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    53 Gluten Free Recipes for Christmas

    Posted December 16, 2017 (last updated July 29, 2022) by Wendy Polisi

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    Planning for a gluten free Christmas dinner? Check out these 53 Gluten Free Recipes for Christmas! Lots of healthy options.

    The holidays will be here before you know it!

    I love planning my holiday menu, but I know not everyone shares my joy. It can be complicated, especially when you are dealing with food allergies and sensitivities.

    To help make things a little easier, I've rounded up 53 Gluten-Free Recipes for Christmas from some of my favorite bloggers!

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    53 Gluten Free Recipes for Christmas

    Gluten Free Breakfast Recipes for Christmas

    Blueberry Quinoa Pancakes - Gluten Free Recipes for Christmas

    Blueberry Quinoa Pancakes 

    Kids and adults alike will love these Blueberry Pancakes.  No need to tell anyone they have a secret healthy ingredient.  (This is my favorite way to get my kids eating quinoa!)Cranberry Banana Breakfast Bake - Gluten Free Recipes for Christmas

    Cranberry Banana Baked Quinoa & Oatmeal

    This healthy breakfast casserole is not only easy to make ahead, it is a beautiful addition to your holiday breakfast table.

    Gluten Free Apple Cinnamon French Toast Casserole

    Gluten Free Apple Cinnamon French Toast Casserole from Allergy Free Alaska

    I love having options with recipes so I can customize it to my crowd!  This breakfast casserole gives you the option of a glaze, streusel or nut-like topping.  The only challenging?  Picking one.  They all sound good.


    Hash Brown Quinoa Casserole - Gluten Free Recipes for Christmas

    Hash Brown and Quinoa Casserole

    This cheesy delicious casserole is a crowd pleaser.  You can even make it vegan with vegan cheese and chorizo.

    Quinoa English Muffins - Gluten Free Recipes for Christmas

    Quinoa English Muffins

    No one is going to miss the gluten with these light and fluffy Quinoa English Muffins.  My kids literally cheer when I make these.

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    Gluten Free Drinks for Christmas

    Healthy Mint Chocolate Smoothie - Gluten Free Recipes for Christmas

    Healthy Mint Chocolate Smoothie from Seasonal Cravings

    Resist the urge to have that last piece of pie for breakfast and reach for this Healthy Mint Chocolate Smoothie instead.  It is like dessert in a glass...and good for you.

    Mulled Wine - Gluten Free Recipes for Christmas

    Mulled Wine from Little Sunny Kitchen

    This soul warming drink is a fabulous way to get in the spirit!  (And also a great way to stretch your wine budget.)

    Vegan Mexican Hot Chocolate - Gluten Free Recipes for Christmas

    Mexican Hot Chocolate from Create Mindfully

    Around our house, it isn't Christmas without hot chocolate.  This Mexican Hot Chocolate looks and sounds amazing!  (And it is vegan.)

    This Vegan Nog from Create Mindfully

    This one proves that you don't need animal products to make a delicious drink!  I love the addition of full fat coconut milk to give an extra luxurious taste!

    Gluten Free Appetizer & Soup Recipes for Christmas

    Baked Brie with Caramelized Onions and Bacon from Jennifer Banz

    Anything with brie is a winner in my book.  But brie with caramelized onions and bacon?  I'm not sure it gets any better.

    Caramelized Onion, Spinach & Goat Cheese Rolls with a Quinoa Crust

    These fun rolls make a delicious appetizer or side.  You can make them up ahead of time and wait to bake them until just before serving.

    Baked Camembert with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Red Pepper Jelly from Living Lou

    I am all about any cheesy appetizer, but adding sun dried tomatoes and red pepper jelly?  Now you are speaking my language.

    Low Carb Shrimp Dip from Kayln's Kitchen

    This low-carb dip is one of those recipes you will find yourself making over and over!  It is sure to be a crowd pleaser on your holiday table.

    Slow Cooker Caramelized Squash Soup from Personally Paleo

    I love making soup in the slow cooker, and this Caramelized Squash Soup looks so amazing!

    Quinoa Apple Cheddar Soup

    This soup is an unusual but delicious addition to your holiday table!

    Gluten Free Main Course Recipes for Christmas


    Whole Roasted Tandoori Chicken from Happy & Harried

    I am a big fan of mixing things up on my holiday table, and this Whole Roasted Tandoori Chicken looks like the perfect way to do it.  This may be one of the most beautiful chickens that I've ever seen.

    Herb Crusted Beef Roast with Red Wine Gravy from Allergy Free Alaska

    A-MAZ-ing.  I seriously need this Herb Crusted Beef Roast in my life.  Plus, when you cook with wine the cook always gets a bonus.  #HolidayRules

    Easy Baked Sirloin with Garlic Rub From Beauty & The Foodie

    You guys know how I feel about garlic, so it is no surprise that I like this recipe.  It is simple and delicious, which is perfection in my book.

    Slow Cooker Cornish Game Hens from What a Girl Eats

    Christmas in the slow cooker?  Count me in!  This recipe is perfect for those years when you have a small crowd.

    Pork Shank and Meatball Stew from The Healthy Foodie

    Going casual this year?  This Pork Shank and Meatball Stew is just perfect!

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    Gluten Free Side Dish & Casserole Recipes for Christmas

    Lentil Cranberry Saffron Rice from The Delicious Crescent

    This beautiful dish is not only nutritious, but it is also backed with flavor.  A fantastic way to mix things up for the holidays.

    Turmeric Quinoa with Pomegranates and Walnuts

    This vegan quinoa salad is healthy and delicious!  A colorful and unexpected addition to your holiday table.

    Slow Cooker Glazed Carrots from Dinner at the Zoo

    I love the sweet and savory combination in these Slow Cooker Glazed Carrots.  This is one even the kids will love.

    Roasted Sweet Potato Salad

    This Roasted Sweet Potato Salad is a great make ahead salad that is perfect for this time of year.

    Cranberry and Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash

    Stuffed Acorn Squash makes a great hearty side dish or vegetarian main course!

    Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Bacon Gravy from Wyld Flour

    This is one I MUST try!  If you like your Sweet Potatoes savory, and I'm not sure it gets much better than this.

    Pomegranate Quinoa Salad

    Add a little red and green to your holiday table with this Pomegranate Quinoa Salad!

    Quinoa Broccoli Casserole

    This casserole is a great make ahead casserole that even the biggest quinoa skeptics will love.

    Butternut Squash Quinoa Casserole

    This reader favorite is sure to be a hit at your Christmas celebration!  You can assemble it a day ahead and then bake before serving.

    Green Beans with Garlic, Walnuts & Shallots from Happy and Harried

    This delicious vegetable side is ready in just 15 minutes!

    Sweet Potato Casserole from Contentedness Cooking

    This healthy twist on sweet potato casserole is not only gluten free - it is also vegan!  Bonus points:  Just 6 ingredients.

    Easy Cheesy Loaded Cauliflower Casserole from Wholesome Yum

    Another fabulous low carb recipe for Christmas is this Easy Cheesy Loaded Cauliflower Casserole.  I've made this one, and it is a winner.

    Blistered Green Beans from Two Healthy Kitchens

    This four ingredient recipe is the perfect example of how simple can taste delicious!

    Cheesy Kale Mashed Potatoes from Taste and See

    Kale is a colorful (and healthy!) addition to these Cheesy Mashed Potatoes.  The perfect blend of healthy and indulgent.

    Cauliflower with Asiago Cheese and Golden Raisins from Taste and See

    Looking for something a little different?  Try this Cauliflower with Asiago Cheese and Golden Raisins. With just a handful of ingredients, this easy side will wow your guests.

    Harvest Wild Rice Salad from Girl Heart Food

    Gluten Free Dessert Recipes for Christmas

    Pumpkin Flan

    This is such a fun seasonal twist on a classic dessert.  This Pumpkin Flan is sure to wow!

    Flourless Chocolate Truffle Cake from What the Fork

    This rich and decadent dessert is a chocolate lovers dream!

    Cinnamon Roll Cookies from Joy Filled Eats

    These sugar free cookies are made with almond flour and coconut flour.  I have to try these because Cinnamon Rolls are my favorite!

    Coconut Bliss Balls from Cinnamon and Coriander

    These guilt-free Coconut Bliss Balls are sugar free and vegan!  They are a great holiday snack and also fantastic as a gift.

    Coconut Cream Quinoa Tartletts

    This vegan dessert is rich and luscious!  Only you will know there is quinoa in the crust.

    Gluten Free Vegan Gingerbread Cookies from Rhians Recipes

    You can't celebrate the holidays with kids without gingerbread cookies!  These Gluten Free Vegan Gingerbread Cookies are perfect when you have little ones with food allergies.  

    Coconut Protein Bounty Balls from One Clever Chef

    With just six ingredients, these Coconut Protein Bounty Balls are an easy to make holiday snack.  They are vegan, flourless, paleo and sugar free!

    Salted Caramel Pecan Cookies from The Movement Menu

    These Salted Caramel Pecan Cookies are soft and chewy!  They are dairy free and even have a boost of collagen!

    Gingerbread Almond Joy Bites from Contentedness Cooking

    These festive energy bites have just 6 ingredients and come together in two easy steps!

    Gluten Free Peanut Butter Blossoms from What the Fork

    Peanut Butter Blossoms are a favorite of mine from childhood.  This gluten free version is deliciously perfect.

    Sugar Free Low Carb Peanut Butter Cookies from Wholesome Yum

    These cookies have just six ingredients and you won't find flour among them.  The perfect low carb cookie.

    No Bake Gingerbread Date Balls from Two Healthy Kitchens

    Not only are these delicious date balls easy to make, but they can be made ahead and frozen.  Perfect for gifts and holiday cookie plates!

    Raw Vegan Fruit Cake from A Virtual Vegan

    I grew up with a Grandmother who make fruit cake that was delicious, and I can't wait to try this update!  I am guessing it is better than the original.

    Paleo Pecan Pie from The Healthy Foodie

    This healthier take on a pecan pie is one that won't leave you feeling like you are missing out on anything!

    Cardamom Chickpea Cookies from The Delicious Crescent

    This is my kind of cookie!  I love serving up a little something different, and these festive cookies look amazing.

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    Hi, I’m Wendy! I’m a cook, 5 time cookbook author, blogger, natural health enthusiast…and most importantly a mom. My boys are 16 & 17 and my late life princess is 9.

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    1. Dawn - Girl Heart Food

      December 17, 2017 at 4:58 pm

      Thanks so much for including my Harvest Wild Rice Salad 🙂 Awesome round-up of recipes for the holidays (or any time for that matter 😉 ). Sharing!

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