Want to bake and stick to your gluten-free lifestyle? These gluten-free baking recipes are perfect for curbing your cravings.
31 Gluten-Free Baking Recipes We Love
Updated on Sep. 26, 2024
Gluten-free baking has come a long way. If you’re imagining sad breads, soggy pastry or crumbly cookies, think again! Our gluten-free baking recipes showcase the huge array of bakes you can make without a speck of wheat flour or other gluten—from chewy sandwich bread to lofty cakes, tender cookies to tasty pies. We include classics like chocolate chip cookies, as well as fresh recipes that will become family favorites.
Gluten-Free Banana Bread
A foolproof recipe for beginning gluten-free bakers, GF banana bread is quick to mix and has all the cozy, comforting flavor of traditional banana bread. Since quick breads don’t need the robust structure gluten provides, most translate extremely well to gluten-free baking—and might even be more tender.
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Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
A perennial favorite homemade treat, these gluten-free chocolate chip cookies are perfectly chewy and ready to dip. For this recipe, we recommend one of our favorite store-bought gluten-free flour blends, Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 Flour, though other blends will still work.
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Gluten-Free Red Velvet Cake
Total Time
40 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Who says a gluten-free dessert can’t be a showstopper? This GF red velvet cake is chocolate-y, slightly tangy and almost fizzy thanks to a secret ingredient. Naturally, our recipe includes a lick-the-bowl homemade cream cheese frosting, too.
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 455 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 355mg sodium, 66g carbohydrate (51g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
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Gluten-Free Sandwich Bread
Total Time
50 min
Servings
1 loaf (16 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
Our gluten-free bread recipes have chewy crusts, airy crumbs and rich flavor, no gluten required! This gluten-free sandwich bread is a good one to learn, as it’s perfect for a tasty sandwich, sturdy enough to make grilled cheese and delightful toasted with butter. Don’t skip the xanthan gum or gelatin in the recipe, as they contribute crucial structure to the bread.
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 110 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 95mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.
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Gluten-Free Oatmeal Cookies
Total Time
25 min
Servings
5 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Packed with whole grains and lightly sweet, these gluten-free oatmeal cookies make a passably healthy snack as well as a tasty dessert. Thanks to the addition of oats as well as flour, they’re just as chewy as traditional oatmeal cookies. Make sure to use gluten-free oats for this recipe, as they’re grown, harvested and processed differently from gluten-containing grains to ensure that they’re safe.
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 74 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 82mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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Gluten-Free Zucchini Bread
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
1 loaf (16 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
While many gluten-free baking recipes call for an all-purpose GF flour blend, this zucchini bread uses a single flour: oat flour. It has a warm, warm, slightly sweet flavor that pairs well with the zucchini. Just be sure to buy oat flour that’s certified gluten-free.
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 228 calories, 12g fat (9g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 158mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
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Best Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Want a towering, bold cake with a light crumb and full-on chocolate flavor? Make this gluten-free chocolate cake. Both cocoa powder and espresso make for a decadent flavor, while chia and flax seeds add enough moisture that no one will notice the cake is a vegan dessert, too. Chocolate lovers can even stir in chocolate chips.
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 310 calories, 17g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 339mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein.
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Gluten-Free Vanilla Cupcakes
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Perfect for birthday parties or any special occasion, gluten-free vanilla cupcakes are festive and fun to make. Add a dash of food coloring to the frosting for extra decoration, or top with sprinkles. This recipe works well with a homemade gluten-free flour mix or a store-bought one.
Nutrition Facts:
1 cupcake: 284 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 214mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Gluten-Free Blueberry Muffins
Total Time
40 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These gluten-free blueberry muffins will please everyone at the table. Fresh or frozen blueberries can be used. A topping of coarse sugar adds a bit of crunch. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 251 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 214mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Gluten-Free Cornbread
Total Time
35 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A simple pan of cornbread makes the best accompaniment to a cozy stew or soup. Although cornmeal is naturally gluten-free, many recipes do contain a bit of wheat flour for a softer, more cake-like texture. Our gluten-free recipe is just as good, sans gluten.
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 308 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 545mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.
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Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The great thing about this gluten-free pumpkin pie is that you can make it in advance. Chill the dough for the crust overnight and bake the pie the next day. Garnish with whipped cream or a dusting of cinnamon. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 361 calories, 16g fat (8g saturated fat), 122mg cholesterol, 271mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 4g fiber), 7g protein.
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Gluten-Free Shortbread Cookies
Total Time
35 min
Servings
5-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Gluten-free shortbread cookies couldn’t be easier to make. They are delicious on their own, or you can dress them up by dipping them in or drizzling them with melted chocolate. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 42 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 40mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies
Total Time
40 min
Servings
5 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These gluten-free gingerbread cookies taste just like the classic version. The aroma of them baking in the oven is sure to put everyone in the holiday spirit. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 74 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 63mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blondies
Total Time
35 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These chewy blondie bar cookies nod to peanut butter chocolate chip cookies, only they’re easy to slice and perfect to pack in a lunch or picnic. This recipe is also dairy-free and diabetic-friendly, making it ideal for people with multiple food sensitivities.
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 176 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 142mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.
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Gluten-Free Snowballs
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 6 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
A favorite holiday cookie, snowballs are a tender butter cookie dotted with nuts and dunked in fluffy powdered sugar. Thanks to the use of two starches and light confectioners’ sugar, they almost melt in your mouth. These cookies are a nice one to try if you don’t want to buy special flours, as they only call for pantry staples.
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 54 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 29mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Gluten-Free Biscuits
Total Time
25 min
Servings
9 biscuits
From the Recipe Creator:
Gluten-free comfort food is definitely possible! These biscuits are made with buttermilk, just like most wheat-based recipes, so their flavor is comfortingly familiar. Serve them with your favorite stew or soup.
Nutrition Facts:
1 biscuit: 205 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 467mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.
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Easy Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread
Total Time
1 hour 45 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A rich and cozy fall baking recipe, gluten-free pumpkin bread is quick to mix. The extra-moist bread also keeps well at room temperature for a few days, so you can enjoy it for breakfast all week.
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 195 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 204mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.
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Socca
Total Time
10 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A traditional Mediterranean flatbread, socca is actually made with chickpea flour (aka besan), making it naturally gluten-free. Like cornbread, it’s a great dinner side dish but also tasty enjoyed on its own, warm from the oven.
Nutrition Facts:
1 wedge: 113 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 298mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch.
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Cauliflower Pizza Crust
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
1 pizza crust (6 servings)
From the Recipe Creator:
As gluten-free eating becomes more common, your local pizzeria might offer a crust made with an unusual ingredient: cauliflower! The healthy vegetable makes a sturdy crust with a warm, savory flavor. It’s easy to make homemade, too.
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 71 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 316mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 medium-fat meat.
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Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Nostalgic for this classic holiday cookie? It’s easy to make gluten-free. You might be surprised to see applesauce in the ingredients, but it adds both sweetness and moisture to ensure the cookies stay fresh in their tin for days.
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 98 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 67mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Gluten-Free Gingerbread
Total Time
55 min
Servings
3 mini loaves (6 slices each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Gift your gluten-free friends a loaf of this gingerbread for Christmas. It’s moist and full of molasses, just like the original.
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 170 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 176mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.
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Flourless Chocolate Torte
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Ultra-indulgent, creamy flourless chocolate cake sometimes tells a fib: Some recipes include a small amount of wheat flour for texture. (If you’re dining out, always ask!) Our recipe is entirely flour- and grain-free.
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 326 calories, 24g fat (14g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 121mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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Gluten Free Peanut & Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
What’s more decadent than cheesecake? Our gluten-free recipe starts with a no-bake cookie crumb crust. The cream cheese filling is dotted with chocolate chips and topped with a chocolate-peanut butter drizzle.
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Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These yummy pumpkin cookies are light and fluffy, almost like cake cookies, and they are not overly sweet. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 87 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 87mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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Mocha-Walnut Macarons
Total Time
50 min
Servings
3-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Did you know that macarons are naturally gluten-free? Whipped egg whites and ground nuts make a light, melt-y batter. The French recipe has a reputation for fussiness, but really, these are simple enough for a practiced home baker to make.
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 22 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 3mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Gluten-Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 dozen cookies
From the Recipe Creator:
These cookies take inspiration from dense, rich European winter cookies. The heartiness of the recipe makes them easy to make gluten-free, and they keep well, too. The powdered sugar-coated exterior cracks in a pleasant, crisp way when baking.
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 47 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 23mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Muffins
Total Time
45 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Perfect for breakfast or snacking, these muffins are flavored with real sweet potato, making them extra moist. A cinnamon-sugar topping raises the bar.
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 231 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 217mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.
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Gluten-Free Almond Crispies
Total Time
30 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Flavored with cinnamon and maple and flecked with almonds, these cookies are delicious when the weather turns cool. Thanks to whole grain brown rice flour and almond flour, they’re a healthier gluten-free cookie, too. Serve them with tea or dunk into milk.
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 54 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 18mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
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Flourless Peanut Butter Thumbprints
Total Time
20 min
Servings
about 8 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Sometimes, you don’t even need flour to bake! These thumbprint cookies couldn’t be simpler. They’re reminiscent of a classic peanut butter blossom, but they include a secret ingredient: Nutella!
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 66 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 26mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks
Total Time
50 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A delightful grain-free recipe, this super savory bake is made with a cauliflower crust. It’s also a healthy alternative to pizza that might get your kids eating veggies.
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 66 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 340mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 medium-fat meat.
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Gluten- and Dairy-Free Cinnamon Raisin Bread
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Another dairy-free and gluten-free recipe, this cinnamon raisin bread tastes remarkably similar to its traditional flour-filled counterpart. A heavy dose of raisins and a cinnamon-sugar topping make this a favorite breakfast treat, even for fussy eaters.
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 295 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 180mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.
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