The Best Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Recipes {Dairy-Free Options} (2024)

The BEST gluten-free Thanksgiving Recipes! From breakfast, side dishes, rolls, to desserts we’ve got everything you need with the best gluten-free Thanksgiving recipes. Most of these easy Thanksgiving recipes also have a dairy-free option.

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Post originally published November 2017, updated October 2020, updated November 2021.

Gluten-Free Thanksgiving

Need a little help planning your gluten-free Thanksgiving menu? I have put together a collection of gluten-free recipes to take the stress out of your gluten-free Thanksgiving.

From your favorite holiday breakfast recipes, easy gluten-free bread recipes, traditional side dishes, and show-stopping desserts. I promise you will not have to miss out on any of your favorite Thanksgiving foods because you are gluten-free. Many of the recipes also include a dairy-free option.

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Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Breakfast Recipes

Start your Thanksgiving day off right by making a special holiday breakfast!

This is my tried and true no-fail fluffy gluten-free pancake recipe. I know your family will love them as much as mine.

Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls {Dairy-Free Option} You can still have your soft and gooey cinnamon rolls! It’s a holiday tradition you can share even if you are gluten-free and dairy-free.

Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Option} This easy breakfast casserole is always one of my family’s favorites! It can also be made easily ahead of time.

The pumpkin twist to my gluten-free pancake recipe.

Gluten-Free Pumpkin French Toast Casserole {Dairy-Free Option} A pumpkin twist to French toast casserole. This recipe can also be made ahead of time.

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread {Dairy-Free} Everyone always loves my pumpkin bread! It’s moist and perfectly spiced.

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Crumb Muffins {Dairy-Free Option} Pumpkin muffins are so easy to make. I can’t resist the brown sugar crumb topping!

Easy Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins {Dairy-Free Option} If you don’t have any pumpkin fans, my apple crumb muffins are super easy to make. If you have apple sauce you can make these muffins!

Gluten-Free Baked Pumpkin Donuts {Dairy-Free} These donuts are super easy to make and such a treat!

Gluten-Free Cinnamon Biscuits {Dairy-Free Option} All the flavors of cinnamon rolls in a biscuit! If you’ve had Hardee’s cinnamon biscuits then you know what I’m talking about. My recipe leaves out the raisins.

Easy Gluten-Free Waffles {Dairy-Free & Vegan Option} Fluffy, soft on the inside, and crispy waffles made with only a few simple ingredients.

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Waffles {Dairy-Free Option} a pumpkin twist on my gluten-free waffle recipe.

Gluten-Free Breakfast Casserole {Dairy-Free Option} The traditional egg breakfast casserole.

Eggs Benedict Casserole {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Option} All of the flavors you love from Eggs Benedict in an easy overnight breakfast casserole.

Gluten-Free Sausage Balls {Dairy-Free Option} A classic holiday recipe for the traditional Southern recipe for sausage balls.

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Gluten-Free Bread To Serve At Thanksgiving

Making gluten-free dinner rolls and bread for the holidays is easier than you think!

Gluten-Free Dinner Rolls {Dairy-Free Option} Making gluten-free yeast rolls is easier than you think. Yes, you can still have a soft and delicious dinner roll!

Gluten-Free Buttermilk Biscuits {Dairy-Free Option} If you want to skip out on making yeast rolls, which take a little time, try my gluten-free biscuits! Biscuits are so easy to make and go perfectly with all of your Thanksgiving dinner favorites.

Gluten-Free Sweet Cornbread {Dairy-Free Option} Cornbread is so easy to make! My recipe can be used for cornbread stuffing or to be served with your holiday meal.

Gluten-Free Side Dish Recipes

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Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Side Dishes

All of your favorite side dishes for Thanksgiving are easily made gluten-free.

Easy Gluten-Free Stuffing {Dairy-Free} You do not have to miss out on savory stuffing because you are gluten-free! I have a super easy recipe that takes just like you remember.

Gluten-Free Cornbread Stuffing {Dairy-Free Option} The classic Southern recipe for cornbread stuffing made gluten-free! This recipe includes my gluten-free cornbread recipe and also has a dairy-free option.

Gluten-Free Gravy {Dairy-Free Option} Make your turkey gravy in minutes with my easy recipe!

Gluten-Free Green Bean Casserole {Dairy-Free Option} Thanksgiving would not be complete without green bean casserole! My easy recipe included the cream of mushroom and fried onions recipe.

Gluten-Free Cheesy Green Bean Casserole {Dairy-Free Option} Green bean casserole made with cheese was how my Mom made it for every holiday. I can’t imagine green bean casserole any other way.

Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Casserole {Dairy-Free Option} The classic sweet potato casserole topped with marshmallows.

Paleo Sweet PotatoCasserole The Paleo version of my sweet potato casserole is not only gluten-free but dairy-free, grain-free, and has no refined sugar. It’s topped with a crunchy pecan crumble

Gluten-Free Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese My gluten-free mac and cheese is front and center at every holiday meal! This creamy gluten-free macaroni and cheese is baked southern style.

Gluten-Free Corn CasseroleA soft and sweet cornbread casserole that is made with only a few simple ingredients. I make it every year and it’s one of my family’s favorites!

This recipe is so easy to make and it’s perfect for making casseroles.

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Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Desserts

The desserts are everyone’s favorite part of Thanksgiving dinner!

Easy Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie {Dairy-Free-Option} This gluten-free pumpkin pie recipe has an easy Chex cereal crust. You can also use my traditional gluten-free pie crust recipe as well.

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie Bars{Dairy-Free Option} Pumpkin pie bars are the easiest way to make pumpkin pie! A simple gluten-free graham cracker crust cuts the time it takes to make pumpkin pie in half.

Southern Gluten-Free Pecan Pie {Dairy-Free Option} Pecan pie is my daughter’s favorite. This is one pie that is always on our Thanksgiving table. Sometimes I make two and add mini chocolate chips to the second pie.

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bars {Dairy-Free Option}An easy recipe for the classic gluten-free pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting. This pumpkin gluten-free dessert bar also has a dairy-free option.

This gluten-free apple pie recipe has perfectly spiced apples baked inside a flaky gluten-free crust. This classic homemade apple pie also has a dairy-free and vegan (egg-free) option.

Gluten-Free Dutch Apple Pie{Dairy-Free Option} Apple pie is a classic! Dutch apple pie has a beautiful crumb topping.

Gluten-Free Apple Crisp {Dairy-Free Option} Apple crisp is one of the easiest desserts to make! I can’t get enough of the brown sugar oat crumble topping. Especially topped with vanilla ice cream.

No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake {Gluten-Free} All the flavor of pumpkin cheesecake without all of the work! This no-bake cheesecake is super creamy and full of pumpkin flavor.

Gluten-Free Mini Cheesecakes These mini cheesecakes are so easy to make! You can top them with your favorite toppings.

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bundt Cake {Dairy-Free Option} A moist gluten-free pumpkin cake that is perfectly spiced and has a maple vanilla glaze.

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Roll is a perfectly spiced and soft gluten-free pumpkin cake filled with a cream cheese frosting. This gluten-free pumpkin cake recipe also has a dairy-free option.

Gluten-Free CranberryOatmeal Bars {Dairy-Free Option} These cranberry bars are one of my absolute favorite Thanksgiving desserts! I have even been known to eat them for breakfast.

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread Cookies {Dairy-Free Option} These gluten-free pumpkin cookies are super moist, yet light and fluffy.

Gluten-Free Coconut Cream Pie {Dairy-Free Option} This coconut cream pie is so creamy and has an easy coconut macaroon crust.

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Gluten-Free Pie Crust

If you are looking for a no-fail pie crust to make your favorite gluten-free pie, try my easy Gluten-Fee Pie Crust recipe! This recipe also has a dairy-free option.

Ingredient Substitutions

I have tested these gluten-free recipes with dairy-free ingredient substitutions.

  • For the milk in the recipes you can substitute it with unsweetened almond milk or unsweetened coconut milk. I personally use unsweetened almond milk.
  • For the butter in the recipes you can use dairy-free or vegan butter. I like Smart Balance buttery spread.

An Easy Gluten-Free Thanksgiving

I have put together all of my favorite gluten-free Thanksgiving recipes to make it easy to have the best Thanksgiving meal! Please let me know if there is a recipe that you would like to see added. Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving!

The Best Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Recipes {Dairy-Free Options} (2024)

FAQs

What can a gluten-free and dairy-free person eat? ›

Foods that do not include gluten and dairy include chicken, fish, legumes, meat, fruits, vegetables, potatoes, rice, corn, and products specifically labels "gluten and dairy-free." Remove all gluten and dairy products from your home and shop for alternatives.

What can gluten-free people eat at Thanksgiving? ›

Here's a list of foods that are usually gluten-free:
  • Turkey (check with the producer to ensure that wheat-based gravy or stuffing hasn't been added to the turkey.)
  • Cranberries and cranberry sauce.
  • Sweet Potatoes.
  • White Potatoes.
  • Fresh, roasted, or steamed vegetables without sauce (sauces often contain wheat)

Can you lose weight on a dairy-free gluten free diet? ›

A: Yes, you may experience some weight loss as a consequence of cutting out gluten and dairy. That's because such an elimination diet is usually based on healthy, fresh, whole foods. When you reduce the consumption of packaged and processed foods, weight management becomes easy.

How do I eliminate dairy and gluten from my diet? ›

The best way to ensure that your diet is gluten and dairy-free is to eat whole foods. Fruits, vegetables, meats, and grains like quinoa, rice, and buckwheat are all naturally gluten and dairy-free. Planning your meals in advance can help you avoid the temptation to eat foods that contain gluten and dairy.

Should celiacs go dairy-free? ›

The damaged intestinal mucosa in coeliac disease may cause lactose intolerance. Patients on a gluten-free diet frequently claim lactose intolerance and therefore avoid milk and dairy products. We found that 22.2% of the patients with CeD and 19.9% controls do not drink fluid milk on a regular basis.

Can you eat eggs if you are gluten and dairy-free? ›

Eggs are generally a safe option on the gluten-free diet, and can provide you plenty of protein to jump-start your day. Just make sure that any eggs you eat are prepared in a way that guards against gluten cross-contamination.

What do most gluten-free people eat? ›

Many naturally gluten-free foods can be a part of a healthy diet:
  • Fruits and vegetables.
  • Beans, seeds, legumes and nuts in their natural, unprocessed forms.
  • Eggs.
  • Lean, nonprocessed meats, fish and poultry.
  • Most low-fat dairy products.

Are all Butterball turkeys gluten-free? ›

Fresh and frozen Butterball turkeys are all natural, gluten free and raised without hormones. Fresh and Frozen Butterball turkeys are deep basted for juiciness and flavor. All natural means minimally processed and no artificial ingredients.

Does Velveeta contain gluten? ›

Kraft (the company that makes Velveeta) has a trusted policy to disclose any allergens on their nutrition label and there are no warning that indicate that Velveeta cheese contains any gluten ingredients. Furthermore, the gluten-free and celiac community is in agreement that Velveeta should be considered gluten-free.

How long does it take to get dairy out of your system? ›

So, how long does dairy stay in your system? Dairy may be digested in as little as 1-2 hours. Some people may take up to 72 hours to digest and eliminate dairy. But traces of dairy may remain in the system for 21 days.

Have you lost weight if you stop eating gluten? ›

Can you go gluten-free to lose weight? People who adopt a gluten-free diet often lose weight, but it's usually because they also cut out a lot of processed foods and refined carbohydrates that contain gluten.

Why is a gluten-free diet not recommended for weight loss? ›

They have found that gluten-free diets: 1) may promote certain nutrient deficiencies, 2) may increase the risk of some chronic diseases, and 3) may actually cause weight gain. Intakes of people with celiac disease on a strict gluten-free diet were found to have inadequate intakes of fiber, iron, and calcium.

How long does it take to detox from gluten and dairy? ›

Gluten stays in your system for one to two days. After that, any undigested gluten that remains in your body is excreted along with other waste products. That doesn't necessarily mean that you will feel 100% better once that happens, though.

What is gluten belly? ›

Gluten belly, also known as wheat belly, is a common phrase that refers to stomach swelling after eating gluten as a result of bloating. Along with bloating, one may also develop symptoms such as stomach pain, flatulence, or irregular bowel movements.

Are eggs considered dairy? ›

Eggs are classified as poultry products, not dairy products. Poultry products include chicken, duck, and turkey eggs, while dairy products are made from the milk of mammals. Eggs are considered to be a separate food group, distinct from dairy products.

What meats are gluten and dairy free? ›

Plain, fresh cuts of meat, including beef, poultry (chicken, turkey, etc), rabbit, lamb and fish/seafood meat, are all gluten-free.

Can you be gluten and dairy intolerant? ›

Yes, people with celiac disease frequently have lactose intolerance, especially upon diagnosis. Once a gluten-free diet is followed and the intestine heals properly, some people are able to produce the lactase enzyme that breaks down lactose, and tolerate dairy foods again.

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