When the weather outside is frightful, cozy up with these warm, comforting gluten-free recipes. We have ideas for hot cocoa, chili, cookies, scalloped potatoes and more.
28 Gluten-Free Recipes to Keep You Warm This Winter
Updated on Sep. 01, 2023
Roasted Chicken with Rosemary
Herbs, garlic and butter give this hearty meal-in-one a classic flavor. It’s a lot like pot roast, except it uses chicken instead of beef. —Isabel Zienkosky, Salt Lake City, Utah
1/28
2/28
Turkey Cabbage Stew
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Chock-full of ground turkey, cabbage, carrots and tomatoes, this turkey cabbage soup delivers delicious down-home comfort on cool days. If you don’t like cabbage, replace it with chopped green peppers. Simply saute the peppers with the turkey, onion and garlic. —Susan Lasken, Woodland Hills, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 180 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 674mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 5g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 lean meat.
3/28
Kabobless Chicken and Vegetables
Total Time
55 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
As the primary caregiver for my grandma, I am trying to cook healthier for her. I am fascinated with Mediterranean cuisine. It is much easier to have chicken and vegetables off the kabob, which inspired this sheet-pan dinner. —Chelsea Madren, Fullerton, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 305 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 158mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 fat, 1 vegetable.
4/28
Easy London Broil
Total Time
25 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A mild marinade prepared with lemon juice, thyme and oregano seasons this easy London boil recipe. It feeds a family of four with lots left over to enjoy in satisfying second-day dishes later in the week. —Sue Ross, Casa Grande, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
4 ounces cooked beef: 247 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 313mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1/2 fat.
5/28
Curried Chicken Soup
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
8 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
My German mother would occasionally cook dishes that were not traditional German recipes. One of my favorites was her curry chicken soup. I’ve added my own touches to it, such as the chickpeas, coconut milk and fresh cilantro.—Deanna Hindenach, Paw Paw, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 270 calories, 16g fat (10g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 555mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 16g protein.
6/28
Granny’s Apple Scalloped Potatoes
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I created this dish because I love scalloped potatoes and apples. It is delicious with baked breaded pork chops, which you could cook at the same time in another cast-iron pan. My spouse and I are retired, so it's just the two of us, but you could easily double the recipe to serve more. —Shirley Rickis, The Villages, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 376 calories, 25g fat (15g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 651mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 13g protein.
7/28
Chicken Creole
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I like food that has a little zip to it, and this Creole chicken recipe hits the spot every time. It’s especially good served over rice. —Dolly Hall, Wheelwright, Kentucky
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 265 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 553mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 2 vegetable.
8/28
Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Muffins
Total Time
45 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I have a family member with special dietary needs, so I came up with these gluten-free sweet potato muffins that we could all enjoy. These are just as good as any traditional recipe, maybe better! If you don't have sweet potato on hand, canned pumpkin may be used instead. —Kallee Krong-Mccreery, Escondido, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 231 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 217mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.
9/28
Mashed Potatoes
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings (about 4-1/2 cups)
From the Recipe Creator:
Mashed potatoes make a wonderful accompaniment to most any meal, so keep this recipe handy.
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 168 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 367mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
10/28
Turkey and Root Veggie Sheet-Pan Dinner
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves turkey tenderloin so I wanted to try using it in a sheet-pan supper. The vegetables were tender and moist and the turkey was juicy. Use any of you favorite vegetables. You can add turnips to the mix for a bit of sweetness. —Susan Bickta, Kutztown, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
3 ounces cooked turkey with 2/3 cup vegetables: 238 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 500mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch.
11/28
Gluten-Free Brownie Bars
Total Time
50 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I can't eat dairy or gluten, but these gluten-free brownie bars are a satisfying substitute. The brownies will still seem soft when you pull them from the oven. They are done when the edges look very lightly browned. —Linda Speranza, Buckeye, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 266 calories, 19g fat (5g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 131mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein.
12/28
Beef Tenderloin Roast
Total Time
50 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This beef tenderloin roast is a simple way to dress up dinner. Prepare the rest of your meal while it bakes in the oven. —Judith LaBrozzi, Canton, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
4 ounces cooked beef: 195 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 291mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat.
13/28
French Hot Chocolate
Total Time
15 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
One of my fondest memories of Paris is sipping a cup of thick, dark hot chocolate at one of the patisseries there. Parisian hot chocolate is velvety smooth, rich and decadent and almost the consistency of a molten chocolate bar. It is meant to be sipped slowly and savored. I bought Parisian espresso cups so we could enjoy this at home. — Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 226 calories, 16g fat (10g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 43mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
14/28
Chicken and Sweet Potato Chili
Total Time
2 hours 5 min
Servings
10 servings (3-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I enjoy this comforting chili on its own but it's wonderful spooned over a bed of steamed rice or an extra helping of protein-packed quinoa. —Brynn Rader, Olympia, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 462 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 1135mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 11g fiber), 33g protein.
15/28
Gluten-Free Biscuits
Total Time
25 min
Servings
9 biscuits
From the Recipe Creator:
Basic gluten-free biscuits are fantastic with brunch, dinner or even a bowl of soup for an easy lunch. This recipe is perfect for tweaking—stir in your favorite ingredients like shredded cheddar and garlic powder, Swiss and chives, or Parmesan and Italian seasoning. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 biscuit: 205 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 467mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.
16/28
Rice Pudding with Leftover Rice
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This rice pudding with leftover cooked rice is a delicious classic. We also like to dress it up with English toffee bits, chocolate and toasted coconut. —Laura German, North Brookfield, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 221 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 127mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.
17/28
Honey Coffee
Total Time
10 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For a quick pick-me-up, sip this pleasantly sweet coffee, inspired by the taste of a traditional Spanish latte.—Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 86 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 18mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
18/28
Gluten-Free Banana Bread
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
2 loaves (12 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
This gluten-free banana bread recipe isn't dry and crumbly—it tastes like the real thing. I hope you try it! —Gladys Arnold, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 147 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 89mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.
19/28
Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This quick one-dish dinner helped keep my husband and me on track throughout the week while we were still learning to balance our busy schedules. — Shannon Barden, Alpharetta, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 318 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 628mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat, 1-1/2 starch.
20/28
Vegetarian Chili
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Vegetarian skillet chili screams comfort food to me. This recipe makes me feel warm and fuzzy, and it's loved by both my vegetarian and non-vegetarian friends. —Casey Hill, London, United Kingdom
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 140 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 304mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 8g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat.
21/28
Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blondies
Total Time
35 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I converted these blondies to be gluten free so that my family could enjoy a comforting dessert. We were craving brownies one night, and these cakelike treats hit the spot. They are a fantastic spin on gluten-free peanut butter chocolate chip cookies. —Becky Klope, Loudonville, New York
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.
22/28
Goat Cheese and Spinach Stuffed Chicken
Total Time
50 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This spinach-stuffed chicken breast recipe is special to me because it has so much flavor, yet not too many calories. I love Italian food, but most of the time it is too heavy. This is a healthy twist on an Italian dish! —Nicole Stevens, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 stuffed chicken breast: 347 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 532mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 39g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 7 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
23/28
Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake Cookies
Total Time
40 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I can’t consume gluten, so I’ve transformed my favorite recipes to fit my diet. I came up with these cakelike cookies, and no one ever guesses they’re gluten free. —Becki DiMercurio, Martinez, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 82 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 29mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.
24/28
Roasted Beets with Orange Gremolata and Goat Cheese
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My grandma always grew beets then pickled or canned them, but I prefer to prepare them differently. I love these roasted beets in the winter but they can be enjoyed all year with the addition of fresh herbs and tangy goat cheese. —Courtney Archibeque, Greeley, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 49 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 157mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable.
25/28
Tuscan Portobello Stew
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s a healthy one-skillet meal that’s quick and easy to prepare, yet elegant enough for company. I often take this stew to my school’s potlucks, where it is devoured by teachers and students alike. —Jane Siemon, Viroqua, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 309 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 672mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 13g fiber), 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 fat, 1 lean meat.
26/28
Chai Tea
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Perfect for cold nights, this masala chai tea recipe incorporates spices that make it so delicious, you'll want to drink it every day. —Kelly Pacowta, Danbury, Connecticut
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 92 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 49mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
27/28
Bean and Bacon Soup
Total Time
1 hour 40 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This bean and bacon soup has been on our menu for about 25 years. Customers tell us they love its flavor. A clear chicken broth makes it different from other bean soups. —Robert Doumas, Gaylord, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 196 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 818mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 12g fiber), 13g protein.
28/28
Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blossoms
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Guests will stand in line to kiss the cook when these treats are served!
For a change of pace, try them with chunky peanut butter, too. —Canada60, Tasteofhome.com Community
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 98 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 67mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
