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Satisfy your sweet tooth cravings with over 50 Gluten Free Desserts. These recipes are exactly what you need when you want something indulgent. Not only are these tasty treats without wheat, but many of them are refined sugar free too!
Gluten Free Dessert Alternatives
Everyone has a sweet tooth, right? I know some people crave savory comfort food and casseroles when they want to indulge. However, I am totally a dessert person, and I’m pretty sure we all have our moments when we want to enjoy something sweet.
But we may not always want something as decadent as cheesecake or as rich as chocolate cake. This is why having some go-to alternative gluten free dessert recipes is a good idea so you easily can fit treats into your lifestyle.
It is possible to have your cake and eat it too!
The Best Gluten Free Desserts
Cookies and Bars
Cookies make great desserts or snacks that you can grab at any time. That’s why it’s nice to have options made with gluten free ingredients.
Flourless Chocolate Almond Cookies
Crisp outside, chewy inside, and so rich, you won't believe it. Plus, the kids will love dunking them in a glass of milk.
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Gluten Free Pumpkin Cookies
Soft chewy cookies with the flavors of graham crackers combined with fall-favorite pumpkin spice make these an instant winner. Made with real pumpkin and sweetened only with maple syrup, these are a kid-friendly treat,
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Flourless Coconut Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies
This simple cookie recipe is loaded with dark chocolate. It's tender with sophisticated flavors that even make it special occasion-worthy.
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Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies
These soft, flourless cookies pack a ton of bold flavor into one little bite. The perfectly sweet and spiced deliciousness will make you want to bake them over and over.
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Chocolate Coconut Protein Brownies
You'll love all of the chocolate and coconut flavor in these chewy brownies. They’re the kind of treat that disappears fast—so maybe make a double batch
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- No Bake Cookies | Two Peas and Their Pod
- Protein Peanut Butter Cookies | Fit Foodie Finds
- Homemade Chocolate Teddy Grahams | Fork and Beans
- Soft Hazelnut Mocha Cookies | Healthy Sweet Eats
- Dark Chocolate Rosemary Raisin Biscotti | Running to the Kitchen
- Raw Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars | Tasty Yummies
- Dark Chocolate Chickpea Brownies | The Roasted Root
- Fudgy Paleo Skillet Brownie | Running to the Kitchen
Cool Frozen Treats
Everyone loves to indulge in a frosty treat. While grabbing a pint of ice cream from the grocery store can be pretty rich, there are still ways to enjoy something cool and refreshing.
Strawberry Cheesecake Frozen Yogurt Popsicles
Combine the sweet flavor of a favorite indulgent dessert with a frozen sweet treat. So creamy, and made with Greek yogurt, this is a pop you'll love in the summer.
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Mango Strawberry Lime Popsicles
A frozen summertime dessert that's sweet and tart, fruity and fresh. Made with real fruit for a frosty way to get all of those bright flavors.
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Swirled Banana Nutella Popsicles
You only need three ingredients to make these sweet and indulgent-tasting frozen yogurt pops. It's an easy dessert with flavors that nobody can resist.
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Earl Grey Frozen Yogurt
This creamy frozen yogurt recipe is churned with honey and fragrant, floral Earl Grey tea. Topped with juicy clementines and a touch of cardamom, it's a dessert recipe that is easy to make but sure to impress.
- Grape Lime Strawberry Paletas | Hola Jalapeno
- Chocolate-Covered Frozen Bananas | The View From Great Island
- Dreamy Dark Chocolate Oat Cream | Spabettie
- Ice Cream Sandwiches | Fork and Beans
- Strawberry Banana Dairy-Free Ice Cream from Pint-Sized Baker
Puddings and Parfaits
If you love your sweets to be creamy and dreamy, then puddings and parfaits are the way to go. And there are endless ways to dress them up, layer them, and make them your own.
Chocolate Pudding
A 3-ingredient snack hack means you can enjoy a favorite creamy treat with no box mixes, no added sugar, and no turning on the stove or oven. Kids and adults will be licking the spoon and asking for more.
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Blueberry Peach Chia Pudding Parfaits
Layers of summery fruit and creamy coconut chia pudding make these so sweet and lovely. Not only are they gluten free, but they are also vegan and paleo-friendly.
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Low Carb Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits
This creamy keto mousse has the same sweet and tangy flavor you love from a rich cheesecake! Layer it with fresh berries and crunchy pecans for a treat with great textures and flavors.
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Mini Blueberry Maple Cheesecake Parfaits
This easy no-bake recipe makes a bunch of mini dessert cups making it perfect to serve at a party. Layer a creamy cheesecake with juicy wild blueberries on an almond meal crust.
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Triple Berry Coconut Chia Pudding Parfaits
This sweet dessert has layers of fresh berries and a coconutty chia seed cream. While it's delicious any day of the year, it's especially festive for the summer holidays.
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Clementine Panna Cotta
This citrusy custard is not only gluten free, it's also keto-friendly. Delightfully creamy, it's even more lusciuus when covered in a rich chocolate sauce.
Pineapple Coconut Fool
Layers of caramelized pineapple and naturally sweetened whipped cream prove that a fruit dessert can still be totally decadent. You can even make it vegan by using dairy-free whipped coconut cream.
- Chocolate Avocado Mousse | The Heritage Cook
- Pumpkin Rice Pudding | Lauren Kelly Nutrition
- Chocolate Espresso Mousse | The Lemon Bowl
- Vegan Rice Pudding | Fit Foodie Finds
Cakes and Pies
Some of the most classic desserts are a nice slice of cake and pie. So you’ll love to go ahead and dig your fork right into these recipes!
Gluten Free Banana Snack Cake
This simple cake is so moist and full of banana flavor. To make it even better, it's finished off with a light and fluffy cream cheese frosting made with Greek yogurt.
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Gluten Free Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes
You'll love this mini version of the classic dessert that makes just two individual cakes. Made with simple ingredients and sweetened with a bit of honey, it's a treat that's so tender and sweet.
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Gluten Free Pumpkin Snack Cake
This is an easy cake that's perfect for fall. You'll love it topped with tangy cream cheese frosting that's made from Greek yogurt.
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- Double Dark Chocolate Raspberry Vegan Cheesecake | So Let’s Hang Out
- German Chocolate Bundt Cake | Tasty Yummies
- Paleo Pumpkin Maple Cake | A Healthy Life For Me
- Pecan Pie | Lexi’s Clean Kitchen
- Peaches and Cream Greek Yogurt Cheesecake from Call Me PMC
Dips and Bites
Finger foods are the best, whether you are picking something up to dunk in a dip or pop into your mouth. And they make great options for desserts, especially if you serve them with more fruit for dipping!
Strawberry Cheesecake Dip
You only need a handful of ingredients for this dessert dip that has that tangy cheesecake flavor. It's a sweet treat made with fresh fruit.
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Sweet Peanut Butter Hummus
I bet you never thought about using chickpeas for a dessert dip. You won't believe that it tastes like cookie dough, but it's a dessert dip for fruit, veggies, and more.
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Peanut Butter Buckeyes
You know you love the chocolate peanut butter candy this recipe is based on. But now you can enjoy the full-on peanut buttery goodness in naturally sweetened little bites.
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Creamy Cheesecake Yogurt Fruit Dip
You only need three ingredients plus a platter full of yummy stuff to dip into this fruit-topped creamy dip made with Greek yogurt. You can make it snack-sized to serve one or two, or party-sized to feed a crowd.
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Sweet Pumpkin Hummus
Pumpkin spice fans will love to scoop up this dessert dip. A few mini chocolate chips add a perfect sweet touch when you dip apples, pears, graham crackers, or pretzels.
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- Homemade Peanut Butter Cups | Food Faith Fitness
- Vegan Chocolate Truffles | The Roasted Root
- Peanut Butter Granola Bites from Inside Bru Crew Life
- Chocolate Truffles Stuffed with Peanut Butter | Food Faith Fitness
Fruit Desserts
While fruit is naturally sweet on its own, once you add buttery crusts and crumbles or add it to batters and doughs, it can really shine. These desserts celebrate nature’s bounty in the most delicious, gluten free ways.
Peanut Butter and Jelly Apple Nachos
Skip the chips for apple slices and you'll get the crunch you love. But a drizzle of Greek yogurt cheesecake topping, peanut butter, and strawberry jelly salsa, then a sprinkling of chopped peanuts make them perfect for your sweet tooth.
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Chocolate-Covered Cheesecake-Stuffed Strawberries
Everybody loves chocolate-dipped strawberries, but when they are stuffed with lightly sweetened cream cheese, they become a treat that nobody can resist. They only have a few ingredients and can be dressed up with sprinkles, chopped nuts, or graham cracker crumbs.
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Apple Candy Bar Salad
If you love a Snickers salad, then you'll want to scoop up a bowl of this. It has the crunch of apples with dark chocolate, peanuts, and honey.
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Watermelon Pizza
A thick slice of watermelon gets a slathering of a creamy topping and fresh berries. You can go with whipped cream, sweetened yogurt, or whipped coconut cream if you need a dairy-free option.
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Sunrise Tropical Fruit Salad
The layers of tropical fruit make this taste of paradise as gorgeous as it is delicious. Top it with a cloud of lightly sweetened coconut chia pudding for a creamy touch.
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Watermelon Berry Fruit Salad
Toss your summery fruit in a light honey lime dressing to make it extra fresh, sweet, and delicious. You can even cut that watermelon into stars or other shapes to match the occasion.
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- Apple Galette | Lexi’s Clean Kitchen
- Chocolate Dipped Clementines | The Lemon Bowl
What a beautiful collection – scrolling through, there are at least 5 things I want to make! Thanks for including me!
Thanks for the great recipe, Faith!
Not really for those on a serious medical diet but this collection is okay for the Paleo crowd who LOVES chocolate a lot
Thanks so much for sharing my recipe. Off to check out the others. Sharing!
SERIOUSLY so many gorgeous ideas to chosse from
I know, aren’t they awesome!
What an awesome round-up! I love that it is refined sugar free as well!
Such a great added bonus!
So, can I eat ALL of these? Thanks for including my peanut butter protein truffles and pb cups! Pinned!
Let’s have a party and make and share them all! And you know I’m a sucker for anything with peanut butter!