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    Salted Plains » Cookies & Bars

    21 Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Desserts

    Published: Nov 16, 2022 by Tessa · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Looking for a gluten-free treat for the holidays? Here are 21 Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Dessert recipes from cookies to bars to tarts and pies. 

    A slice of pumpkin pie on a white plate with whipped cream on top.

    Dessert is the most important course. You can't have a holiday meal without it.

    Even if it isn't, finding a crowd-pleasing dessert is important. Take a look at the following 21 gluten-free desserts for Thanksgiving.

    From gluten-free healthy desserts to all sorts of decadent Thanksgiving treats, many of these easy dessert recipes are also dairy-free and egg-free. And, of course, a good dose of pumpkin pie spice sprinkled in!

    For those that have food allergies and those who don't, your guests will never know!

    Frosted brownies on a piece of parchment paper.
    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.
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    Freshly baked apple crumble in white baking dish.
    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!
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    Frosted brownies on a piece of parchment paper.
    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. 
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    Baked crisp with apples and butternut squash in a white bowl with a scoop of ice cream.
    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.
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    A slice of Snickers pie on a pie server.
    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!
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    Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Blondies are an easy treat made with healthy almond flour, coconut flour, and almond butter, and bursting with pumpkin spice! Gluten-free, vegan, refined sugar-free.
    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.
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    Snickers pie
    Skillet Caramel Apple Crisp
    Made with Granny Smith apples, date caramel, gluten-free oats, and pecans, this gluten-free crisp is vegan too! 
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    Caramel Apple Pecan Skillet Crisp
    Pumpkin snickerdoodles on a white surface.
    Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies
    Tahini works magic in this slightly nutty, soft, and chewy chocolate chip cookie. Vegan too.
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    tahini chocolate chip cookies
    Gluten-Free Apple Cobbler
    Made with oat flour biscuits this is the perfect dessert cobbler for fall. Dairy-free and egg-free.
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    Gluten-Free Cobbler
    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.
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    Gluten-Free Chocolate Pecan Tart | saltedplains.com
    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! 
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    A slice of applesauce cake on a rustic plate.
    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. 
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    pumpkin snickerdoodles
    An apple tart with caramel drizzled on top.
    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. 
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    An apple tart drizzled with caramel sit on a wooden surface with a blue cloth.
    Gluten-Free Apple Pound Cake
    Inspired the Starbucks loaf cake! top Topped with caramelized apples and spices.
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    Gluten-Free Apple Pound Cake topped with caramelized apples and spices. Dairy-free.
    Hasselback Pears
    An easy, no-fuss dessert, this pear recipe is sure to impress. Serve with vanilla ice cream!
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    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. 
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    Soft pumpkin cookies with icing on a piece of parchment paper.
    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! 
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    A peanut butter pie with a chocolate crust set on a marble round and a gray linen tea towel.
    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.
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    Soft pumpkin cookies with icing on a piece of parchment paper.
    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!
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    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!
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    A slice of gingersnap pumpkin pie on a gray plate with a blue napkin and fork.
    Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Pots
    The perfect individual-serving dessert. Soft cookie outer layer with a warm gooey center. 
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    Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Pots are a perfect single-serving dessert. Soft cookie outer layer with a warm gooey center. Gluten-free, dairy-free.

    And for more amazing recipes around your Thanksgiving table, check out a vegan option below!

    Vegan Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes

    • Cinnamon Baked Apple Slices
    • Gluten-Free Chocolate Loaf Cake
    • Gluten-Free Vegan Nanaimo Bars
    • Gluten-Free Tahini Millionaire Bars
    « Butternut Squash Apple Crisp
    Carrot Pie (Vegan) »

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