30 Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes

Dessert is the most important course. You can't have a holiday meal without it. Take a look at the following best 30 gluten-free desserts for Thanksgiving.

From gluten-free pumpkin cookies to gluten-free apple cake to gluten-free pumpkin pie, many of these easy dessert recipes are dairy-free and egg-free. Plus, a few non-traditional Thanksgiving desserts for those who want something different. With a variety of favorite fall flavors, some pumpkin pie spice is sprinkled in!

If you have guests with food allergies, you'll find dessert options for your Thanksgiving table and the holiday season that everyone will love. 

Gluten-free cookies and bars

Looking for shareable treats that everyone can enjoy? Our gluten-free cookies and bars bring all the holiday flavor without the gluten. From chocolatey bars to spiced seasonal bites, these desserts are perfect for indulging after a big meal!

Sweet Potato Brownies

Sure, there is sweet potato pie, but have you had sweet potato brownies?! These delicious brownies are made with almond flour, almond butter, sweet potato puree, and cocoa powder for a decadent, healthier brownie. Topped with a 2-ingredient sweet potato frosting!

Sweet Potato Brownies Recipe

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Blondies

This easy treat made with healthy almond flour, coconut flour, and almond butter, and bursting with pumpkin spice! Not only is it gluten-free, but vegan too!

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Blondies Recipe

Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies

Tahini works magic in this slightly nutty, soft, and chewy chocolate chip cookie. Vegan too.

Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cookies

Made with almond flour, coconut flour, pumpkin, and warm spices, hese gluten-free pumpkin cookies are made with healthier ingredients! Vegan too.

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cookies Recipe

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

These pumpkin snickerdoodles are made with almond flour, tapioca starch, maple syrup, and pumpkin spice! Soft, chewy, and delicious. Dairy-free and egg-free. 

Pumpkin Snickerdoodles Recipe

Gluten-Free Brownies with Caramel

Rich chocolate brownies with a middle layer of date caramel, topped with a layer of dairy-free chocolate ganache. Vegan too!

Gluten-Free Caramel Brownies

Gluten-free crisps, crumbles, and cobblers

Nothing says comfort like a warm, fruity crisp, cobbler, or crumble. These gluten-free recipes bring a cozy, rustic touch to your Thanksgiving table, offering the perfect balance of tender fruit and crunchy topping.

Gluten-Free Apple Crumble

Made with warm cinnamon apples and an oat flour vegan crumble topping. Serve this total crowd-pleaser warm with a scoop of ice cream.

Gluten-Free Apple Crumble Recipe

Butternut Squash Apple Crisp

An easy crisp recipe made with fresh apples and butternut squash, this Apple Butternut Squash Crisp is best served warm with vanilla ice cream or coconut whipped cream. 

Butternut Squash Apple Crisp Recipe

Skillet Caramel Apple Crisp

Made with Granny Smith apples, date caramel, gluten-free oats, and pecans, this gluten-free crisp is vegan too! 

Caramel Apple Crisp Skillet Recipe

Gluten-Free Apple Cobbler

Made with oat flour biscuits this is the perfect dessert cobbler for fall. Dairy-free and egg-free.

Gluten-Free Apple Cobbler Recipe

Easy Pear Crumble

This easy Pear Crumble is made with fresh juicy pears, warm spices, and an oat flour crumble topping. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream! Gluten-free and vegan.

Gluten-Free Pear Crumble Recipe

Cinnamon Baked Apple Slices

These easy Cinnamon Baked Apple Slices can be served as a side dish or as a dessert with a scoop of ice cream! Gluten-free and vegan.

Cinnamon Baked Apple Slices Recipe

Gluten-free pies, tarts, and cakes

Thanksgiving isn’t complete without a show-stopping pie, tart, or cake to finish the feast!

Gluten-Free Chocolate Pecan Tart

This decadent tart can take the place of gluten-free pecan pie. Made with an almond flour crust, dairy-free chocolate filling, and a naturally-sweetened pecan topping.

Chocolate Pecan Tart Recipe

Gluten-Free Applesauce Cake

This easy snack cake is made with whole grain oat and almond flour and topped with a maple cream cheese frosting. Plus, it's refined sugar-free! 

Gluten-Free Applesauce Cake Recipe

Carrot Pie

This delicious vegan Carrot Pie recipe is sweetened with coconut sugar and maple syrup and baked in a gluten-free pecan-oat crust.

Carrot Pie Recipe

Vegan Snickers Pie

Delicious with its chocolate almond flour crust, layer of date caramel, and creamy almond butter filling, this pie can be made ahead of time and stored in the freezer.

Snickers Pie Recipe

Gluten-Free Apple Tart

Instead of gluten-free apple pie, how about an apple tart? This gluten-free tart is an easy dessert made with almond and oat flour, a layer of date caramel, and topped with cinnamon apples. Prepare the crust and date caramel ahead of time for quicker assembly. 

Gluten-Free Apple Tart Recipe

Pumpkin Mousse Pie

This Pumpkin Mousse Pie recipe is creamy and delicious. With a chocolate crust and an easy pumpkin mousse filling, this is the perfect dessert for your holiday table. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan.

Pumpkin Mousse Pie Recipe

Gluten-Free Apple Pound Cake

Inspired the Starbucks loaf cake! top Topped with caramelized apples and spices.

Gluten-Free Apple Pound Cake Recipe

Vegan Peanut Butter Pie

This gluten-free pie is made with a creamy dairy-free filling in a chocolate almond flour crust. You'll love the simple ingredients and creamy texture. Make ahead of time and store in the freezer! 

Vegan Peanut Butter Pie Recipe

Gingersnap Pumpkin Pie

This twist on classic pumpkin pie is made with a gluten-free gingersnap cookie crust and sweetened with coconut sugar and maple syrup, this ginger-forward vegan gluten-free pumpkin pie should be served with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream!

Gingersnap Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Chocolate Pudding Cake

This easy recipe is the perfect combination of cake with pockets of pudding. Use semisweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips for an even richer treat. 

Chocolate Pudding Cake Recipe

Chocolate Hazelnut Tart

Gluten-Free Chocolate Hazelnut Tart made with a press-in hazelnut crust and dairy-free chocolate ganache. An easy chocolate tart recipe! Vegan.

Chocolate Hazelnut Tart Recipe

Pumpkin Icebox Cake

This Pumpkin Icebox Cake recipe is made from layers of graham crackers and creamy pumpkin filling. A no bake pumpkin dessert that is perfect for the fall and holiday season! Gluten-free, dairy-free, and egg-free.

Pumpkin Icebox Cake Recipe

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Pots

The perfect individual-serving dessert. Soft cookie outer layer with a warm gooey center. 

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Pots Recipe

Gluten-Free Coffee Walnut Cake

This Walnut Cake with Mocha Buttercream made from ground walnuts, sweetened with coconut sugar, and topped with a dairy-free rich chocolate buttercream with a hint of coffee. Gluten-free, dairy-free.

Gluten-Free Coffee Walnut Cake Recipe

Gluten-free quick breads

Add a touch of warmth to your Thanksgiving spread with gluten-free quick breads! From pumpkin to cranberry, each slice is a festive treat, ready to enjoy with a spread of butter or on its own.

Gluten-Free Orange Cranberry Bread

This Gluten-Free Cranberry Orange Bread with an orange glaze is made with almond and oat flours. A great vegan option too. Have it for breakfast or dessert!

Gluten-Free Orange Cranberry Bread Recipe

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread

Rich and delicious enough for dessert, this pumpkin bread is made with almond flour and naturally sweetened. An easy one-bowl recipe! Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread Recipe

Dairy-free ice cream and sorbet

Bring a refreshing twist to your dessert lineup with dairy-free ice creams and sorbets! Light yet indulgent, these creamy, dreamy treats offer a cool contrast to the warmth of holiday flavors.

Chocolate Tahini Ice Cream

This flavorful no churn vegan Chocolate Tahini Ice Cream is made with almond milk and coconut milk and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. A healthier dairy-free ice cream recipe to enjoy year round!

Chocolate Tahini Ice Cream Recipe

Berry Sorbet

This easy Berry Sorbet uses fresh fruit, lemon juice, and organic cane sugar to transform into a refreshing and delicious dessert. No ice cream maker is required!

Berry Sorbet Recipe

Dark Chocolate Sorbet

This Dark Chocolate Sorbet is made with only 5 ingredients! Rich and creamy and completely dairy-free! No ice cream maker required. Gluten-free.

Dark Chocolate Sorbet Recipe

Vegan Thanksgiving dessert recipes