25 Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Recipes

Brittany MullinsPublished Oct 30, 2026

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These gluten-free Thanksgiving recipes include all the holiday favorites, from turkey and savory stuffing to cozy casseroles, fresh salads and delicious desserts. Everything you need for a gluten-free Thanksgiving feast!

Bowl and wooden spoon with quinoa stuffing made with cranberries and butternut squash.

After being diagnosed with celiac disease earlier this year, planning my Thanksgiving menu looks a little different. But I still want all my holiday favorites on the table, from creamy mashed potatoes and savory stuffing to pumpkin pie. You know I’m saving room for dessert!

As I started putting together my own menu, I thought it would be helpful to gather my gluten-free Thanksgiving recipes in one place for you, too. There’s a little of everything here, including appetizers, turkey, cozy casseroles, fresh salads and plenty of sweet treats.

My almond flour crackers are an easy addition to a cheese board for snacking while dinner finishes cooking! Whether you’re navigating your first gluten-free Thanksgiving, hosting someone who eats gluten-free or bringing one dish to share, I hope this collection makes planning a little easier.

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Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Appetizers

A sweet potato bite topped with pomegranate arils, pecans and fresh thyme is in focus, surrounded by other bites that are not in focus.
1

Sweet Potato Bites

4.42 from 17 votes
Easy sweet potato bites made with roasted sweet potato rounds topped with whipped ricotta, pecans, pomegranate and honey. A festive, nutrient-packed appetizer that’s perfect for the holidays.
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Fresh cranberry salsa served in a white bowl on a wooden tray surrounded by tortilla chips for serving.
2

Fresh Cranberry Salsa

5 from 1 vote
Fresh cranberries, jalapeño, cilantro, orange and lime come together in this bright, slightly spicy salsa. Serve it with tortilla chips or spoon it over cream cheese for an easy holiday appetizer.
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Cute turkey thanksgiving veggies tray. Veggies formed to look like a cute turkey as a veggie tray, with a bowl of guacamole.
3

Thanksgiving Veggie Tray

4 from 2 votes
Need a healthy app to snack on before your Thanksgiving feast? Make a Thanksgiving themed turkey veggie tray. It's super easy to whip up, healthy and so cute!
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Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Main Dishes

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4

Air Fryer Turkey Breast

5 from 2 votes
A boneless, skin-on turkey breast coated with fresh garlic-herb butter and air fried until golden outside and tender inside.
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A vegan lentil loaf on a wooden cutting board with a knife nearby and three slices from the loaf are cut.
5

Maple-Glazed Vegan Lentil Loaf

4.53 from 219 votes
Brown or green lentils, toasted walnuts and oats give this vegan loaf a satisfying texture, while a maple-balsamic tomato glaze adds a sweet and tangy finish.
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Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Side Dishes

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6

Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole

4.32 from 154 votes
Fresh sweet potatoes, coconut milk and maple syrup make a creamy filling for this vegan and gluten-free casserole, finished with a golden oat and pecan crumble.
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Healthy green bean casserole in a baking dish.
7

Healthy Green Bean Casserole

4.42 from 41 votes
Fresh green beans, a creamy mushroom cashew sauce and homemade crispy baked onions make this healthy green bean casserole a delicious dairy-free Thanksgiving side.
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Wild rice stuffing in a serving bowl.
8

Wild Rice Stuffing

4.75 from 8 votes
This wild rice stuffing is packed with butternut squash, dried cherries and fresh herbs. It's a delicious gluten-free and vegan alternative to traditional stuffing and is the perfect addition to your holiday table.
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Bowl and wooden spoon with quinoa stuffing made with cranberries and butternut squash.
9

Quinoa Stuffing with Butternut Squash

5 from 11 votes
Quinoa stuffing loaded with butternut squash, mushrooms, toasted pecans, and fresh sage. It has all the herby, savory flavor of traditional Thanksgiving stuffing with no bread and no gluten, and most of it can be made two days ahead.
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Mashed potatoes in a slow cooker with slices of butter, seasonings, and a spatula.
10

Creamy Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

3.67 from 3 votes
Yukon gold potatoes cook in the slow cooker, then get mashed with butter, sour cream and milk for a creamy side that serves 10. No boiling or draining needed.
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A bowl of mashed sweet potatoes topped with black pepper and slices of butter.
11

Mashed Sweet Potato Recipe

5 from 1 vote
These mashed sweet potatoes are super creamy and easy to make with just 4 simple ingredients. It's the perfect side dish for fall dinners or the holiday meals.
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A serving dish containing cranberry sauce. A spoon rests at the top of the bowl and there are whole cranberries scattered around the bowl.
12

Maple-Sweetened Cranberry Sauce

3.86 from 76 votes
Fresh cranberries simmer with maple syrup and orange juice for an easy sweet-tart cranberry sauce that’s ready in 20 minutes.
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An overhead photo of a serving dish holding green beans almondine. A serving fork and spoon lay across the green beans..
13

Almond Green Beans

4.41 from 20 votes
This recipe for green beans almondine combines tender crisp green beans with caramelized shallots, toasted almonds and fresh parsley. It's a delicious side dish simple enough for a weeknight dinner, but fancy enough for a holiday meal!
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A large serving of roasted brussels sprouts and red onion on a white plate with a metal spoon to the side.
14

Apple Cider Vinegar Brussels Sprouts

3.76 from 53 votes
These apple cider vinegar brussels sprouts are the perfect side dish for just about any occasion. You'll love the savory, sweet apple cider vinegar sauce that the sprouts are roasted in! 
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Seasoned and cubed roasted butternut squash on a baking tray with a metal spoon.
15

Roasted Butternut Squash

5 from 3 votes
Here’s the best way to cut and roast butternut squash. Roasted butternut squash makes a great side dish on it’s own, but can also be used in other recipes!
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Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Salads

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16

Thanksgiving Salad with Butternut Squash

5 from 12 votes
Maple-cinnamon roasted butternut squash, crisp apples, pomegranate, pepitas and goat cheese make this Thanksgiving salad a delicious addition to your holiday table. Toss with maple Dijon dressing just before serving.
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Kale and brussels sprout salad in a bowl with serving spoons.
17

Shredded Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad

4.31 from 88 votes
This kale and Brussels sprout salad is filled with shredded kale and sprouts, cranberries, marinated onions, almonds and pecorino cheese. It's simple, fresh, and sure to be a family favorite!
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A beet salad with arugula, pecans, and crumbled feta in a bowl with two metal serving spoons.
18

Beet Salad Recipe

4.25 from 8 votes
An easy beet salad with arugula, pecans, feta cheese and a simple balsamic vinaigrette. It's perfect as a side salad or topped with protein for a meal-sized salad.
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Oval serving tray with kale and butternut salad. Wood salad tongs are beside the plate.
19

Roasted Butternut Squash Salad

3.87 from 36 votes
This roasted butternut squash salad is loaded with kale, cranberries, walnuts and a tangy balsamic dressing. Naturally vegan, hearty and perfect for fall or holiday meals.
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Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Desserts

Slice of vegan pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream.
20

Vegan Tofu Pumpkin Pie

4.41 from 49 votes
Creamy, flavorful vegan pumpkin pie made with silken tofu and a nutty pecan oat crust. A simple, dairy-free twist on the classic pumpkin dessert that’s perfect for Thanksgiving.
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Pecan pie brownies on a table surrounded by pecans.
21

Pecan Pie Brownies

4.07 from 58 votes
Combine two amazing desserts into one with these fudgy pecan pie brownies! They’re made with almond flour so they’re gluten-free, grain-free and absolutely delicious.
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A healthy apple crisp topped with three scoops of ice cream.
22

Healthy Apple Crisp

4.71 from 117 votes
Tender apples tossed with maple syrup and cinnamon, baked under a crunchy oat, almond flour and pecan topping. An easy vegan dessert made gluten-free with certified gluten-free oats.
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Two pieces of pumpkin cake stacked on one another.
23

Healthy Pumpkin Cake

5 from 11 votes
This healthy pumpkin cake is gluten-free, naturally sweetened and perfectly moist. It's packed with fall flavors and topped with a delicious cream cheese frosting.
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Pumpkin pie bar with a bite taken out of it on a white plate.
24

No Bake Pumpkin Pie Bars

4 from 29 votes
These decadent no bake pumpkin pie bars pair a crunchy granola crust with a creamy, thick pumpkin filling with coconut oil and cashew butter. Vegan & gluten-free.
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Cherry crisp in a square baking dish with three scoops of vanilla ice cream and a whole cherry on top in the middle of the crisp. There's also a metal serving spoon in the corner of the baking dish where a serving of the cherry crisp has been taken.
25

Cherry Crisp

5 from 2 votes
This cherry crisp can be made with fresh or frozen cherries and has a crunchy oatmeal almond topping. It's absolutely delicious and easier to make than pie!
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