Being gluten free doesn't mean you need to miss out on all the delicious Thanksgiving foods! This easy list of gluten free Thanksgiving recipes are perfect for your turkey day dinner.
My first Thanksgiving being gluten free I was googling all the recipes. I was sure Thanksgiving was never going to be the same. Yes, I know that's dramatic, but it's how I felt. I quickly started making gluten free Thanksgiving recipes and bringing dishes to gathering that I could eat.
I soon found that being gluten free didn't have to ruin the holiday. If I'm going somewhere for Thanksgiving I bring a side dish and a dessert. Usually I can eat whatever meat they are serving, the potatoes and maybe some of the vegetables. Then I have a side dish and a dessert I know I can eat. It makes the day so much less stressful for me.
Meal
When it comes to crafting the perfect Thanksgiving dinner menu, think about including a mix of the best gluten free Thanksgiving recipes, ensuring you have sides that pair well with turkey and accommodate various dietary needs.
Gluten Free Air Fryer Turkey Breast
This air fryer turkey boneless breast recipe is a healthy way to enjoy the best turkey dinner! The recipe is gluten free and easy to make. You can have a large boneless turkey breast on the table for dinner fast.
Pork Tenderloin with Prune Sauce
This easy recipe for pork tenderloin with prune sauce is baked in the oven. The simple sauce uses dried plums and balsamic vinegar for a tangy and sweet taste. This healthy, boneless meat is perfect for dinner!
Gluten Free Buttermilk Drop Biscuits
This easy recipe for gluten free buttermilk drop biscuits is made from scratch using gluten free flour. These southern style biscuits are perfect to go with soup or a meal. I love to eat them warm with butter spread on them or for breakfast with jam.
Cheesy Slow Cooker Creamed Corn
This easy recipe for cheesy slow cooker creamed corn is perfect for a side dish or a meal. Using your crockpot you add frozen corn, bacon, heavy cream and parmesan cheese for a loaded cream corn. You will never want canned cream corn again after making this homemade version!
Gluten Free Corn Pudding Skillet
This easy recipe for gluten free corn pudding skillet makes a great Thanksgiving side dish. This baked casserole is healthy and homemade. This new version of an old fashioned recipe makes the best savory corn pudding.
Seven Layer Salad
This classic recipe for seven layer salad has a delicious dressing and is easy to make. This is the best healthy salad with sour cream and mayo in the dressing. This traditional recipe is gluten free and just like the old fashioned seven layer salads I remember growing up.
Easy Pea Salad
This recipe for easy pea salad is made with bacon and green peas. This cold and creamy old fashioned salad is perfect for Spring! My classic recipe is made with sour cream and vinegar dressing.
Gluten Free Cornbread Stuffing
This gluten free cornbread stuffing is easy to make homemade for Thanksgiving. This is the best recipe to make for a healthy, meatless stuffing. This savory stuffing is simple to make from scratch.
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges
This recipe for easy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges makes a perfect crispy and healthy side dish. These homemade seasoned wedges are whole 30 compliant. They can be air fried quickly and are the best way to make sweet potato wedges.
Crispy Garlic and Rosemary Smashed Potatoes
This recipe for crispy garlic and rosemary smashed potatoes is easy to make with yukon gold or russet potatoes. I like to cook my potatoes in the instant pot and then bake them in the oven until they are crispy. The cooked potatoes are mashed and then roasted. I show you how to make this simple recipe. #glutenfree #recipe #potatoes
Air Fryer Roasted Maple Delicata Squash
This simple recipe for air fryer roasted maple delicata squash uses maple syrup and a dash of cinnamon. In this recipe I tell you how to air fry delcious delicata squash. It's so easy!
Dessert
For a delicious treat after your meal, easy Thanksgiving desserts such as pumpkin cake and cranberry apple crisp can be made gluten-free, allowing for sweet endings to the meal. Consider make-ahead desserts or baked goods that travel well, perfect for those bringing dishes to share.
Gluten Free Cranberry Apple Crisp
This easy recipe for gluten free cranberry apple crisp is made with oatmeal and fresh cranberries. This is the best Fall dessert to make quickly. This crisp is made with fresh fruit with a golden brown topping.
Gluten Free Cherry Almond Cake
This simple recipe for gluten free cherry almond cake is perfect for dessert or brunch. The easy cake is make from scratch using almond flour. It's simple to bake with fruit! I like to use frozen cherries, but you could also use fresh cherries.
Gluten Free Pecan Pie Bars
This easy recipe for gluten free pecan pie bars is made without corn syrup. The recipe uses pure maple syrup and has a delicious shortbread crust. These dessert bars are perfect for Thanksgiving and fall gatherings!
Gluten Free Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
This gluten free Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is an easy made from scratch treat. It is perfect for a birthday or gathering!
Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie
This gluten free pumpkin pie is a really easy recipe to make from scratch. I like to make mine in a 9x13 pan so I have bars or squares. This is the best recipe to make a quick and easy slab pie or if you prefer two 9 inch pies.
Gluten Free Pumpkin Oatmeal Cake
This easy recipe for gluten free pumpkin oatmeal cake makes a great dessert. It's quick to mix the ingredients together and have a moist cake that tastes like pumpkin spice! This is the best dessert for autumn gatherings.
Gluten Free Cinnamon Coffee Cake
This easy gluten free cinnamon coffee cake is the best bundt cake! This recipe uses sour cream and is super moist. I think the best coffee cake is from scratch with icing. Yum!
Cranberry Fluff Salad
This easy recipe for cranberry fluff salad is perfect for Thanksgiving! It's made with pineapple, fresh cranberries, marshmallows and whipped cream. This dessert is simple to make and always a hit at gatherings.
Gluten Free Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake
This easy recipe for gluten free pumpkin spice bundt cake is made from scratch with a yummy glaze. It's so easy to make the best, moist homemade bundt cake you won't go back to box mixes!
Gluten Free Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Chocolate Glaze
These easy gluten free baked pumpkin donuts have an amazing homemade chocolate glaze! For this recipe you don't need a fryer and just use your oven. They are the best fall treat or breakfast!
Gluten Free Strawberry Pretzel Dessert
This easy gluten free strawberry pretzel salad recipe uses frozen strawberries, cream cheese, jello and a pretzel crust. It is the best pretzel salad to serve as dessert or a side dish at gatherings. This is a classic Christmas dish!
Gluten Free Pumpkin Gingersnap Parfait
This easy recipe for gluten free pumpkin gingersnap parfaits is a perfect fall dessert! The recipe uses my gluten free gingersnap cookies, pumpkin spice mousse and homemade whipped cream. These parfait cups are perfect to make ahead of a gathering and serve cold from the refrigerator.
Snacks and Appetizers
These easy gluten free snacks and appetizer recipes are perfect for before your big meal or to serve at a party. I've got sweet and savory recipe ideas to please any crowd.
Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
This easy recipe for gluten free peanut butter cup cookies is made with Reese's miniature peanut butter cups. Using a mini muffin tin to bake the dough you then put the peanut butter candy in the center after baking. These cookies are a perfect after school snack or delicious in lunches.
Pumpkin Butter - Trader Joe's Copycat Recipe
This easy Trader Joe's copycat recipe for pumpkin butter is so simple to make from scratch on the stovetop! Using pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice this recipe makes a creamy homemade spread that is perfect on toast. The pumpkin butter takes under 10 minutes to make and is delicious.
Creamy Sausage Bean Dip
This easy recipe for creamy sausage bean dip is perfect to serve warm at parties. It is made with cream cheese, sausage and pinto beans. This cheesy dip is easy to make ahead and then put in the oven right before serving with tortilla chips.
Air Fryer Savory Herb Roasted Nuts
These air fryer savory herb roasted nuts are healthy and easy to make! If you are looking for a low carb, paleo or whole30 snack these are the best. They are gluten free and super simple to make.
Gluten Free Caramelized Onion Dip
This easy recipe for gluten free caramelized onion dip is the best appetizer or potato chip dip. It's a cold dip that's great for Keto or low carb diets. This homemade dip combines fried, golden onions and sour cream for a creamy treat.
Gluten Free Air Fryer Chex Mix
This gluten free air fryer chex mix recipe is a quick and easy way to have a savory snack in under 10 minutes. You can have a healthy, homemade fall snack with little effort. This recipe is similar to the traditional chex mix with worcestershire sauce, but I've removed anything with gluten.
Air Fryer Salt & Pepper Roasted Cashews (GF, DF)
This air fried salt and pepper cashew recipe makes a healthy version of the nuts you would buy in the store. It's quick and easy to make a batch in the air fryer to have a homemade snack.
Gluten Free Pumpkin White Chocolate Cookies
These gluten free pumpkin white chocolate cookies are one of my best recipes! They are easy to make and there are no eggs in the recipe.
Air Fryer Sweet and Salty Roasted Cashew Nuts
This delicious recipe for air fryer sweet and salty roasted cashew nuts is super easy to make. This snack is quicker to make in the air fryer and has a perfect maple and salty flavor.
Gluten Free Butter Pecan Cookies
These gluten free butter pecan cookies are a very easy recipe to make. These are the best chewy cookies with a delicious brown butter flavor. I love how soft these cookies are. They melt in your mouth!
Gluten Free Orange Cranberry Biscotti
This easy recipe for gluten free orange cranberry biscotti is dipped in white chocolate and sprinkled with sugar crystals. These nut free breakfast cookies are made with dried cranberries and orange zest.
Gluten Free White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies
These gluten free White Chocolate Cranberry cookies are easy to make from scratch! This recipe is the best soft and chewy gluten free cookies. I love how simple they are to make ahead for a fast treat.
Gluten Free Orange Cranberry Butter Cookies
These easy gluten free orange cranberry butter cookies are perfect for the holidays. This Christmas shortbread recipe makes the best treats. These cookies are eggless and include dried cranberries and orange zest for amazing flavor.
Air Fryer Spicy Roasted Peanuts
This easy recipe for air fryer spicy roasted peanuts is the perfect snack! These air fried peanuts are a healthy snack idea that is crunchy and salty. They are great for a low carb or keto diet. I love making homemade roasted nuts in the air fryer for a delicious snack option.
Drinks
For Thanksgiving dinner, non-alcoholic drinks can enhance the festive atmosphere and cater to all guests. Homemade apple cider, spiced with cinnamon and cloves, warms up the occasion and evokes seasonal flavors. Offering a variety of non-alcoholic drinks ensures everyone has something delightful to sip on, making your Thanksgiving gathering even more enjoyable.
Frozen Cranberry Margarita Mocktail
This easy frozen cranberry margarita mocktail recipe is the perfect non alcoholic drink for Christmas! It's blended with orange juice, lime juice and cranberry sauce in a creamy mocktail. This is the perfect way to use leftover cranberry sauce.
Non Alcoholic Spiced Apple Fizz Drink
This easy recipe for spiced apple fizz drinks is the perfect fall mocktail! This non alcoholic drink is made with apple juice, spices and sparkling water. It's the perfect cold fizz mocktail to serve at your Halloween parties and fall get togethers.
Easy Instant Pot Apple Cider
This easy instant pot apple cider recipe is the perfect way to make homemade mulled cider. It's a non alcoholic spice apple juice that can be served hot or cold. It's so simple to make this delicious drink in your pressure pot!
Classic Margarita Mocktail
This classic margarita mocktail recipe is made on the rocks and is the perfect summer drink! It's a refreshing no alcoholic drink you make in your blender at home. This virgin margarita is booze free and easy to make.
Homemade Blueberry Lemonade made with Frozen Blueberries
This easy recipe for homemade blueberry lemonade with frozen blueberries is a delicious non alcoholic drink. The recipe makes a simple blueberry syrup that is mixed with lemon juice and water. It is a refreshing berry drink made with frozen fruit.
Dunkin Copycat Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew
This easy recipe for Dunkin copycat pumpkin cream cold brew is the perfect fall drink! It's simple to make this iced coffee at home. Using pumpkin puree to make the cold foam and brown sugar cinnamon syrup gives the coffee a delicious pumpkin spice flavor.