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Whether you are celebrating a holiday or special occasion, or just the fact that it’s the weekend, these Gluten Free Brunch Recipes will make any Saturday or Sunday extra special and delicious! With these ideas, you be ready to enjoy a meal that lasts from breakfast through lunch even if you can’t eat wheat.
Sweet and Savory Gluten Free Brunch Ideas
As I was growing up, holidays often meant going out for brunch with my family. We’d always go to a buffet, and I’d pretty much pile a little of everything on my plate. First, it was the pastries and pancakes and waffles and eggs. Then I moved on to the salads. After that, it was some glazed ham or prime rib and potatoes. And finally, who can forget about dessert?!
Unfortunately going out for brunch is not as easy as it once was now that I follow a gluten free diet. You can’t get good gluten free baked goods or even pancakes everywhere. And those buffets I once loved are a challenge. You have to check for foods that contain gluten and they are a huge risk for cross-contamination.
So what’s the solution? Give up brunch forever? No way!
Instead, make it at home or host a brunch potluck and make dishes with all the ingredients and foods you can eat on a gluten free diet.
What can you eat for brunch that is gluten free?
Between naturally gluten free brunch foods, an abundance of recipes, and the availability of gluten free flours, really nothing is off-limits anymore.
- Pancakes and Waffles: Whether you start with a gluten free mix, make your favorite recipe with a 1:1 gluten free flour blend, or try some of the recipes that don’t use any flours at all, you can easily make these all-time favorites.
- French Toast: Buy a loaf of your favorite brand or make your own gluten free bread.
- Baked Goods: From quick breads and muffins to coffee cakes and yeast doughs for donuts or cinnamon rolls, there are gluten free replacements for pretty much any baked breakfast dish you’ve always enjoyed.
- Fruit, Yogurt, and Granola: Obviously fruit and many varieties of yogurt are naturally gluten free. Gluten free granola might be harder to find, but it’s easy to make as long as you are sure to get certified gluten free oats.
- Eggs: Frittatas and omelets are often naturally gluten free, and you can even make a bunch of baked eggs for breakfast sandwiches. If you want to make a quiche, try your hand at gluten free pie crust, or try gluten free French bread in a casserole.
Keep reading to find plenty of gluten free brunch ideas! Add them to your menu and you will absolutely be #brunchgoals!
The Best Gluten Free Brunch Recipes
Some people prefer sweet, while others like savory when it comes to brunch. You’ll find ideas for everything from sweet baked treats to savory egg dishes. There are classic pancakes and marvelous muffins, fresh fruits and lovely coffee cakes, as well as the perfect sides to complete the meal.
Pancakes, Waffles, and French Toast
Can’t you even call it brunch if you don’t pour some syrup over one of these favorites? Pancakes, waffles, and French toast might just be some of the most quintessential brunch recipes, and now you can make so many different versions gluten free.
Gluten-Free Almond Flour Pancakes
Gluten Free Banana Waffles
Gluten Free Pikelets
Gluten Free Crepes
Mini Chocolate Banana Oatmeal Pancakes
Gluten Free Buttermilk Pancakes
Mini Overnight French Toast Casserole
Cheesy Polenta Waffles
Gluten Free Pumpkin Pancakes
Strawberry Nutella Crepes
More gluten free pancakes, waffles, and French toast recipes:
- Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Pancakes from The Healthy Maven
- Light and Fluffy Buttermilk Waffles from Barefeet in the Kitchen
- Red Velvet Waffles from What the Fork
- Flourless Peanut Butter Waffles from Cotter Crunch
Breakfast Breads and Rolls
From cinnamon rolls to bagels to quick bread loaves, you can enjoy your favorite morning carbs again. Gluten free yeast doughs take a bit of practice, but you can still get the fluffy textures you’ve always enjoyed.
Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls
Gluten Free Plain Bagels
Gluten Free Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips and Walnuts
Gluten Free Honey Buns
Gluten Free Cranberry Orange Pita
Gluten Free Biscuits and Gravy
Gluten Free English Muffins
Gluten Free Lemon Loaf
Gluten Free Cinnamon Raisin Bagels
Gluten Free Avocado Toast
More gluten free breakfast breads and rolls:
- Gluten Free Cranberry Orange Bagels from Fork & Beans
- Blueberry Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread from Keep it Sweet Desserts
Muffins
With so many flavor options and even sizes you can make them, muffins are always the perfect little package of deliciousness. It’s so nice to set out a platter or basket with one or many different types for guests to enjoy.
Gluten Free Blueberry Muffins
Gluten Free Banana Muffins
Gluten Free Carrot Zucchini Muffins
Gluten Free Peanut Butter Banana Muffins
Gluten-Free Banana Blueberry Muffins
Gluten Free Cornbread Muffins
More gluten free muffin recipes:
- Tropical Mango Muffins from Snappy Gourmet
- High Protein Blueberry Almond Muffins from Eating Bird Food
- Gluten-Free Lemon Raspberry Muffins from Beyond Frosting
- Lemon Muffins from Texanerin Baking
Coffee Cakes and Other Baked Goods
Recipes that justify having cake for breakfast are always a good idea. Coffee cakes, crumb cakes, and donuts are always a nice treat, but even healthier baked goods like breakfast bars are tasty and satisfying.
Gluten-Free New York Crumb Cake
Banana Quinoa Breakfast Bars
Gluten Free Chocolate Donuts
Gluten-Free Chocolate Hazelnut Crumb Cake
Mixed Berry Baked Oatmeal
Cinnamon Apple Quinoa Breakfast Bars
Red White and Blueberry Crumb Cake
Gluten Free Apple Cider Donut Cake
Gluten Free Cranberry Orange Coffee Cake
Air Fryer Glazed Donuts
Gluten Free Pumpkin Coffee Cake
More gluten free baked goods:
- Beautiful Breakfast Tart from The View from Great Island
- Gluten Free Raspberry Almond Breakfast Cake from A Healthy Life for Me
- Mexican Hot Chocolate Donuts from Flippin’ Delicious
Egg Dishes
Eggs might just be everyone’s favorite savory addition to brunch. And the best part is that there are so many ways to prepare them.
Gluten Free Eggs Benedict
Gluten Free Ham and Cheese Strata
Hawaiian Scrambled Eggs
Tomato Feta Spinach Frittata
Ham Asparagus Egg Muffins with Goat Cheese
Cauliflower Hash Browns Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole
Breakfast Tostada Stacks
Broccoli, Ham and Cheese Egg Muffins
Bacon Cheeseburger Crustless Quiche
Gluten Free Veggie Breakfast Casserole
Turkey Swiss Quiche with Bacon, Tomato, and Avocado
Broccoli Cheese Egg Muffins with Potatoes
More gluten free egg recipes:
- Farmers’ Market Overnight Breakfast Egg Casserole from Two Healthy Kitchens
- Skinny Southwestern Crustless Quiche from Cookin’ Canuck
- Mexican Breakfast Casserole from Karen’s Kitchen Stories
- Zucchini Noodle Broccoli Cheese Casserole from Food, Faith, Fitness
- Bacon and Eggs Breakfast Bake from Diethood
Granola, Fruit, and Yogurt Recipes
Yogurt, fruit, and granola are great separately, but also amazing together. Recipes like fruit salad and yogurt parfaits add something light and fresh to your brunch spread.
Layered Tropical Fruit Salad with Coconut Chia Cream
Homemade Gluten Free Granola
Low Carb Strawberry Cheesecake Breakfast Parfaits
Waldorf Fruit Salad
Peanut Butter and Jelly Yogurt Parfaits
Apple Cinnamon Granola
Healthy Apple Candy Bar Salad
Tropical Granola
Triple Berry Coconut Chia Pudding Parfaits
Maple Brown Sugar Granola Clusters
Apple Crisp Yogurt Parfaits
Red, White, and Blue Berry Fruit Salad
More granola, fruit, and yogurt recipes:
- Orange Coconut Chia Pudding from Well Plated
- Fruit and Yogurt Breakfast Parfait with Honey Almond Granola from Tried and Tasty
- Honey Basil Fruit Salad from With Salt and Wit
Brunch Side Dishes
Potatoes may be one of the most common breakfast and brunch sides. But besides there being a multitude of ways to prepare the simple spud, there are other options, as well, to accompany your brunch.
Goat Cheese Sweet Potato Gratin
Cheesy Cauliflower Hash Browns Casserole
Baked Hash Brown Potatoes
Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole
Buffalo Chicken Potato Hash
Roasted Asparagus Mushroom Quinoa Pilaf
Corn Pudding
More gluten free side dish recipes:
- Sumac-Spiced Spaghetti Squash with Two-Potato Hash from Eats Well with Others
- Grits from Spend with Pennies
- Roasted Hatch Chile Cornbread Casserole from Cooking on the Weekends
I hope you enjoy these gluten free brunch recipes and add them to your menu soon! And if brunch doesn’t end there, you can always add a sweet treat like one of these gluten free spring desserts.
The recipes are all amazing! I will bookmark this post so I’ll have a guide in the future. Thanks for this. Xoxo.
Thank you so much, Kate!
Yum! These all look so amazing. #50 has me practically drooling! Thank you for including my waffles and casserole! 🙂
I’d love to have everyone on the list bring their dish to one big, amazing brunch!
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What beautiful recipes! Great round-up of gluten-free brunch goodness. Thanks so much for including one of my recipes!
Don’t they all sound wonderful, whether you need to eat gluten free or not!
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What an incredible list of mouthwatering recipes! There are just lots spring brunch occasions, and so many people are looking for gluten-free recipes to bring to brunches and family parties. Can’t wait to share this on Pinterest! Thanks so much for including our recipes for Almond Joy Oatmeal and Farmers’ Market Casserole – we’re thrilled to be included! 😀
And both of those recipes sound amazing! Thanks!
Spring time is totally the season for brunchin’, so these recipes are perfect! Thanks for including me- pinned!
What is it about this time of year that makes you want brunch? Thanks!
Great collection of brunch dishes! I’m starting to think about my Mother’s Day Brunch menu and this will definitely come in handy. Thanks so much for including me!
I’m sure you will have an incredible menu!
What a great way to start the morning, something for everyone! Thank you for including my Gluten Free Raspberry Almond Breakfast Cake!
That is definitely a recipe I have to put on my list to make!