meal!

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nomnompaleo.com

Simple Egg Drop Soup

This delicious Whole30-compatible simple egg drop soup can be made in about 5 minutes from start to finish! It’s perfect for any meal of the day!

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kimchimari.com

Korean Rice Cake Soup – Tteokguk for New Year!

Tteokguk is Korean Rice Cake Soup that is a must for Koreans on New Year’s Day. This hearty warm soup has a delicious savory broth and chewy rice cake rounds that makes it the ultimate comfort food any time of the year!

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Sweet and Sour Tofu

Not a fan of tofu? I wasn’t a fan either, when I was younger. However, after coating and baking tofu in the oven, I fell in love. It works great in this Gluten Free Sweet and Sour Tofu recipe!

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Vegetarian Singapore Noodles

Singapore Noodles are one of our go-to’s when we get a craving for Chinese takeout. With plenty of curry powder and thin rice noodles, it’s a family favorite. In fact, Singapore Noodles is one of the dishes we use to gauge how good a Chinese takeout joint is!

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Spicy Peanut Noodles with extra peanut sauce!

Spicy peanut noodles are a flavorful and satisfying dish that you can prepare in no time. Made with homemade garlic chili sauce, these noodles are packed with rich, creamy, and spicy flavors that will excite your taste buds.

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Panda express orange chicken (air fryer or stovetop)

Making Panda Express Orange Chicken at home is healthy, affordable, and tastes just like the real thing! This gluten-free recipe uses fresh, accessible ingredients and includes instructions for cooking in an air fryer or on the stovetop.

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Crispy Orange Chicken Recipe (Paleo, Whole30) – Quick and Easy!

Delicious & easy crispy orange chicken recipe made without refined sugars! The thick sauce is so wonderful and the dish is seriously better than takeout.

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Paleo Chicken Lo Mein (Whole30, Low Carb Option)

Better-than-takeout paleo chicken lo mein is made using chewy cassava flour noodles, chicken, and veggies coated in the most flavorful sauce! It can easily be made Whole30 and low carb using zucchini noodles as well.

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iheartumami.com

Moo Goo Gai Pan (gluten-free, one pot meal!)

Moo Goo Gai Pan recipe is what you make when you crave good food fast! With tender juicy chicken breasts, crisp vegetables, and a deeply savory-sweet moo goo gai pan sauce, this easy one-pot meal, made paleo and whole30, tastes light, fresh, and oh-so-yummy! The whole family will love this dish so get your chopsticks ready!

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Chinese Sweet and Sour Chicken (Paleo, Whole30)

Chinese Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe with Paleo sweet and sour sauce that’s made with pineapple juice and apricots. It tastes just like your favorite Chinese restaurants but much healthier!

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nomnompaleo.com

Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken (Whole30, Gluten Free, Paleo)

Craving Chinese takeout? This easy Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken recipe doesn’t call for a wok or even a large skillet! Best of all, it tastes utterly authentic despite being paleo, gluten-free, and Whole30-compatible!

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Chinese Style Steamed Fish & Chinese New Year

A Chinese style steamed fish can be enjoyed anytime of the year. It’s an especially auspicious dish to serve during Chinese New Year (aka Lunar New Year).

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nomnompaleo.com

Egg Roll in a Bowl (Keto, Whole30, Gluten Free)

Who wants some Keto, low-carb, gluten-free, and Whole30-friendly Egg Roll in a Bowl (a.k.a. Potsticker Stir-Fry)?

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kimchimari.com

Best Japchae (Korean Glass Noodles) – Authentic and Amazing

Japchae is a classic Korean Glass Noodle dish that is served as a side dish or appetizer. Mild in flavor, this is a great first dish to try if you never had Korean food before.

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whatgreatgrandmaate.com

Beef and Broccoli Ramen Stir Fry (Gluten Free)

Quick and easy beef and broccoli ramen stir fry dish that’s perfect for a healthy weeknight meal! Steak slices and crisp tender broccoli are combined with ramen noodles, and tossed in the most wonderful tamari-based sauce. It’s gluten free and and kid-friendly as well!

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Bulgogi – Korean Beef BBQ

This most popular Korean BBQ Beef dish is made from marinated thin slices of beef marinated in sweet garlicky soy sauce that is traditionally grilled over an open flame.

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Bi Bim Bap

Korean Bi bim bap is my favorite meal in the world. It literally means “mixed rice, and it’s topped with an egg. Life doesn’t get much better than that.

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iheartumami.com

Paleo Chinese Tea Eggs (Paleo, Whole30, Keto)

Enjoy water boiled eggs simmered in your favorite black tea for an afternoon delight.

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Congee

Congee originates from Chinese cooking, and really is the easiest thing you could ever make. If you have rice, and water, you can make a large pot of congee to last you throughout the week.

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Onigiri: Japanese Alternative to Sandwiches

Onigiri is made from rice and savory fillings. This naturally gluten free dish can be made with any filling you wish! Perfect substitute for sandwiches

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Glutinous Rice Balls (Tang Yuan) with Rice Flour

This SUPER EASY Tang Yuan recipe is made with glutinous rice flour (which is actually gluten-free), and it only takes 10 minutes from start to finish! Tang Yuan can be served as a dessert or even savory. The texture is soft, a bit sticky, a bit chewy- a texture Taiwanese simply can’t get enough of!

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Coconut Peanut Mochi (Nuo Mi Ci)

Asians love glutinous rice desserts, and one of the most recognizable is mochi. Gluten-Free, Vegan and just plain tasty, it’s no wonder that this Peanut Mochi with Coconut, or Nuo Mi Ci (糯米糍) is so popular.

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Dragon Cookies

Chinese Dragon cookies are popular Malaysian Chinese New Year cookies that are similar to the much loved Chinese butter cookies.

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kimchimari.com

Korean Tea Cookies (Dasik) for Lunar New Year

Wonderfully light and delicate Korean tea cookies (Dasik) are traditional no-bake cookies that are made to serve honored guests and wish them good health and fortune in the New Year.

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Chinese New Year Cake “Nian Gao” Recipe

Chinese New Year Cake “Nian Gao” is a very traditional steamed rice cake dessert with special meaning in the Chinese culture. This dessert also happens to be free of the top 9 food allergens and very allergy friendly.

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8 Precious Pudding and Happy Dragon Cocktail

“Eight Precious Pudding,” also called “Eight Treasure Rice Pudding” in Chinese, is a traditional dessert made with steamed glutinous rice, usually layered with red bean paste, and topped with a variety of eight different dried fruits and nuts.

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Jade Truffles ~~ a little treat for the Chinese New Year

Beautiful jade colored, glazed dessert balls with a chocolate “donut hole” filling. This raw vegan recipe is gluten-free and so pretty. It's a perfect holiday dessert.

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Chinese New Year Steamed Prosperity Cakes (Fa Gao)

These Chinese New Year Steamed prosperity cakes resemble cupcakes or muffins. The main ingredients used for steamed prosperity cakes are normally rice flour, yeast, sugar and bright colourful food colouring.

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What other Asian dishes are you missing? Tell me in the comments and I’ll consider adding them to my round-up!

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Originally published January 2019

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As I write this, the world is in an odd season. Usually during Lent, we give up certain things – food, activity – as a religious discipline. In 2020, we are giving up physical interaction to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus. As such, our Easter celebrations this year will look different.

Therefore, I’ve composed a list of recipes for a “Small Gluten Free Easter Dinner.” The idea being that most recipes serve no more than 4. Allowing yourself to have the comforts of the dishes you love, without the excess food that you can’t typically share with others. May we be reminded that life still emerges from the darkest times.

Gluten Free Easter Dinner Finger Foods

While you’re preparing your gluten free Easter dinner main dishes, set out these appetizers for noshing. A simple Charcuterie Board allows people to choose what they like. For something a touch fancier, try these Grain Free Cranberry Brie Bites. Also, do your family members stick olives on their fingers? Or is that just my cousin? 

Easter dinner isn’t complete without deviled eggs. I like this Small Batch Deviled Eggs recipe from Inspired Taste, because it only uses 6 eggs. Need even fewer? The Kitchn shares How to Make One Deviled Egg. Which is perfect for our household, because my husband refuses to eat them! 

Gluten Free Easter Dinner Main Meats

When preparing a Small gluten free Easter dinner, you may not want to go “whole hog” and make a ham. Perhaps these Apricot Ginger Glazed Pork Chops may be the serving size you’re looking for. Wanting to go a step fancier? These Garlic Butter Lamb Chops from Primavera Kitchen look easy AND delicious! 

(Note- Dearborn Ham’s packaging state their hams contain no gluten.)

This Perfect Roast Chicken from Iowa Girl Eats requires only three ingredients. I’ve made it myself, and it tastes perfect! I love that her post also includes other ways to use the leftover meat!  Looking for something smaller? Try the Braised Chicken Thighs recipe on my website.

Easter Dinner Salad & Side Vegetables

Feel free to keep your small gluten free Easter dinner simple with a tossed salad. However, should you want to take it up a notch, I love recipes like this Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad from Spend With Pennies. Or try my mother-in-law’s favorite, Waldorf Salad. It serves just 4 people!

Something about spring leaves me craving asparagus. It’s the perefct vegetable for your Easter Dinner. My friend Vegetarian Mamma created the perfect Air Fryer Asparagus recipe. Don’t have an air fryer? Try this stove top Lemon Asparagus from Gluten Free Palate.  

When I asked what dishes are a “must have” for your Easter dinner, someone mentioned carrots. For a smaller gathering, these Roasted Rainbow Carrots from a A Dash of Megnut sound perfect. These 10 Minute Green Beans from Celiac Mama sound great, too!  

Easter Dinner Starches

No Easter dinner is complete without potatoes. Personally, I like the gluten free Au Gratin potatoes on my website. It uses only 2 lbs of potatoes, which is about three large russet potatoes. Perfect for 4 servings. If you prefer mashed potatoes, try this recipe for Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes from My Gluten Free Kitchen.

The Bible says “Man cannot live on bread alone.” Doesn’t mean I can’t try, right? My gluten free Crescent Rolls are perfect for Easter! If you can’t find yeast right now, I HIGHLY recommend these easy gluten free biscuits from There is Life After Wheat. It requires only one cup of flour!

You can also use my crescent dough to make these Resurrection Rolls. Great object lesson to teach about Easter!

Easter Dinner Desserts and Drinks

Last year I remade my mother in law’s Easter Cake with homemade lemon curd. It is DELICIOUS. However, this year I want to try Dessert for Two’s Lemon Layer Cake, which she makes in one 6″ round pan. It would require subbing gluten free flour. I would recommend using Cup 4 Cup or King Arthur Flour Measure for Measure.  

Techincally, these Gluten Free Carrot Cake Cupcakes from Wheat by the Wayside make WAY more than a small batch. However, they are simple, start with a box mix, and cupcakes freeze easily. (Especially if you don’t frost them first!) Missing coconut cake? Try these Single Serve Vanilla Cupcakes from A Saucy Kitchen, and top with coconut! 

Top off your gluten free Easter dinner with one of these delicious Citrus Mimosas from Sarah Bakes Gluten Free. Keeping it alcohol free? This list of Non Alcoholic Drinks from A Worthey Read has so many delicious ideas to try, including an Easter mocktail made with blueberries!

What are your must have recipes for a gluten free Easter dinner? Please feel free to comment below with your recipe suggestions.

Originally Published April 2020

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A while back, I asked my Facebook friends which cookies they eat during Christmas time. Many of the Cultural Gluten Free Christmas Cookies listed below are suggestions from them. For transparency, I have not made each of the recipes listed here. However, I do know many of these bakers well, and I guarantee they won’t steer you wrong!

P.S. Some of these Cultural Gluten Free Christmas Cookies may be attributed to cultures other than what you are used to. I simply listed them based on the research I did (a.k.a. their blub on Wikipedia.) Regardless of where these cookies originate, I think we can all agree they taste wonderful. Happy baking!

German Gluten Free Christmas Cookies  – Zimtsterne

I recently shared this recipe for Gluten Free Cinnamon Stars (Zimtsterne) on my blog. In addition, I shared how these naturally gluten free (and dairy free!) cookies brought me such great joy when a close friend and her mother made them for me. They require a bit of work, but are well worth it!

German Gluten Free Christmas Cookies- Spritz

Recently I shared these Gluten Free Spritz Cookies by my friend Flippin Delicious on my Facebook page. It practically went viral! Apparently, many people miss these cookies and have been looking for this recipe. Having made spritz cookies over the years, I can attest that they are fun to make. Most cookie presses also have disk shapes for other parts of the year, so pin this recipe to keep it handy!

English Gluten Free Christmas Cookies – Gingerbread Cookies

Regardless of where these Gluten Free Gingerbread Cookies originate, Christmas isn’t the same without them. Gingerbread originated in Greece, while the cookies we know and love started with Queen Elizabeth the first. My above recipe uses shortening, and no eggs. Which makes them vegan! So get on a roll and get baking!

Dutch Gluten Free Christmas Cookies – Pfeffernusse

If you Google Gluten Free Pfeffernusse Cookies, this recipe from my friend Sandi at Fearless Dining tops the list. She explains in her post how Pfeffernusse cookies were part of this childhood. However, now he needed them recreated into a gluten free version. Of course she obliged, and the rest is history! She has a plethora of other cookie recipes on her site you should check out as well!

French Gluten Free Christmas Cookies  – Macarons

Like many other cookies on this list, these Gluten Free Peppermint Macarons from What the Fork start with almond flour. Which therefore makes them naturally gluten free and grain free! Macarons (one “o”) originate from France. (Fun note- my husband and I met in French class in college!) They do not contain (usually) coconut, lest you confuse them with macaroons. (two “o”s) These take a steady hand, and some practice, but are worth attempting!

Belgian Gluten Free Christmas Cookies – Speculaas

Peter Bronksi, of “No Gluten, No Problem,” shared his family recipe for Gluten Free Belgian Speculaas. Pretty special, considering it dates back to the 19th century! The spelling “Speculaas” is a variation of Speculoos, the foundation of the Trader Joe’s cookie butter we all wish we could eat. Would it be odd if we made a batch of these cookies, just so we can have cookie butter? I don’t think so!

Austrian Gluten Free Christmas Cookies – Linzer Cookies

These cookies always impressed me. I love the window of jam, sandwiches between two cookies. In addition to being gluten free, these Gluten Free Linzer Cookies from The Pretty Bee are also vegan. No dairy! No eggs! Now that will put a Christmas jingle in your step!

Russian Gluten Free Christmas Cookies – Tea Cakes

These Cultural Gluten Free Christmas cookies go by many names. Mexican Wedding Cookies. Snowballs. Russian Tea Cakes. On Facebook, people raved about how much they love these cookies. Therefore, I knew I had to include this recipe for Gluten Free Russian Tea Cookies by The Real Food Dietitians! Nuts + powdered sugar = delicious!

Scottish Gluten Free Christmas Cookies – Shortbread

Traditional Scottish shortbread starts with Oat Flour. However, I had a follower ask for a shortbread cookie recipe that did not include rice. I found this recipe for Gluten Free Almond Flour Shortbread Cookies by King Arthur Flour. (Which is ironic, because I used Bob’s Red Mill Almond Flour to make these, lol.) They came together easily, and my non-gf husband said they tasted delicious!

Italian Gluten Free Christmas Cookies – Pizzelles

Many mentioned on Facebook that they miss pizzelles. If you want a quick fix, Bella Lucia makes certified gluten free pizzelles in a range of flavors. However if you want to make a batch with the family, check out this recipe for Gluten Free Pizzelle from my friend, GF Jules.

Polish Gluten Free Christmas Cookies – Kolaczki

Michigan is home to a large Polish community. Therefore, I am no stranger to Kolaczki. Many purchase them from Rumi’s Passion in greater Detroit. However, if your family tradition involves making them, you’ll want to view this Polish Kolaczki Apricot Filled Cookies recipe from The Well Essentials. People use various filings for these Cultural Gluten Free Christmas Cookies, and you don’t have to stick with apricot.

Jewish Gluten Free Cookies – Rugelach

Technically, rugelach are a Jewish dessert. And since Jews celebrate Hanukkah and not Christmas, one may not technically call these Christmas cookies. However, some of my Facebook followers stated they make rugelach this time of year. Therefore, I chose to add this recipe for Chocolate Gluten Free Rugelach by Bakerita to the list. Most recipes on her site are gluten, dairy and refined sugar free. (These rugelach, however, do contain dairy.)

What traditional, cultural gluten free Christmas Cookies do you make in your family? Please leave a note, and a recipe link, below! 

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