If you have a sensitivity to gluten, but desserts are your jam, this collection of healthy gluten-free dessert recipes is for you! Whether you need a few cookie recipes, chocolate cake, or a simple no-bake treat, these gluten-free desserts have you covered.
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Today, I want to empower you with the knowledge that you have the ability to show your children (and yourself) that gluten-free diets can be a delightful journey, not a deprivation.
As you know, a gluten-free diet means avoiding foods that contain the protein gluten, such as wheat, rye, barley, and spelt.
Fun Fact: The word gluten originates from the Latin word for glue.
Of course, this checks out because gluten is literally what gives bread, pastries, cakes, and flour a sticky consistency when combined with water, the ability to rise, and the texture. In other words, gluten is the glue that holds our beloved desserts together.
Thankfully, You Can Have Your Gluten-free Cake & Eat It Too.
The key to incredible gluten-free dessert recipes is patience and experimenting with what works for you. You’ll learn the ropes of combining gluten-free flour and thickeners like xanthan gum to add texture to your cakes in no time. There are plenty of gluten free self raising and plain flours available on the market which will help you make great gluten free cakes.
Or, if you want to take the guesswork out of it for now, I’ve done the work for you and have a few epic gluten-free dessert recipes for you to try.
15 Healthy & Delicious Gluten Free Dessert Recipes
Brownies
These Coconut Oil Brownies are gooey, chocolatey, and gluten-free. Hop over to Jay’s Baking Me Crazy to get all of the details!
3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
Make these peanut butter cookies with three simple ingredients in 20 minutes. These healthy, low carb homemade cookies are sugar-free, gluten-free, easy, and delicious.
No Bake Cookie Dough Bites
One of everyone’s favorite gluten-free dessert recipes from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe. These yummy Cookie Dough Bites are also allergy friendly & dairy-free, egg-free, and vegan!
Pumpkin Bread with Almond Flour
Meet one of your new favorite gluten-free dessert recipes with a ten minute prep time, and no special ingredients required!
Shortbread Cookies
I am obsessed with this shortbread cookies recipe. It’s easy, low carb, gluten-free, and it tastes like legit old school classic buttery shortbread.
Vegan Snickers Bars
From the lovely Ela of ElaVegan we have this gluten-free, no bake Vegan Snickers Bar consisting of layers of fabulous (healthy versions of) caramel, chocolate, and cream.
Ela breaks down each layer & simplifies the recipe making it easy to follow & totally do-able even if you’re not a Martha Stewart type whiz in the kitchen! Thank you, Ela!
Chocolate Chip Cookies
The ultimate healthy homemade chocolate chip cookies that do not taste like a gluten-free, sugar-free cookie! Almond flour, butter (or coconut oil), sugar-free chocolate chips, and vanilla create a crispy on the outside chewy on the inside classic cookie.
Gluten Free Lemon Bars
Delicious & easy gluten free lemon bars from Noshtastic have a simple shortbread crust you’ll adore!
Skillet Peanut Butter Cookie
Yes, this amazing rich peanut butter and chocolate dessert has been given a healthy makeover by Joy Food Sunshine qualifying it as one of the best gluten-free dessert recipes ever!
Gluten Free Carrot Cake
Allow me to introduce one of your new favorite gluten-free dessert recipes in the form of a lovely and delicious lightly spiced carrot cake with a sweet dairy free cream cheese frosting. Get the full recipe on the pretty bee
Gluten Free Pumpkin Bars
You’re going to love these easy gluten-free pumpkin protein bars from Gluten-Free Daddy! They’re the perfect combination of sugar & spice in one healthy treat! This is the Must-Have Get in the Mood for Fall gluten-free recipe!
Fudge Cake
Hands down the best gluten-free cake ever. This rich, one bowl dessert that was originally Hershey’s & has been adapted to be gluten-free may become your go-to holiday party recipe! Many thanks to A Girl Defloured!
Funfetti Cake
Kayley of The Kitchen McCabe deserves a standing ovation for modifying her original cake recipe to be gluten & dairy free for folks with allergies who still want a fabulous birthday cake.
Any parent of a child with food sensitivities gets how big of a deal this is! And you can get all the details on one of the most share gluten-free dessert recipes right here on The Kitchen McCabe
5-Ingredient Cookies
Almond meal, dates, banana, almond butter, and oats are all you need for these amazing (& tasty) gluten-free cookies from Minimalist Baker.
No Flour Monster Cookie Bars
Loaded with peanut butter, oatmeal, chocolate chips, and M&M’s these gluten-free treats from Together As Family are addictive!
Vanilla Mug Cake
Thanks to almond flour’s magic, this mug cake has the consistency and flavor of real cake without the gluten or sugar. And did I mention this healthy microwave vanilla cake in a mug is ready in less than 5 minutes using ingredients you probably have on hand? Here’s the full recipe:)
Did I Miss Anything?
Now, I’d like to hear from you.
What did you think of the gluten-free dessert recipes?
Did I leave out one of your favorites?
Either way, let me know in the comments below.
Have a great day, and thank you for reading!
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