51 Gluten Free Recipes for Holiday Classics (Keto, Paleo, Vegan Options)

Now that the holidays are here, you're probably craving some classic holiday recipes...and if you've recently received a celiac diagnosis or gone gluten free, you may feel like you're missing out on gluten-filled favorites. So today, I'm sharing 51 gluten free holiday recipes that are perfect replacements for their classic counterparts. Whether you're looking for gluten free Christmas cookies, vegan Christmas dinner side recipes or keto holiday recipes, this roundup has you covered!

And because I know the holidays are a busy time...I won't make you wait any longer for these gluten free holiday recipes. Let's dive on in!

1. Easy Keto Apple Pie Crumble (Low Carb) - Sorey Fitness

Enjoy a lighter, gluten-free version of a Christmas classic with help from one secret ingredient: zucchini!

2. Whole30 Mashed Potatoes (Vegan, Dairy Free) - Little Sunny Kitchen

These mashed potatoes go well with your favorite roast, curry, or pie. They’re so fluffy and rich, and you can make them in the Instant Pot method or using the classic stovetop method!

3. Gluten Free Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls - Mountain Berry Eats

These gluten free pumpkin cinnamon rolls are super fluffy and topped with a smooth cream cheese glaze.

4. Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Cookies (Keto, Low Carb) - Keto Cooking Christian

Follow a keto diet...and eat your Christmas cookies too!

5. Keto Creme Brulee (Gluten Free, Sugar Free) - Whole Lotta Yum

Looking for a healthier take on a classic Christmas dessert? You’ll love this sugar free, keto friendly, and gluten free creme brûlée with a touch of Grande Mariner.

6. Perfect Garlic Butter Prime Rib Roast (Keto, Low Carb) - Wholesome Yum

The ultimate guide to perfect prime rib roast! Includes how to cook prime rib (with cooking time per pound chart), a delicious garlic butter prime rib recipe, how much to serve, and more.

7. Amaretti Cookies - Keep Calm and Eat Ice Cream

These homemade amaretti cookies are a simple take on these classic Italian biscuites. They are sweet, chewey, naturally gluten free and very addictive!

8. Peanut Butter Gluten-Free Thumbprint Cookies - Amee's Savory Dish

These peanut butter and jelly gluten-free thumbprint cookies are delicious, soft peanut butter cookies filled with all-fruit preserves in the center. They make a perfect gluten-free holiday treat!

9. Super Easy Gluten Free and Vegan Brownie Cookies - Casey the College Celiac

A brownie in cookie form?!? Christmas has come early!

10. Festive Gluten Free Candy Cane Cookies - What The Fork Food Blog 

Festive Candy Cane Cookies are the perfect treat to add to your gluten free Christmas cookie platter! Lightly flavored with peppermint and a slight crunch pairs perfectly with a warm mug of hot cocoa.

11. Vegan Christmas Brussel Sprouts - Yum Vegan Lunch Ideas

These festive Brussels sprouts are gluten free and a Christmas classic. With crunchy chestnuts, they make the perfect side! 

12. The Fluffiest Gingerbread Pancakes (Vegan, Nut Free) - Eat With Clarity

These gluten free gingerbread pancakes are incredibly fluffy, SO easy to make and perfect for Christmas morning! They’re perfectly sweet, loaded with delicious gingerbread flavor and even freezer friendly!

13. Christmas Gingerbread and Walnut Rum Cake (Keto) - Like Hot Keto

This festive gluten free gingerbread and walnut rum cake is deliciously crumbly and moist, crunchy and sticky, spicy and sweet. As always, make sure any nuts or seeds you use is gluten free.

14. Nut Roast (Vegan) - Fab Food 4 All

Simple to make and delicious hot or cold, nut roast is the classic main course for a vegetarian Christmas.

15. No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Ball (Vegan, Refined Sugar Free) - A Baking Journey

Made with four ingredients only, these super easy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls are the most decadent bites you will ever try. 

16. Easy Gluten Free Sugar Cookies - Well if She Can Do It

These gluten free sugar cookies are extra easy baked in one pan as bars!

17. The Best Dairy-Free Christmas Cookies - Natasha Funderburk

The cake batter chocolate chip Christmas cookies are gluten free, dairy-free, and absolutely scrumptious.

18. Gluten Free Dairy Free Gingerbead House - Grab the Mangoes

This amazing gluten free gingerbread cookie recipe is perfect for making a ginger bread house or decorating gingerbread men.

19. Gluten Free Snickerdoodles - Homebody Eats

These gluten free snickerdoodle cookies are a classic Christmas cookie made with gluten free flours. They are so good, nobody will even be able to tell they're gluten free!

20. Gluten Free Lemon Drop Cookies - Marathons and Motivation

If you are looking for a gluten-free holiday treat with a lot of flavor, these lemon drop cookies are just the right thing! Plus, they are easy to make and bake in just about ten minutes.

21. Mincemeat Tart (Dairy Free) - Blue Sky Eating

A fun twist on your traditional mince pies, this festive mincemeat tart is made with soft and golden gluten and dairy-free pastry.

22. Instant Pot Turkey Breast With Garlic Butter Gravy (Low Carb, Keto) - Recipes From a Pantry

With this recipe for Instant Pot Turkey Breast with Garlic Butter Gravy, you can make moist and juicy turkey and gravy in less than an hour! So easy and so delicious, you will not only want to make this for Christmas but all year long as well.

23. Flourless Cheese Sauce In The Instant Pot (Keto, Low Carb) - Recipe This

Craving fondue? This cheese sauce is loaded with hidden veggies and so easy to make at home.

24. Almond Thumbprint Cookies (Low Carb, Refined Sugar Free, Vegan) - Debra Klein

These perfectly soft, chewy, and jam-filled cookies are perfect for the holidays and ready in just 30 minutes. 

25. AIP Pumpkin Pie (Vegan, Refined Sugar Free, Paleo) - Fearless Faithful Mom

This pumpkin pie is everything you’ve been looking for! It’s gluten-free, vegan, paleo-friendly, and DELICIOUS!

26. Gluten Free Gingerbread Cupcakes - Cooked by Julie

If you love gingerbread cookies, prepare to be obsessed with these gingerbread cupcakes.

27. 3-Ingredient Vegan Peppermint Fudge - Wow It's Veggie

This chocolate peppermint fudge is gluten free and vegan, so everyone can enjoy! Just be warned...it will disappear fast!

28. Salted Caramel Lace Cookies - Couple in the Kitchen

 Lace cookies are naturally gluten free and totally irresistible, especially with this salted caramel flavor.

29. Gluten Free Vegan Pecan Pie - Alternative Dish

This pecan pie is sweetened with maple syrup and coconut sugar and has a gluten free almond flour crust. You can feel good about adding this to your holiday table, and perhaps even having seconds

30. Whole Roasted Chicken with Brie and Grapes - My Chef's Apron

A deliciously and beautifully-browned whole roast chicken with garlicky, oily grape pan juices, and stuffed with creamy brie—perfect for dinner and festive enough for the holidays.

31. Easy Gluten-Free Fruit Cake (Vegan) - It's Not Complicated Recipes

With just four ingredients, it doesn’t get much easier to make this delicious Christmas Fruit Cake.

32. Gluten Free Christmas Stollen - The Bear and the Fox

This gluten free Stollen is made without yeast, so doesn’t require hours of kneading and proving. And you can swap out the dried fruit for any you like

33. Vegan Chocolate Macaroons - Running on Real Food

These chocolate macaroons are packed with chocolate and coconut flavour, make the perfect dessert for any holiday or special occasion, and are easy to make with just 6 healthy ingredients.

34. Cornbread (Keto, Paleo Options) - Wholesome Family Living

For a delicious holiday side dish that goes perfectly with ham, turkey, or a roast, make gluten-free cornbread!

35. Gluten Free Gingerbead Cake with an Orange Glaze - Caramel and Cashews 

This is a moist and delicious gluten free gingerbread cake that can be made two ways. 

36. Almond Flour Peanut Butter Cookies (Vegan Option) - Aubrey's Kitchen

These almond flour peanut butter cookies are super soft, luxurious and packed full of peanut butter goodness! They are gluten free and can also be made with my suggested easy vegan modifications.

37. Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake (Low Carb) - Any Reason Life

Pumpkin pie < keto and gluten free pumpkin cheese cake.

38. Customizable Dark Chocolate Avocado Truffles (Vegan) - Cheerful Choices

These dark chocolate avocado truffles are completely customizable and call for just 3 base ingredients. Roll them in toppings of your choice like coconut, sprinkles, nuts, or cocoa powder!

39. Gluten Free Sugar Cookies (Dairy Free) - Allergy Free Alaska

These tender and sweet cookies are the perfectly delicious blank canvases to decorate this holiday season!

40. Roast Beef Tenderloin Recipe with Red Wine Sauce - The Forked Spoon

Learn how easy it is to make a tender, juicy roast beef tenderloin at home!

41. Easy Keto Chocolate Fudge Recipe (Refined Sugar Free, Dairy Free) - Healthy with Jamie

Who knew a sugar free and dairy free dessert could be so delicious?!?

42. The Best Gluten Free Christmas Cookie Recipe - Hunny I'm Home DIY

Even gluten-lovers will enjoy these gluten free Gingerbread cookies!

43. Red Velvet Cake (Vegan) - Pink Fortitude

Beets transform a healthy chocolate cake into a delicious red velvet cake perfect for any special occasion.

44. Broiled Lobster Tail - Become Betty

With some good kitchen shears, you can have a luxurious, low calorie broiled lobster tail at a fraction of the restaurant price. Best of all, it makes for a quick easy meal that will come out tender and delicious.

45. Gluten Free Panettone Bread - Fearless Dining

This classic gluten free panettone is fun to make for the holidays...or any time.

46. English Christmas Trifle - What a Girl Eats

English Trifle is a holiday classic. This version features gluten free almond pound cake soaked in liqueurs, poached pears, raspberries, and fresh whipped cream. It’s the perfect holiday showstopper!

47. Keto Sugar Cookies (Low Carb) - Tina Krug

One recipe with four variations! These gluten free sugar cookies are perfect for parties, making for the kids, or simply enjoying on your own! Have fun with the toppings! 

48. Black Forest Yule Log - Little Sugar Snaps

Naturally gluten free, this Black Forest Yule Log is the classic combination of chocolate, black cherries and Kirsch all wrapped up in rustic Christmas style.

49. Honey Gingerbread Cake (Vegetarian, Nut Free, Dairy Free) - Raia's Recipes

This honey gingerbread cake is perfectly spiced with deep tones of ginger and molasses. It’s a wonderful holiday treat made healthier!

50. Coconut Ambrosia Fruit Salad (Vegan) - Veeg

Coconut Ambrosia Fruit Salad is a modern take on a classic holiday salad! With its fluffy marshmallows, refreshing chunks of juicy fresh fruit, chewy coconut, and crunchy pecans dressed in a sweet and creamy sauce, this dish is bound to be your new tradition!

51. Best Ever Vegan Pavlova - Baked By Clo

This pavlova is made with aqua faba instead of eggs, making it completely vegan-friendly! Top with dairy-free shipped cream and fresh fruit for a showstopping dessert this Christmas.

Happy Holidays! Enjoy These Gluten Free Holiday Recipes!

Whatever you end up cooking or baking this season, I hope your December is full of good memories and even better food! 

And let me know in the comments what classic or traditional recipes you've made gluten free...