Gluten Free Holiday Recipes

Non Candy Easter Basket Ideas for Kids

When planning a Non-Candy Easter Basket for kids, it's all about thinking outside the box and focusing on fun, creativity, and experiences rather than sugary treats. Creative Easter baskets can be tailored to suit the interests and hobbies of each child, offering a unique and personalized touch.

Rather than filling the basket with traditional candy, there are numerous alternatives that encourage active play, learning, and imaginative fun. This approach not only keeps kids engaged but also offers a healthier and more thoughtful way to celebrate the holiday.

For Easter egg hunts and basket ideas, opting for candy substitutes can transform the experience into something even more exciting. Filling eggs with small surprises or prizes can add an element of mystery and joy, while also providing a memorable experience that lasts beyond the moment.

A no-candy Easter basket lets you explore a wide range of gift ideas that aren't just about the sweets, but about creating lasting memories and encouraging a variety of activities. These non-candy Easter basket ideas can be a refreshing alternative to the typical holiday traditions while still capturing the essence of fun and celebration.

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The Best Gluten Free Easter Brunch Recipes

Incorporating gluten-free options into your Easter brunch ideas ensures that no one feels left out, whether you're hosting a kid-friendly brunch or a more sophisticated affair. There are endless possibilities for gluten-free brunch recipes that are both delicious and easy to prepare.

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The best gluten-free Easter brunch recipes make it easy to host a festive and inclusive meal for guests with dietary restrictions. With a little planning, you can create a menu that caters to both gluten-free and non-gluten-free guests without sacrificing flavor or variety.

A gluten-free Easter brunch can feature a range of dishes, from savory casseroles and breakfast staples to lighter, refreshing options, ensuring everyone has something they can enjoy.

These recipes can also be adapted to suit different brunch formats, such as a potluck, buffet, or a more formal sit-down meal, making them versatile for any type of gathering.

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Gluten Free Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

This easy recipe for gluten free tater tot breakfast casserole is perfect for any meal! This cheesy hotdish is made with eggs and bacon. I love to serve this loaded quiche for dinner, brunch or breakfast.

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Gluten Free Blueberry Oat Muffins

These easy gluten free blueberry oat muffins make an amazing breakfast or snack. This healthy recipe includes oatmeal, frozen blueberries, applesauce and almond flour. These dense muffins are great for those new to gluten free baking too!

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Gluten Free Scotch Eggs with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

This easy recipe for oven baked gluten free scotch eggs with honey mustard dipping sauce is made with boiled eggs, sausage and gluten free bread crumbs. The scotch eggs are delicious on their own, but the special sauce makes them even better. I used turkey sausage for mine, but you could also use pork sausage for a rich treat.

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Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

These healthy and easy gluten free chocolate chip banana muffins are moist and delicious. This recipe is simple to make with no baking soda. I think these are the best gluten free banana muffins!

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Dunkin Copycat Brown Sugar Cream Cold Brew

This easy recipe for Dunkin copycat brown sugar cream cold brew tells you home to make this delicious drink step by step at home. Using coarse ground coffee you make a cold brew concentrate, then you add the brown sugar cinnamon syrup and the brown sugar cold foam. This recipe makes the best DIY cold brewed coffee!

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Gluten Free Biscuits and Gravy Casserole

This easy breakfast recipe for gluten free biscuits and gravy casserole uses sausage gravy and buttermilk biscuits. This gluten free breakfast casserole is baked and comes out of the oven ready to serve. The white gravy is made without cornstarch while still being creamy and delicious!

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Gluten Free Banana Oat Muffins

These healthy and easy to make gluten free banana oat muffins contain oatmeal and are perfect for breakfast. This baking recipe is made with almond flour and is dairy free. These moist muffins taste just like banana bread!

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Gluten Free Air Fryer Apple Fritters

This easy recipe for gluten free air fryer apple fritters is the perfect dessert or breakfas for fall. These are made from scratch and then air fried for a healthier version of this fall classic dessert. These donuts are made in under 30 minutes with cinnamon, fresh fruit and a yummy glaze.

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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!

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Gluten Free Oatmeal Raisin Overnight Oats

This healthy recipe for gluten free oatmeal raisin overnight oats is made in a jar using rolled oats. They are an easy breakfast with yogurt and protein powder to keep you full. This recipe is a simple way to have your morning meal ready to eat or take on the go.

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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.

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Gluten Free Cinnamon Sugar Baked Donuts

These gluten-free & dairy-free baked cinnamon sugar donuts are delicious and easy to make.

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Gluten Free Strawberry Jam Bars

This simple recipe for gluten free strawberry jam bars uses fresh strawberries and strawberry jam. They have a shortbread like base and an oatmeal crisp topping. These are the best gluten free fruit bars for dessert, breakfast or brunch.

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Iced Chai Tea Latte Concentrate

This easy recipe for homemade iced chai tea latte concentrate is made in the instant pot. It's a healthy drink that uses spices and tea bags to make the chai concentrate. It's really simple to make from scratch so you can enjoy your favorite iced latte at home.

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Gluten Free Sock It To Me Cake

This easy recipe for gluten free sock it to me cake is made from scratch using my gluten free yellow cake recipe. The homemade cake has a filling with brown sugar and pecans. Then this perfect coffee cake is topped off with a vanilla glaze.

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Overnight Apple Pie Chia Pudding

This healthy recipe for overnight apple pie chia pudding is perfect for breakfast! It is a gluten free and dairy free recipe made with chia seeds, cinnamon, applesauce and almond milk. This apple cinnamon chia seed pudding can be made ahead and is a great quick snack.

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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.

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Coconut Milk Iced Latte

This recipe for a paleo coconut milk iced latte is easy to make at home. This homemade version is a healthy way to enjoy your coffee. I love this easy recipe in a mason jar and tell you how to make it in this recipe.

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Gluten Free Raspberry Cornmeal Cake

This easy gluten free raspberry cornmeal cake is made with fresh raspberry and has a dense texture. This dessert is perfect on it's own or with a simple glaze overtop. I love a simple polenta cake for summer dessert or brunch.

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Gluten-Free Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

These pancakes are easy to make and a delicious morning start.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Easter treats are gluten free?

I love to make my own gluten free Easter treats to be sure they are truly gluten free. A few of my favorites are: Gluten Free Air Fryer Apple Fritters, Gluten Free Cinnamon Sugar Baked Donuts, Gluten Free Old Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies or Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cup Cookies.

If you are purchasing candy it is best to look for the gluten free label on the treat. It could be technically gluten free, but processed in a plant that also process candy with gluten.

Gluten Free Gingerbread Pancakes

These gluten free gingerbread pancakes are what I make on the first snowy morning of the season, when the kitchen needs to smell like ginger and molasses before anyone is even out of bed. They come together in one bowl with warm spices, a splash of molasses, and buttermilk for the fluffiest texture, no mixer required.

This is one of my favorite gluten free Christmas breakfast recipes because it feels special without any extra effort. Serve them for Christmas morning, a holiday brunch with family, or any weekend when you want breakfast to feel a little more festive.

You might also like my Gluten Free Pumpkin Spice Pancakes, my Gluten Free Oven Baked Pancakes with Blueberry Sauce, my Gluten Free Buttermilk Pancakes or my Gluten-Free Cinnamon Roll Pancakes.

If you are looking for more breakfast recipes try: Gluten Free Breakfast Recipes

You can find all of my Christmas recipes here: Gluten Free Christmas Recipes

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

Ready in about 30 minutes with one bowl and no mixer required
Warm ginger, cinnamon, and molasses flavor that tastes like the holidays
A gluten free breakfast the whole family can enjoy on Christmas morning
Freezer friendly, so you can make a batch ahead for busy holiday mornings

Ingredient Notes for Gluten Free Gingerbread Pancakes

A good gluten free flour blend makes all the difference in how these pancakes turn out. I recommend Gluten Free Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Baking Flour or Gluten Free King Arthur Measure for Measure Flour for this recipe: both are cup for cup replacements that give you a soft, fluffy pancake without any gritty texture.

No buttermilk on hand? Stir 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar into 1 ½ cups of milk and let it sit for 5 minutes.
Molasses gives these pancakes their deep color and classic gingerbread flavor. Do not substitute blackstrap molasses, since it is more bitter than regular molasses.
Out of one of the spices? A store bought gingerbread spice blend can replace the cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves in a pinch.

How to Store and Reheat Gingerbread Pancakes

These pancakes are one of my favorite things to make ahead during a busy holiday week. Let them cool completely, then store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To freeze, layer the cooled pancakes between sheets of parchment paper in a freezer safe bag or container and freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat straight from the freezer in the toaster, in a 350 degree oven for about 8 minutes, or in the microwave for a quicker option.

What to Serve with Gingerbread Pancakes

These pancakes are rich enough to stand on their own with a drizzle of maple syrup or ginger syrup, but they also make a wonderful centerpiece for a holiday brunch spread. Try topping them with whipped cream and a dusting of powdered sugar, or serve alongside bacon or sausage for a heartier Christmas morning plate.

Top Tip

Molasses is sticky and hard to measure cleanly. Spray your measuring spoon or cup with a little cooking spray before pouring in the molasses, and it will slide right out instead of leaving half of it stuck to the sides.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does egg do in pancakes?

Since these are gluten free pancakes they lack the structure that gluten would provide. Adding an egg to the recipe lets the pancakes rise and get fluffy. Without an egg the pancakes may be dry and the batter more like a biscuit dough.

Some try adding more oil, but the oil won't help the batter rise while you're cooking the pancakes and you will end up with flat pancakes. You can use ¼ cup of applesauce for each egg omitted but you will also need to add ½ teaspoon of baking powder so your pancakes will rise.

Why do you use buttermilk in pancakes?

The acid in buttermilk reacts with the baking soda and will add air bubbles and more fluffiness to your pancakes. Buttermilk pancakes will have a moist and fluffy texture.

If you don't have buttermilk you can make it by adding one tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar to one cup of 2% milk. The lemon or vinegar adds the acid to the milk and will react to the baking soda.

Can I freeze gluten free gingerbread pancakes?

Yes. Let the pancakes cool completely, then freeze them in a single layer before transferring to a freezer bag with parchment paper between each pancake. They will keep for up to 2 months and reheat well straight from frozen in the toaster or oven.

Can I make the batter ahead of time?

I recommend mixing the dry ingredients the night before and storing them in an airtight container, then whisking in the wet ingredients the morning you plan to cook. Fully mixed batter can sit in the refrigerator for a few hours, but it will lose some of its rise the longer it sits.

What gluten free flour works best for this recipe?

I recommend Gluten Free Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Baking Flour or Gluten Free King Arthur Measure for Measure Flour. Both are cup for cup replacements that give these pancakes a soft, fluffy texture without any gritty aftertaste.

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Author: Elaine VanVleck
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 10 pancakes 1x
Diet: Gluten Free

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These gluten free gingerbread pancakes are soft, fluffy, and full of warm holiday spice. Whisk everything together in one bowl and they are ready in about 30 minutes, making them an easy way to bring a little Christmas morning magic to a weekend brunch too.

Ingredients

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1 ½ cups Gluten Free Flour
1 tsp. Baking Powder
½ tsp. Baking Soda
½ tsp. Sea Salt
1 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
1 tsp. Ground Ginger
¼ tsp. Ground Nutmeg
¼ tsp. Ground Cloves
1 Tbsp. Maple Syrup
1 ½ cups Buttermilk
1 large Egg
2 Tbsp. Molasses
3 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter, melted

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Instructions

In a mixing bowl whisk together the gluten free flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves.

Add the buttermilk, maple syrup, egg, molasses and melted butter. Whisk by hand or blend together with a hand held mixer.

Pour about ½ cup of batter at a time into your hot, oiled frying pan. Flip the pancake once it starts bubbling.

Serve hot with The Ginger People Ginger Syrup or maple syrup.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Pancakes
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

If you make these gluten free gingerbread pancakes, I would love to hear how they turned out. Leave a comment and a star rating below, and tag @smallfarmbiglife on Instagram so I can see your holiday breakfast. Looking for more cozy holiday recipes? Check out my full collection of Gluten Free Breakfast Recipes.

Gingerbread Pancakes Ingredients

Gluten Free Flour
Baking Powder
Baking Soda
Sea Salt
Ground Cinnamon
Ground Ginger
Ground Nutmeg
Ground Cloves
Maple Syrup
Buttermilk
Egg
Molasses
Unsalted Butter

Instructions

In a mixing bowl whisk together the gluten free flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves.

Add the buttermilk, maple syrup, egg, molasses and melted butter. Whisk by hand or blend together with a hand held mixer.

Pour about ½ cup of batter at a time into your hot, oiled frying pan. Flip the pancake once it starts bubbling.

Serve hot with The Ginger People Ginger Syrup or maple syrup.

Gluten Free Old Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies

These gluten free old fashioned iced oatmeal cookies are soft, chewy, and everything you want in a classic cookie with a nostalgic feel. Inspired by traditional iced oatmeal cookies, this easy recipe delivers tender centers, lightly crisp edges, and a sweet icing that sets beautifully on top.

The idea behind this recipe was to recreate the iced oatmeal cookies I loved growing up. There were a few different store bought versions I missed after going gluten free, and this recipe is a close match that satisfies that exact craving.

If you're looking for more oatmeal recipes try my Gluten Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, my Gluten Free Pumpkin Oatmeal Cake, my Gluten Free Blueberry Oat Muffins or my Gluten Free Oatmeal Scotchie Cookies.

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Why You'll Love These Cookies

Soft, chewy centers with lightly crisp edges
A sweet icing that sets beautifully on top
Tastes just like the store bought version, only gluten free
Freezer friendly, dough or baked

Ingredient Notes

Gluten free flour: a 1 to 1 gluten free blend like Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 or King Arthur Measure for Measure works well here.
Gluten free rolled oats: for a smoother texture that's easier to ice, you can pulse half the oats in a food processor a few times before mixing them in. This is optional, whole rolled oats work great too for a heartier texture.
Cinnamon and nutmeg: these give the classic warm oatmeal cookie flavor. A splash of molasses is a nice optional addition if you want a deeper, more caramel like taste.

Tips for the Best Iced Oatmeal Cookies

Don't skip the chill time. It's essential for keeping the cookies from spreading too thin.
Let the cookies cool completely before icing, or the icing will slide right off.
Dip rather than drizzle the icing for the most even, bakery style coating.

How to Store and Freeze

Once the icing has dried, store cookies in a sealed container at room temperature for up to a week. To freeze, you have two options:

Freeze the dough: scoop the dough into balls and freeze them on a baking sheet until solid, then transfer to a freezer safe bag or container. Bake straight from frozen, adding a couple of extra minutes to the bake time, then ice once cooled.
Freeze the baked cookies: freeze them without icing in an airtight container. When you're ready to enjoy them, thaw on a paper towel to absorb any moisture, then ice as usual.

Top Tip

Let the cookies cool completely before dipping them in icing. If they're even a little warm, the icing will melt and slide right off instead of setting into that smooth, bakery style coating.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I freeze iced oatmeal cookies?

Yes! These cookies freeze really well. I suggest freezing them in an airtight freezer container. When you want to defrost the cookies take them out of the container and set them on a paper towel to absorb any moisture they may have accrued while thawing.

These cookie are also great to refrigerate, then scoop with a cookie scoop, roll into balls and place on a baking sheet. Then I place the baking sheet of cookie dough in the freezer. Once the dough is completely frozen I place it into a freezer safe bag or container and save for baking later.

How do you keep these cookies from spreading too much when I bake them?

It is important that you refrigerate this gluten free old fashioned iced oatmeal cookies dough for at least one hour before baking. If you don't refrigerate the dough it's harder to work with and the cookies will spread too much when you bake them.

Why do you chill the dough before baking?

Chilling firms up the butter and lets the gluten free flour hydrate, which keeps the cookies from spreading too thin and helps them bake up with that classic thick, chewy texture.

Can I add molasses for extra flavor?

Yes. A tablespoon of molasses added with the vanilla gives these cookies a deeper, more old fashioned flavor if you want to switch things up.

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